cumulus or other?

[FLV]

Is there any other options in the UK for very minimal quilts?

I have an enigma 1 degree or similar quilt, in wide. Is there any other options for low pack volume quilts other than cumulus?

I should add, I am looking at 15 degree or warmer overnight temps for this one

ta

[lune ranger]

Valley & Peak. UK made, synthetic only but for a high summer weight quilt there’s not a lot of difference in size/weight compared to down.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I'm quite a fan of the offerings from Sierra Designs. I believe they are stocked by a few places over here. Another option might be something fro Thermarest: https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/backpacking-quilts/

[Boab]

Thermarest Vesper...?

[whitestone]

A while ago someone posted a short review of a quilt from a "new" company and compared it to a Cumulus quilt so worth a search.

Are Cumulus still not shipping to the UK? I've not looked in a while.

[FLV]

All these so far look interesting thanks, all a bit warm though too.

Was the review on here bob?

[whitestone]

Yes, here's the link viewtopic.php?f=7&t=21898&p=288540&hili ... us#p288540

[FLV]

Thanks a lot, I'll have a look at those too

[fatbikephil]

https://www.thermarest.com/ie/sleeping- ... er-45.html

Looks pretty good, although plenty dosh.
I've a Cumulus 150 which is fab but my vesper -6 is very fab as i've used to a genuine -6 and lived to tell the tale. Cumulus are a bit more flexible with the draw cord and zip at the footbox but thermorest good if you can get one at a good price...

[FLV]

Yes, they look nice too.

I did consider converting my PhD minim into a quilt. But there's a very real chance I'd just ruin a sleeping bag!

[samwise]

I been using a Vesper 45 over the last couple of summers after picking one up second hand. Would recommend if you can find a good deal

[yourguitarhero]

I was out using my Alpkit Cloud Cover one the other night. Seems fine for summer? £100

[FLV]

I was out using my Alpkit Cloud Cover one the other night. Seems fine for summer? £100

That's quite interesting. Does it pack any smaller than the pics make it look?

[yourguitarhero]

It doesn't come in a compression sack. More an internal pouch, kind of like a walking jacket?

You can squeeze it down smaller with compression. Alpkit have shops you can look at it or seems like decent online returns

[thenorthwind]

I came here for the cloudspotting discussion and was disappointed

[Dean]

I have a Montbell Down Sleeping Wrap for really warm weather, it is light enough to take as a light camp blanket for spring trips or to add to a 2 season on cold nights. No temp rating for it though.
Packs smaller than a 1 litre bottle, straps on the underside to attach to mattress, poppers and drawstring at feet to turn into sleeping bag.

Actually gone down in price since I bought mine
https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/dow ... ng-wrap-5/

[FLV]

That's really nice too Dean. Does it work to add warmth to another set up or is it too small?

Looks close to what I was looking for though (and a bit similar to the alpkit one)

[Dean]

For early springtime I loosely tuck it around my 2 season, and if I get too warm I can wriggle it off without letting cold air into my bag. In warm weather by itself I strap it under my mattress and fully open the feet for temperature control; it replaces my Ghost Whisperer (evening jacket and full sleeping bag in one!). I found an old rating from Montbell of 7c, but I would only use it at that temperature with thermals.

I got it out and it is a little bigger than I remember, but it still fits in my 1L feed bag. Judging from the Cloud Cover photo with the wine bottle, this is much smaller (at over twice the price).

[Mart]

Consider also a Sea to Summit Spark bags
They come in different ratings from 1-IV

Not used them myself, but the lightest One looks light for summer use

[Cheeky Monkey]

That's really nice too Dean. Does it work to add warmth to another set up or is it too small?

Looks close to what I was looking for though (and a bit similar to the alpkit one)

I hadn't seen this before but maybe you have (Cumulus Configurator that lets you frig with all sorts of things):

https://cumulus.equipment/uk_en/wizard/ ... uct/id/77/

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