Corus 20 Down Quilt

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Lightweight, comfortable and super warm. The Corus is a top-rated camp quilt that is extremely packable for your camping and backpacking adventures. It provides the perfect blend of functionality and warmth.

Thermarest says:

The same versatility you love with even more down loft to keep the colder backcountry conditions at bay. Its perfect balance of functionality and warmth make it ideal for three-season backcountry adventures or for layering in colder conditions. Made with high loft, packable Nikwax Hydrophobic Down and Box Baffled construction for retaining heat and excellent temperature regulation, the Corus offers a surprisingly liberating feeling of unrestricted movement throughout the night. The footbox can slip over your pad to eliminate drafts or over your feet for extra warmth.

*EN standards do not apply to quilts, so the Comfort Limit rating on this Therm-a-rest is an estimate

Our Verdict

The Therm-a-Rest’s 2020 Corus 20 Down Quilt, is ideal for those seeking ultralight performance and amazing comfort without a weight penalty. It features a huge amount of 650 fill of responsibly sourced Nikwax Hydrophobic down which vastly improves its performance in damp conditions and takes the Comfort Limit down to an impressive -6°C. The impressive box wall construction for the baffles is something you only get on top quality down products as this technical aspect allows down to loft much more effectively while also reducing heat loss through cold spots along stitch lines. 

The spacious footbox fits round the bottom end of your sleeping mat keeping your feet warm and the quilt in place. It also includes poppered snap loops so it can easily be connected to a Thermarest mattress, quilt blanket or sheet allowing you to build a your own sleep system. There is a small pocket at the head end for those essentials you might need to find in a hurry such as a head torch. As you would expect it the pack size is tiny. If you’re after a little bit of light-weight luxury on your next adventure then this quilt would be ideal.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• 650 Fill Nikwax® Hydrophobic Down™: Absorbs 90% less water and dries 3 times faster without using dangerous PFCs.
• Compact: Designed to easily fit into your pack.
• Box Baffled Construction: Uses mesh walls to maximize down loft and minimize cold spots.
• SynergyLink™ Connectors: Integrate the quilt with a pad for optimal efficiency and comfort; removable for versatility.
• Thoughtful Footbox: Precisely shaped footbox can slip over your pad to eliminate drafts or over your feet for extra warmth.
• Draft Protection: Full-perimeter side baffles and snap neck closure keep out unwanted drafts.
• Build a System: Pair with another Therm-a-Rest quilt, sleeping bag, blanket or sheet to build a layered system.
• Responsible Down Standard Certified: Certification that ensures that the waterfowl in the down supply chain are treated humanely.
• Stuff sack and storage sack included

Specifications

Temperature Rating

• EN13537:2012 Comfort: 0°C / 32°F*
• EN13537:2012 Comfort Limit: -6°C / 20°F*

Regular

• Weight: 772g (excludes bags)
• Fits: 183cm / 6ft
• Shoulder girth: 126cm / 49.5in
• Hip girth: 121cm / 47.5in
• Footbox girth: 64cm / 25in
• Fill weight: 525g
• Packed dimensions: 19 x 29cm / 7.5 x 11.5in

Long

• Weight: 828g (excludes bags)
• Fits: 198cm / 6ft 6in
• Shoulder girth: 135cm / 53in
• Hip girth: 131cm / 51.5in
• Footbox girth: 76cm / 30in
• Fill weight: 560g
• Packed dimensions: 19 x 29cm / 7.5 x 11.5in

Materials

• Shell: 20D Polyester RipStop w/ DWR
• Lining: 20D Polyester Taffeta
• Insulation: 650 Fill Nikwax Hydrophobic Down RDS

Help and advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Sleeping Bags
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Sleeping Bag
• About Thermarest
• Thermarest Sleeping Bags Explained
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Hydrophobic Down
• Responsible Down Standard
• Ethical Down