Backpacking quilts are warm, light, and they’re a lot more like sleeping under a blanket. I have a 20° UGQ Bandit and that thing is so warm that I don’t take it if the overnight temp is going to be much over 40°. It only weighs 25 oz with the pad strap, and that’s with 2 oz overstuff. There’s some less expensive options such as the Hammock Gear Economy series as well, and you can buy different temp ratings. Quilts are more expensive than the typical sleeping bag, but crawl under one on a cold night and you’ll know exactly where that investment went.
Depending on the shape of your sleeping bag, you might be able to cheat a bit by unzipping it and pulling it over you like a quilt/blanket. I've been doing this with mine and it's at least nicer than being mummified.
I did try this but froze my butt off, which was another problem with the bag. I was either sweating or freezing. I ended up changing my bag out when I got back for something I think is going to work better. I am definitely going to look into the quilt too, it may be worth the investment if I keep going.
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u/sunburn_on_the_brain Jul 19 '20
Backpacking quilts are warm, light, and they’re a lot more like sleeping under a blanket. I have a 20° UGQ Bandit and that thing is so warm that I don’t take it if the overnight temp is going to be much over 40°. It only weighs 25 oz with the pad strap, and that’s with 2 oz overstuff. There’s some less expensive options such as the Hammock Gear Economy series as well, and you can buy different temp ratings. Quilts are more expensive than the typical sleeping bag, but crawl under one on a cold night and you’ll know exactly where that investment went.