Since I decided to double up my Gemini UQ, it's left me without a lightweight OQ so I've been substituting with my 20F synthetic sleeping bag unzipped and using it like a OQ. I ran across Paria Outdoor Products on Amazon and some of their products look like a reasonable low cost alternative . In particular I was looking at this one, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NACUVNQ...v_vv_lig_dp_it
Does anyone have any experience with this company? It has pretty good reviews so far.
At that price point, I would highly suggest either the Hammock Gear Econ Burrow, Loco Libre Saver Series Serrano, or UGQ 800fp Bandit. All of these options use better fabric and 800fp down. This will result in a lighter-weight, more comfortable quilt. The Paria is 2.3lbs. That is awfully heavy for a bag that's rated to 15° (likely survival rating- not comfort rating). Most of these Amazon vendors do not use actual comfort ratings, like cottage vendors do. My guess is this is probably more of a 30-40° quilt- if you're looking at comfort rating. The other concern I have with these "Amazon quilts" is the lack of specifications- such as baffle height (if they even use proper baffles), and whether they use responsibly-sourced down.
Also, the three vendors I mentioned all hand-make their gear right here in the USA. Paria may be a US-based company, but I would bet their stuff is mass-produced in China. If the Paria quilt really speaks to you, then get it. But there are definitely much better options in the same price range. Good luck!
HG Econ Burrow: https://www.hammockgear.com/economy-burrow/
Loco Libre Saver Series Serrano: https://www.locolibregear.com/gear.h...=0&sort=normal
UGQ Bandit: https://ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/bandit/
Hmmmmm that HG Econ Burrow is about the same price and I would much rather shop a local cottage vendor. Thanks rwe
You're welcome! I think you'll be very happy with the HG Econ line.
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I can vouch for hammock gear and their products. I have a 30 degree top quilt from them and I'm very cozy in it at 30 degrees. I'd highly recommend their products. totally worth the wait.
I have the Paria Outdoor Products 15deg top quilt. I bought it on EBay. I'm 100% satisfied with it. Been in the 20s with it and was warm ( coupled with an underquilt ). For its price point, build quality I give it a thumbs up. Now it doesn't pack down as small (700 fill), but that's also what drops the price. Based in Colorado, not just an Amazon store front. https://www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com...-gear-about-us
I have never owned a Paria but I do own a HG 20°F UQ. The HG one is old, from a former member on her with an AT hike under it's belt, and still performs years later. I have only had it down to 36°F so far but it worked well. I have often wondered about the Paria gear and wouldn't turn down a free one but the HG has proven it's worth to me so far. That being said I would personally prefer to support a cottage vendor before anyone else. Although I don't normally prefer HG over other vendors on here it is still great gear for the price IMHO. I've just never had the pleasure of even holding a Paria quilt in my hand so far.
Update: I went with the HG econ 30 UQ with a Hang Tight 15 TQ. I've had this setup down to the upper 20's and slept great.
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