Love my backcountry quilt 800!! - Sierra Designs Backcountry Quilt 800F 2 Season

This is my first quilt and I couldn't be more pleased. SD makes quality and innovative products and this 800 quilt is no exception. I recently used it for 10 days in Alaska for backpacking and paddling trip in late July, and found it comfortable, warm and very light. The size and design is obviously well thought out. We had night time temps ranging from upper 30s to upper 40s. I was initially reluctant to take the 800 quilt because it is so light compared to my summer down bag (nearly 1# savings) but when I put them side by side, this quilt had as much or more loft. That convinced me to go with it. The quilt quickly regained its loft each night when I pulled it out of the stuff sack. I am 6ft tall and it was so nice to have the freedom to stretch out at night just like in a bed, with enough quilt to tuck under me when needed and the extra length allowed me to make sure I had enough quilt on my shoulders on the coolest nights. I think this quilt really hits a great sweet spot for design, size, price, weight and temp comfort rating, and I would definitely go with this 800 quilt over the 600 quilt which is nearly 1/2# heavier and temp rated 5 degree higher. Way to go Sierra Designs!

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.