Two sleeping bags worth lining up side by side. On the data the Flicker UL 20 is the stronger all-round pick, and the question is whether the Twin Quilt 20 still fits your budget or priorities.
| Feathered Friends Flicker UL 20 | Zpacks Twin Quilt 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 87✓ | 66 |
| Comfort rating | 30 °F | 30 °F |
| Weight | 25.5 oz✓ | 27.9 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 5.5 /100g✓ | 5.1 /100g |
| Packed size | 8.0 L | n/s |
| Fill power | 950 FP | 950 FP |
| Price | $559✓ | $579 |
| Fill | Down | Down |
| Style | Quilt | Quilt |
| Shape | Quilt | Quilt |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Flicker UL 20 in blue, Twin Quilt 20 in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. A lower comfort rating in °F means a warmer bag, so the warmer bag takes that row. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full bag comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Feathered Friends Flicker UL 20 and Zpacks Twin Quilt 20 take different routes to the same job. The Flicker UL 20 is the stronger pick on most of the specs that matter, while the Twin Quilt 20 makes its case on price.
The Flicker UL 20 is 2 oz lighter, stronger on warmth-to-weight, and $20 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Flicker UL 20 leads 87 to 66.
Pick the Flicker UL 20 if you care most about low weight and warmth-to-weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Twin Quilt 20 if you would rather save the difference.
The Feathered Friends Flicker UL 20. It is 2 oz lighter than the Twin Quilt 20.
The Feathered Friends Flicker UL 20. It is stronger on warmth-to-weight than the Twin Quilt 20.
The Feathered Friends Flicker UL 20, 87 to 66 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
The Flicker UL 20 is the stronger all-round pick here. Choose the Twin Quilt 20 if it is the better value for you.