Double Sleeping Bags

by pocketdrummer

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Double Sleeping Bags

by pocketdrummer

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75 votes

Brickandpen

I am in the market for two person quilt for my wife and I and for this summer only my twin boys. We have really been leaning towards the Accomplice. Does anyone have any info on other high quality but light options? We after all packing the boys and our gear. Well the dog can pull his own weight too.

pocketdrummer

http://www.rokslide.com/2012-01-09-05-09-42/sleep-systems/302-quilt-review-the-accomplice
Here's a review of the Enlightened Accomplice.

pocketdrummer

He makes a lot of good cases for the quilt, however I'm still concerned with drafts. I reached out to Enlightened, and they said they just hired a videographer, so we can expect more detailed videos of their products soon.

pocketdrummer

For those considering the Accomplice, keep in mind it is a quilt, not a bag. So, there are a few differences. First of all, the bottom is more or less open, so you are entirely dependent on the quality of your pad for both comfort and warmth. So, if you get the 0º model and have a R-Value = 2 pad, you're going to freeze in the winter. That said, most light-weight sleeping bags only have a thin sheet of material at the bottom to save weight, so that might be a moot point. But, it's worth mentioning.
This is a video showing how a 1-person quilt works. The 2 person doesn't have the draw string at the feet, but the rest should work similarly (with the addition of draw strings around the neck).

AvidAdventurer

Accomplish is the lightest one by a mile compared to the big agnes ones

pocketdrummer

AvidAdventurer

Have you ever used a quilt? I've only used sleeping bags, so I'm on the fence about them at the moment (especially considering it's a $300+ investment). Some first hand feedback would be greatly appreciated.