Montbell Bakota Down Blanket

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The Turbat Bakota Down Blanket is perfect for summer camping. It functions as a sleeping bag and a blanket, making it versatile for couples. Its generous size covers two adults, and the 650FP down insulation provides warmth. The microfleece lining adds comfort, and the side zip allows it to be converted into a single sleeping bag.

Turbat says: 

A large down sleeping bag-blanket for family camping, road trips, hammocking. The width of the sleeping bag in the unfolded form (in the “blanket” mode) allows two adults to cover themselves, in the summer, couples can use one thing to save space and weight. It will be useful for those who travel and sleep in a car, in a tent on the roof of a car.

Closes with a side zipper and pulls down from the bottom to create a roomy single sleeping bag without a hood. The sleeping bag can be worn over the hammock and thus warmed up by using tie on the bottom and the central zipper. It is compactly packed in a rectangular case to make more efficient use of the space in the backpack.

Our Verdict

The Turbat Bakota Down Blanket is a versatile kit that has quickly become a favourite for summer camping. Designed with couples in mind, this down blanket functions as a roomy sleeping bag and a blanket, making it perfect for those who like a bit of flexibility in their gear.

What struck me first was the generous size when fully unfolded—at 170×210 cm, it quickly covers two adults, making it ideal for family camping or adding an extra layer of comfort during cooler nights. The 650FP down insulation provides good warmth for milder temperatures, and I found it ideally suited to the +10°C comfort rating. On one particularly fantastic night in the Lake District, the Bakota kept us snug without feeling overly warm or stuffy.

The Turbat Bakota’s microfleece lining in the upper section adds a touch of luxury, making it incredibly comfortable to wrap up in. Whether in a hammock or spreading it out in your car, the blanket’s adaptable design shines. The side zip allows it to be converted into a single sleeping bag, which I found particularly useful when sleeping solo.

Despite its weight being slightly above a kilogram, making it not ideal for backpacking, particularly for multiple days, the blanket offers versatility for car camping. If you and your partner use a double sleeping bag,  it could be integrated into your backpacking sleep system, with one person carrying the bag and the other carrying the Bakota blanket. The compact packing size ensures it doesn’t occupy excessive space in your bag.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• for couples
• pleasant microfleece in the upper part
• screed from the bottom on an elastic band
• compactly packed
• can be used with a hammock
• YYK zipper

Specifications

• Weight: 1018g
• Size in expanded form (blanket): 170×210 cm
• Folded size (sleeper): 85×210 cm
• Packaged size: 21x36x13cm
• Down weight: 420 g 650FP 90/10
• Comfort temperature: +10°C

Material & Construction

• Outer material: Toray(R) 33D Polyester Downproof

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Sleeping Bags
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Sleeping Bag
• About Turbat
• Why Choose a Backpacking Quilt?
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Responsible Down Standard