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Exped Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad vs Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Exped Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad is the lighter option — 325 g lighter than the Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F (47% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Exped Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F
Weight 370 g · 0.370 kg · 0.82 lb 695 g · 0.695 kg · 1.53 lb
Brand Exped Outdoor Vitals
Category Sleep System Sleep System
Exped Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad
370 g

Inflatable pad, 13oz, R-value 6.5, excellent insulation for all seasons

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Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F
695 g

15°F rated down quilt with integrated pad attachment straps and draft collar. Regular size for backpackers up to 6 ft.

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Exped Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad vs Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Exped Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad wins — at 370 g it is 325 g (47%) lighter than the Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F (695 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest sleep system page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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