Therm-a-Rest

Vela Double Quilt: 32F Down

Good double quilt

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I took the Vela out with a double Exped 3R for 5 nights in the 40s and below so far and added shock cord as pad straps. Kept us warm by itself to about 40 true to comfort rating. I put a 50 degree quilt over the top and was warm at 30.great value.

An all-award winner

I've never been more obsessed with a piece of camping equipment EVER! I purchased this to use primarily on my own, knowing that I wanted space to move around as I sleep. I like to tuck my blankets around me and under my sides. It's warm, cozy, and I'm so happy with the size. It's great on my own and when shared.

Quilt, pads, and double sheet are a great combo

We purchased the quilt along with two neoair pads and the double sheet coupling kit. We're happy with the warmth and coziness of the new setup, as well as the major reduction in weight and volume for packing

Vela Double Quitl

This quilt is fantastic. It’s big enough to wrap up in and stay comfy warm. We camped out for a week on the middle Fork of the Salmon River and we had some really cold nights. Easy to crawl out….much easier than getting out of a sleeping bag!

therma rest vela double

Appalachian trail in certain conditions over heated and other times warmth with comfort but tested out in a raw rainy night in Vermont Green Mountain at 36 degrees was a bit uncomfortable. In areas with Maine Appalachian weather it’s a no go in the 20 degrees zone.I found wrapping mummy style awesome all around heat and comfort. This is quilt fashion for two and yes like the advertising states tucks under pads etc but found myself feeling that raw air. But mummy wrap it ,awesome. So if you want some couple time on hiking bring solo mummy sleeping bags and have a cozy dinner instead . I have tested it out a lot. One person it’s really good it fumbles a bit in getting that heat to stay in between two sleepers. mummy sleeping bags best ever.

Perfect for car camping in the summer in the Rockies!

My husband and I have exclusively used this quilt while tent camping this summer in Alberta, Canada. This jusssttt fits to life over the bottom of two Mondo Kings (L), coupled with the Synergy Coupler. We were both quite warm in just base layers and it probably got down to 5C overnight. I love it and will definitely buy the -6 version when it comes back in stock for some shoulder season camping!

Super cozy and convenient

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

This turned out to be a great purchase. Very warm tent camping in the upper 30's. Packs small and water resistant. No complaints.

Packs well, light, comfortable at listed ratings

Would agree with the 5C deg comfort rating - using light-mid weight base layers only. Around 0 needed mid to heavy weight base layer plus a fleece or insulated jacket. I usually run normal and close to most ratings. Unfortunately at 0, there's some leakage on the side - but this is a quilt and is not a seal like a traditional bag. Otherwise for what it's used for - it's comfy, light, packs decent size - provided stuff sack was easy to stuff, could probably go smaller if required.

Just the ticket for car camping

Bought this last October and have literally used it almost every night since. Keeps me warm down to freezing, wearing a good base layer and down socks, even though its rated at 41°. I've wintered in NW Oregon, which is basically an arctic jungle. Low temps and high humidity. So the Nikwax down is totally the ticket for damp, cold conditions. Its held up and performed perfectly and would recommend. Going to by the new 20° Vesper for next winter. Best product I've bought in years. ;)