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Katabatic Gear Alsek 22°F vs Sierra Designs Nitro Quilt 20

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

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Spec Katabatic Gear Alsek 22°F Sierra Designs Nitro Quilt 20
Weight 660 g · 0.660 kg · 1.46 lb
size Regular (6'), 850fp duck down, total weight
 708 g · 0.708 kg · 1.56 lb
Brand Katabatic Gear Sierra Designs
Category Sleep System Sleep System
Katabatic Gear Alsek 22°F
660 g

Premium 850-fill down sleeping quilt rated to 22°F.

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Sierra Designs Nitro Quilt 20
708 g

Ultralight down quilt at 708g. 14.8oz of 800-fill water-resistant DriDown, 20-degree rating.

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Katabatic Gear Alsek 22°F vs Sierra Designs Nitro Quilt 20: which should you buy?

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