Quilt Vs Sleeping Bag: Which Is Better?

If you are a fan of hiking, camping, and fishing like me, you are probably wondering whether you should use a quilt or a sleeping bag on your next camping trip.

These two can be quite confusing, especially if you have never tried both, but you should remember that your comfort is more important.

This article has made your work easier by providing you with the difference between a quilt and a sleeping bag.

It should make your work easier in selecting which one will be suitable for your next adventures.

Pros and Cons of Quilt

A quilt is a sleeping gear with the unnecessary parts removed, like the zipper.

Pros

• It is lightweight
• It is cheaper
• It offers freedom of movement, which means you can toss and turn
• They have good moisture control
• They are more efficient when it comes to weight and warmth

Cons

• Colder
• It takes time to set up, and you have to learn how to attach the quilt
• If you order a quilt, it might take a while for it to be delivered

Pros and Cons of Sleeping Bags

These are traditional sleeping bags that are wide around the shoulders and narrow around the feet. They have a mummy shape.

Pros

• They are warmer
• Easy to use
• You can get it quickly when you want to purchase it

Cons

• They are less comfortable
• They are expensive
• They take space in your pack since they are large

Step by Step Instruction on How to Know the Difference Between a Quilt and Sleeping Bag.

Step1; Check at the Weight

Quilts are generally lightweight, while sleeping bags are pretty heavy.

This is because, in quilts, the unnecessary fabrics and insulation have been removed.

They also cut weight since they don’t have a zipper and a hood like the sleeping bags.

Sleeping bags are heavier because they have all those things to make them warmer.

Step 2; Compressibility

Quilts can be compressed down to small sizes since they don’t have excess fabric and insulation.

This means they take up less space in your pack. On the other hand, sleeping bags take space since they cannot be compressed into small sizes.

They are heavier, and you might be required to carry a larger pack.

Step 3; Set-up time

Sleeping bags win on this one. They are easy to use because all you have to do is unroll it and jump in.

When it comes to a quilt, you need time to set it up or attach it to your sleeping bag.

Again you must have trained on how to use it. Otherwise, you will have trouble setting it up.

Step 4; Comfort

Most campers and side sleepers find quilts to be more comfortable than sleeping bags.

This is because quilts offer you room for movement, and you can toss and turn whenever you want to change positions.

It is very different when using a sleeping bag.

You have to open it up to create more space for movement. But again, you will feel cold since there is nothing to hold your sleeping bag in place.

Quilt or Sleeping Bag; which one should I choose?

Your choice will depend on various factors, like where you are visiting or even the weather.

Personally, I use a quilt whenever I go to warm places and a sleeping bag whenever I am in cold areas.

I recommend you weigh the above considerations before purchasing one for your next adventure.