Price facts
- Last seen at $265.00 at Neve Gear on Nov 9.
Our take on the Waratah
The Waratah is an ultralight down quilt built for backpackers who count grams. It packs 430 g of 850 fill-power duck down into a 645 g quilt that compresses to about 4.3 L, putting it in the same class as premium cottage-brand quilts. The open quilt design suits hammock campers and ground sleepers who pair it with a pad and strap system rather than a full sleeping bag. Owners rate it highly for warmth-to-weight, though the quilt format and thin shell demand care.
Best forUltralight backpackersHammock campersThree-season ground sleepers counting gramsWarm-weather fastpackers
Pros
- High 850 fill-power duck down for its weight
- Light 645 g total with 430 g of down
- Packs down to roughly 4.3 L
- Quilt format saves weight over a full bag
- Strong owner ratings across 338 reviews
Cons
- No hood or full enclosure, so drafts at the edges
Waratah prices at every store
- Neve GearNew
In stockShips from Australia · duties may applyReturn policy
$265.00Checked Nov 9
What reviewers say
- 4.9 / 5338 ratings
Owners rate the Waratah 4.9 out of 5 across 338 ratings, praising its warmth for the weight and small packed size. Complaints center on edge drafts and the care a light shell requires.
What people mention
- Warmth-to-weightPraisedOwners say it delivers real warmth at a weight that disappears in the pack.
- Packed sizePraisedThe quilt compresses to about 4.3 L, which reviewers like for small packs.
Questions and answers
- Is the Waratah warm enough for three-season use?
- For most users, yes, when paired with a pad and worn layers. Its 430 g of 850 fill down suits mild to cool nights; deep winter is beyond it.
- Does it work in a hammock?
- Yes. The quilt format is built for hammock use, where an underquilt or pad handles the bottom insulation.
- Can I use it on the ground?
- Yes, but you need a pad and straps to keep it from shifting. It has no hood or closed footbox like a sleeping bag.
- What down does it use?
- 850 fill-power duck down, 430 g of it, in a 645 g quilt.
- How small does it pack?
- Compression volume is about 4.3 L, small enough for a compact pack.
- Where is the Waratah cheapest?
- At Neve Gear, for $265.00, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Waratah?
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 338 ratings.
