The LL Operator would be my choice for sure. Plus, you're more than likely to have some kind of layering going on to help with temps.
I don't have one (yet), but I do have the Operator 50 Habanero underquilt & it's awesome and performs true to its temp comfort rating. Quality is great too.
Can't go wrong.
I know you said you don’t sew BUT if you look on YouTube there’s a video from Sarge Vining showing how to use KAM snaps to make a top quilt from a Costco down throw.
I did this (it was pretty dang easy - no sewing involved at all) and it’s my summer choice above 50*. It’s a bit heavy - about a pound - but with the reduction in other weight bc it’s summer - it’s not too bad.
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I like my snugpak TQ. Bear in mind I motorcycle camp so weight not a tremendous issue (space & weight is still @ a premium). Best bag for the buck I have found for summer hanging.
Costco’s a little short for me, but I got the same effect with a
Get Out Gear quilt, which is a bit longer. I did add a drawstring with some grosgrain and string, but one could get it closed enough for summer with snaps, too. The quilt is the same basic idea as Costco, with sewn-through baffles. Amazon thinks it weighs about a pound, with 650 fill. I’m sure you could cut weight with something more premium, but I was happier with the price point around $70.
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Using their website I was able to build a custom Enlightened Equipment 50* Enigma that came to 9.1 oz. I selected Regular length, Slim width, (72"x50") and no draft collar. I selected 7D materials inside and out and 950 fill with no overstuff. You'll pay for it though (to the tune of almost $300). The Enigma is a minimalist quilt by design and my guess is that you won't be able to find a 50* quilt any lighter than this without going uncomfortably short (like the Gryphon Gear Elephant Foot) or by requesting a cottage vendor or DIY/MYOG person to produce a customized version with the same high end material and fill but with smaller dimensions.
~ All I want is affordable, simple, ultralight luxury. That’s not asking too much is it?
~ All I want is affordable, simple, ultralight luxury. That’s not asking too much is it?
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