The Jacks R Better Custom Ultralight Backpacking Quilt is a made-to-order sleeping quilt that lets you specify temperature rating, down fill power, length, shape, footbox, shell colors, and stitching. It is built in Pennsylvania by a company that has been making quilts since 2004. The quilt suits backpackers who want a precise fit and feature set, and it competes with other ultralight quilts by offering full customization rather than fixed sizes. Owners praise the warmth-to-weight ratio and the ability to dial in the spec, though the built-to-order process means a wait.
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Reviewers appreciate the custom fit and warmth-to-weight ratio of Jacks R Better quilts, often noting the quality of construction and the effectiveness of the footbox.
This is a made-to-order down backpacking quilt. It is hand-sewn in Pennsylvania to the configuration you choose: temperature rating, down fill power, length, shape, footbox, shell fabrics and colors, and stitching.
The quilt is comfort-rated at 40°, 20° or 0°F. It is filled with RDS-certified down, either 1000 fill power for the lightest weight and smallest pack size or 850 fill for a lower price with slightly more weight and bulk. Every quilt is over-stuffed by 25% to reduce down shifting and help it hold its rating as the down loses a little loft between cleanings or in damp conditions. Additional overstuffing is not recommended.
The Standard footbox has a drawcord, cord-locks and double-sided Kam Snaps. It lays flat as a blanket, closes into a foot box, or stacks with other quilts. The Sewn footbox is permanently closed for the lightest, cleanest finish. On the trail, a lawn contractor bag or trash-compactor liner keeps the quilt dry and lets it expand to fill the pack. At home, store it in the zippered storage bag so the down stays uncompressed.