Thermarest Vela 20 Double Down Quilt

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Comfortable and warm, Thermarest’s top-rated two-person quilt that is packable for your duo-camping and backpacking adventures. An impressive mix of lightweight, warmth and comfort. 

Thermarest says:

If you need packable warmth for two during cold nights in the backcountry, look no further than the Vela 20F/-6C. The cozy two-person quilt is designed to give you and your camp companion the ultimate warmth and comfort with high loft 650-fill Nikwax Hydrophobic Down™, full-perimeter side baffles to protect from drafts, an elasticized, insulated footbox to add warmth and keep your quilt in place, and perimeter snap loops designed to mate with another Therm-a-Rest quilt, blanket or sheet. Switch to the Vela for your comfy two-person backpacking adventures and enjoy the freedom to move and easily regulate your temperature as you like, all night long. Stuff sack and storage sack included.

*EN standards do not apply to quilts, so the Comfort Limit rating on this Therm-a-rest is an estimate

Our Verdict

Therm-a-Rest’s 2020 Vela 20 Double Down Quilt offers some serious luxury and warmth for a doule quilt and features 650 fill of Nikwax Hydrophobic down which vastly improves it’s performance in damp conditions while allowing a an impressive -6°C Comfort Limit. The main feature of this quilt is the redesigned box baffle construction which is usually reserved for the impressive box wall construction for the baffles is something you only get on top quality down products as this technical aspect allows down to loft much more effectively while also reducing heat loss through cold spots along stitch lines.

The Vela includes snap loops so it can easily be connected to a Thermarest mattress or sheet allowing you to build a your own sleep system. The footbox also encompasses the ends of your sleeping mats giving you a more secure blanket. If you’re after a little bit of luxury on your next adventure then this quilt would be ideal.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• 650 Fill Nikwax® Hydrophobic Down™: Absorbs 90% less water and dries 3 times faster without using dangerous PFCs.
• Box Baffled Construction: Uses mesh walls to maximize down loft and minimize cold spots.
• Draft Protection: Full-perimeter side baffles keep out unwanted drafts.
• Thoughtful Footbox: Precisely shaped footbox can slip over your pad to eliminate drafts or over your feet for extra warmth.
• Build a System: Pair with another Therm-a-Rest quilt, sleeping bag, blanket or sheet to build a layered system.
• Responsible Down Standard Certified: Certification that ensures that the waterfowl in the down supply chain are treated humanely.
• Stuff sack and storage sack included

Specifications

Temperature Rating

• Comfort: 0°C / 32°F*
• Comfort Limit: -6°C / 20°F*

Double

• Weight: 1342g (excludes bags)
• Fits: 198cm / 6ft 6in
• Shoulder girth: 208cm / 82in
• Hip girth: 208cm / 82in
• Footbox girth: 142cm / 56in
• Fill weight: 890g
• Packed dimensions: 23 x 41cm / 9 x 16in

Materials

• Shell: 20D Polyester RipStop w/ DWR
• Lining: 20D Polyester Taffeta
• Insulation: 650 Fill Nikwax Hydrophobic Down RDS

Help and advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Sleeping Bags
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Sleeping Bag
• Why Choose a Backpacking Quilt?
• About Thermarest
• Thermarest Sleeping Bags Explained
• All About Down
• Why is ‘PFC Free’ Important?
• Why Choose a Backpacking Quilt?