Originally Posted by
Cabmanhang
I've gotten a mix of both econ and premium quilts. I must admit that the coolness factor and greater cost make me a big fan of the premium line. The cool fabric and better quality down are both greatly appreciated. The weight and bulk aren't my greatest concerns, but it is nice to have "luxury" quilts. I'm thankful to have these great quilts.
If I was counting grams, it might matter more, but I don't think of my econ quilts as any lesser. The econ line is as good as anything available. If cost/value ratio is your most important factor, Econ is the way.
If you are whittling away at your weight, have a preference for the feel of the more costly fabric, or are big fan of ultra high fill down... spend that money. I have in some cases.
I still vote for Econ as the winner in value for a person that isn't planning on hiking long distances or going UL.
I personally don't prefer the feel of the higher end fabrics, but that's just me. I must admit that when I pack for a trip with any distance, those premium quilts usually get the nod.
You can't go wrong with HG, but the Econ quilts aren't inferior in craftsmanship by any measure. You're saving on the materials and HG is still putting things together with the same high quality attention to detail.