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Western Mountaineering AstraLite vs Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt

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

Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt is the lighter option — 14 g lighter than the Western Mountaineering AstraLite (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Western Mountaineering AstraLite Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt
Weight 496 g · 0.496 kg · 1.09 lb 482 g · 0.482 kg · 1.06 lb
Brand Western Mountaineering Western Mountaineering
Category Sleep System Sleep System
Western Mountaineering AstraLite
496 g

Ultralight 3-season sleeping bag with 850fp down and 12D shell. Designed for fast-and-light alpine pursuits and long trail journeys.

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Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt
482 g

35°F sleeping quilt with 850+ fill power down, thin crisscross elastic back strap for secure fit, and premium hand-sewn construction.

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Western Mountaineering AstraLite vs Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt wins — at 482 g it is 14 g (3%) lighter than the Western Mountaineering AstraLite (496 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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