Quilt vs. mummy bag

[mattstanton]

For those that went from one to the other, bag to quilt or quilt to bag, what were your reasons and what are the pros and cons of each. I run a bag but am a side/front sleeper and am thinking a quilt may fit my sleep style a bit better. Ive also noticed apples to apples temp ratings show some weight savings with a quilt as well. What say you?

 

[WoolyBugger]

I'm switching (for the warmer months at least) for the weight savings and ability to move around a little more. I'm also a side/belly sleeper and go from side to side while I sleep

 

[sneaky]

The one thing that gets overlooked with quilts is the fact you HAVE to have a good pad. If you toss and turn a lot you have to work out your system for preventing drafts. I have a WM bag and an EE quilt. They both have their place. A compromise would be a good quality bag like a WM Terralite or Megalite that has room to move around and prevent drafts. Either way, the best bag or quilt will suffer without a good insulated pad.

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[mattstanton]

I’ll be running a long wide insulated q core. Great r value and comfy.

 

[sneaky]

My experience with BA pads is that they don't come anywhere near their R value ratings. My experience mirrors a lot of other people's experience with those pads. That and the slow leaks that turn into fast leaks. I like their Copper Spur series of tents, but their bags and pads haven't treated me well. Hopefully you got one of the good pads.

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[Ryan Avery]

My experience with BA pads is very short because they never stay inflated.


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[idaholefty90]

I've been looking into getting a quilt for summer scouting and early season archery hunts. I've been looking into the S2S Ether Light XT Insulated pad, love how thick it is and I am willing to pack a bigger pad if I'm going to be running a quilt. Can't decided on the quilt to run though, interested in the S2S Ember 20 degree but I have heard that they are not big enough? I like EE and I have heard good things about Outdoor Vitals and Kifaru's synthetic quilts, anyone have any experience with those?

 

[Vandy321]

Following this thread...

I'm doing research now too, being a side sleeper, I hate mummy bags, but have never slept on a quilt. Curious if a 10 degree quilt be enough in Nov with a shelter/stove combo...would prefer to not freeze when the stove is not burning. Probably only one way to find out for sure...

Have been watching more reciews/videos and not alot of negatives so far for a heavy weight quilt, especially at under 27oz for 10 degree EE revolution quilt. Wound be pairing it with an Exped 9 in Nov, and a lower rated pad for summer hiking.

Looking forward to reading others experiences with quilts.

 

[Mike 338]

I use a quilt in a hammock. I prefer the ones with the sewn in footbox. Haven't used one on the ground but so long as you keep your head well covered, they're great. If you get a down quilt, be sure it has plenty of fill as there can be voids in the baffles.

 

[cuttiebrownbow]

Nemo disco bag. I’m a side sleeper and it’s awesome.

I got the 15 degree bag and with the side zips you can sleep comfortably into much warmer temperatures.




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[WoolyBugger]

My experience with BA pads is very short because they never stay inflated.


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Same. Had a BA q core and had to reinflate before the night everday during my week long trip and then twice in the middle of the night and was always cold. Switched to an x lite and was warm as could be in the same temps. Lucky I worked for a dealer and got free demos on their stuff at the time

 

[CApighunter]

I’m a stomach sleeper and have always used a mummy bag, switching to a quilt this year, excited to try it out.

 

[okcaveman]

I have a 20 degree EE quilt that I like, I'd say it's good down to around 25 or so. But I'm looking at switching back to a mummy bag for late season hunts.
My main reason for the quilt was for hammocking, but I've used it on the ground quite a bit. I just feel like a mummy bag would be better for keeping those pesky drafts out when its really cold

 

[Gli_ryan]

Quilt and cold temps aren’t enjoyable for me. I love cinching down the hood and staying warm. When I wear a beanie all night it makes my scalp sore. I have had good luck using BA bags and ok luck with their pads. I agree that the r value isn’t too accurate. But I really like having the pad pocket in the bags. I’ll keep using BA bags at the very least.

 

[vanniek71]

My issue with mummy bags that I’ve tried so far is that I have wide shoulders and never fit in the mummy bags Looking to try a quilt this year for a backpack hunt.

 

[mrbillbrown]

Quilt was too drafty for me. Moved into a Slick bag and haven’t looked back. Plenty of room in there and never feel cramped. Drafts are nonexistent. BA pad left me shivering for 4 days. Sold it and bought an Xtherm and haven’t been let down yet.


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[BigCountry344]

My issue with mummy bags that I’ve tried so far is that I have wide shoulders and never fit in the mummy bags Looking to try a quilt this year for a backpack hunt.

I’m in the same boat and I have found Nunatak makes a wide enough back that weighs just as much as a quilt

 

[BigCountry344]

My issue with mummy bags that I’ve tried so far is that I have wide shoulders and never fit in the mummy bags Looking to try a quilt this year for a backpack hunt.

Or even the Montbell down hugger 800 or feathered friends UL wide flicker

 

[vanniek71]

I think I am going to try a UGQ Bandit XL. Have seen a lot of good reviews and they are based out of where I grew up. I just need to get a good insulating pad

 

[wind gypsy]

Many threads on this topic. Quilts below freezing are a no thanks for me. More headache and effort to keep warm than any weight savings are worth. Others mileage may vary.