Hammock Gear Econ Burrow 20

The Hammock Gear Econ Burrow 20 has become the go-to recommendation for bikepackers entering the quilt world on a budget. At 170 dollars for an 800-fill-power down quilt rated to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, it dramatically undercuts big-name competitors while delivering legitimate cold-weather performance.

The Econ line uses the same 800FP down as Hammock Gear's premium quilts, just with a 20D shell fabric instead of 10D. The result is a quilt that is slightly heavier and slightly bulkier than the top-tier version but performs identically in terms of warmth. For most bikepackers, the trade-off is barely noticeable in practice.

The snap-and-elastic attachment system secures the quilt to your sleeping pad, eliminating drafts that plague open quilts. The footbox can be opened fully for warm-weather ventilation or cinched tight for cold nights. Customization options at ordering include length, width, and pad attachment style, which is unusual at this price point.

Down quality is good — it lofts well out of the stuff sack and maintains warmth even after many compression cycles. The 20D shell is reasonably durable for bikepacking use, resisting small snags from tent floors. The DWR coating provides minimal moisture protection, but like all down quilts, you should keep it in a dry bag during transit.

Compared to the Enlightened Equipment Enigma or Katabatic Palisade, the Econ Burrow gives up some packed size and a few ounces of weight. But at roughly half the price, it makes the quilt sleeping system accessible to bikepackers who could not otherwise afford it.

This is the quilt that removes the financial barrier to trying quilt sleeping. If you have been curious about ditching your mummy bag, the Econ Burrow is the lowest-risk way to find out.