Convert

I came to suggest a quilt from EE, glad it's already top comment. I love love love my EE Convert quilt with Apex synthetic insulation for both sleeping in a hammock or on a pad in the tent.

I have a Convert quilt from Enlightened Equipment with Apex synthetic insulation. Recently took it on a backpacking trip in Colorado and my buddy who I hadn't been on a trip with in years remarked that it must be the most packable/compressible sleeping bag ever haha. And I'm sure if it had the down insulation it'd be even more so. One thing to consider, however, is stuffing your sleeping bag or quilt directly into the pack, instead of stuffing it into the stuff sack and putting that in the pack. I switched to the former method a few years ago and I find it gives me quite a bit of extra space in the pack. For my BWCA trip crew (3 guys), we now stuff the inner part of their tent, their two sleeping bags, my hammock and my under quilt and top quilt (the EE Convert) all directly into the bottom of the big dry pack we have, no stuff sacks. The loose stuff method saves a lot of room.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Durston Gear tents. I've got the Xmid 2 and now the Xdome 2 as well. Superior to pretty much any comparable tent that bats way above it's price tag. $269 and under 2lbs all in. As far as sleeping bag, my first one was the Big Agnes sidewinder 20⁰ bag and I liked it. But after having gone out more and more I wanted something that packed smaller so now I've got an enlightened equipment convertible bag/quilt that's 950 down. Packs smaller, a lot smaller, and is substantially warmer overall. But we are comparing a $175 bag to a $400 one.

I also move around a lot when I sleep and found a quilt to work much better for me. I use an Enlightened Equipment Convert. It looks like it is a bit above your budget, though. I agree with u/Trogar1 that a good sleeping pad can make a world of difference. If you run cold, you could look at insulated pad and I would recommend an inflatable pad if you are a side sleeper. I found the extra few inches of thickness really help keep my hips from getting sore/cold vs. a thinner pad.

Splurge? 6 years ago, 2 EE convertible quilts. One xl/xw Apex 30° and a 950 down 10°. - my Best. Investment. Ever.- They work independently or together as quilts or sleeping bags... Can be zipped together to make one giant 2p sleeping bag. The Apex is an xl and the down bag will fit inside of it, added a liner for full 4 season in most of North America. Basically have 7 different systems with these two pieces. All together for around 4 lbs.

I’m well over 1000 hiker miles over a few years with a 10F EE enigma quilt and love it. To each their own, though.

Same -- two EE quilts; a double for when wife and I go together, single when we're on solo adventures. Been a good purchase for us.

Same -- two EE quilts; a double for when wife and I go together, single when we're on solo adventures. Been a good purchase for us.

I’m taking my Enlightened Equipment quilt, 10F and weighs less than 1.5 pounds (think I’ve done that conversion right). Best thing I’ve ever bought! Also on sale at the moment with Black Friday - highly recommend