Sawatch 15°F Quilt

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The Sawatch 15 Backpacking Quilt is our cool weather workhorse, packing some serious warmth in an incredibly light package. Ideal as a three-season quilt for cold sleepers, or a winter bag in milder climates.

Overfill is available to add to this item.

Details on Sustainability, Specs, and more in tabs below.

 

"With the sensual fabric feel (yeah, I went there) and the Cord Clip system stabilization, I can hit the sack naked, tossing and turning all night, and the quilt will remain in place, untangled, comfortably caressing my sleeping self.”Read more from this review on backpackers.com


INCLUDED

Free Shipping in the United States
Silnylon Stuff Sack
Storage Bag - 100% recycled, breathable fabric
2mm Cords for attaching to your pad
Webbing straps

  • Patented Pad Attachment System - Widely considered the best design on the market for preventing drafts. Offers unmatched versatility, comfort and efficiency in a quilt style sleeping bag. For more information view our Product Manual. Also comes with removable webbing straps for use without a sleeping pad.

    Elastic Binding Around Bottom Opening - Elastic binding around the bottom opening prevents gaps and drafts at the sleeping pad.

    Differential Cut - A critical factor in quilt style bags with adjustable girth, differential cut allows for maximum loft from our premium down.

    Continuous Baffles - With continuous baffles the down can be manually moved as temperatures dictate for maximum versatility.

    Down Filled Collar - Our overstuffed collar fits comfortably against your neck to seal this critical area from drafts.

    Trapezoidal Foot Box - We have shaped our foot box for the greatest comfort, warmth and efficiency.

    Internal Stash Pocket - Keep your phone warm and easy to find, or keep your water filter from freezing.

    Overstuffed Baffles over the Foot Section - Provides extra insulation over your feet to ensure toasty toes.

    Overfill Available: For more information or to order overfill click here.

    Imported. Designed, finished and inspected in Salida, Colorado.

    Included

    Free Shipping in the United States
    Silnylon Stuff Sack
    Storage Bag - 100% recycled, breathable fabric
    2mm Cords for attaching to your pad
  • Specs Small Regular Long Small Wide Regular Wide Long Wide
    Fits To 5'6" 6' 6'6" 5'6" 6' 6'6"
    Fill Weight (ounces) 850fp 900fp 850fp 900fp 850fp 900fp 850fp 900fp 850fp 900fp 850fp 900fp
    16.7 15.6 17.9 16.6 19.2 17.8 18.3 17.0 19.5 18.2 21.0 19.5
    Total Weight (ounces) 24.4 23.3 26.0 24.7 27.7 26.3 26.6 25.3 28.2 26.9 30.2 28.7
    Loft Single Side 3.25" 3.25" 3.25" 3.25" 3.25" 3.25"
    Shoulder Width 54 inches (Similar to 63" mummy bag) 54 inches (Similar to 63" mummy bag) 54 inches (Similar to 63" mummy bag) 58 inches (Similar to 67" mummy bag) 58 inches (Similar to 67" mummy bag) 58 inches (Similar to 67" mummy bag)
    Hip Width 46 inches 46 inches 46 inches 50 inches 50 inches 50 inches
    Foot Girth 40 inches 40 inches 40 inches 44 inches 44 inches 44 inches
    Footbox Length 23 inches 25 inches 26.5 inches 23 inches 25 inches 26.5 inches
    Packed Size 7 X 12 inches 8 Liters 7 X 12 inches 8 Liters 7 X 12 inches 8 Liters 7.5 X 13 inches 9.5 Liters 7.5 X 13 inches 9.5 Liters 7.5 X 13 inches 9.5 Liters
    Due to variances in manufacturing and materials, finished specs my vary by +/- 2%

    Metric Specs

    Specs Small Regular Long Small Wide Regular Wide Long Wide
    Fits To 167.5cm 183cm 198cm 167.5cm 183cm 198cm
    Fill Weight (grams) 850fp 900fp 850fp 900fp 850fp 900fp 850fp 900fp 850fp 900fp 850fp 900fp
    474 441 506 471 543 505 518 482 554 515 594 552
    Total Weight (grams) 693 659 737 701 785 747 753 716 800 761 855 813
    Loft Single Side 8.2cm 8.2cm 8.2cm 8.2cm 8.2cm 8.2cm
    Shoulder Width 137cm (Similar to 160cm mummy bag) 137cm (Similar to 160cm mummy bag) 137cm (Similar to 160cm mummy bag) 147cm (Similar to 170cm mummy bag) 147cm (Similar to 170cm mummy bag) 147cm (Similar to 170cm mummy bag)
    Hip Width 117cm 117cm 117cm 127cm 127cm 127cm
    Foot Girth 102cm 102cm 102cm 112cm 112cm 112cm
    Footbox Length 58.5cm 63.5cm 67.5cm 58.5cm 63.5cm 67.5cm
    Packed Size 17.8cm X 30.5cm 8 Liters 17.8cm X 30.5cm 8 Liters 17.8cm X 30.5cm 8 Liters 19cm X 33cm 9.5 Liters 19cm X 33cm 9.5 Liters 19cm X 33cm 9.5 Liters
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    Sustainability


    Why yes, we do think it matters. It matters a lot!

    From the fine details to big picture goals, we know our decisions about materials, partnerships, and daily operations can have far reaching effects outside this building. Climate change affects us all. It is personal. We have more progress to make, but here are a few ways we currently prioritize sustainability.
    1. Reduce demand for raw materials
      1. We build our quilts with fabrics made from recycled yarns (Pertex Quantum ECO).
      2. Our included quilt storage bags are made from 100% recycled fabrics.
    2. Reduce the use of harmful chemicals
      1. Our fabric and down suppliers are bluesign® approved, so we know their processes and technologies are monitored and certified to minimize impact on people and the environment. All of our down is also RDS® (Responsible Down Standard) approved and certified to be ethically sourced.

    While Katabatic Gear is committed to making UL gear that exceeds your expectations, it is equally important that we minimize our negative impact on the planet and its occupants. Whether it’s a special place in the backcountry, or the city you live in, we want to do our part to maintain healthy land, air, and water to keep this a comfy home for all. Though ours is not a perfect plan, we will continue to search for ways to improve our sustainability efforts, and minimize the impact of our operations on the planet.

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  • Responsibly Sourced Down

    Like many of our customers, we at Katabatic Gear are concerned with the environmental and animal welfare impact of our products. We are dedicated to a responsibly sourced, and very high quality product, just like our down supplier, Allied Feather and Down. They are certified through both the bluesign®and Responsible Down Standard®programs. Another reason we partner with Allied: we can offer our customers access to the Track My Down program. It allows our customers to learn everything there is to know about the down in their specific quilt.

    900 Fill Power Goose Down

    We use the highest quality 900 Fill Power goose down, offering the most loft and warmth for the least weight. Goose down has many advantages over synthetic insulations. In warm temperatures goose down allows heat to pass through, giving it a wider comfort range than synthetic insulation. The down can be intentionally moved around in its baffles, allowing you to adjust the amount of insulation based on conditions. Finally, synthetic insulation breaks down more quickly with use, losing loft and warmth. As a result a down filled product has a life span many times that of a synthetic filled product, making down a much better value. Our 900 Fill Power premium goose down is produced for us here in the U.S. by Allied Feather, and is available untreated or with ExpeDRY™ water-resistant treatment.

    850 Fill Power Duck Down

    With all the benefits of down vs. synthetic, duck down is often cheaper than goose down, only due to the fact that it is more widely available. For years it was difficult to obtain duck down in a fill power greater than 700, which meant a heavier sleeping bag. Now that we can get responsibly sourced, high quality, 850 f.p. duck down, we are happy to be able to offer it to our customers. There are no quality, performance, or longevity sacrifices in buying a duck vs. goose product. One potential downside is that the natural animal odor that can be present in down products is more common to duck down than goose. This does not mean your duck down will necessarily have an odor, or that goose down will not. It varies from one lot of down to the next, and we’re told it is due to the birds’ diet. Some folks don’t notice any odor, while those more scent sensitive might, particularly if the bag is damp. As one customer put it, “Who cares! In a week or two it’s going to smell like MY odor.” Our 850 Fill Power premium duck down is also produced for us here in the U.S. by Allied Feather, and is offered with ExpeDRY™ water-resistant treatment.

    ExpeDRY™ Water-Resistant Down

    We are pleased to offer ExpeDRY™ ultra dry down. This down has been treated to provide additional resistance to unwanted moisture. In conjunction with our highly water-resistant shell materials, ExpeDRY™ provides extra peace of mind, and dries faster than untreated down if it does get wet. Is this a miracle water-proofing that will allow you to sleep out in the rain or dunk your bag in water with wild abandon? No. Will it give you extra protection and help maintain loft in damp conditions? Absolutely! Produced for us here in the U.S. by Allied Feather. Available in 900fp goose down and 850fp duck down. Pertex brand logo

    Pertex Quantum Eco Ripstop (.85 oz/yd)

    The best fabric you’ll find for the shell of an ultralight sleeping bag.
    1. Keeps your insulation drier: Best DWR we’ve tested
    2. Keeps your insulation loftier: Lightweight, soft, breathable, and downproof
    3. Reduces demand for raw materials: Eco version of Pertex Quantum is made from recycled yarns and maintains the fabric’s advanced performance qualities

    Pertex Quantum Taffeta (1.0 oz/yd)

    The softest fabric you’ll find for the liner of an ultralight sleeping bag. This Pertex Quantum plain weave makes for a silky soft liner fabric on the inside of our quilts. We get tons of customer feedback stating that it’s the most comfortable sleeping bag fabric to ever brush up against them – not as clammy or crinkly as other fabrics.
  • Katabatic Gear quilt on sleeping pad

    Quilt Style Sleeping Bag

    The idea behind a quilt style sleeping bag is to eliminate the insulation from the bottom of a conventional sleeping bag. Why? Insulation must have loft and trap air in order to be effective. Since any insulation beneath your body gets crushed, it is wasted. So why not leave the insulation (and the fabric and all that weight) out of the bottom of the bag? This is what a quilt style sleeping bag does, but it goes one step further.

    When a quilt style sleeping bag is designed well, versatility is significantly increased. Our patented pad attachment system and elasticized edging keep your body heat in and the cold drafts out. When conditions are warm, lay the quilt over you like a blanket and allow some ventilation. There are numerous variations in between, making our quilts comfortable in a much wider range of temperatures than a traditional sleeping bag. Another huge benefit of a well designed quilt: you can toss and turn and roll around without getting tangled up or rolling off your pad!


    Attachment System

    The backbone of our down quilt style sleeping bags is our patented Cord Clip attachment system. The beauty of this design is its simplicity. All our bags feature our Cord Clips, and come with 2mm cord for attaching the sleeping bag to the pad. Simply cinch the cords around the pad, and attach your bag! This system works easily with most sleeping pads.

    Our Cord Clips feature two attachment options for maximum versatility. The first attachment position allows the clip to slide freely on the cord. For warm weather this gives you the most freedom of movement. As the temperature drops, clipping into the second position allows you to lock the bag in place on the cord. In this position you can control the girth of the bag, and are able to set the bag to overlap your pad to lock out drafts. Even with the Cord Clip in this position, adjustment along the cord is easily accomplished by lifting the Cord Clip vertically. With the Cord Clip held vertically it slides easily along the cord. Returning the clip to its horizontal position locks the Cord Clip in place along the cord. This allows you to adjust the interior volume of the sleeping bag, as well as adjust the bags position on top of the sleeping pad. Secondary clips help seal out drafts when the temperature really drops. This unique design offers significant advantages. The ability to attach your sleeping bag to the top of the pad, as well as the ability to easily adjust the girth/volume of the bag, allows you to optimize the position of the bag depending on your sleep position, and the level of warmth you need from your bag. In warm weather you have much more room than you are used to in a mummy bag. In cold weather just close the bag in around you for maximum warmth.

    We have engineered our Cord Clips to be strong and durable, while being thin and unobtrusive. Even if you have your sleeping bag pulled in under your body, our Cord Clips are designed to lie flat and to be unnoticeable. Our Cord Clip system is fast, simple and easy to use. Attach the cords around your pad before you leave home. Then just lay out your pad, clip your bag on to it, adjust as needed, and sleep!


    Differential cut illustration

    Differential Cut

    Our sleeping bags feature a substantial differential cut, which is highly beneficial in a quilt style sleeping bag with adjustable girth. The shell fabric is cut wider than the liner fabric, making the circumference of the shell larger than that of the liner. This means that when you start to draw the bag in on a cold night, you’re less likely to crush the insulation creating cold spots. This is a detail that many manufacturers overlook, but we think it’s one of the keys to a more effective quilt, and a warmer night’s sleep.
    Katabatic quilt with continuous baffles

    Continuous Baffles

    The baffles in our quilt style sleeping bags are continuous from one side to the other. This allows down to be moved to the top, sides, or bottom of the quilt when temperatures fluctuate. On warm nights, you can move the down to the sides or bottom, allowing a little heat to escape. On cold nights, move more down to the top of the quilt to keep that body heat in. This works particularly well when the quilt is attached to your pad, because the same part of the bag is always on top, no matter how you roll, toss, or turn.
    Katabatic quilt with fluffy down collar

    Down Collar

    Our quilts feature an overstuffed down collar around the neck opening. This critical feature means you can comfortably seal warmth inside your sleeping bag without choking yourself with a scrawny drawcord.

    Trapezoidal Foot Box

    Optimized for when you need the most room, lying on your back, our trapezoidal foot box fits great no matter what position you are lying in. Plus we overstuff the baffles over the foot section to provide extra warmth. Our goal is simple: we want you to have warm, happy feet while you sleep.


    Katabatic down hood

    Separate Hood

    When you think about it, a separate hood really makes sense. If you toss and turn, your quilt stays in place on top of your pad, and your hood stays in place on top of your head. You are not going to wake up in the middle of the night, lost somewhere in your mummy bag, wondering which way leads out.

    Do you need a hood? Here is what we have found: if temperatures are going to be near the temperature rating of your quilt, then you will probably need a hood. If the forecast calls for warmer weather, leave the hood at home, and just wear a warm hat to bed. Looking to save weight and get the most use out of minimal gear? Take a warm jacket with a hood, and wear that to bed if the weather is cold. You keep your head warm, and add extra warmth to your entire sleep system.

    Katabatic bivys in the woods

    Bivy Sack in Conjunction with Quilt

    Our water resistant, highly breathable bivy sacks are designed for use under a tarp or floorless shelter. These bivy sacks provide a waterproof floor, full bug protection, and a water resistant upper to protect your quilt from spray and mist. Our bivy sacks are designed to integrate perfectly with our quilts. Simply attach your pad to the floor of the bivy through the pad attachment cords, then clip your quilt on to these same cords. Your pad stays in place in the bivy; your bag stays in place on the pad. Leave your pad attached to the bivy and setup the next night is a breeze.

    The System as a Whole

    What does it all mean? Set up and adjustment are quick and simple. The quilt stays in place on top of your pad. The hood stays in place on your head. All our components are designed to work together, but the system is also designed to make the most of gear you already have. Our quilts can be partnered with almost any sleeping pad you like. Use your hooded jacket or a warm hat on cold nights. Use the tent you already own, or partner our bivy with your tarp. All in all, you are making the most out of every piece of gear, while resting comfortably no matter what position you sleep in.

    The bottom line? Our sleep system is much more versatile than any conventional sleeping bag, and it weighs a lot less!

Customer Reviews

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James Fournier
Sawatch wide + 4 oz extra fill = Perfect 2 lb bag!

I have owned and loved a standard Sawatch for over 10 years. This season I just used my new wide with 4oz of extra fill. I LOVE this bag. Even down below freezing it stayed tucked in so well I did not even use the cord clips. This bag is perfect through Sept and into Oct in the Sierra. The extra width alone is well worth it for comfort. With the extra fill it goes to 11! (Spinal Tap fans will know)

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Frederick DeMeuse
Quilt

I think it is a great quilt haven't tried out in the field but looking forward to it.

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Charles J
Amazing quality

I have been a retailer for over 20 years of high-end goose down sleeping bags. This quilt is as good or better than anything that I have seen. Construction quality is second to none. Goosetown quality is top-of-the-line. I am beyond satisfied so grateful that I ordered this quilt, it is a real bargain

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Eden Steil
Best Sleep Ever!!!

I have been cold almost everytime I've ever camped because of reynauds syndrome. Camping in this quilt is the first time I have ever had to shed layers and that I have not started to loose circulation in my hands or feet! I slept comfortably all through the night with my quilt!!

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Patricia Schnier
The Best!

If you want the best quilt, buy a Katabatic quilt. It's that simple.

I have 60 years experience with backpacking and mountaineering and I have designed and made equipment. I've learned to appreciate the best when I camp. If you want equipment that will serve you well for many years, then purchase the best!

Info

Length: This refers to the maximum height of the user.  For example, if you are 6’ tall, you should comfortably fit in our 6’ length, and the collar will loosely come up to your chin.  If you are a stomach sleeper, you’ll want to add a few inches to your height since your toes will be pointed away from you, essentially making you “taller.” 

Width: If your shoulder circumference measurement (around the widest part of your chest + arms) is 51” or greater, you’ll need to select a wide size.  You can opt for a wide even if you don’t meet that measurement.  Just keep in mind that if there is too much dead air space inside the quilt, you might sleep a little colder.

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Fill Power (FP):  Down with a higher FP number provides more loft, so we need less of it to achieve a certain temperature rating. Therefore, the finished weight of a quilt filled with a 900 FP option will be slightly lighter than one filled with the 850 FP down, but they would be equally as warm.   

Duck vs Goose: Duck down is more readily available than goose, so it is less expensive.  There are no performance differences, and one will not make your quilt warmer than the other.  Note that our duck down is only available as an 850 FP, so the quilt would be slightly heavier (see above).

ExpeDry: This treatment helps the down maintain its loft better in damp conditions, and helps it dry out faster if it does get wet. The ExpeDry treatment is most useful for folks who will encounter a lot of humidity or rain, or will sleep numerous successive nights with lows in the teens (°F).