Took this camping over a 4-day trip to Big Bend and west Texas. The quilt fit easily into the compression sak (although with the slick material, it can be annoying to roll), so while we used it for car camping, it was light and small enough for backpacking.
I got the 32F version thinking I don't typically camp when it's colder than that, but I was lucky enough to experience 17F on our first night out... I had socks and thermals, but the 32F quilt still kept me warm all night. I may not have needed the leggings honestly. It helped that I had a 4-legged space heater, but I was really impressed that it was not just possible to sleep when it was that cold, but actually comfortable.
On the warmer night (38F), I was able to sleep in shorts and a long-sleeve shirt. Unless it's above 45/50F, I would probably wear sleeves just because you can get some unexpected drafts if the person next to you is a violent turner. I didn't find that the drafts went past my chest though; everything below stayed warm regardless. If you have two calm sleepers, this might not be necessary.
There are snaps and ties on the sides to secure the blanket if you have the setup for it. However, it stays still on the sides very well even without any tucking or tying.
If you are using it in cold weather, definitely tuck the bottom under your pad/mattress rather than your feet to keep drafts out. I found the drape and overall length were perfect to keep drafts out even if you have side sleepers or move around a lot. If you're short (I'm 5'4"), you can pull the quilt over your head and still have it tucked at the bottom.
The material felt nice, although it was a little slick and thus had a tendency to slide around if you had another slick material in contact with it (we had a similar material blanket underneath that caused the quilt to slide off one side. Once we removed that blanket, it stopped sliding and we were warmer.)
I get claustrophobic in mummy sleeping bags and thought I wouldn't be able to go cold-weather camping anymore. This quilt saved my cold camping experience, and I felt like I was sleeping at home with a comforter rather than a camping quilt. I came home already planning the next trip so we could use this again.
| Brand | Therm-a-Rest |
|---|---|
| Color | Storm |
| Occupancy | 2 Person |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Temperature Rating | Comfort |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Sport | Camping & Hiking, Outdoor Lifestyle |
| Material | Polyester |
| Fill Material | Down |
| Product Dimensions | 67"L x 12"W |
| Item Weight | 1700 Grams |
| Outer Material | 20D Polyester mit DWR |
| Fabric Type | 100% Polyester |
| Size | Double |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 21 x 15 x 6.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 1.72 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.9 x 10.6 x 16.7 inches |
| Brand Name | Therm-a-Rest |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer’s limited lifetime |
| Model Name | Vela |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cascade Designs Inc. |
| Part Number | 040818131749 |
| Style | 32f/0c |
| Included Components | Down Camping Blanket |
| Fill Material Type | Down |
