Our pick: the Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20, on four of the seven top guides we read and sold in more sizes than any other. Lab-rated: Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20. Budget: Paria Thermodown 30. Synthetic: Revelation APEX.
Read the rating before you compare: only Therm-a-Rest publishes EN comfort and limit figures here. EE’s 20°F is a limit-style number and Katabatic’s 22°F a comfort rating, so they don’t line up.
Then size it by your height and girth, and check your pad: a quilt has no insulation underneath you. Our rating, sizing and quilt-or-bag tables come from the makers’ own pages.
| Quilt | Best for | Rated | Weight | Fill | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20 | Best overall | 20°F (EE’s limit-style rating) | 22.5 oz | 850-fill down | $$ | Maker’s store |
| Katabatic Gear Flex 22 | Best pad attachment | 22°F (comfort) | 23.9 oz | 850-fill down | $$ | Maker’s store |
| Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20 | Best lab-rated quilt | EN comfort 32°F, limit 20°F | 19 oz | 900-fill down | $$$ | Check price |
| Feathered Friends Flicker UL 20 | Best quilt-and-bag hybrid | 20°F (maker’s own) | 25.5 oz | 950-fill down | $$$ | Maker’s store |
| Zenbivy Ultralight Quilt 25 | Best for restless sleepers | Limit 25°F, comfort 35°F | 19 oz + sheet | 900-fill down | $$ + sheet | Maker’s store |
| Hammock Gear Burrow 20 | Best for hammocks | 20°F (comfort) | — | 850-fill down | $$ | Maker’s store |
| Enlightened Equipment Revelation APEX 30 | Best synthetic | 30°F (EE’s limit-style rating) | 23.8 oz | Climashield APEX | $ | Maker’s store |
| Paria Thermodown 30 | Best budget | 30°F (comfort) | 27 oz | 800-fill down | $ | Check price |
| Sea to Summit Ember 45 | Best for summer | 45°F lower, 52°F comfort (estimates) | 14.9 oz | 850-fill down | $$ | Check price |
Specs from each maker’s product page, October 2026, for the version named in its Regular size (Zenbivy’s Large, which Zenbivy fits to 5 ft 8 in–6 ft 2 in). Weight is the quilt alone. “—” = not on the product page. Price bands at the maker’s list price for that version: $ under $250 · $$ $250–450 · $$$ over $450. “Maker’s store” buttons go to the maker’s own site.
How we chose
None of us has used these quilts, and each card says so. For this October 2026 page (edited by Brian Hamilton), we read the seven top-ranking “best backpacking quilt” guides and kept the quilts they share where the maker still sells them. Then we filled gaps: a lab-rated quilt, a synthetic, a hammock quilt and a budget pick.
We checked every pick on its maker’s own site: still sold, the rating and what kind it is, fill, weight and the size chart. That ruled some out:
- NEMO Pulse, one guide’s pick for its ISO rating: sold out at NEMO, with a notify-me button.
- Underground Quilts (UGQ) Bandit, on two lists, and the REI Co-op Magma Trail Quilt, on three: both sites blocked our checks, so we couldn’t confirm them.
- Western Mountaineering AstraLite, one guide’s top pick: still sold, but the Vesper fills the ultralight slot with EN figures.
Best down quilts for three-season backpacking
These three cover spring to fall for most hikers, and they show the three ways makers rate quilts: a limit-style number, a comfort number and an EN lab result.
1. Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20: Best overall
New in this update. We haven’t used this one ourselves; it’s here on its maker’s specs.
Four of the seven guides we read include the Revelation, which EE calls its “original and best selling sleeping quilt.” A 20 in zipper and shock cord close the footbox or let it open flat as a blanket, and elastic straps with clips hold it to your pad.
No pick comes in more sizes: four stock sizes, or five lengths and four widths made to order. EE says its ratings “align with the EN lower limit standard,” so treat 20°F (−7°C) as a limit, and go 10°F lower if you sleep cold, as EE’s own chart advises.
Key specs: 20°F (EE’s limit-style rating) · 850- or 950-fill down · 16.1 oz fill, 22.5 oz total (Regular/Regular, 850) · 54 in wide, 78 in long · $$ (850) or $$$ (950)
Pros
- Widest size range of any pick
- Opens flat as a blanket
- Pad straps and clips included
Cons
- EE’s own rating, not a lab test
- Stock widths are Regular or Wide only
- Custom sizes take about four weeks
Skip it if: you want a number from a lab. The Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20 publishes EN comfort and limit figures.
2. Katabatic Gear Flex 22: Best pad attachment
New in this update. We haven’t used this one ourselves; it’s here on its maker’s specs.
Katabatic quilts are on five of the seven lists we read, and the Flex is the one that unzips into a blanket. Its patented system clips the quilt to cords around your pad, so the edges stay sealed when you roll. A down-filled collar and a draft blocker at the footbox close the other gaps.
Katabatic’s numbers are comfort ratings “rather than a lower limit,” and it says customers call them conservative. So on paper the Flex 22 is warmer than EE’s Revelation 20, not colder.
Key specs: 22°F (−6°C) comfort rating · 850-fill duck or 900-fill goose ExpeDRY down · 15.4 oz fill, 23.9 oz total (6 ft, 850) · 54 in shoulders, 46 in hips, 40 in feet · $$ (850) or $$$ (900)
Pros
- Cords and clips seal the edges to the pad
- Rated for comfort, not a limit
- Wide version for 51 in-plus shoulders
Cons
- Standard-width 5 ft 6 in size sold out when we checked
- Thin foam pads suit the cords poorly, Katabatic says
- Three lengths only
Skip it if: you sleep on a thin foam pad. Katabatic sends webbing straps for that, but says its cord system works best with inflatable pads.
3. Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20: Best lab-rated quilt
New in this update. We haven’t used this one ourselves; it’s here on its maker’s specs.
The only quilt here with EN comfort and limit figures: comfortable to 32°F (0°C), with a 20°F (−7°C) limit. Therm-a-Rest says it tests to the EN/ISO standard in its own cold chamber. Four of the seven guides we read include the Vesper.
It weighs 1 lb 3 oz with 900-fill goose down and packs to 5.5 × 8 in. SynergyLink straps hold it to pads up to about 3 in thick. For less money, Therm-a-Rest’s Corus 20 has the same EN figures with 650-fill duck down, at 1 lb 10 oz.
Key specs: EN comfort 32°F, limit 20°F · 900-fill goose down · 12.5 oz fill, 1 lb 3 oz total (Regular) · 49 in shoulder girth · fits to 72 in · sewn footbox · $$$
Pros
- Comfort and limit figures from a lab method
- Lightest of the 20°F picks
- Packs to 5.5 × 8 in
Cons
- Smallest shoulder figure here, in one width
- Sewn footbox doesn’t open flat
- Straps suit pads up to about 3 in thick
Skip it if: you have broad shoulders or sleep on your side. Katabatic and EE both make wide versions.
Best quilts for restless sleepers, couples and hammocks
A quilt’s edges are where cold air gets in. These three handle that differently: a full zip, a fitted sheet and a hammock-first cut.
4. Feathered Friends Flicker UL 20: Best quilt-and-bag hybrid
New in this update. We haven’t used this one ourselves; it’s here on its maker’s specs.
Unzipped, it’s a quilt; zipped, Feathered Friends says it “functions as a full center-zip mummy sleeping bag.” That makes it the pick if you’re not sure about giving up a bag. Three of the seven guides we read include it.
It’s made in Seattle with 950-plus fill goose down. Two Flickers zip together for couples, and webbing loops let it hang as a hammock underquilt. Feathered Friends says plainly that it doesn’t use EN ratings; it rates by field testing and comparison with EN-tested bags.
Key specs: 20°F (maker’s own rating) · 950-plus fill goose down · 14.7 oz fill, 25.5 oz average (Regular) · 62 in shoulder, 48 in hip, 39 in footbox · fits to 6 ft · made in USA · $$$
Pros
- Works as a quilt or a full bag
- Roomiest shoulders of any pick
- Two zip together for couples
Cons
- Most expensive pick
- No pad straps listed
- Several Regular colors sold out when we checked
Skip it if: you’ll never zip it up. The Revelation 20 weighs 3 oz less and costs less.
5. Zenbivy Ultralight Quilt 25: Best for restless sleepers
New in this update. We haven’t used this one ourselves; it’s here on its maker’s specs.
The quilt clips to a fitted sheet that slips over your pad, so there are no straps and no edge to lift when you turn. Zenbivy tells active sleepers to size up and says a larger size has no “thermal disadvantage.” Three of the seven guides we read include it.
The sheet is sold separately; the uninsulated Fast Sheet starts at 3 oz. Mind the sizes: Zenbivy’s Regular is for sleepers under 5 ft 8 in, so most adults need the Large. There’s also a PrimaLoft Gold synthetic version.
Zenbivy lists a 25°F (−4°C) limit and 35°F (2°C) comfort rating, and says comfort is “the limit rating plus about 10°.” It doesn’t say how the limit is measured.
Key specs: limit 25°F, comfort 35°F (Zenbivy’s figures) · 900-plus fill Muscovy or goose down · 326 g (11.5 oz) fill, 1 lb 3 oz quilt only (Large) · 58 in cut width, 76 in around on a 25 in sheet · $$ plus the sheet
Pros
- Sheet system, no straps to adjust
- Publishes both limit and comfort
- Down or synthetic fill
Cons
- The sheet costs extra
- Regular fits only under 5 ft 8 in
- Rating method not published
Skip it if: you’d rather not buy into a system. The quilt needs a Zenbivy sheet to seal out drafts.
6. Hammock Gear Burrow 20: Best for hammocks
New in this update. We haven’t used this one ourselves; it’s here on its maker’s specs.
Hammock Gear builds the Burrow as a top quilt for hammocks, and says it works on the ground too. Each one is made to order: rating from 40°F to 0°F, a 50, 55 or 60 in width, three lengths, and a sewn or zippered footbox. It recommends the 50 in slim for most hammock users.
Hammock Gear calls its ratings “conservative, comfort” ratings. Weights are in spec sheets, not on the product page; one in-stock 20°F Burrow in standard size, with a 10D shell and draft collar, lists 24.68 oz.
Key specs: 20°F (−7°C) comfort rating · 850-fill down · 50, 55 or 60 in wide · lengths for 5 ft 2 in to 6 ft 7 in · ground pad kit optional · made in USA · $$
Pros
- Built for hammocks, works on the ground
- Three widths and three lengths
- In-stock quilts ship in one to two business days
Cons
- Custom orders take about 20 business days
- Pad attachment kit costs extra
- No weights on the product page
Skip it if: your hammock has nothing underneath you. A top quilt can’t stop the cold from below; pair it with one of our hammock underquilt picks.
Best synthetic, budget and summer quilts
Synthetic fill for damp trips, the lowest price we found, and the lightest quilt here for warm nights.
7. Enlightened Equipment Revelation APEX 30: Best synthetic
New in this update. We haven’t used this one ourselves; it’s here on its maker’s specs.
The same Revelation with Climashield APEX synthetic fill, which EE says “performs better than down in wet and humid conditions, dries quickly” and is easy to clean. It has no sewn-through seams, and the same straps and adjustable footbox as the down version.
The cost is weight: the 30°F (−1°C) Regular weighs 23.8 oz, more than the down Revelation rated 10°F colder. When we checked, EE took orders for every size but showed only the 50°F wide sizes in stock.
Key specs: 30°F (EE’s limit-style rating) · Climashield APEX synthetic · 23.8 oz total (Regular/Regular) · 54 in wide, 78 in long · ratings from 50°F to 20°F · $
Pros
- Keeps insulating when damp, EE says
- Lowest price band
- Same footbox and straps as the down Revelation
Cons
- Heavier than down for the warmth
- Most sizes not in stock when we checked
- Coldest version is 20°F
Skip it if: your trips are dry. Down is lighter for the same warmth.
8. Paria Thermodown 30: Best budget
New in this update. We haven’t used this one ourselves; it’s here on its maker’s specs.
The lowest-priced quilt we found from a maker that publishes full specs: 800-fill RDS-certified duck down, 20D fabric, top and bottom draft collars, a cinch footbox and pad straps. Paria says the current version is 15 percent lighter and more packable than the last.
Paria rates by loft and field testing and calls 30°F (−1°C) a “comfort limit.” It says EN/ISO testing is “beyond our means at this time,” and suggests a pad of R 3 or more near that limit.
Its size labels disagree: the order option says Regular fits up to 5 ft 10 in, the FAQ says 6 ft. If you’re close, Paria suggests the Long.
Key specs: 30°F (Paria’s comfort rating) · 800-fill duck down · 14 oz fill, 27 oz total (Regular) · 58 in wide, tapering to 42 in, 78 in long · $
Pros
- Lowest price band
- Pad straps included
- Roomy 58 in cut
Cons
- Heaviest pick
- Rated 30°F; the 15°F version is heavier still
- Size labels disagree
Skip it if: weight matters more than price. Outdoor Vitals’ StormLoft 30, one price band up, weighs 19.6 oz on its maker’s specs.
9. Sea to Summit Ember 45: Best for summer
New in this update. We haven’t used this one ourselves; it’s here on its maker’s specs.
At 14.9 oz, the lightest pick, with 850-plus fill Ultra-Dry Down. Removable straps hold it to a pad, and QuiltLock snaps clip it onto a Sea to Summit sleeping bag for extra warmth in colder weather.
Sea to Summit is the most candid maker on ratings. It labels 45°F (7°C) “ISO lower” and 52°F (11°C) “ISO comfort,” then says there is “no EN/ISO temperature test for quilts”: both are estimates from bags with similar fill. The 30°F version weighs 19.2 oz.
Key specs: 45°F lower, 52°F comfort (Sea to Summit estimates) · 850-plus fill goose down · 14.9 oz (Regular) · fits up to 6 ft 1 in · width and fill weight not published · $$
Pros
- Lightest pick
- Clips to a Sea to Summit bag for cold trips
- Two Embers couple together
Cons
- Summer-only at 45°F
- No published width or fill weight
- Middle price band for a summer quilt
Skip it if: your nights drop near freezing. Sea to Summit says even the 30°F Ember only gets “close to the freezing point” with an R 3-plus pad and a liner.
What does a backpacking quilt’s temperature rating mean?
It depends on the maker. Only one maker here publishes lab-method figures for its quilts; the rest use their own methods, and they rate different things.
Comfort vs limit: in the EN/ISO sleeping bag test, the comfort rating is the lowest temperature a “standard woman” sleeps relaxed; the lower limit is where a “standard man” sleeps curled up against the cold. The standard, ISO 23537, was written for sleeping bags. Our guide to sleeping bag ratings explains the test.
| Quilt (version) | Rating as published | What kind of rating | Fill power | Fill weight | Total weight | Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE Revelation 20 (Regular/Regular, 850) | 20°F | Maker’s own; EE says it aligns with the EN lower limit | 850 | 16.1 oz | 22.5 oz | 54 in |
| Katabatic Flex 22 (6 ft, 850) | 22°F | Maker’s own comfort rating | 850 | 15.4 oz | 23.9 oz | 54 in |
| Therm-a-Rest Vesper 20 (Regular) | Comfort 32°F, limit 20°F | EN/ISO method, in Therm-a-Rest’s own cold chamber | 900 | 12.5 oz | 19 oz | 49 in girth |
| Feathered Friends Flicker UL 20 (Regular) | 20°F | Maker’s own; “We do not use EN standard ratings” | 950+ | 14.7 oz | 25.5 oz | 62 in |
| Zenbivy Ultralight Quilt 25 (Large) | Limit 25°F, comfort 35°F | Maker’s own; comfort is “the limit rating plus about 10°” | 900+ | 11.5 oz | 19 oz | 58 in |
| Hammock Gear Burrow 20 | 20°F | Maker’s own “conservative, comfort rating” | 850 | — | — | 50, 55 or 60 in |
| EE Revelation APEX 30 (Regular/Regular) | 30°F | Maker’s own, as for the down Revelation | Synthetic | — | 23.8 oz | 54 in |
| Paria Thermodown 30 (Regular) | 30°F | Maker’s own, from loft and field tests; a “comfort limit” | 800 | 14 oz | 27 oz | 58 in |
| Sea to Summit Ember 45 (Regular) | Lower 45°F, comfort 52°F | Maker’s estimate from fill weight; labeled ISO, not tested | 850+ | — | 14.9 oz | — |
Ratings, rating methods, fills, weights and widths from each maker’s product page, size chart or rating FAQ (EE, Katabatic, Paria), October 2026. Width is the quilt’s flat shoulder width, except Therm-a-Rest (shoulder girth) and Feathered Friends (shoulder, zipped). “—” = not on the product page. 20°F ≈ −7°C; 30°F ≈ −1°C.
Maker-method ratings aren’t comparable with each other. Katabatic, Hammock Gear and Paria call theirs comfort ratings; EE aims at a lower limit; Feathered Friends rates from field tests and comparison with EN-tested bags. Sea to Summit and Paria both say there’s no EN/ISO test for quilts at all.
Therm-a-Rest is the exception: it lists “EN Comfort” and “EN Limit” figures for its quilts and says its bags are tested to the EN/ISO standard in its own cold chamber. That makes the Vesper the one quilt here you can line up against a lab-rated sleeping bag.
Comfort and limit usually sit about 10°F apart. On Therm-a-Rest’s EN-rated quilts, the gap is 12°F on the 20°F models (Vesper 20, Corus 20) and 9°F on the 32°F models; Zenbivy uses “about 10°.” Across 26 ISO- and EN-rated sleeping bags we counted for our sleeping bag guide, it ran 6 to 14°F, with a median of 11°F.
Did you know? On paper, Katabatic’s Flex 22 is warmer than EE’s Revelation 20, even though its number is 2°F higher. Katabatic’s 22°F is a comfort rating; EE’s 20°F aims at a limit. Add the 12°F gap from Therm-a-Rest’s EN-rated 20°F quilts, and a true 20°F limit means comfort near 32°F (0°C).
What size backpacking quilt do you need?
Length goes by your height; width goes by your girth around the shoulders and arms. Each maker measures differently, so use its own chart. Here’s every rule in the maker’s words.
| Maker (pick) | Length | Width: the maker’s rule | Side, stomach and active sleepers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enlightened Equipment (Revelation, APEX) | 5 ft 6 in–6 ft: Regular (78 in); 6–6 ft 6 in: Long | Measure girth “around the widest part of your body, including your arms”: 48–56 in Regular (54 in quilt), 54–62 in Wide (58 in) | Stomach sleepers add 4–5 in to height; active sleepers add 4–5 in to girth |
| Katabatic (Flex 22) | Size = your height: 5 ft 6 in, 6 ft or 6 ft 6 in | Shoulder circumference (chest plus arms) of 51 in or more: Wide (58 in) | Stomach sleepers add “a few inches” to height |
| Hammock Gear (Burrow) | Short 5 ft 2 in–5 ft 7 in; Standard to 6 ft 2 in; Long to 6 ft 7 in | Slim 50 in for most hammock users; Wide 60 in for ground sleepers | Add 4–5 in to your width measurement for ground or active sleeping |
| Zenbivy (Ultralight Quilt) | Under 5 ft 8 in: Regular (Large if over 50 in overarm); 5 ft 8 in–6 ft 2 in: Large; over 6 ft 2 in: XL | Overarm measurement: Large to 56 in at 5 ft 8 in–6 ft 2 in; XL above that | “Active” or “wide” sleepers: size up; “When in doubt, size up” |
| Therm-a-Rest (Vesper) | Regular fits 72 in; Long 78 in | One width: 49 in shoulder girth (Long 52 in) | — |
| Feathered Friends (Flicker UL) | Regular 6 ft; Long 6 ft 6 in | One width: 62 in at the shoulder | Between sizes, either length works |
| Paria (Thermodown 30) | Regular to 5 ft 10 in (its FAQ: 6 ft); Long to 6 ft 6 in | One width: 58 in | Close to the cutoff: choose the Long |
| Sea to Summit (Ember) | Regular to 6 ft 1 in; Long to 6 ft 6 in | Not published | — |
Rules and charts from each maker’s size guide or product page, October 2026: EE’s Revelation sizing guide, Katabatic’s Flex sizing notes, Hammock Gear’s Burrow page and sizing guide, Zenbivy’s quilt size guide, and the Therm-a-Rest, Feathered Friends, Paria and Sea to Summit spec tables. “—” = no rule published.
Side, stomach and restless sleepers need more quilt. EE and Hammock Gear both say to add 4–5 in to your width measurement if you move around, and EE adds the same to your height for stomach sleeping. Katabatic warns the other way too: in a quilt that’s too wide, “you might sleep a little colder.”
For a 6 ft side sleeper who measures 52 in around the shoulders and arms, the charts give:
- EE: 52 + 4–5 in = 56–57 in, past Regular’s 56 in, so Regular length in Wide.
- Katabatic: over 51 in, so the Wide 6 ft.
- Zenbivy: Large, or XL if you size up as Zenbivy suggests.
- Hammock Gear: Standard length, and the 60 in Wide for ground use.
Backpacking quilt vs sleeping bag: should you switch?
Switch if you backpack spring to fall on a well-insulated pad, and you toss, turn or sleep on your side. Keep a bag for winter, if you sleep cold and hate drafts, or if your pad is thin. A quilt saves weight by leaving out the insulation your body crushes underneath, so the pad does that job.
| If you… | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Toss, turn or sleep on your side | Quilt | Nothing to twist inside; Katabatic says you can roll “without getting tangled up” |
| Count every ounce | Quilt | The Vesper 20 quilt weighs 10 oz less than Therm-a-Rest’s Parsec 20 bag |
| Sleep cold | A bag, or a quilt rated 10°F lower | EE and Hammock Gear both tell cold sleepers to order 10°F lower |
| Camp in winter | Sleeping bag | Therm-a-Rest: “All of our quilts are considered 3-season quilts” |
| Sleep on a thin foam pad, or none | Sleeping bag | Without a suitable pad, Sea to Summit says, “the quilt itself is unlikely to keep the sleeper warm enough” |
| Hate drafts or camp in wind | A bag, or a quilt that seals to the pad | EE says new quilt users may feel drafts until they learn the pad straps; Katabatic’s cords and Zenbivy’s sheet seal the edges |
| Sleep in a hammock | Top quilt plus an underquilt or pad | A top quilt only covers you; Hammock Gear says you rely on “your pad or underquilt below” |
| Share with a partner | Two zip-together quilts, or a double bag | Two Flickers zip together; two Embers couple with their side snaps |
From the makers’ quilt guides, product pages and FAQs (Katabatic, Enlightened Equipment, Hammock Gear, Sea to Summit, Feathered Friends, Therm-a-Rest), October 2026. Weights from Therm-a-Rest’s spec tables, Regular sizes.
Same maker, same fill power, 10 oz lighter. Therm-a-Rest’s Vesper 20 quilt weighs 1 lb 3 oz and its Parsec 20 sleeping bag 1 lb 13 oz, both with 900-fill down. The bag is rated 3°F warmer for comfort and 2°F for its limit, and uses 20D fabric to the quilt’s 10D.
In a hammock, see our best hammock underquilts or sleeping pads for hammocks. Couples can compare double sleeping bags, and for winter, our winter camping guide covers the rest of the kit. Car camping? A camping blanket does the job of a quilt for less.
What sleeping pad do you need with a quilt?
One rated for the night’s low, because the pad is the bottom half of a quilt. For a 20°F quilt used near its rating, plan on R 4 or more: REI’s table, in our sleeping bag and pad guide, pairs 20°F nights with R 4 to 5.4.
The quilt makers’ own advice runs from R 2–3 to R 5. Sea to Summit pairs a 37°F night with an R 2 to 3 pad; Paria wants R 3 or more near its rating; Zenbivy pairs its comfort rating with an R 5 pad. Katabatic adds that a warmer pad won’t raise the quilt’s own rating.
Then check how the quilt holds on. Each pick uses one of five systems:
- Straps and clips: EE, Paria, Sea to Summit and Therm-a-Rest. Therm-a-Rest says its straps work best on pads 3 in thick or less.
- Cords and clips: Katabatic’s cords loop around the pad, and the clips lock the quilt’s girth.
- A fitted sheet: Zenbivy’s quilt clips to a sheet over the pad.
- An add-on kit: Hammock Gear sells a ground pad attachment kit with the Burrow.
- A zipper: the Flicker zips closed into a bag instead.
Down or synthetic: which backpacking quilt is better?
Down, for most trips: it’s lighter for the warmth. EE’s down Revelation 20 weighs 22.5 oz; its synthetic Revelation APEX, rated 10°F warmer at 30°F, weighs 23.8 oz.
Synthetic earns its weight on wet, humid trips, where EE says APEX “performs better than down.” Several down picks narrow the gap with water-resistant down: Katabatic’s and Zenbivy’s ExpeDRY, Sea to Summit’s Ultra-Dry and Therm-a-Rest’s hydrophobic down. Our down vs synthetic guide covers fill power and care.
