Backpacking quilts are rapidly increasing in popularity, especially amongst lightweight backpackers. So, what is a backpacking quilt?
Essentially, it’s half a sleeping bag with no bottom layer (although there might be a footbox) and in most cases no zip or hood. The down in a sleeping bag gets compressed underneath you, so do you really need it?
So why would you choose a quilt over a sleeping bag? Here are some of the key positives and negatives of choosing a quilt... |
