Kifaru Quilt VS Standard Open-Back Quilt

[larrywhite843]

Are there any distinct advantages of Kifaru's side opening quilt over a standard back opening quilt?


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[wind gypsy]

I believe kifaru is going to be releasing an actual quilt soon. The backcountry body bag is a semi rectangular hoodless bag - benefit is you can prevent drafts that come from an open back.

 

[sveltri]

The quilt is released and on the site. I think it is open backed, the picture is somewhat deceiving though. I believe they were trying to show the draft closure system.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

The quilt is released and on the site. I think it is open backed, the picture is somewhat deceiving though. I believe they were trying to show the draft closure system.

I’ve been really surprised how nobody on rokslide seems to be talking about the kifaru quilt.

 

[wind gypsy]

the pictures are confusing. Looks like a narrower version of the Backcountry body bag with a sewn foot and no zipper?

 

[twall13]

Hopefully they come out with a video on them soon to clear things up. I'm sure it's not intended to be used as a side access quilt but the pictures do lead you to think that is how it is designed.

I will say, I'm struggling a little bit with the price for a synthetic quilt. I know Kifaru makes bombproof gear but I purchased a similarly rated Climashield quilt from Arrowhead-Equipment.com for about half the price last year... Looks like they are about $110 cheaper at the moment. Not exactly the same design but not too far off either.

 

[geriggs]

^^^^^^ this!

Hopefully they come out with a video on them soon to clear things up. I'm sure it's not intended to be used as a side access quilt but the pictures do lead you to think that is how it is designed.

I will say, I'm struggling a little bit with the price for a synthetic quilt. I know Kifaru makes bombproof gear but I purchased a similarly rated Climashield quilt from Arrowhead-Equipment.com for about half the price last year... Looks like they are about $110 cheaper at the moment. Not exactly the same design but not too far off either.