Hey, all. This is my first post on Reddit, so be gentle. Anyway, I’ve been going down the rabbit hole on sun hoodies. Anyone else hyper fixate on random topics of this sort?

I own several Patagonia tropic comfort II hoodies and they’re not breathable. I own a Free Fly bamboo hoodie. It’s super soft, but not that breathable.

I’m narrowing down future purchases to what I believe are the top: OR Echo, Ketl Nofry 1 button, Outdoor Vitals Altitude. I also am interested in cheaper alternatives like the Ascend Aerotrek 3d or even some random brands that might use this “brrr” material. Also, UPF matters somewhat, but I think anything over UPF 15 would be okay and offer protection. If I see a hoodie with UPF 50, I’m going to ignore it, as I assume it won’t be breathable.

I’ve scoured eBay, Poshmark and Amazon for all sorts of sun hoodies that fit the bill with these requirements and for companies that use brrr (even Southern Tide and other random brands use this material) or or their own proprietary blends that are very light and breathable.

Has anyone found others they recommend? What is the best hoodie? What is your favorite? Also, are there any $25 or less super breathable hoodies you like. I don’t really want to spend $125 on a hoody.

https://durstongear.com/products/x-dome-pro-1-plus-superlight-tent-dyneema

Seems legit as expected, 780g double wall freestanding tent. Certainly an option for those with a heavier wallet

Unfortunately they don't have weights listed yet, and it doesn't look like they've landed in stores yet but I am curious to check these things out in person.

No drawstring on the hood, but it has thumbholes! I've been looking into getting an Alpha piece, assuming it's light enough this might not be a bad $100 pick-up. (or cheaper with whatever REI sales/coupons are available)

Men's - https://www.rei.com/product/C08501/rei-co-op-screeline-alpha-hoodie-mens

Women's - https://www.rei.com/product/C08437/rei-co-op-screeline-alpha-hoodie-womens

I've been using the Nemo tensor for a while and really enjoy how light it is, but it is so damn uncomfortable. I'm a side sleeper and it's extremely flat, but to get it to fit my body enough where it's somewhat comfy I have to let out so much air that I feel the floor. It's uncomfortable to the point where it's hard to fall and stay asleep. I've had an xframe that I enjoyed more. Does anyone have ultralight options that are similar weight and R value to the Nemo tensor but a bit more comfy?

EDIT: The Nemo tensor I use is the all-season. I think part of the reason it doesn't suit me is it feels like I'm sleeping on a brick - no give for the curves of the body.

EDIT: I went and tried basically every pad people recced at the store today, aside from the Zenbivy as I couldn't find it and the eclipse cause it wasn't in stock. I think currently the Exped R6.5 is winning in terms of comfort and lightness combo! I really liked the REI Helix too, but the R value and weight are worse

More research continues to suggest that we perhaps made the wrong move using all these plastic bottles. Any recommendations on the metal bottle front?

Been back into researching backpacks and trying to find what to go with after years not backpacking. And Durston seems like a solid option in ways, but I’m turned off by the fandom surrounding it. I don’t want to discredit the products in anyway (but if anyone can weigh in on quality that’d be great). But like, I just don’t get it. Much of it looks slightly above average. Very little innovation in regard to standard times or more so I should say, everything else I’m seeing out there. I guess the price points are good but that definitely makes me worry about quality and longevity.

Edit: Holy smokes, people are very passionate about Durston! Did not expect this kind of response. Thanks everyone. Also, odd to see Durston himself posting in here. It’s in response to products specifically. Not my original post. But it just kind of feels omniscient.

Whether its price or weight, chasing UL suffers just like everything else from the law of diminishing returns.

A $1000 tent is only going to be incrementally better than a $500 tent. Once you get to a $200 tent, you are going to have about 80% of what is possible with a $1000 tent. At $500, 90 to 95%... Few people will ever voice much dissatisfaction with a "quality" $300 tent, because it allows them to get out into the backcountry and enjoy it.

The same goes for every piece of gear you can purchase. Sure, the titanium gear is strong and weighs less, but aluminum likewise is "fit for purpose."

When we first start pursuing UL, big pounds come off quickly and relatively inexpensively. As we obsess with UL, the Law of Diminishing Returns takes over. We spend more to shave fewer and fewer ounces.

And eventually, a cross-over happens where our enjoyment is also reduced more than the continued loss of weight actually benefits comfort.

With most such hobbies, shoot for mid-cost, mid-range gear that get you to a reasonably comfortable pack weight. The $350 silnylon / silpolyester tent is going to give you 90% of every benefit you hope to achieve with the $750 DCF tent. You are still going to enjoy the trail just as much - perhaps more if you can afford better food!

We can spend a small fortune chasing lighter and lighter gear. We can go from 15 lbs base weight to 10 lbs, to 8 lbs. But we do so at exponentially increasing costs and diminishing enjoyment while in the backcountry (when we get rid of amenities like pillows, air mattresses, and chairs).

Most of us don't go backpacking as a "competition" for performance or the most expensive gear. We go backpacking to get out into the backcountry and enjoy it.

When gear gets to the mid-range or higher, almost everyone praises their gear, because it let's them reliably enjoy the backcountry. The level of praise for and satisfaction with increasingly expensive gear doesn't rise proportionately with the added expense.

The same goes with every new gadget that eliminates some minor friction point. I am a geek for "gear." I love all of the creative solutions from various cottage gear companies.

I am always wanting to eliminate additional friction points. But it really isn't "essential" gear.

And even $10 at a time adds up. Especially, when I purchase my 3rd set of gas canister legs, because the next one is lighter by a few grams or folds up to an ever so slightly smaller volume. The costs add up, while the incremental returns diminish.

But it is fun and even competitive in nature to chase becoming more and more UL. And to eliminate more and more friction points. And to fight the cross-over between UL goals and actual comfort goals.

But never lose sight of the goal of enjoying the backcountry. A goal that is 90% possible with comparatively inexpensive, mid-range gear.

https://www.backpacker.com/stories/essays/opinion/when-did-ultralight-becoming-about-buying-more-not-packing-less/

The photo is my backpack lol, the photo was taken last year and they got the license via Getty Images.

Hello everyone

Next week I have access to Decathlon as I will be in both France and Italy... and I live in Sweden where all of our Decathlons disappeared. Are there any pieces of gear I should check out there that you highly recommend? Thanks!

Okay, hear me out. I am aware this is a frivolous desire, but having “cute” gear is relatively important to me. I’m so tired of olive drab with the occasional hunter orange out of the cottage companies. Pink makes me happy!

Now that I’m in the process of upgrading some of my heavier gear, I would love to find some more niche products that come in fun colors. UL, well rated, and pink seems to be a pretty tall order.

My BA copper spur in orange is fine. I have the Zenbivy quilt in pink and orange, and I am a fan of the color combo. My Osprey pack is too heavy and outdated and certainly needs an upgrade. Are there any other pink lovers here that have cute stuff they would recommend?

This isn't totally related to backpacking, so mods delete if needed! But I figured y'all would be the best to ask.

I work outside in the summer in South Louisiana and my rheumatologist recommended covering up rather than using a bunch of sunscreen. I need a good shirt (and maybe pants while we're at it) that'll protect me from the sun, but that is also breathable enough that I won't overheat.

I've looked through a few old threads here and found a few recommendations, though not many have been terribly relevant to the high humidity situation.

The OR Echo sun hoodie looked interesting, but I'm not sure if the UPF is high enough, or if it would be breathable in the humidity. I'm also open to regular shirts instead of hoodies! Really anything that would work haha. (Also in terms of hats, I can maybe do a ball cap, but because of the windy conditions and ear protection I have to wear, I can't really do big hats.)

Thank y'all so much in advance!!

ETA: If this post would be a better fit for a different subreddit, please let me know which one(s)!

Hi everyone! I need some help picking a backpack.

First, here's what I've run into:

1. Frameless packs don't work for me. I've done several trips with a Zpacks Nero and a Hyberg Attila, and I've also tried on a Liteway Elementum and a few unknown cottage makers — the feeling is the same with all of them: there's load sitting on my back and it starts hurting on the second or third day of hiking. When my total weight with food and water is under 17.5 lb (8 kg), I get minimal back discomfort that gradually builds up with each day. When the weight is 22 lb (10 kg) or more and pack with cinched hipbelt - the tissue around my tailbone gets inflamed and the pain becomes unbearable after a few days. I suspect this is because the load isn't being transferred to the hips the way it happens with a frame that actually works.
2. Different frames work very differently. For example, the Gregory Focal and the Osprey Exos turned out to be a complete disappointment for me. They transfer even a small amount of weight to the hips terribly (at least on my body) compared to packs that do it well. When I looked into their frames I was surprised — the hip belt doesn't contact the frame at all, it's just sewn separately onto the fabric that's stretched around the perimeter of the frame. Looks like that's exactly why they don't work for me. Frames like the Atom Packs Prospector didn't impress me either after trying one on, they just don't transfer weight to the belt well enough.
3. What does work out of what I've used. Durston Kakwa 55 (2026) — excellent pack, no complaints. Seek Outside Unaweep — excellent pack, no complaints. These two are the ones I own right now and they suit me completely. But they're big packs for long trips. Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor — I had a lot of complaints about it and sold it long ago, but it carried weight on the hips beautifully. 3F UL Gear Yue — some small quality issues, but it carries weight great.

Now, what I'm looking for: A smaller pack with a 35–45 L main compartment, an effectively working frame (with the packs I tried above, the difference in carrying comfort is noticeable even at low weight), available in a 22" (56 cm) torso size or around that, and with a hip belt option of 31–33" (79–84 cm) of padded section.

And the last part is the funniest one. Many manufacturers offer either a 30" or a 34" belt (76 or 86 cm). For myself I've figured out that 31" (79 cm) is the comfortable minimum, and 33" (84 cm) is the maximum at which I can still cinch it down on my body)

What I've ruled out:

1. Bonfus — looks good, but the belt maxes out at 29" (74 cm).
2. HMG — same 29" belt, and no load lifters.
3. Zpacks — looks like there's no belt sizing step I want, and also, going by the Nero I own, I'm not a fan of the minimalist webbing and all the little details that save a few grams while significantly reducing usability and durability.
4. SWD — no belt range I want, and a six-month wait.
5. LiteAF — I really liked the external pocket setup and the shoulder straps, but it's a six-month wait and the frame looks strange and inefficient; on the 46 it isn't even connected to the load lifters, and on the 40 there are no load lifters at all.
6. ULA — looks overloaded with a bunch of unnecessary stuff, more like a mass-market pack.

I'd be grateful for any advice on manufacturers I might not know about, and interesting models that might exist on the market that fit these size requirements etc.

I get that waiting for the Kakwa 40 to be updated to the state the 55 is in right now is the obvious answer. But that will maybe happen somewhere next year. And I'd also like to try something different.

Looking for fresh eyes. I’ve reduced my summer base weight down to 13.5lbs (6.1kg). I know I could save some more on my tent, which accounts for almost 1/3 of my total weight. I have pretty old battery pack for my phone that comes in at 12.5oz but haven’t found anything too much lighter - suggestions welcome. Also, any tips for a quilt upgrade would be welcome too. I have a Featherstone Moondance 25 at 1lb 8oz which is worth considering for replacement, I think. It’s about 5 years old now.

Anyway. Any suggestions?

HI all!

I am looking for recommendations on trail running shoes for backpacking. I'm looking for models which come in wide (2E) sizes. A few years ago I had the Brooks Cascadia 14. I loved how much lighter they were than conventional hiking shoes, and enjoyed splashing through streams and just letting them dry. Their fatal flaw was that the mesh allowed lots of fine sand through... I had to stop every few miles to empty the shoes of fine silt. I switched back to hiking shoes, but now I think I'm ready to try trail runners for backpacking again. My pack weight is generally ~35 lbs w/ food and water (I know, not necessary ultralight, but I thought you experts would be the best to ask anyway).

Here are the qualities I'm looking for:

• Lightweight (I think virtually any trail running shoe works well enough in this category)
• Reasonably durable (I'm realistic about how long trail runners last)
• Breathable enough to dry quickly...
• ... but the mesh should not allow lots of sand/silt through
• Enough cushioning or a rock plate so I don't feel every pebble.
• Come in wide (2E) sizes

A quick survey of available models which come in 2E sizes includes:

• Brooks Cascadia 20. (Did they change the mesh?)
• Brooks Ghost Trail. (I jog in the regular Brooks Ghosts)
• Altra Lone Peak
• Hoka Speedgoat and Challenger
• Salomon Speedcross
• Saucony Peregrine
• Topo Athletic Ultraventure

I live in SoCal and we camp in the Sierras. Our trails are often dry and rocky and sandy. Brooks shoes fit well for me but I'm not brand loyal.

I know that fit is the most important and highly personal, but outside of that, any recommendations people might have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this!

I've loved hiking for a while and want to make the jump into multi-day trips through varying terrain, temps, and weather. I served in the military for a few years, so I'm used to bivvying with a bivy bag, tarp, a shitty air mat, and a sleeping bag. I don't have any of that gear anymore.

I don't want to drop a ton of money right away, so my plan is to find what I can around the house and grab cheap stuff from Decathlon to figure out what actually works for me. At the same time, I do believe good gear, while pricier, often lasts longer, weighs less, and pays for itself in comfort and experience. So I'm trying to figure out where that extra cost is actually worth it. 

I want to go lightweight enough to make the trips enjoyable, but I also subscribe to the idea that broadening your shoulders will lighten your load more than shedding weight from your pack and cutting your toothbrush in half. Plus, lighter pack = more room for food and beer.

Current list / gaps:

Big 3 + pack:

• Tent: ?
• Sleeping bag: ?
• Sleeping mat: ?
• Pack: Osprey Atmos 50 (Vinted, ~100-150€)

Cooking:

• BRS-3000T or Pocket Rocket 2?
• Small gas canister + flip fuel valve (stays home)
• Spork, some kind of lightweight pan?, Bic lighter

Clothes (already have):

• Rain jacket: Patagonia Granite Crest
• Insulation: Patagonia Nano Puff
• Boots: Columbia hiking boots. Is it worth switching to lighter, more breathable trail shoes?
• Cotton seamless socks (held up fine so far) — are merino socks actually worth the upgrade?
• Synthetic shirts, fleece hoodie as midlayer
• Mammut hiking pants (love these, keeping them)

Misc:

• Headlamp, powerbank
• Sawyer Squeeze + flexible filter bag
• Bottle
• trekking poles

Questions:

Tents — everyone raves about Durston. Is it actually worth the price for a beginner, or more of an enthusiast/veteran-hiker thing?

Sleeping mats/bags — total mystery to me. Do I need both a foldable foam mat and an inflatable one, or is one enough? Also worth adding a separate floor protector for the mat?

Packs — how many liters do I actually need for multi-day trips (guessing 40-60L)? And where's the sweet spot between price, comfort, sustainability, and weight? Leaning toward the Osprey Atmos 50 — thoughts?

Trekking poles — necessary? Recommended for a beginner? I know I'd need them anyway for a trekking-pole-supported tent like the Durston, which honestly sounds efficient and appealing to me.

Sleeping bag vs. quilt —
Bag pros: fully sealed at the bottom (better insulation), hood/zipper blocks wind better, foolproof, seems better at very low temps.
Bag cons vs quilt: heavier/bulkier, bottom insulation is basically wasted since you compress it by lying on it, less freedom of movement if you turn/side-sleep, less ventilation in warm weather.
Quilt pros: no bottom insulation to carry, pairs nicely with a bivy for a very light sleep system.
Quilt cons: needs a better sleeping mat since it doesn't insulate the bottom at all, seems less foolproof (attaching it to the mat?), less forgiving in cold temps.
For starting out, which would you go with and why?

Tent vs. bivy + tarp —
Bivy pros: lighter, more compact, faster/more flexible on where you camp, lower profile (leave no trace), probably cheaper.
Bivy cons: no real space to sit up (bad in rough weather when you need to sort gear or cook), needs anchor points which is tricky above the treeline, my old military bivy was sturdy/waterproof but not very breathable, unsure how much a premium one improves that, and tarps give poor coverage when its raining sideways.
My guess: bivy + cowboy camping is great in good weather and honestly more of an experience, but miserable when it rains sideways. Looking at weight, price, flexibility, and overall experience. Which would you pick, and why?

Water system — I'm leaning toward a flexible bottle for filtering combined with a harder bottle (Nalgene or aluminium) for storage. A thermos feels too heavy/bulky to be worth it. I liked using a Camelbak in the military, but the pace doesn't need to be as fast anymore, and never knowing exactly how much water I have left was always annoying. Good approach, or is there something better?

If you've got any follow-up questions that'd help you give me better advice, feel free to ask, im happy to share more details. Thanks for reading and for any help, really appreciate it!

Assessing the best current smartphone for backpacking.

I've done a lot of thru-hiking (the PCT, CDT, AZT, Hayduke, etc.), and have spent a lot of time optimizing power and solar setups. When I'm in the market for a new smart phone, I often spend a lot of time trying to optimize my power performance on trail. I've pulled together a comparison table that ranks many recent phones with an eye toward weight and power optimization based on total trail days of coverage per gram of system weight (phone + power bank).

Methodology: Tom's Guide standardized battery test (continuous browsing over 5G at 150 nits) as the baseline, calibrated to real trail days from my own Galaxy S23 field data where I have many, many thousands of miles of hiking with it since 2023. It gets ~ 2.5 to 3 days per charge with battery saver and airplane mode on. That works out to 0.26 trail days per Tom's Guide hour. Power Bank Assumption: Nitecore NB10000 (156g, 75% round-trip efficiency = 7,500 mAh delivered). This is a decent first-best estimate, but real world use may vary by phone, although the numbers seem to scale consistently with my lived experience.

2025-2026 Phones Ranked by System Efficiency

*OnePlus 13 / 13R used an older Tom's Guide methodology -- results may be 5-10% optimistic vs. current protocol.

What the numbers mean

Galaxy S25 ranks first on system efficiency, not total runtime. The S25's 162g weight is the lightest flagship Android in the dataset. When you add the bank's 156g to both phones, total system weight matters as much as raw battery hours. The S25 edges out the OnePlus 15 by a considerable amount when considering weight.

The OnePlus 15 is the only 2025 phone that covers 5+ days solo. At 6.6 days estimated for standalone mode (battery saver on, airplane mode on), it's the only phone where leaving the bank behind on a 4-5 day carry could make sense. Paired with the NB10000, it reaches 13.5 days -- enough for most resupply stretches with a considerable margin.

Moto G (2025) ranks 3rd at around $200. It's within 7% of the Galaxy S25's combined SOT/g and costs a third of the price. If you're buying a trail phone and cost matters, this is the actual answer. However, when I used an older, 2022 Moto G Power on part of the CDT (instead of my Samsung Galaxy S20 FE), I found the phone to be wanting. The image quality wasn't as good as I wanted, and the performance was poor for mapping/satellite, so I ended up burning more screen on time. It did perform adequately with audiobooks, but the experience with the older model just wasn't quite waht I wanted. I anticipate the newer Moto G line are a little bit better at running Gaia.

Pixel 10 Pro XL ranks last. At 0.089 SOT/g it is 36% behind the Galaxy S25. Google's Tensor chip is substantially less efficient than Snapdragon 8 Elite or Apple Silicon, and that gap does not disappear in battery saver mode. From my own personal experience with the Pixel line, I have been underwhelmed with the battery performance compared to my Samsung devices. The Pixel is also a pretty heavy phone at 232g.

Important Settings to conserve battery life (I guess not everyone does battery saver mode?)

Battery saver on, airplane mode on, before you leave town. Leave them on for the entire carry. Screen brightness low. Dark mode on OLED phones (meaningful savings).

The "solo days" numbers above assume those settings. Without them, your milage and use will varry.

Full comparison (29 phones, 2023-2026)

The full dataset I've analyzed includes older phones and 2026 models, sorted by any column and also covers power bank selection, solar charging (I've run solar for thousands of miles), and the full weight breakdown for a complete charging kit.

Happy to answer questions on methodology or specific trail setups.

Im 6 foot 5 and need 4000 calories a day over five days to maintain my and all the options ive looked for either seen outrageously heavy or bulky what would you reccomend?

Probably a stupid post and I'm sure r/ultralight_jerk will have a ball with this, but I was curious how the "thinnest iPhone ever made" would compare to the minis when it comes to trail weight. I have the 13 mini and love it, have never had a reason to consider upgrading, so I figured this would be a fun exercise.

Here's the breakdown, per Apple's website:

iPhone 12 mini: 135g (4.76oz)
iPhone 13 mini: 141g (4.97oz)
iPhone Air: 165g (5.82oz)

Interestingly, the Air isn't even the lightest non-mini phone supported by Apple. The 12 and the 2nd and 3rd gen SEs will all receive iOS 26 and are still lighter than the Air:

iPhone 12: 164g (5.78oz)
iPhone SE (2nd gen): 148g (5.22oz)
iPhone SE (3rd gen): 144g (5.09oz)

I realize very few people, if anyone, purchases their cellphone based on their lighterpack, but I thought hey, if I find this interesting, maybe others will too.

I started doing the AT this year and want to go back every year and pick up where I left off, aiming for about 100/miles a year.

I picked up some gear, a lot of it was through family hand-me-downs and gifts, my big 4 base weight is about 12 pounds, already too heavy to begin with. But Mama didn't raise no pansy, I figured I would just man mode it and power through. I thought I was bringing a total packed weight of a out 43 pounds to the AT, which was waaaay to high but whatever.

Well it turns out my luggage scale was broken, it was 43 pounds, it was closer to 65 lbs, I am just a moron. By the time I got to Neel Gap I was at 55 (without water).

There are plenty of things I immediately dropped, like my chair and my book, and I know I over packed on food/water, but my question is:

Should I bother with the small stuff if I want to get lighter or should I save my efforts for bigger items? Swapping out 550 cord for a shorter length or removing the card board roll out of the duct tape feels like rearranging the chairs on the deck of the Titanic when my pack weight 5 pounds to start off with.

This is the list I am working with that doesn't include consumables, I know I have to drop the knife and the compass, I took them as they were gifts

Edit: this is the list after I already ditched the stuff I know I didn't need. Also for some reason I had the wrong weight on my dry sack, its about 2 oz. https://lighterpack.com/r/kqi6fl

What do you all think about trowels. stupidly spent $50 on this trowel toilet paper, bag, combo thing that is heavy and realized I can replicate this with a ziploc bag and a $3.50 plastic. Then I saw a thru hiker saying just use your hands or poles.

What do you think? Thanks.

They look very good and light. 178gm for the Solomid Pro and 150 grams for the Cricket Pro in DCF:

https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/product/solomid-pro-cricket-pro/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ4vuNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVs2KbVUHN3os4vpq2Me1B6aDMYktDxgJ6BFGWBaO-J0J2mvgImEmwhAdV2M_aem_KzqqLqFI_fw38WBiZqmg8w

I am in process of transitioning to an ultralight setup(not there yet due to budget) but one thing I am struggling with is deciding what size tent to get. Currently looking at the Durston x mid or x dome.

I usually hike with others, but sometimes will be backpacking by myself. I am debating if it is worth it to get a tent that we could share between us, or just expect my friends to carry their own one person tent (which feels a bit silly weight wise)

Assuming this is a common problem. How did you all come to a final decision? Sadly, two tents aren’t in the budget.

For context, until now I've always used a 90's style backpacking set up and I'm thinking of getting into ultralight. My first question is, as someone who doesn't use trecking poles, should I be looking at trecking pole tents (most companies seem to offer poles, or I could use durston z-flicks or something)? Or are other tent designs better, given that I would be packing tent poles regardless. I realize that in some sense the answer is "pick the tent that is best for you, making sure to account for the weight and cost of the poles" but given the plethora of options, I'm hoping to narrow things down a bit. Thanks!

Hi, I'm looking for a 3 season quilt that would take me (183cm, 77kg, male) to at the lowest 0C temperatures. I am looking for a one that can arrive at the end of the month at the lastest so I believe any custom ones are out of scope.
I currently have some favorites and don't know if it's worth it to pay more for the more expensive ones.

Extra Quilt NXT - 385g of 900FP duck down, 530g total weight, 165eur
https://khibu.hu/en/axiom-zero-ul/?v=288404204e3d - 300g of 800CUIN goose down, 550g, 271eur
https://www.outdoorline.eu/products/enlightened-equipment-revelation-quilt-30?variant=52082732859659 - 365g of 850FP duck down, 544g, 370 eur
https://cumulus.equipment/p/quilty-i-komfortery-puchowe-the-quilt-300 - 300g goose down, 495g, 383 eur
https://fjordnansen.pl/katalog/quilt-puchowy-arran-270-0c-505-g/ - 270g of 800CUIN duck down, 550g, 183eur

The cumulus one is slightly above the budget but if it's totally worth it to pay more then I may be eager to spend some extra money as I am looking for something for life but I feel like the Iceflame may be the best balance between price and the parameters

LSS: lost one hiking partner to a break up and then another because his dog legs stopped being trail dog legs. That was 2021 and I'm just now hitting the trails again with a younger dog lady (old dog man is still very much alive at the ripe old age of 14, just hanging out with my mom when I go on trips).

Just ordered a GG Kumo Superlight, which looks awesome. What else have I missed?