BEST BUDGET BACKPACKING QUILT - GEAR REVIEW

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Hey guys, These quilts occasionally sell out, but they usually restock within a few weeks. Definitely worth the wait. If I missed something or you have any questions just drop them below in the comments or shoot me an email. For photos of my hikes, gear, and everyday shenanigans check out @motivatedbymountains on Instagram. Happy Trails!

[@freddonelson5505]

I have used the 15 in my hammie for several years, paired with a HG econ 10 degree under quilt and I have always been toasty, even in mid winter. Great job.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

It's a warm quilt for sure...👍🏻

[@pggonzo]

Wow! I love this. One of the best way to get people to go on trips with you is to have gear for them. This is a great option for having a "friend" quilt hanging around without breaking the bank. Also a good option for lending out to people without having to share your premium gear. Excellent recommendation.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Yea man....👍🏻

[@DoseofDirt]

Thanks for the review! Been looking for a budget friendly quilt or bag I can use for winter. I think this is the one I'm going to go with. Awesome that you've been using it for 3 years! Thanks, Scott!

[@TheUltralightMindset]

YEA....its a great quilt.

[@rolfdenver]

I’ve liked this quilt too. For really cold weather I got an inexpensive down hood and down booties on Amazon. A little heavier than EE quilts but well made and durable.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Nice...👍🏻

[@Doa616]

I use one of those ,, love it ,, pretty warm ,, pair it with a thermarest sleeping pad and you’ll be toasty

[@JRoss707]

Thanks for the review, Scott. I just ordered the 15° long. For me it was down to two quilts. I was leaning towards the UGQ 10° Econ Burrow. It seemed to be a good fit for John Muir Trail hike this summer as well as other spring and summer weekend adventures around Northern California. The single biggest drawback to UGQ is that they currently have a 10-12 week wait on build time for a custom quilt. That’s potentially 3 months. That’s just a bit unreasonable IMO. I was initially going to bite the bullet and place the order anyway, in fact, I did. I then came across your review on the Paria Outdoors quilt and I canceled my UGQ order. I like the specs of the Paria 15° Long for my build and body type . It’s over an inch longer and an inch wider than the standard length UGQ and an inch wider than the widest width offered by UGQ. A couple of Long distance hikers on Amazon and the KZbin say that the Paria 15° lofts as thick as a 10° bag and in their opinion could match most 10° quilts on the market. The weight is a bit more, in my estimation it is under a pound, however, if you had UQQ customize their 10° to the specs of Paria. I estimated it to be 8-12 ounces more. Normally I would say it could be worth $60 to save 8 to 12 ounces, and I may have gone with UGQ if it wasn’t for their current extended wait time. Currently Paria is offering 1 pad strap per order. Thanks again for the review.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Thats great. I think you'll be happy with the quilt. I agree with the observation on the loft. The paria lofts up a good bit more than a lot of lower rated quilts. Of course, its subjective, but Id say for the average sleeper, its comfortable down to 20F in base layers and a good warm hat with a neck gator or balaclava. I'd love to hear your thoughts down the road. Keep in touch....👍

[@JRoss707]

@@TheUltralightMindset I just received my 15° paria quilt and I like it very much. My only observation is that it only comes with a single pad strap and there would be no option to use a second pad strap and it only has one connect point, am I correct.

[@cobbler88]

Dang! I was all excited for a second, but the weight on this quit is just 3-4 oz. lighter than my similarly priced 20-degree Marmot Trestles Elite sleeping bag and it looks like they pack down to pretty much the same size. For someone without a sleeping bag, it's still a good option. But it's obviously not really worth swtiching for me. Still, now I have something I can recommend if asked. It's always good to know what options are out there! Solid vid. Take care.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Thanks man. Appreciate it....👍

[@kykatfan1167]

Good review on them. I have two of these quilts. Great affordable quilt. The quality is great and they keep you warm.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Yep. Couldn't agree more 👍

[@ShastaBubba]

Great job Scott and thanks for letting us know about this budget option. I had no idea!

[@TheUltralightMindset]

It's a great quilt.

[@AJKPenguin]

This would be a great 3 season quilt. I do like how you posted the gear specifications in your video. Thank you Scott. : )

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Thanks man.....👍

[@AJKPenguin]

You are welcome. My pleasure.

[@Ruweisat]

The best (reasonable) gear recommendations on the internet. Keep it coming!

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Thanks Jared...👊👊👊

[@kenttheboomer721]

Thanks for this video. I'm considering pulling the trigger on a UGQ quilt. A concern I would have is that I'm a big guy. Around my shoulders or waist and arms is about 60". If this quilt fits you well, then there is no way it will fit me. If it's really loose on you then maybe there's a chance.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

I feel like the paria quilt is generously sized, compared to my other quilts. I'd go with the long version. Worth a try for sure.

[@KozKnowz]

Love the videos... thanks for the great info!! Have been endlessly researching quilts to make the move from mummy bag to quilt. Trying to stay budget-minded but also want something of quality. I was looking UGQ for higher end, Featherstone (a newer option on Amazon - I have their tent and love it), and the Paria Thermodown 15. Some people claim that the horizontal baffles on the Paria allow the down to migrate too much. Did you have many issues with this? Also... people mention that the cinch strap being in the middle by your head is bothersome at night... did this bother you? Appreciate any insight!! - Tim

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Haven't had any problems with down migration. I don't find the shock cord to be a big deal either. Doesn't bother me. If you decide to go for a high end quilt, I suggest either Katabatic or Nunatak. I just piced up a 3D quilt from Nunatak. 25 degree comfort rated. 900 fill hydrophobic down. Full zip. Differential cut. Top build quality. 26.4 ounces. Slept in it last night. The low was 26 degrees and I was toasty in wool baselayers. My buddy used the Paria 15 last night and was also warm and comfortable. Hope that helps...👍

[@KozKnowz]

I’d like to start with one do it all quilt to start... debating between the 15 and 30 Paria. Have you used the 15 at all in warmer conditions?

[@KozKnowz]

@@TheUltralightMindset BTW love your videos... have been learning a lot!

[@TheUltralightMindset]

@@KozKnowz Yes. Being able to open up the quilt like a blanket makes it much more versatile. We have used the Thermodown 15 in temps between 22 and 65 Farenheit.

[@jamusjones9971]

Man If only a few days sooner. I just ordered a new quilt last week and I wish I only paid $160 but Oh well, great video! keep’em coming and as always stay safe out there!

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Just curious. What did you order?

[@jamusjones9971]

I ordered a 10 degree UGQ bandit. After years of using the old Costco quilt or my USMC issued bag I finally just gave in and ordered one.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

@@jamusjones9971 Right on. I don't have any personal experience with UGQ, but a couple of guys I hike with have a couple of their quilts. They seem to be pretty happy with them. I'm assuming this new quilt is for three season use. I think that's smart to go with a 10 degree.👍 When it comes to high end quilts I'm a Katabatic or Nunatak guy myself.

[@jamusjones9971]

Motivated By Mountains yeah I just went off the advice of a friend on this one, I don’t have any experience with them but he likes his. As far as 3 season, yeah I don’t plan on testing the limits with this thing. I spent two months in Norway back in the winter of 2018 and learned the hard way about temp rating and what a bag can do?

[@trytheoutdoors]

Hi Scot Love your channel. Appreciate your review of the paria quilt. I am looking to change to a budget-friendly quilt. Whilst the price is good, the weight seems quite heavy compared to the higher end quilts. At 2 lbs 4oz, it is nearlly double the weight of the UGQ bandit or the enigma quilts. If I am prepared to spend a little more, which of the higher end (and much lighter) quilts would you recommend? Regards Imran

[@TheUltralightMindset]

You're correct it is quite a bit heavier due to the 700 fill power. That's what makes it a budget quilt. I would recommend checking out Paria's 30-degree version which is a few ounces lighter. I would also caution you as far as temperature ratings go for some of the other quilt manufacturers. I have a few friends with ugq quilts. While the quality seems to be good, the temperature ratings are definitely not conservative. If money is not an option, the best quilts available are made by Katabatic and Nunatak. Incredible quality craftsmanship and both are very conservative with their temperature ratings in my experience. Lightweight is great but being warm and comfortable is more important in my opinion. It's all about finding that balance. Happy Trailz!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Great information Scott, thanks!

[@TheUltralightMindset]

👍👍👍

[@robrobinson9162]

Couple questions. Since you've used it so many times in a different temperatures what's the warmest temperature you slept with this 15 degree? I currently have a 15 degree Mommy that is just too darn hot for my summer hikes in the High Sierras. Even temps is low as 44 degrees I am too warm. At those high elevations that I do temps can definitely range a lot. I don't know if I should invest in the 30° Paria or do the 15 where I can use it as just an open quilt on the warmer days. But still be protected in case the temps drop into the low 30s. And I have one more question I'm not quite sure what you're saying to replace the stuff sack with. It sounds like trash compactor bag? What's the weight difference?

[@TheUltralightMindset]

My wife uses the 15 degree quilt in the low 50s. I havent used it above mid 40s but being able to open it up flat makes it much more comfortable in warmer temps. I don't use a compression sack for my quilts. I shove my quilt, clothes, etc down into a trash compactor bag in the bottom of my pack. Hope that helps.

[@carlosedwardos]

clicked on the amazon link in your description and it says "currently unavailable" - so where else can we buy it?

[@TheUltralightMindset]

As of April 17th the quilts were sold out, BUT Paria is expecting to be fully stocked again, both on Amazon and their website, in 2-3 weeks...👍

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Hey man, just checked in and the quilts are fully stocked. 👍👍👍

[@magnusonline3552]

Great review.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Thanks...👌

[@clarkansas6590]

Good info

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Thanks...👍

[@timothyreed8417]

What size are the baffles?

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Hmmm....thats a good question. Let me measure them.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

When stretched flat about 7" wide. When lofted up about 5" wide.

[@timothyreed8417]

What is depth of baffle?

[@TheUltralightMindset]

@@timothyreed8417 Can't really measure that without opening up the quilt.

[@holtpreston8359]

same one i have man!

[@TheUltralightMindset]

How do you like it?

[@mwwilkin]

so ultralight backpacking doesn't have to make your wallet ultralight?

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Absolutely not.

[@qazwsx849]

Be aware, a lot of cold air drafts!

[@Obliticus]

Wow your audio is totally borked