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Neve Gear Waratah 28 vs UGQ Bandit 20

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

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Spec Neve Gear Waratah 28 UGQ Bandit 20
Weight 568 g · 0.568 kg · 1.25 lb
as listed for the selected variant -2°C (= 28°F) / 5'6 / Short; page does not state a Regular size
 652 g · 0.652 kg · 1.44 lb
Brand Neve Gear UGQ
Category Sleep System Sleep System
Neve Gear Waratah 28
568 g

Ultralight 28F down quilt with 850-fill duck down, 10D nylon taffeta shell and pad-strap system at a strong value.

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UGQ Bandit 20
652 g

Customizable ultralight quilt with 900-fill goose down. Overstuffed to 130% for superior warmth.

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Neve Gear Waratah 28 vs UGQ Bandit 20: which should you buy?

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