REI Co-op - Magma 30 Down Trail Quilt

I use a REI magma 30 degree quilt for pretty much all my trips. It’s very light, very warm, and love the flexibility of a quilt. I bought a cheap liner for the really cold nights but so far it’s totally worth the price (and on sale currently)

I like the REI Magma Trail Quilt as a first quilt. It is rated at 30 degrees and is a decent weight. The REI returns policy makes it a no-risk first quilt.

Switching to a down quilt (REI Magma30) with a pad was game-changing. I realized somewhere along the way that I always ended up unzipping my bags and just using them as a blanket… so why not just embrace it?

What temperatures are you likely to be in? Generally speaking, quilt may be your best bet. They have cords that can be secured around your pad and foot-boxes giving you a seal of sorts. As long as you have a strongly rated pad you keep toasty warm. I am a side dleeper and have the [rei magma quilt](https://www.rei.com/product/228706/rei-co-op-magma-30-down-trail-quilt) comfort rated to 30 with a zippered foot box. Purchased at rei re/supply and very happy with it. Rei has a sale coming up on the 15th with a 20% off coupon, though that may be for members only.

I just got the magma 30 and would recommend. Compact, lightweight, and very cozy.

Second the Magma 30 quilt. Incredibly small, light and ive never gotten cold with it (until I took it out into freezing temps, which is on me).

I bought the REI Magma 30 quilt in a large, where I would usually buy a medium. It has a sewn footbox. As a side sleeper, with the extra length and width, it works excellent for those warmer nights as it's long enough I don't have to put my feet in the box. Also, I lay the top out flat when I get warm and cinch up the upper when it's cold. I'm sure this is no real revelation for many, but OP may appreciate the versatility. For me, I've slept in it down to 30 with light weight base layers, and have found I can stay comfortable up to high 60s. Humidity does impact that upper end comfort.

I have an older REI Half Dome 2+ that I love. It's (barely) light enough for short backpacking trips, spacious enough that I have room to spread out when car camping, but not so big that it's a hassle to set up or put away. I camp in it by myself, but it's big enough my husband or a friend could share it with me and we wouldn't feel cramped (a lot of "2-person" tents have dimensions that, unless you're full-on snuggling all night, are not going to be at all comfortable for two to share). I'm also a quilt convert. I have to be able to kick a leg out when I'm sleeping, and traditional sleeping bags are usually too constrictive for me. I have an REI Magma 30 quilt and I really like it. You're going to want to try on backpacks in person so you can be sure the harness and hip belt work for you. They're all a little different so recommendations are hard to make. That being said, I'm extremely happy with my Gregory Deva 60. It's ridiculously heavy (well over 4.5 pounds) but fits so well I forget I'm wearing it. The hip belt works so well with my body that I can lift the load completely off my shoulders and carry all the weight on my hips if I want. If you don't have to get this stuff right away, sign up to be an REI member and wait a few weeks. They have a big members-only sale in March, and their biggest sale of the year is around Memorial Day. You'll also have access to REI Resupply where they sell used equipment. You can get some crazy good deals on barely-used gear there.

Many disagree, but I love my REI Magma 30 Quilt

Magma 30 is pretty good. Make sure you have a good sleeping pad, r value of at least 3.