{"title":"Camping quilt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCamping quilts, a sleeping bag with the wasted half removed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecamping quilt\u003c\/strong\u003e is an insulated cover with no back, designed to be tucked around the sleeper rather than climbed into. The small selection here runs from open outdoor quilts to hooded versions that add head coverage. The idea comes from a simple observation: insulation squashed flat under body weight stops holding air, so the underside of a traditional sleeping bag contributes very little warmth while carrying weight and bulk all night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy does a quilt have no back?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the fill there does almost nothing. Down or synthetic insulation works by trapping air in loft, and body weight compresses the loft underneath to nothing within seconds of lying down. Removing that panel cuts weight and packed size without removing much warmth, provided the job it was doing is handed to something else. That something is the mat: with a quilt, ground insulation is not optional, it is half the system. The same compression happens in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camping-hammock\"\u003ecamping hammock\u003c\/a\u003e, where the fabric presses the fill flat against the sleeper's back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes heat escape at the sides?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can, and that is the honest weakness of the format. A quilt that simply lies on top leaves gaps at the shoulders and hips whenever the sleeper rolls, and cold air moves in through them. The designs that work use straps or a fixed foot box to anchor the quilt to the mat, so the edges stay pinned as the body turns underneath. A hooded quilt closes the other draught, the one at the neck, which is where most of the heat leaves on a cold night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuilt or sleeping bag?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quilt suits side sleepers, restless sleepers and anyone who finds a mummy bag claustrophobic, because the body moves freely underneath rather than rotating the whole bag with it. It packs smaller for the same warmth and vents easily by lifting an edge. A bag is the safer choice for deep cold, for anyone who moves a lot on a narrow mat, and for beginners, since it cannot be set up wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat should be checked before choosing one?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill type\u003c\/strong\u003e: down packs smaller and lasts longer, synthetic keeps insulating when damp and costs less to replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment system\u003c\/strong\u003e: straps or clips that fasten round the mat are what stop the draughts, so check they fit the mat already owned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot box\u003c\/strong\u003e: a sewn closed box is warmer, a foot that unzips flat turns the quilt into a blanket for summer and home use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at the shoulders\u003c\/strong\u003e: measure across the body lying down, since a quilt has to reach under both sides rather than merely cover the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere does a quilt fit into the rest of the kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits between the mat and everything above it. Under a tarp, the low bulk of a quilt is what keeps a minimal setup genuinely light, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camping-tarps\"\u003ecamping tarps\u003c\/a\u003e range covers the shelters built around that approach. Inside a tent, the same quilt gives more room to move than a bag does, so it suits family and festival pitches from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camping-tents\"\u003ecamping tents\u003c\/a\u003e selection as readily as a wild camp. Add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camping-pillow\"\u003ecamping pillow\u003c\/a\u003e and the head has support the quilt itself does not provide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hooded-camping-quilt","title":"Hooded camping quilt","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWearable hooded poncho\u003c\/strong\u003e: Walk around in it as a cape, or open flat as a 185 × 145cm quilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHollow-fibre polyester fill\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lightweight, packable warmth for cool-weather use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e190T water-repellent shell\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sheds light rain and splashes during hard outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront kangaroo pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pass-through design warms both hands, with a U-shaped drawcord hood and side snaps for hands-free wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacks to 15 × 30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fits users up to 202cm\/152kg, 900g total weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lightweight-hiking-sleeping-bag\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eLightweight Hiking Sleeping Bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lightweight-rectangular-sleeping-bag\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eLightweight Rectangular Sleeping Bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 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fill warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lightweight, packable insulation for cool-weather comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20D ripstop nylon shell\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water-repellent finish sheds light rain and resists stains and odours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacks to Ø18 × 36cm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Included stuff sack for easy carry, 750g total weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine washable\u003c\/strong\u003e: Built for camping, festivals, stadiums and campfires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n    \u003cli 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