Summer bag/quilt/blanket

[thegrouse]

I have a desert hike coming up in August. At the lower elevations I expect the low temps to be in the 70s at higher elevations maybe low 50s. Has anyone used a down blanket for this? I currently have a 10 degree down quilt, a 40 degree synthetic quilt that my son will use on this trip and a 20 degree synthetic bag. I have considered a 40-50 degree quilt but not sure it will get much use as I try to camp when it is cooler. I really do not want to buy a chinese blanket off Amazon but I do not see any options short of a down quilt. My costco does not have the down blankets in stock. I will be climbing quite a bit of elevation so I want to be under 16oz for the quilt/blanket/bag. Any other sub 16oz options, I may just bite the bullet and buy another quilt, I just have a hard time doing it if I do not have a use for it in the future.

 

[Beckjhong]

These guys make a 16oz synthetic blanket; not sure if they’re still in business. Could give them a call.

https://m.facebook.com/furtherfasterdesigns/

 

[LASTINLINE]

been on a quest for a summer quilt also. ive used the Kifaru woobie lacing the loops to create a footbox but was looking at other option. just ordered a UglyQuit. 18.7 ounce uses Apex. made in U.S.A. havent received it yet so no idea what im getting but looks great. https://hemlockmountainoutdoors.com/collections/uglyquilt/products/uglyquilt-top-50

 

[verysimple]

Mld quilt

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[JRMiller]

If it was me I would use a 30 (or maybe 20, preference) hybrid quilt like a EE Revelation (or Convert) or a UGQ Bandit.
Versatile, us as a quilt when cold or just as a blanket when warmer.
I have a general rule when it comes to backpacking gear. Each piece must serve at least two purposes, in a way hybrids do.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Not the lightest but I have used a snugpak jungle bag for those temps. It is great. I also finally picked up a hill people serape That may replace my jungle bag.

 

[thegrouse]

Those serapes are also over 2#. I am really considering the get out gear blanket on Amazon, if my son wasn't coming along I do have the 40 degree EE APEX I would normally use. The hemlock mountain option looks odd, you have to pay for it then he orders the material and starts it when the material arrives.

 

[Cs36]

Have any of you guys used or currently use a quilt by enlightened equipment ?

 

[TradLife406]

Enlightened Equipment Enigma 30 degree is my warm weather choice. The quilts are really nice because you can open them up and vent them more then a bag.

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[Cs36]

Enlightened Equipment Enigma 30 degree is my warm weather choice. The quilts are really nice because you can open them up and vent them more then a bag.

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Awesome. That’s the one I was looking into. If you don’t mind telling, what climate and season are you typically using it for? I’ll most likely be using in Colorado high country from September - early November time frame

 

[thegrouse]

I ended up going cheap and getting the down blanket off Amazon