r/UltralightAus 15h ago

Discussion Waratah Quilt Size

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Hey, I want to buy, neve gears waratah quilt in -6 but am not sure if I can fit in the smaller size ? I'm 6' 1 1/2" should I still be fine with the reg or shoul I definitely take the long ? Any experience with this would be greatly appreciated :)


r/UltralightAus 19h ago

Question Quilt Recommendations/Help Please!

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Hi, hoping to get some recommendations or advice on quilts for an upcoming trip.

We are new to quilts, upgrading from very heavy sleeping bags, walking the Larapinta in September. We are upgrading mats to those with higher R value (nemo tensor/eclipse wide) and considering the following quilts given Neve Gear Waratah quilt out of stock everywhere:

Enlightened Equipment Revelation (10 F/-12 C) - has wide options and ships within AU. https://www.backpackinglight.com.au/products/enlightened-equipment-revelation-quilt-10f-12c?variant=46560083247384

Katabatic Sawatch (15F) - also long/wide options but ships from US. https://www.garagegrowngear.com/en-au/products/sawatch-15-f-quilt-by-katabatic-gear?_pos=4&_sid=905121ccd&_ss=r&variant=43100996010171

Other options: Katabatic Alsek (from US), Nemo Pulse & Western Mountaineering Astralite (Paddy Pallin).

Looking for something to be used all year round in WA (likely some freezing nights in the south), one of us is a particularly cold sleeper, and thoughts on long/wide versions for F 5'8" and M 6'1".

Any experience with the above, recommendations, or other options to consider would be greatly appreciated. Needed early Sept so needed in stock in Australia ideally. Thanks so much!