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Feathered Friends Vireo UL 25 Quilt vs Western Mountaineering HighLite 35F

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

Feathered Friends Vireo UL 25 Quilt is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Western Mountaineering HighLite 35F (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Feathered Friends Vireo UL 25 Quilt Western Mountaineering HighLite 35F
Weight 459 g · 0.459 kg · 1.01 lb 460 g · 0.460 kg · 1.01 lb
Brand Feathered Friends Western Mountaineering
Category Sleep System Sleep System
Feathered Friends Vireo UL 25 Quilt
459 g

Top quilt rated to 25°F using premium 950-fill down. Strap system secures around sleeping pad for a draft-free, cozy sleep.

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Western Mountaineering HighLite 35F
460 g

Ultralight 850-fill ethical down mummy bag rated 35F with 7D ripstop nylon shell. Best-in-class warmth-to-weight ratio for three-season use.

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Feathered Friends Vireo UL 25 Quilt vs Western Mountaineering HighLite 35F: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Feathered Friends Vireo UL 25 Quilt wins — at 459 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Western Mountaineering HighLite 35F (460 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.

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