REI Co-op - Magma 30 Down Trail Quilt

I use a REI magma 30 degree quilt for pretty much all my trips. It’s very light, very warm, and love the flexibility of a quilt. I bought a cheap liner for the really cold nights but so far it’s totally worth the price (and on sale currently)

I like the REI Magma Trail Quilt as a first quilt. It is rated at 30 degrees and is a decent weight. The REI returns policy makes it a no-risk first quilt.

Second the Magma 30 quilt. Incredibly small, light and ive never gotten cold with it (until I took it out into freezing temps, which is on me).

I bought the REI Magma 30 quilt in a large, where I would usually buy a medium. It has a sewn footbox. As a side sleeper, with the extra length and width, it works excellent for those warmer nights as it's long enough I don't have to put my feet in the box. Also, I lay the top out flat when I get warm and cinch up the upper when it's cold. I'm sure this is no real revelation for many, but OP may appreciate the versatility. For me, I've slept in it down to 30 with light weight base layers, and have found I can stay comfortable up to high 60s. Humidity does impact that upper end comfort.

Switching to a down quilt (REI Magma30) with a pad was game-changing. I realized somewhere along the way that I always ended up unzipping my bags and just using them as a blanket… so why not just embrace it?

Many disagree, but I love my REI Magma 30 Quilt

I ended up going with the REI Magma 30 quilt wide on sale. I took it on a trip and it was very warm. I did not use the right sleeping pad so I noticed the cold from the floor. I got a Trekology r7.2 (doubt it’s that warm) sleeping pad for free that’s about 30 oz. I will try that with the quilt and see how it goes. Thank you all for the information and help.

The zenbivy and katabatic quilts have better securement systems in terms of draft prevention. Getting a larger than necessary quilt helps too. I much prefer a wider pad so I use a UL quilt and tent but a heavier pad to get 30" of width which adds 400g over UL options but probably helps with drafts. I'm 190cm tall with wide shoulders and don't fit in most backpacking sleeping bags. I got the REI magma 30 quilt but there are better options out there.  A shaped sleep mask helped a ton. It has foam circles around my eyes and keeps everything out. I also wear earplugs which lets me settle in better. 

What temperatures are you likely to be in? Generally speaking, quilt may be your best bet. They have cords that can be secured around your pad and foot-boxes giving you a seal of sorts. As long as you have a strongly rated pad you keep toasty warm. I am a side dleeper and have the [rei magma quilt](https://www.rei.com/product/228706/rei-co-op-magma-30-down-trail-quilt) comfort rated to 30 with a zippered foot box. Purchased at rei re/supply and very happy with it. Rei has a sale coming up on the 15th with a 20% off coupon, though that may be for members only.

You want a bag that’s rated for real cold, not just “summer temps” so a bag rated around 20°F (–6°C) to 30°F (–1°C) is the practical sweet spot for those conditions. With that said, your pad is decent and pairing that with a bag that actually matches the sleeping pad’s insulation would keep you warm bottom-to-top instead of leaving a cold gap at your torso. The 75-liter pack size you have also gives you enough volume for a real backpacking-appropriate bag like either: - the REI Co-op Magma 30°F Or - Feathered Friends Flicker 20°F / Down Or - Mountain Hardwear Lamina Z-AI 20°F Which I personally think are all really good for your use case, the REI Co-op being my personal choice if I had to choose. Otherwise, try [11 Best 2-Person Tents for Camping and Backpacking](https://alaskanarrows.com/11-best-2-person-tent-camping-and-backpacking/) for other options GL