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Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15 vs Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F

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

Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F is the lighter option — 5 g lighter than the Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15 (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15 Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F
Weight 700 g · 0.700 kg · 1.54 lb 695 g · 0.695 kg · 1.53 lb
Brand Katabatic Gear Outdoor Vitals
Category Sleep System Sleep System
Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15
700 g

15F down quilt with 900+ fill power and a Pertex Quantum shell, packing down to roughly 7 liters for cold-weather trips.

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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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Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15 vs Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F wins — at 695 g it is 5 g (1%) lighter than the Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15 (700 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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