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Therm-a-Rest Vela Double 20F/-6C Quilt
Adult pairs who want shared quilt coverage and will practice controlling drafts
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Where it makes sense
Vela Double is a shared down quilt for two adults willing to manage coverage as a system. Its footbox and perimeter attachments provide more structure than a loose camp throw, but the fit still depends on both bodies, their movements, and the mattresses below them. The published comfort and limit figures are manufacturer recommendations for this quilt; this listing does not elevate them into an independently verified ISO sleeping-bag result. Compare its weight against the two bags it would replace, and make sure both sleepers are happy sharing coverage. If either person frequently camps alone, separate bags or quilts may be a more flexible purchase.
The tradeoff
Shared coverage can shift when either person turns; pad fit and attachment compatibility need checking.
Documented specifications
| Size | Double |
| Flat dimensions | 82 × 80 in / 208 × 203 cm |
| Weight | 2 lb 13 oz / 1.27 kg |
| Insulation | 650-fill duck down |
| Manufacturer recommended comfort | 32°F / 0°C |
| Manufacturer recommended limit | 20°F / -6°C |
| Temperature basis | Manufacturer quilt recommendations; not represented here as verified ISO test results |
Sources & further reading
Therm-a-Rest Vela Double 20F/-6C specifications ↗Manufacturer specifications and guidance checked September 2026. Model generations and included accessories can change; confirm the exact version before ordering.
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