Revelation Custom 0° Fahrenheit, long, wide, 950 down, draft collars added
This quilt is awesome! I have test drove it in my backyard under a Zpacks Duplex tent, wearing only a thin Colombia fleece pullover shirt, Patagonia nylon trail pants, Smartwool outer socks over injinji liner toe socks, and a Zpacks goose down hood.
I tested it twice, once in temps of 25° F and at 16° F.
I am by nature a sort of cold sleeper but I stayed toasty warm both times, almost too warm. Both times my tent was white with frost inside and out.
I replaced a Zpacks 0°F full zip sleeping bag with this quilt. I did not stay warm in that Zpacks bag in temps in the high 20s.
Had lots of wiggle room under the quilt.
For the benefit of the few reviewers who badmouthed this quilt and were using pads with R value of 3.2... What did you expect?
I use an Exped Downmat 9 in long wide.
You can't expect ANY quilt or sleeping bag to keep you warm in cold weather while using a Summer pad.
Revelation custom
Excellent quilt and excellent customer service throughout the buying process. I've tested it out a few times and it's everything I was looking for in a quilt. Highly recommended.
Revelation custom
I received my quilt and was very impressed by the lightweight and quality of the finished product , I have used a couple of times outdoors in uk winter conditions at it has surpassed the environment , excels in my opinion and would highly recommend to others .
Quit on the go...
Thank you, amazing attention to detail, is simple is this quilt i, so is my review, this quilt will travel wherever or when ever i’m on the move, cozy home away from home. Love it...!
Fantastic Craftsmanship, High Quality Product
I purchased a Custom Revelation - 20 degree, 10D/10D 850 with Draft Collars. This quilt is amazing, I have been backpacking for 35 years and this in now my favorite piece of gear. Comfortable, warm, super lightweight. I will be a customer for life, I really want a 40 degree quilt as well, but I will have to save for a bit. Best quilt I have ever used. Customer service is fantastic.
It does its job well!
I got a 0 Degree bag in regular wide, everything's nice on the quilt except for the placement of the draw cord for the neck baffle.
4/5
Suberb Craftsmanship
I was impressed by the quality of craftsmanship of my custom Revelation 20 degree quilt. Sometimes lightweight gear can feel cheap despite their price. That was certainly not the case with the Revelation. Everything from the quality of the materials to the attention to detail of the stitching was top notch.
Great backpacking quilt!
Super light weight and very high quality as always. This is the fourth Enlightened quilt I have bought and would buy these again. The others I have have for my family have lasted years and are holding up great. It's the only bags we use for backpacking or glamping, they take up such little room. The temp ratings are spot on for us but if you're worried about being cold go down a rating, you won't burn up in one, we use these in all seasons including summer. Would highly recommend the Revelation for all around use, so easy to close footbox in cold weather and open up when hot to help regulate temp. Can't go wrong with this one!
Great Quilt
Love my quilt. So much better than trying to stay comfortable in a sleeping bag.
Custom Revelation Quilt
Bought my first Rev a few years ago and loved it so much just recently purchased two more for family. World class quality and customer service. Tons of colors and options for every quilt. Stitching is superb and it delivers well in the backcountry. I will not leave for a hike without it. Worth every penny and it’s American made. Thank you EE!!
Love my Custom EE Revelation
Oh my gosh, best birthday gift ever! I love my EE custom revelation quilt. I ordered an 850, 10 degree, regular, slim, outside purple 10D, inside burnt orange 10D. It took 8 weeks to receive, but I knew that when I ordered. For sizing, I talked with customer service and they were awesome at recommending the regular/slim based on my height/weight (5'5"/126 pounds), girth measurement, and sleeping style (stomach/side). There is enough length to pull the quilt over my head and the width is perfect.
Since I just received the quilt I've only used it on one backpacking trip in Washington state. It kept me super cozy and warm in the mid- to upper-30s at night, which I would totally expect since it's a 10 degree quilt. The warmth compared to the weight is crazy awesome! It's so lightweight and compressible. To pack the quilt, I just stuffed it into the bottom of my backpack, which I line with a trash compactor bag to keep dry.
The only very small thing that I'd love to see redesigned is the cinching tie at the shoulders. The tie is placed right in the middle of your neck and a little awkward. However, this is definitely NOT a show stopper for LOVING this quilt!
Game Changer!
I've been waiting to pull the trigger on a quilt for some time. I always thought the best thing to do for camping always involved a sleeping bag. Well I toss and turn in a regular bed and sure enough I do it camping. Sleeping bags have always felt constrictive and I need what I call "Snorkel Foot" to truly be comfortable. SO my best friend told me about EE and their quilts. I suffered some sub zero temps on a wolf hunt in Northern Idaho and I vowed to never be cold again. So I got a quilt just in time for Elk hunting in Sep in Northern Oregon. I tell you what, if you are even hesitant, even slightly doubtful of the comfortability, warmth, versatility or high quality of these quilts, do yourself a massive favor and listen up. I have never been more impressed with a piece of gear than I am with this quilt. To me, i feel as if I have stumbled into warm sauna of bliss and comfort when I go to bed now. I cant wait to find excuses to use it on any and all adventures I go on now. I cherish this quilt as my favorite and most impressive backpacking and camping item. This has changed the game for me and I hope you love it as much as I. Thanks EE for being the best there is!
Revelation Custom
Really appreciate this quilt. I studied other quilts and companies and kept coming back to EE. Customer service was outstanding. Ended up with a Revelation 7D/7D 950 fill regular/wide. Extremely soft and comfortable. I am an active sleeper. I first sleep on my stomach and then toss and turn left and right until I fall asleep. This Revelation was so light and soft that it is able to keep up with my tossing and turning. If I need warmth, easy to pull up. If I need a cool spot, easy to shake off. I use a Zpacks medium plus dry bag as a stuff sack for it in my backpack.
Great product - Custom Revelation Quilt
I purchased my second Enlightened quilt for low weight bikpacking racing. From using my first one I knew exactly what I need. The way the selection options are set in the product page are very clear and the feature showing the exact weight as a result of my selections is amazing. I was able to make the right choices for me and fine tune my new quilt exactly the way I wanted it. The result is the warmth I need at a weight I could not find anywhere else (and I did look...). The product was shipped on time as committed and arrived quickly and safely. Most important is that the product is received exactly as specified.
Great job Enlightened!
Ariel
10 Degree & 40 Degree Quilts
I bought two Revelation Custom quilts, one is 10 degree and other is 40 degree, both are Long and Extra Wide with 850 fill and 10 denier inside and outside. I like the quilts, but suggest getting at least a 10 degree colder quilt than you want because I think their temp ratings are on the generous side.
I now want a new 20 degree quilt, but I am considering a Katabatic because of the long lead time associated with Enlightened Equipment custom quilts. I like the Revelation quilt, I just don't like waiting two months for one. I'll look at Katabatic and see what their lead times are because I feel that Katabatic and Enlightened Equipment are similar in quality and price. Katabatic website is definitely better.
Quilt convert
As a long time sleeping bag user I was curious to see how my new Revelation quilt would measure up. I was not disappointed! I took it on a 175 mile stretch of the CT this August and never once did I get cold in my 20 degree quilt. The strap system is simple yet effective and the draft collar I had added made sure things didn't drafty. I tend to toss and turn in my sleep and the quilt allow great range of motion. And of course I love how light the bag is and low volume in my pack. I will be interested in testing the quilt in cooler weather this fall. Safe to say I am a quilt convert!
Custom Revelation Quilt
Debated about ordering one for a VERY long time. Went on a trip end of May where 2 participants had them & raved. Ordered the same day I arrived home. I was hoping to have it by the middle of my Colorado Trail trip to use in the San Juan Mts. Sadly, didn't arrive till end of my trip (~ 8 week delivery time, which was in 'the range'). Since my return back home I've gone out backpacking the past 3 weekends using the Revelation Quilt...& am loving it. I appreciate how much I can really 'adjust' for the appropriate temp/comfort levels. The colors are awesome & the loft is amazing (I got the 0* 950). Looking forward to using it for many years to come in lots of conditions. Thanks EE.
Revelation Custom Quilt
I got this 2 weeks ago and Jay took it to Colorado to scout for elk. Best choice you can make for backpacking comfort and weight. Super cozy super light super packable. I’ll be buying more soon for the rest of my family.
Best on market
I just switched from a bag to a quilt this year and won’t be looking back. Used this on a bear hunt here in early August and even though it’s a 20 degree quilt the ability to use it as a blanket and just breath was great. Could move around and not feel like I was getting all tangled up. Packs down small if needed and got my entire sleep system(quilt, pad, tent)to under 5lbs. Great product!
Awesome improvement over the Enigma
I ordered my Custom Revelation a little close to a camping trip departure date and didn't get it for the trip. Instead, I borrowed a friend's Enigma. I've since used the Custom Revelation overnight once. The Enigma was great; comfortable and warm and easy to use in my Dutchware Chameleon. The Revelation is better, in my opinion, because it can also be a blanket. I really like that flexibility. Both are of high quality although the zipper on the Revelation is pretty small, to save weight I'm sure. You have to be careful as it seems delicate. Otherwise I love both but prefer the Revelation. I also suggest buying a wide for coverage. I got a wide and was very happy with the extra width to tuck under my shoulders.
Light and Warm
Got a quilt to use for work on a wilderness trail crew. So far so good. Very warm. Way lighter than my old bag
Fluffy cloud of heavenly warmth!
Need I say more? I ordered the 950 down 0 degree quilt with the 20D fabric on the outside. It is amazing!! I need to move my legs at night, and this is just the ticket. Even with it unstrapped to my sleeping pad, I was plenty warm at high altitude in the Rockies (summer).
Perfect Purchase!
I switched to this quilt after using traditional rectangle and mummy bags for years, and will never go back! I recently was in Colorado for a four day trip and used my 20 degree quilt in temps down to 30-40 degrees. I was plenty warm, even after stripping down to my skivvies! the EE Revelation did not disappoint!
Revelation Quilt 20 deg
Bought this for my 2020 July JMT thru hike, and WOW! Am I glad I did! Nights got cold at 12,000 feet plus, even in July. Some nights were below freezing. I was toasty warm and comfortable in my new quilt. First time quilt user also and loved the freedom to toss and turn. Very comfortable and worth every penny!
Wow do I love this thing
It felt like a big decision to pull the trigger on a new sleeping bag purchase, and boy do I feel glad that I decided on a Revelation quilt. Since I am tall (6'6") I love being able to customize and get an extra long (7") bag. Most long bags are exactly 6'6", so right at my limit. The extra length and width is especially good when used open as a quilt - it can even work for a couple in a pinch.
I've only used this in Alaskan summer, so I haven't tested how well the 20deg rating does, but I can say it works great at warmer temps because of the quilt design, which lets you use it as a comforter, which is sooooo comfortable. That is one thing I love about this design, so versatile. When it gets colder you can start to cinch it up at the bottom, top, and to your pad, when warmer just use it like a blanket, or various stages in between. Either way you get so much more freedom of movement while sleeping. I could see when it gets VERY cold a mummy design would be preferred to eliminate any drafts, but I am curious to see how this feels below freezing. The attachment to the pad is very easy, and very effective. As I said, I love it.
Revelation
I just spent a weekend backpacking in the Teton's and absolutely love my new Revelation Quit. I found it to be much more comfortable than any sleeping bag I have ever owned and I appreciate the quality of construction. I am sold on quilts over bags.
Awesome!
This quilt is awesome! I got the 30F and it's incredibly lightweight and easy to use. I love that I can use it camping or as a throw on trips. I can tell I'll get a ton of use out of this quilt and I'm excited to buy another for my SO
Clever design - a few small gripes
This is my first backpacking quilt having been using sleeping bags in the past.
I have the 20F/-6C quilt with 10D fabric inside and out.
I love how the foot box works and it’s worth watching the instructional videos if you’re a first time user.
I like how the elastic straps work to hold the quilt to the pad but the design of those could be better... the main strap that wraps around the pad is not adjustable so it always squeezes the pad excessively, and the clips are tricky to use especially with gloves. They are clearly designed with weight savings first and useability second. Fair enough!
The neck sinch is a funny design too... two separate pieces of shock cord with separate toggles. I find it hard to find both of them in the dark when sleepy, and would have preferred both cords ran through a dual toggle.
The performance is awesome, very warm for its weight and lofts up quickly after being taken from it’s stuff sack. I would recommend getting a third party dry/stuff sack as the stock one is not fully enclosed.
Have taken it on some overnighters in Australia this winter under a tarp (not as cold as US winters) and had no draft issues. Planning to take it snow camping later in the season and try my luck!
Good product for multiple uses
I have had my Revelation 850 down, 20 degree, long, and wide quilt for several years now and I absolutely love it. I use it when sleeping on a cot, and with a mat on the ground and it performs great.
There is however another way that I use it, and that is with my hammock. I purchased mine long and wide, as I am a big guy. I cinch both ends around the outside of my hammock, with the gap from the quilt facing up. Essentially, upside down. All I need/use is a small/medium blanket (for Spring/Summer nights) to place in the gap. I am normally venting all the heat out when I do this as I get so hot. For cold camping, I use an actual down blanket to cover the gap in the middle and at my feet (because the hammock will force a small gap there). I actually prefer using my quilt bag this way.
Of course, please test it out for yourself before you are out camping. It may not work for everyone or for every hammock. Happy camping!
850 fill 30 degree revelation quilt. The best
Great quality for a great product. This is my first quilt and should have made the switch sooner. Delevery was sooner than expected on a custom quilt. Thank EE for a great buy
Quilt vs. sleeping bag - Don't be afraid to make the switch!
I have spent 2 seasons with my Revelation 10 degree custom Wide and I must say I wish I had made the switch from sleeping bags years ago. I have owned many top quality down sleeping bags overs the years but wanted to try a quilt on a buddies recommendation. I'll never use a sleeping bag again and have since sold all my bags. I stay much warmer in the cold and much cooler in the heat than I ever could in a bag. And getting in and out of the tent is so much easier...no more fighting a zipper half asleep! The wide/Xwide option is a must for any size person in my opinion and really lets you achieve that "wrap" effect to lock out the draft. This was one of the best changes I've made in my backpacking arsenal, ever.
Rev 30
I bought this for my upcoming PCT hike and luckily had a chance to do a shakedown for a few nights in Saguaro NP and Sedona. Temps dipped into the low 20s and all was good. I tried it with and without the straps, and I’d say for colder temps the straps were a definite must have. I’m a large guy, 6’2” 260 pounds and a side sleeper who flops around at night, I couldn’t be happier about making the switch to a quilt!
High Quality Product!!
The custom Revelation is everything it was sold to be. I ordered long and wide for my 6’2” 230lbs, and it fits very well. The quality of the product is exceptional. Extremely lite weight. 850 fill 20 degree with draft collars. Couldn’t be happier with the quilt and look forward to many years of usage.
So far, SO good!
Lady here, 5'5'', 150 pounds.
I ordered the Revelation Custom (850 down, 20 deg F, Regular length and width, no collar, Yellow10D outside, Graphite 7D inside). I use it with a short NeoAir Xlite Thermarest and a SeatoSummit Reactor Compact Plug sleeping bag liner.
Only have used it for a week so far, sleeping in temps ranging 28-40 degrees (both arid and humid climates) and was perfectly comfortable with my set up! I could sleep in shorts and a tank top some nights.
Initially, I had concerns about using the quilt with a short sleeping pad (that there would be a gap), but that wasn't an issue at all. On colder nights, I just threw my folding camp chair under my feet for some extra insulation and I had no problems.
Overall, super satisfied with the quilt so far and I can't wait to use it again.
Revelation Quilt 20 degree
I ordered a custom quit with a draft collar and wide width. It is really light and really warm - much warmer than a 20 degree bad I have from a major manufacturer.
The colors I picked really look great together.
I am 100% satisfied.
Revelation Quilt review
I purchased a 30 ° quilt, standard 850 fill. Draw string foot box closure. Used it twice, and have had no problems. I combined it with my Nemo insulated sleep pad and Nemo pillow. Stayed warm all night in 26° weather. I would buy again for sure.
Zero degree quilt and I was cold at 28 deg F
I know...cold, are you kidding? NO, I'm not, I was cold, it was only 28 deg out and I was COLD. Purchased a zero degree bag. Perhaps this isn't fair to the quilt, I was using a NeoAir XLite Sleeping pad with an R rating of 3.2. What am I doing wrong?
I stuffed a sock in the hole at the bottom of the quilt, used both straps the quilt came with and sinched the cord around my neck. My head wasn't cold I had a nice fleece beenie. My feet at lower half were cold. Granted this was only the third time I used the quilt so perhaps I still need to learn a trick or two.
All I can say is...I paid a ton-of-money for this quilt and I was cold, which is why I'm unhappy.
Revelation Review
Revelation 20 degree quilt with a Klymit Insulated Static V Luxe kept me toasty warm on nights with ice in my tent. Unbelievable how comfortable I was. Best sleep ever in a tent. No more mummy bags!!!!!!!
Warm!
I sleep SOOOO cold and finding a bag that is warm enough for me while still being comfortable was almost impossible. As a side sleeper, I hate mummy bags, so decided to bite the bullet on a quilt. I went with the 0 degree bag. With wool base layers, it kept me too hot at 40 degrees, toasty at 30 degrees, warm-ish at 20 degrees, and alive at 10 degrees. Honestly, I was really happy with that! It exceeded my expectations on the warmth front! I was worried that it would be drafty since it isn't a full bag but I went with the wide option and it is just wide enough to tuck the edges around my body. I am really happy I added the extra width! Worth every penny. Also, its super light and packs down really small. The quality is also great. I have been careful with it, but not overly cautious. The stitching is solid and I love the baffles. Being able to move the down around a little bit is super helpful. Overall, well worth the money to sleep comfortably!
I'm 6'9"
Being so tall it's nearly impossible to find a bag/quilt I fit in. Most of my outdoor experiences up until this bag have been shove myself into a tiny bag and get no sleep from cold feet and claustrophobic feelings. The x-long wide bag can go over my head and leave room for my feet. I'm in love with this quilt.
Amazing quilt
I purchased the Revelation Custom 0° quilt Xwide and long and couldn't possibly be happier with it. It performs very well at 30° F, I stayed warm and comfortable through the nights in the bush.
Excellent
I live in New Zealand and recently used my new quilt in Nelson Lakes National Park. It performed superbly. I was warm and comfortable sleeping. The size/weight of the quilt is excellent.
Perfect sleeping bag!
The best sleeping bag I’ve ever owned. It’s super light and durable. I bought the 20 degree and have not gone below 20 but just about and still kept very warm. Packs nicely. I am 5’5 and got the short and it is plenty of room!
Heavenly
I love how super soft and lightweight my quilt is! And warm, yet not overly warm because I can loosen it around me to feel cooler, or tuck it in around me for more heat. The bonus was being able to select my favorite colors, both inside and out! Thank you EnLIGHTened.
So Warm, So Light!
I purchased the 950 fill, 10 degree, Regular/Regular. Outside Fabric: 20D, Inside: 10D. I LOVE this bag. I'm 5'5" and 175lbs female. Took this bag out for the first time last weekend, 75 degree day temps gave way to 37 degree low at night. Was toasty warm in this bag. Wore my wool Buff scarf as a toque and felt just perfect in this bag. I love how versatile it is, and can't wait to take it out again and again!
Amazing travel companion
We are full time bike travellers so size and weight are quite a consideration for us. These quilts at small and light but incredibly comfortable and warm. We have two and use them like a sheet and a quilt. So happy with them. Would highly recommend these to anyone.
Awsome
I really love this quilt. It was hard for me to spend this kinda cash on a quilt, but after using it on an island in lake Superior, I can't believe that I've lived with out it.. great product, great service.
Awesome Quilt!
Just took this thing for its debut out in the RMNP for some backpacking. Temps were a lot cooler than I anticipated but I bought a 20 degree quilt and it performed perfectly. The temps ranged from mid 20s to low 30s and I was warm as can be. Some complain about the hole at the bottom but I just put my dry bag of clothes down at the bottom and didn’t phase me a bit. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Love it!
Quality construction, lightweight, warm. Love the fabric, could not be happier!
Revelation 30 degree
Took this on 4day/3night hike on HOH River Trail to Blue Glacier in Olympic National Park. The lowest temp was 40 and raining. This was my first quilt and i was happy with the room it gave and flexibility to use as “blanket”. I kept warm and was able to toss and turn as is my normal sleep pattern with no issues. Satisfied with this product.
Frozen every single night
I bought a quilt up to 20 F, 850, and tested it on 1000 kms hiking at the Camino de Santiago in May and June. Temperature was around 35 F and I was frozen every night. Only when temperatures increased over 50 F overnight I felt comfortable.
I have been on the road for eight years and have been camping almost every night, I have always used a sleeping bag and this is the first time I have a quilt cause I am a stomack sleeper and hopped it will works better for me. I am very disappointed and worried if it will suit me on the upcoming Pan-American tour, with the Sea to Summit fleece and bivouac I now have to carry just in case.
Revelation 20 Degree/950
My Revelation 20 free/950 fill quilt is pretty wonderful. Used just twice, and and have only used it down to 40 degrees.
Still getting use to the person nuances of setup of straps for greatest comfort. Don't care for the single upper chest strap, and ordered an additional "adjustable loop strap", like the one at the hip, for the upper strap use.
Really appreciate the roominess of the quilt and comfort.
I can see how I would like to order a down hood for use in lower temps.
My 2nd Enigma & loving both
I put my 20 degree to the test on more than a couple, well below freezing trips in the Sierra and it’s performed extremely well! I loved it so much that I picked out a new 10 degree, 950 fill for even colder winter conditions. Crazy versatile. Crazy light. Crazy warm.
Custom revelation
The overall quality of the bag appears to be upper middle of the road; better than most but not on par with Western Mountaineering as an example. I was disappointed in the color or lack there of. I purchased the burnt orange and it is very transparent - you see the color of the down and not orange. If i had know this, I would have opted for darker colors on both sides. I have yet to test it in the field
best bag ever
At first I was hesitant to spend this much on a quilt.. and after doing it I'm soo happy with my purchase. I had been a long time bag user and didn't find out about quilts until a year or two ago.
I'm a stomach sleeper and kick my leg out which you couldn't really do in a bag. With a quilt, since its wrapped around the outside of your sleeping pad it provides much more room to move around and still keeps it nice and toasty!
I got the 10 degree and It's really really warm for Washington where I live. I wish I would've purchased the 20. The stuff sack that it comes with works perfectly. One negative is that I feel like it doesn't condense down enough. I think its my biggest piece of gear besides my pack.
I love it, though. And I'm sleeping soo much better since my purchase.
Thanks EE!
Just so great even for Australia
I live in Cairns, Australia and it's hot here. I was looking for a versatile product that I could use like a blanket from 25 degrees Celsius in the bush to a real sleeping bag at -5 when hiking in New Zealand. This is just the perfect match, so light too. Thanks so much guys, I'm in love with this quilt!
Fantastic Quilt
Really impressed with the weight, comfort and functionality of the Revelation Quilt. Has exceeded all expectations! And EE customer service made the whole process extremely easy!
Room for improvement
I'm 5'4 and an active side/stomach sleeper. I bought the 0° 850 fill regular/wide quilt. I'd say I cut it close by getting the regular length. It just fits over my head when I sleep on my stomach. I sleep with my arm under my pillow, and so my hand isn't covered. It's also awkward trying to use a pillow and the snap closer at the top of the bag.
On my 6 day backpacking trip, (temp lows around 42°F) I paired it with a therm-a-rest xtherm max (widetlong). I found by night 2, the clips didn't stay clipped overnight on one of the straps. Disappointing to spend almost $400 and the clips don't stay clipped.
There's also no pockets, so if it's a freezing night there's no where to stash your water filter, phone, or battery so they don't freeze except down by your feet.
I would not trust this bag on a 0° - 20° night.
I do love the loft and how comfy the bag is. But there's definitely room for improvement.
Y’all need to quilt up
There’s three things I love: Jesus, big booties, and my revelation quilt. And my wife.
Just right!
Very happy with my Revelation Custom quilt! First time quilt user. Bought it to keep down on weight as I trained and went on a 12 day backpacking trip with a group of Boy Scouts at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Elevations up to 10,500 feet on sites and temps in the 30 to 70 degree F range at night. Perfect replacement for my 15 year old synthetic sleeping bag. Took a little getting used to in the set-up and combining with an insulated pad and a 10 degree mummy bag liner. I was very happy with the quality of the quilt, the customer support I received, and the videos and articles on EE's website. Looking forward to many more trips with my quilt! Thanks!
Chilly, chilly, chilly
I love the concept of a quilt. Its lightweight, packs small, comes in amazing colours. However I am extremely disappointed that my 10 Fdegree (-12C) quilt is cold. I have given this quilt 2 years of trial on spring, summer and fall trips. Not once has it been in below 0 conditions (Canadian here). Unless its a scoarcher of a night, I always find this quilt cold. Even when I am layered up. I have tried every configuration, youtube video, you name it. It just doesn't perform as expected. Its not like I am a novice camper. I have camped around the world including trekking in the Canadian Arctic off the beaten path. I know my stuff.
My co-worker with the same quilt feels the same way. Its only to be used for hot summer nights. Use in a hammock? forget it!
Kudos for EE for making things right for shipping. I specifically requested USPS shipping as us Cannuks can usually get items over the boarder without additional charges by using this shipping method. EE shipped DSL and I got dinged with $40 import charges. They made it right by covering the charges (luckily I had the email correspondence and a copy of my order specifically requesting USPS shipping).
Wish I would have saved the $500+ Cdn (the exchange rate is crazy) and invested in another brand instead. I have since gone back to the good old reliable MEC down bags.
Great item highly recommended
Comfortable, warm, good sleep. I thought maybe the buckles on the bottom would disturb my sleep but they don't. Also thought the lack of head area would bother me and it doesn't since I use a pillow and when it's cold, a beanie.
Thanks EE
30 Revelation Purple/Navy Quilt
I love my new Revelation quilt! We just spent June and July in Scotland backpacking. My husband has the Zpacks equivalent and he was jealous. I love the color options, how light it is and how small it can be packed down. Scotland had a heat wave where it was 80 degrees for about a week, so during that time I unzipped the bottom and it was perfect. When it was raining, I zipped up the bottom and it was warm enough with a silk liner. It is perfect for my summer backpacking sleep system. Thank you EE!
20 Degree Revelation Custom
Could not be more pleased with the quality and finish work on the quilt. I now have a 40 degree version as well for warmer nights as I cannot stand to be in a traditional sleeping bag after the comfort of a quilt. If I had it to do over again, I'd probably go the the enclosed footboy of the Enigma for the 20 degree bag as I suspect I'll be keeping the zipper closed all the time on my Rev, so might as well save the weight, but it is nice to have the option to open it up on my 40 degree bag. Both are crazy warm and have accurate stated temperature ratings.
Revelation Custom
This quilt is changing the way I sleep outside. Super comfortable and versatile. Looking forward to more nights on the trail with this quilt.
THE WIFE IS HAPPY
The wife is happy, so am I.
This is the wife's Quilt and the first she has tried.
It has been a a thumbs up all round, always used a bag.
She was a bit wary but now converted.
Thanks
Unhappy with Revelation 10 degree custom
Ordered the Revelation 10 degree quilt and received it at the beginning of March. I had used it once before this on a 45 degree night and was mostly fine, but I finally had the opportunity to try it out in some actually chilly weather a couple of weekends ago and found it severely lacking. The temperature dropped to about 33 degrees and I figured since I had temperature insurance of over 20 degrees I'd be fine. Wrong. I was freezing all night. I am an experienced backpacker and I am familiar with quilts. I had the quilt secured and fastened properly to prevent draft ingress, though with a 10 degree quilt in 33 degree weather (in a tent no less) this should really not have mattered that much). I even made sure to shake the bag a bit to redistribute the fill to no avail. I am glad I didn’t try to test this bag out on a truly cold night or I'd have miserable. Unfortunately customer service chose to not go the extra mile to try and make this right with a refund or exchange of this 2 use bag and end up with a satisfied customer, so I cannot recommend this product.
Revelation Custom
While I didn’t get the chance yet to test this quilt down to its lower temperature limits, I can certainly say the fit, lofting, and quality are all superb! I should also add that I was a bit skeptical of what I originally regarded as “the quilt fad” - but the design makes sense, and as a sleeper who often twists and turns, I immediately recognized the design as perfect for me. And, I saved quite a few ounces over my mummy bag in the process! Thanks, EE!
PS - the best testament I can give is to share that I’ve since ordered a second quilt for the non-winter months!
Great bag
It took a while to get my custom order but it was well worth it. Excellent quality and it is very warm and lightweight.
Revelation Custom 10F
I love this quilt although it is very warm. Details are below but with the custom quilt you can dial in the width which is awesome. I fount temperature to be pretty accurate.
I have used other quilts in the past; one that I have struggled with is a (different brand) 20F with a width of about 38". It gets chilly with temps below 30F and since I am a flopper, would be quite drafty decreasing the warmth. So for this one I may have over corrected with a 10F and extra wide width.
On the width, the specs say 64". I'm not doubting their measurements, but when I measure it compared to my other quilt it comes out at 58", so 10" wider than my previous quilt on each side. When unzipped it almost spans a queen sized bed. This eliminated all of the draft issues. In fact, in my 2P tent, it is pretty bulky on each side of me and could pretty much fill the entire tent width. This was pretty helpful as I could tuck my water filter and electronics beside my 25" sleep pad and keep them warm overnight.
For the week or so that I got to use the bag, temps were probably in the high 30s to high 40s. The 10F rating was WARM. If I assume that comfort would be 25F (rating +10F), then I was probably a bit overkill for the temps. Given that, and the width of the bag, it was actually pretty tough to kick a leg out inside a tent. However, it was very easy to regulate when in a shelter.
I never unzipped the footbox, except when airing out the bag, but that helped to dry the bag quickly. I'm sure an unzipped footbox would have cooled the bag a bit.
I was also a bit concerned about the center drawstring. Others have noted that it hits in the face, but I actually found it to be a good tell of where the bag was width wise and was a nifty thing to grab onto while sleeping.
Overall I think I will love this bag, but it probably skews closer to the stated temp rating vs. a comfort rating (i.e. this bag is WARM). I'll have to wait until next fall/winter to give it a test in the 10-20F range.
I guess I'll have to order another bag in the 20-30F range!
Revelation 20 Custom
A great quilt / sleeping bag. Much warmer than my last sleeping bag ( by about 10 degrees), but not much heavier. It's good to be able to stick my feet out of the end of the bag in hot weather.
Awesome
Great customer service and I really love the quilt ...
Has exceeded my expectations in so many ways
I’m in the AT currently. It’s rained 20 of the 25 days I’ve been out here. My tent has leaked since day 1. Last week at Carter Gap shelter I saw 8° temps, -8 windchill with 35mph wind gusts. I’ve lost a camera, a Garmin Mini, Bose Sport headphones and like I mentioned.. tent leaked since day 1. Yet, I have stayed warm and dry in my EE quilt system. I thought it would fail, but it’s become my most trusted and reliable piece of gear. The DT has been amazing. It’s repelled the moisture and water to a degree I just didn’t imagine.
I’m using (2) EE Revelations with 950DT, rated at 40° and 20°, with the layering straps. I later to 40° on top of the 20°, and sleep in an inflatable pad, on top of a foam pad.
The condensation litterally rains down on me all night, yet it never penetrates the top quilt. The 7D material was actually frozen, but the underside and down was soft, dry and warm. My 20° was never touched my moisture.
I can’t say enough about these EE products. They have been worth every penny, and have outperformed most all of my other, more pricy big three items.
Well done, EE!!
#208
20 degree bag cold below 35 degrees
I bought the 20 degree revelation and found it cold below 35 degrees, even with all my clothing on including puffy, fleece, etc.
Best night's sleep
I've always felt confined by sleeping bags. My feet tend to stay warm. So, I often have them hanging outside of my bag. So, when it came time to buy a winter bag, I decided to get a Revelation Quilt. I bought the custom long, wide 10 degree, 850 down fill version.
The quilt packed remarkably small and lofted up quickly. It was about 15 degrees outside, and was cold at night, until I put the straps on my pad. Then, it warmed up quickly.
Even with the straps, I felt less restricted than in a mummy bag. After I used the quilt with the straps, I had one of the best nights outdoors ever.
Best Quilt I've used bar-none!
This is such a versatile quilt, and has been my go to for the last year-- Everyone I know has ended up loving it, so I bought this one for my boyfriend as a surprise for christmas. He absolutely loves it, keep up the good work!!
Revelatory experience!
Switching from a sleeping bag to the Revelation quilt has exceeded my expectations. I never dreamed of the comfort. It truly is a revelatory experience! This quilt is much more versatile than a bag. The range of temps it can be used in is incredible. I have gone from 25 degrees (it's a 20 degree quilt) to 75 degrees. The material is incredibly soft and comfortable. You are not confined like in a sleeping bag. I can't say enough. When my wife goes out of town, I hang the hammock and sleep in my Revelation quilt. That's how good it is!
Revelation custom
I've 2 of these. Expensive but an order of magnitude better than the competition. Quality and versatility. I particularly like the 7D for the inside. The sizing is generous. I'm 180cm and 90 kg and got the Regular length and x-wide width on the first 10F quilt. I got the Wide width on the second 30F quilt. I would have saved weight and done better to get the regular width I think as I can clip the wide width 30F together like a sleeping bag and still have plenty of room.
Revelation Quilt
I have always used mummy bags but was convinced by my son to try a quilt. I love everything about backpacking except (now at age 54) the 8 hours I spend on the ground at night. At 6'2", I like a lot of room in my bed at home and the quilt design offers me a lot of options for my legs on the trail. I bought the 20 degree bag Long, X-wide version and have been very happy with it in temps down to 38. I am impressed with the quality construction and with prompt response to some questions I had about the bag after purchase. I was looking for an ultralight "3 season bag" as I generally do not backpack in freezing weather. And I expect this bag to meet my needs. I anticipate this bag to last>10 years and so is well worth the money.
Great Quilt
I was / am new to quilts so when I bought my first quilt I did not know how it would suit me. We did a 5 week backpacking trip Aug - Sept this summer and I used the Revelation 20 deg 850 down extensively. We did 5 separate trips starting in Glacier, Saw Tooths, and finally CO. We had nights down to 24 degrees on several trips so the Revelation was put to the test. After going through a "learning curve" on how to use the strap system and cinch down the quilt I found I like the Revelation a lot. I did experience some cold spots (mainly my back, side sleeper) that I could not fix on the coldest nights. My feet were nice and warm except one night when I let the cinch tie loose in the foot box area, but once I closed it tight I was fine. I think the rating is pretty good but I might want to get a 10 deg Revelation for my next quilt. Great construction and super customer service!! Highly recommended!
Revelation Custom
I ordered the zero degree, 950 down, with the 10D fabric outside, and 7D fabric inside ($450). I used it on a 35 degree night and I was cold. My feet were especially cold. One of the features that I thought would be nice was that I could roll from side to side easier. That just lets cold air in so that my shoulders were cold all night.
I do have one of the 50 degree quilt as well , and for warmer nights, it is 5 stars. But the zero degree quilt just does not measure up to the temperature rating.
Revelation quilt
Seems to be worth the money so far. Extremely light for the warmth of a 10 degree bag. Hoping it will last me a thru hike and then some
Revalation
The quilt is exceptionally built. I only gave it a 4 because of the price, which I believe is a little steep for not being 900 fill. If the quilt holds up for more than 5 years, I will amend my review to 5 stars.
Great in a variety of conditions
I ordered a long, wide, 20 deg bag and it has been incredibly versatile but the flexibility does come with some sacrifices. I ordered the wide to be able to use it as a blanket with my husband in warmer weather. We are both comfortable with it from 60 deg and up but did find it a tad narrow for 2 people. This past weekend it got down to about 35 degrees and while I stayed warm most of the night I did have some draft issues when I repositioned because it is a little too wide for me alone. I’m very pleased with the quality and warmth of the bag, but if I had to order again I would either get the extra wide to use as a 2 person blanket or the regular width to use as a one person bag. For reference, I’m a 5’4, 130 female who is usually cold while sleeping. I got the extra length as recommended because I’m a stomach sleeper and haven’t seen any downside to the length. Overall a great product and I’ll use it for years to come!
Exceptional
I purchased a from stock Revelation 30 degree (850, Reg, Reg) which went on a three day into the Desolation Wilderness. The temps during the second night dropped to about 34 degrees with very gusty winds of which I set up a tarp that night to help stave off the winds. Underneath I used a Therm A Rest NeoAir XTherm. With this setup and properly fit to the pad it undoubtedly hits its temp rating and then some. I had to open it up as I had been a bit too warm. It packs very well, easily providing me more than enough room in my Osprey Stratos 34 for the three days this time of year. I'm so happy with it I will be ordering another for the summer season.
Revelation XL 30 deg
This is my first quilt purchase and so far I like it. I was thankful to find this style of sleeping bag as I had always had the problem of getting too hot in previous quality down bags I had and had ended up unzipping the bag and sticking my feet outside to cool off. When I found the Revelation it made me wonder why I hadn't thought of the very design myself. I hadn't actually purchased the quilt to backpack with, but for just sleeping in my camper shell or in a tent. So, as I hadn't really had that in mind I was surprised to find how light it was and how small it stowed away. It's as light as a feather when it is on you. You barely know its there. One night it was a little too warm outside so I kept my feet outside and just laid the quilt over me. It is so light it slid off me during the night, so I put my feet back in and just shoved them through the hole in the bottom and I didn't get too hot. I like the bag I'm not sure I would purchase another one for my type of use. If I was backpacking I would definitely get one for that. All in all though I think it will work out. The quality of the bag is second to none and I wouldn't worry about keeping warm in 30 degree weather with it. Nice piece of work.
Revelation custom.
Ordered the Revelation custom at the end of June and received it in August just before our trip to the John Muir Trail. Used a quilt in the past, but it wasn't warm enough so I went with the 10 quilt and digicam cover. Love the simple design and the loft was good for most of the trip, but towards the end of the 24 days on the trail it lost a little loft. The loft lost bounced right back after a good cleaning once we got home. We encountered temps in the upper 20's and for me the bag (at 10 degrees) was just right. Long base layers, wool sox, fleece hat and gloves. I had a down puffy, but didn't need to put it on in the bag for extra warmth. I like the digicam cover, but the inside material had to be substituted to my chagrin. I hope Enlightened does a better job of keeping material in stock as I heard of another person who had the same problem with having to choose and alternative material (color). Overall I give the product 5 stars on warmth, weight, compactability, material, and craftsmanship; all but durability. I just haven't had it long enough yet. Good job EE.
Revelation 20 deg, long, extra wide
This was my first quilt purchase and I'm glad I made the switch. So much better for a side sleeper vs. a mummy bag. I went with the extra wide to give a bit more coverage and it works great on a Nemo Tensor 25" wide pad. I have only taken it to @ 25 deg on the PCT in OR last week, but it did fine, with only a slight draft one night from tossing and turning, but after tightening the strap a bit, no issue. Construction is great, service is top notch from EE. Also - the Hoodlum was a great addition and worked better than expected.
Off by more than half Oz
Paid for 950 fill, 40 degree, 10D outer, 7D inner.... 13.45 ounces written on my bag that I received it in. Website lists at 12.82. Paid the extra money and chose an inner color I didn’t necessarily want (but figured it was worth the weight) for my bag to be significantly heavier than listed, and even heavier than my girlfriends identical bag with 10D inner and outer (13.1oz)!!! Was told (by customer service) that half an Oz variation was normal and to weigh the two bags myself to clarify. No other suggestions/solutions. Why not list a range of weight on the website then? Why did I pay significantly more for a less durable, less desirable color/material? Love these products, have 4 revelations and typically receive great customer service. Just want to give everyone a fair warning.
Great service and awesome quilt.
I've been looking for a light weight high quality sleeping bag that will double for backpacking and motorcycle camping. I came across the Revelation Quilt while reaseaching outdoor gear lab. After receiving the Revelation I found it is super light weight, warm, and has great feel. It's so light weight that if it wasn't for its warmth I would barely notice it covering me. I love its build quality and the fact it's made in the US. Great Job Enlightened!
It's the best. End of story!
It's so good. Packs small and so nice and warm.
Awesome
Just spent a week in the backcountry. Warm not restrictive (I roll around a lot) and super light and packable.
Excellent !
Finally got the opportunity to use the quilt in northern Michigan. Temps at night were dropping to low 50s, upper 40s and I was in a tent. The quilt I purchased was rated to 10 degrees. At first I thought the quilt might actually be too hot, but since it's a quilt and not a sleeping bag I adjusted it a bit and it was like being in a warm embrace. Perfect. I am a big guy and had trouble fitting sleeping bags, no problem with this product. I am extremely happy with it and would recommend it to anyone.
Revelation Custom
My first experience with both Enlightened Equipment and a quilt-style bag. Greatly pleased with both - product arrived exactly as ordered. It was strikingly lightweight, compact, and warm on its first use on a backpacking trip in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.
A 20 degree bag that didn't keep me warm at 40 degrees!
I used this on the PCT and Wonderland trails. The quilt only worked at 50 degrees. Below that, it just wasn't warm enough. I am a seasoned hiker and was excited about the quilt. And studied and tried many different ways to use it.
And it didn't.
I had to wear all of my clothes in the sleeping bag at 40 degrees and I was still cold.
I would NOT recommend this quilt.
While the folks were friendly, they could not nor would not give me any credit against a different bag or to try to customize it.
I'll take my business somewhere else.
Revolution
Looking forward to using this on the AT next year. So far so good, and I love the fun color combo I picked out.
Great Quilt
Bought the Revelation after another (different brand) mummy bag fell apart. Was traveling up the Alaska Marine Highway and needed sleeping covering for camping on deck. I invested in the 950-10*... I prefer a colder sleeping environment. The Revelation worked like a champ. Sleeping in a tent on deck of a moving vessel has the potential to get rather chilly... I did just fine... Never once got cold. I also used it for a quick overnighter in the Great Sand Dunes in Southern Colorado. Temps can drop pretty significantly in the desert.. It did just fine... Highly recommended.
Excited to use it, but had to work hard to remove wet dog smell
I love the quilt and the features. But I have had to work seriously hard to remove the wet dog smell of the down. I've never had a bag that had this issue. I washed it twice and have had it sitting out to be fully aired for 6 weeks now. Still has a faint odor but it is almost gone. I would definitely not have been a happy camper if I had had to smell that odor all night!
Would easily give this quilt 4-5 stars if it weren't for the odor issue.
I love this quilt!
I'm relatively new to backpacking, and as I did my research, it became very clear that this is the quilt to get. I ordered a 10deg quilt (regular length, regular width--I'm 5'6", small frame, and there's plenty of room) and I love it! I sleep SO well (I've been using the quilt in my camping hammock). It's replacing an old mummy sleeping bag, and I love the versatility of the quilt. It's light, compresses very small, and I really like all of the color options (I went with forest on the outside and it's lovely!). And even though my quilt is for cooler temperatures, I'm able to use it even on warm nights because I can drape it over my legs or stick just one leg out very comfortably. I enjoy the ability to move around and readjust without any struggle.
Amazing quilt, but straps are a bit awkward.
I purchased a customized Revelation 0 deg bag for a 5 day backpacking trip in the North Cascades. After several years of getting tangled up inside a mummy bag, I thought it was finally time for a more flexible sleeping option. The Revelation, for the most part, lives up to its name. The quilt is super light (27oz) and packs down incredibly small given its temperature rating. It took a couple nights to get the straps configured to a comfortable level. However, given the relatively warm nights experienced in late July, I ended up draping the fully expanded quilt over my body. On the coolest night, however, I ended up cinching the bag at the foot end and strapped it down as securely as I could. In this configuration, I was quite bundled up, but I still noticed a small draft after turning over a few times. It wasn't too uncomfortable given it was only about 50 deg, but it worries me it might become a problem in very cold temps. So, I would say my rating of 4 stars incorporates this potential flaw. Otherwise, I thought it was one of the best sleeping experiences I've ever had outdoors! In fact, I had the best-ever first-night's sleep on a backpacking trip, so that should indicate to how comfortable this quilt is.
One more note. I had ordered the bag in early June knowing it would take 3-5 weeks to arrive (my trip started July 21st). About 10 days before my trip, it still hadn't arrived, so I ended up chatting with Enlightened's customer service. They quickly gave me a status update and indicated that it would be shipped out within 2-3 days. To my surprise, I received a shipping notification the very next day with the bag arriving 2 days later, plenty of time. I'm not sure if the customer rep expedited the shipment, but I was greatly relieved when it arrived.
2+2 and still going strong
I got my quilt after seeing it reviewed by a hiker on YouTube (Darwin).
Not only do i love mine, but my wife is waiting to love her, a friend from work is already loving hers, and another friend from work just ordered his yesterday.
There's no downside to this quilt that I've found. It's comfy, it's well-made, it packs small and carries light, and keep me warm at night. The only issues I've ever had with it is when it gets too hot out. But at that point, it's not really an issue with the quilt. If sticking more and more limbs out from under it doesn't work (something I could never do with a bag), then no product short of an a/c unit is going to help.
There will be a third added to my family for my daughter, and plans for a hoodlum as well to match.
Dang I was wrong!
I have to admit; at first I was not a happy camper with the straps. But after some fiddling around with them all is good. In regards to the Quilt I have the Revelation 10 degree version. Think 10 degrees is a bit over kill for me (IMO). However I'm extremely happy with the versatility of the quilt design. I spent 8 nights sleeping in it in the B.W.C.A. in mid June. The weather was mild, with 1 night getting into the lower 40s (f). Now I have been camping for the better part of 50 years. Slept in everything from wool blankets to rectangular, to mummy sleeping bags. Let me tell you one cannot go wrong with a quilt / sleeping bag quilt hybrid! As one gets older you tend to get more restless when you sleep. This is where a sleeping system of this type shines. I did have my doubts and even made arrangements to return it. But my better half told me to give it a little time, glad I did! As a matter of fact, I just ordered one for the wife. Trust me you will become a fan.
Revelation, 850 count 20 degrees
I just returned from hiking the spectacular Laugavegur trail in Iceland with my son, and the "summer" Icelandic weather was often quite cold, rainy, and foggy (but not always). This was my first backcountry experience with my new Revelation quilt and I couldn't be more delighted. The quilt, coupled with a Therm-A-Rest XTherm sleeping pad, was a dream: very light, warm, easy to use (once you get the hang of the straps and snaps, which is not difficult), comfortable, and altogether wonderful. This is a tremendous product and I am completely smitten. Very highly recommend! So happy I made the move from down sleeping bag to Enlightened Equipment quilt.
So happy with my new Quilt
I have been researching lightweight quilts and sleeping bags for a long time. Finally I purchased my EE Revelation 30F 950 down with 10D on the outside and 7D for the quilt lining. At 15.47 ounces I have my dream quilt. My Quilt, sleeping mattress and pillow all stuff into an 8 litre stuff sack which is amazing. Perfect for all kinds of Australian Hiking and Mountain Bike adventures.
Revelation Quilt
I received my order in perfect condition. I will be testing it in early August and I will then post the review. As of now I am very happy to have ordered it. I could stand no longer the weight and sleeping discomfort of a sleeping bag. I appreciate the suppot of the customer searvice in helping me to decide on sizing the quilt.
Revalation
Amazed at how light and well made this quilt is, excellently warm. Just a little clamy fabric when very humid outside. No major complaints at all.
All the best things
IMO the Revelation is the best at many things. It’s warm and lightweight. We got a 10° in regular/wide. It just the right size to cover us both in tent. It’s also wide enough to be a complete bag for one if so desired. It can pack down to incredibly small size (not recommended as it reduces the loft over time). It may not be the best choice for all, yet I feel it’s the best product for my needs. Cheers. :o)
#quest4fun
Revelation quilt
Pretty good quilt. Only used it a few nights, and the main problem I have found in that short time is the transportation of it. It is VERY big, and the problem is it does not come with a compression sack. The stuff sack it comes with is not much use - it is huge - about half the size of my pack. I have ordered a couple of compression sacks from ebay, which is very annoying for a product of this cost. These have not arrived yet so in the meantime I am trying various straps and rope to see if I can compress the thing in my backpack.
I am also not particularly enthused about the width. I got the Wide width and it seems a tad small for me. Overall it is ok but I am not totally thrilled with it.
My favourite piece of kit
I now have 2 Revelations, a 0 and a 40, both reg length, wide width, 950 fill. The 0 is 10d fabric and the 40 is 7d. I sleep very cold. I had the 0 while hiking the first 1/4 ot the AT this year (one of the coldest ever) and was genuinely warm and comfortable down to 15, and could have gone lower. A revelation is always my first recomendatiob.
Can’t wait to use it more
I bought this quilt for a 4 day backpacking trip in Yosemite. I purchased a 20 deg regular length quilt and I am 5’5”. I prefer to have my head covered by my quilt and the regular length was perfect for me. The temperature dropped to 38 deg at the lowest point and I was cozy. I did layer which helped and cinched the bottom of the quilt to trap the heat. The sleeping pad straps are essential and help to hold the quilt in place. Overall, a wonderful product!! (Shout out to Stephen, Nicolas and the rest of the team for helping to get the quilt out to me in time for my trip)
Awesome Performance
We ordered two quilts and received them within the advertised timeline. We have used them on multi day backpacking trips and they perform as advertised. They store conveniently in their storage sacks and compress nicely into the waterproof sacks we use to carry them in our packs. This product is well worth the investment.
Revelation 10° 950 DT Quilt
I Love My New Pink Quilt :)
I Am a 49 yo Woman 5'8" 175 lbs
Cold Cold Cold Sleeper Did I say Cold ?
On June 4, 2018
I took my new Revelation 10° 950 DT Regular Wide Quilt to Navajo Lake Co 11,153' Elevation their was still snow on the ground in spots and the temperature dropped into the 30's my sleeping cloths are the smart wool 250 top/bottom with wool fuzzy socks and a wool hat
My pad is the ThurmaRest X-thurm
I Stayed Nice and Warm all Night I Did Not get cold one time My Sleep system is the heaviest thing in my Pack (other than food and water) by switching from a 0° 850 sleeping bag to the 10° 950 Quilt I shaved off 1 lb 6 oz the money I paid for a custom quilt that keeps me warm and is lighter was worth every penny the workmanship and quality is Awesome
Great Bag with Great Options
I love having the bag just the size I need, with the option to have my feet in or out, bag all over, or partly over, etc, etc. Also with the contrasting weather strips green on the bright red of my bag, I have a great communication flag!
Revelation (Down Type (DownTek Treated): 850, Temperature: 30°F (-1°C), Regular Optional 20D
So far I've only used it for a couple of nights camping in South Wales, but it was raining and unseasonably cold getting down to 2˚c. I really love the quilt. It was comfortable, warm and compresses as if by magic to a really small pack. I'm 5 ft 10 in and medium ~170 lb and the regular is more than generous enough for me. I used it with a lightweight air mattress and the pad straps work really well. It took about a month from order to arrive in the UK and I had duty to pay, so it was by no means an inexpensive purchase. However, the materials and workmanship seems to be of a very high quality commensurate with the price. I'm a very satisfied customer.
1 year, used 300+ nights
Last May I bought the Revelation in 10° 850 reg/wide. I'm 6' 210lb. I've since used the thing more than most people would over a lifetime. I couldn't be more satisfied.
For some back story, a year ago I was behind on my bills, a single father unable to make ends meet. I came to the difficult decision to send my 8-year-old daughter back overseas to live with her mother and support her remotely while living in my car. I knew I would need something to keep me warm during nights warm and chill so I could get decent rest and not look and feel like a bum even if I technically am. Hence the purchase. I've also taken it hammock and tent camping several times.
Why I love it:
1. It's quality. Every night I pack and unpack it. None of the stitches are coming undone. Nine of the padding has shifted. It's easy to wipe clean. It's rubbed against the grip tape of my skateboard a couple times. A few minor scuffs but nothing you'd notice without looking. Aside from that, good as new. Significantly less leaking than most down jackets. The only maintenance has been airing it out and wiping the cloth with a damp cloth or wipe.
2. Luxurious feel.
3. Really should be number 1. The design. It is convenient to get in and out of,and also secure enough to stay in.
4. Wife range of comfortable temperatures. I've only used it to freezing, but I feel it could easily go colder. And I've used it to the warmer limits as comfortably and with less hassle than a cheap Walmart summer bag.
Tips:
Fit. I got the wide. Nice, but it's really not needed. If you're thinking to choose between wide and more fill, go with more fill, especially for hammock use.
Layers. Because of the open design and very warm down, you need to give attention to layers or else you'll be sweaty in some places and cold in others.I usually use a hoodie with the hood on and sweatpants, hot or cold. This keeps your quilt clean as well as you warm and cool.
Keep warm. Even though the quilt itself is warm, you need to give more thought to ensuring you don't freeze than with a mummy bag. Neck, head, feet, edges of mat, etc. It doesn't matter what your quilt is rated to. If you don't address these, you will freeze if it's cold. You can be creative. Wedge socks in foot hole. Use jacket to wrap around your hood like a bonnet. Stuff jeans or pack at edge of mat. It's best to err on the side of caution until you get a feel for it.
Revalation
I went for the 30°F (-1°C) option in multiple colours and 20D weather resistant stripes.
I've used it twice to date; once in hot weather (20C centigrade dropping to 11C at night using a goretex bivi-bag) and once in 3°C at night in a regular tent.
I love this bag - it's down so packs really small into my panniers but is a total morale boost when deployed. The sleeping pad straps work brilliantly; you don't notice them when sleeping, you just notice that the quilt hasn't slipped or allowed drafts all night long. Chose your sleeping pad wisely and a great night's sleep is assured.
My biggest joy is the relevation's flexibility - when it was hot and humid, I could easily vent. When it got a little chillier, I cinched the footbox and drawcord at the head and was toasty. I was nowhere near any temperature limits (I sleep warm) so would be totally confident to take this down to -1°C in my underwear and beyond that with a layer or two (and a hat!). I'm entirely converted to quilt camping; no more sleeping bags for me!
The Quality Control looks to be excellent - I spent a while examining the seems and general manufacturing and found it faultless. A gentle shake seems to waft the down to an even fill that stays in place. Time will tell how this lasts the test of time but impressions from the first couple of trips is excellent.
Well done Enlightened Equipment team - a great product and great customer service when I asked a few questions pre & post sale.
Revelation 20Degree
I used this quilt for this first time this month in Virginia. The temperatures were in the high 30's at night. The first night I did not have the quilt tucked in properly, not having connected the straps correctly. I was a little chilled, but not cold and I am normally a cold sleeper. The next night I figured out the strap system .(I had watched the video, but only once and probably without full attention.) I was quite comfortable, in fact, I got a little warm during the night and it was very nice to so easily open up the quilt to let in air.
It is as light as a feather and compresses down to such a small package. I was very happy with it and look forward to using it again this fall.
Love it, but waiting to see the long term test
I custom ordered a Revelation 10 degree 950 fill and it is amazingly lite and lofts quickly after removing from my compression sack. I have only used it for 5 nights (3 canoe trekking and 2 car camping) and I really like the flexibility of having a quilt. This is my first quilt and I have it paired with a Big Agnes Q-Core SLX and the first nights experienced some drafting with the temps in the low fourties. Though I expect this I am waiting to see how it does once I take off to hike the PCT in 2019. Hopefully by then I have the synches dialed for cooler nights. I only give it 4 stars because I have only used it a few times an though I am very pleased, I don’t yet have the field days with it to sell it one way or another firmly. I love the feel and cut and size for me (I’m 5’6” 150lbs with the regular cut) and am excited to see how it performs in greater extremes. I’ll write back once I know more!
Excellent customer Service / Quilt not warm enough for me
On March 13, I complained that the 20 deg bag I had ordered did not keep me warm at 30 deg. They read the review and on their own initiative emailed me their return policy, which is 'return within 40 days' .
I returned it and ordered a 0 deg bag. Fully tucked in, it is a little warm at 30 deg. Another night at 37 deg and using it like a blanket, I was fine.
Enlightened offered to replace this one with a 10 deg quilt, but I'm ok with it. Thanks for the great support!
Other than the temperature rating, I couldn't be more pleased with the quilt. It is a high quality product backed by high quality business managers.
Revelation 850 40 Degree Long Wide
Can’t beat these quilts. I now have all I need. I have the Revelation 850 40 Degree Long Wide for warmer summer and early fall, and I have the Revelation 950 20 Degree Long Wide for colder fall, winter, and early spring. I will never go back to a sleeping bag. I just love the freedom of a quilt and these quilts are the best.
Temperature: 20°F (-6°C), Length: Long - 6'6", Width: Wide - 58"
I'm ~6'5", ~195 lbs for reference.
This size was perfect. I was super comfortable in length and width. My sleeping style is primarily on my stomach with a fair amount of rolling, and this quilt was super rooming completely strapped and closed for a couple chilly 25 degree Fahrenheit nights. My companions, with far larger mummy style bags, were freezing to death but I was too hot if I left my hat on... incredible
Could not be happier with this product at this price point
Revelation 40 degree reg wide quilt
Item shipped within quoted time, very light, advertised weight 14.75, by my scale 14.9, close enough. Nice amount of loft, well made. Glad I chose a wide so I can wrap it around myself better!
Only complaint is I think +5 C is optimistic, I spent a night at +6 C, with a base layer, toque and socks, was not comfy! That being said I bought it for warmer weather and it will be plenty warm.
Thanks would highly recommend!
Rick
Worked great in Peru!
I got this quilt for a hiking and camping trip to the Andes in Peru. We topped out at 15,100 feet above sea level and it was COLD. I've always used traditional sleeping bags in the past, so this was a risk, but I gave it a shot and I have to report that this product exceeded my expectations. I was comfortable regardless of the temperature and stayed warm and slept great. Well done on designing a product that does exactly what it is supposed to do! I definitely recommend this.
Revelation Quilt - 20% F / Regular / Wide
I have only used this quilt a few times in pretty mild weather, high 40s low 50s but I loved it. I was able to open up the foot box, attached one clip to my sleeping pad to help keep it in place and allow some ventilation or tuck it in when I needed it. It is supper light and packs away easily. I am super impressed with the quality of materials and workmanship. I really liked being able to customize the size and colors. I wish I would have made the switch to a quilt years ago. Very nice piece of gear!
Blown away
I never thought I'd find a current piece of equipment that equaled my Sierra Designs #200 sleeping made in Berkeley in the 1970s; the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail is breathtaking—it's so well built I'm still using it 40 years later.
This new quilt from EE is definitely the equal of that masterpiece from long ago. I won't be around in 40 years to see if it has held up as well as my Sierra Designs bag, but I am confident it will have no problem surviving the decades of adventure ahead.
Great product, great service
The Revelation kept me warm and comfy in the cold scottish weather along the west highland way and weighted almost nothing in my backpack. Being very short and slim, the possibility to personalize the purchase allowed me to save a lot of weight and choosing the colors was quite fun. The zippered footbox makes it really versatile.
The international delivery was fast and efficient.
I can't wait to take it with me on many other adventures!
Perfect, with one gripe
Disclaimer: I f**king love this quilt, I have been using it on the PCT for two months now.
Now for the rant: literally the only reason I chose to write this is to bring to light a possible design improvement. The Cinch Cord at the Top. Dear lord this thing is annoying. Every time I move around I get fapped in the face by the excess hanging out... when it's nice and cool and I keep it fully loose, the plastic toggle weighs down a bit and bonks my noggin...and when it's cold as sh**, and I cinch it up nice and tight - there's a bunch of excess cord flopping around right in my face getting caught when I twist and turn. Its a minor complaint I know, but certainly one worth consideration, you'd think it could be moved to one side or split in two like the bottom (on the zippered toebox versions). 10 stars for the quilt, negative 5 stars for the cord at the top equals a solid 5 stars total (:
Revelation Quilt
Excellent product! I purchased the 10 degree version and have already spent a night outside, in 30 degree weather with nothing but the quilt, my sleeping pad and my underwear on. I was warm and toasty all night long! I hiked the John Muir Trail in August 2017 with a 30 degree sleeping bag and had to put on everything I owned more than once to stay warm. I plan to take my 10 degree Revelation instead of my sleeping bag when I go back this year.
A perfect top quilt if you know the limitations of quilts
The craftsmanship in EE quilts is excellent. I've been using my Revelation for almost a year and it is probably the most comfortable insulation in my inventory. The fabric is soft, but has not lost a single feather, the stitching is superior, and the baffle structure does not allow for cold spots (read more about the toe box below).
Having read some of the negative reviews here, I want to address some issues people seem to have.
1) No top quilt made, or sleeping bag for that matter, will overcome a sleeping pad with an R value inadequate to your use. If you are sleeping in sub-freezing temperatures with an R3.7 or the like, you are going to get cold even in a -20 bag or quilt. Take something like a Therm-a-Rest XTherm with a 5 or 6 R value, and don't blame the quilt for heat lost to the ground.
2) A quilt is a quilt. Tuck it around you, or heat will escape the sides (even if strapped around your pad. If you can't handle this, then get a mummy bag and carry the extra weight. Top Quilts are for hammocking and lightweight/ultralight backpacking.
3) This model has an open toe box that cinches closed. Some heat will be lost. The upside is that you can open it up completely and use it like a blanket - great for a wrap while cooking breakfast on that cold morning, but bad for sleeping in temps at or near the rated low of the bag. Wear some good socks and this will fix your problem. I like the possum down socks from Zpacks for sleeping socks. Or, you can pick one of EE's other models that has a fully closed toe box.
In general, if shaving weight is not your primary objective, then always get a bag 10-20 degrees colder than what you think you need. Down is great in that it won't overheat you until it's just much much hotter than it's rating. It regulates heat far far better than synthetics.
Quilt and sleeping bag ratings are NOT comfort ratings. They are survival ratings.
So, to sum up, if you know down bags, and understand top quilts and their limitations, EE's quilts are outstanding. The fabric is perfect and the craftwork is top notch.
Revelation 950DT 10F Long Wide (weight 23.45)
Brilliant ! I'm 6.3, 190lbs. Ordered this custom made with a mountain trekking holiday in mind - big changes in elevation and temp. Worked perfectly. I found Enlightened while searching for 'dbl width sleeping bags' (mentally scarred by trips in my youth with sleeping bags that made me feel like a python's lunch). Informed and impressed by the company's videos, I almost went 'Convert' but finally decided on Revelation. Customization options are fantastic. Product arrived promptly (to Asia). Quality 100%. Returning to hiking/camping scene after near 30yr interlude, I had the luxury to re-equip my armoury basically from scratch with high-end gear. I must say that of all the nice things I got to use on this trip, this quilt was my favourite. Superbly flexible: totally snug when temp dipped below freezing, still fabulous half draped in F60s. Very lightweight and compressible in the pack. Awesome product.
Revolation Quilt
I needed a lightweight sleeping bag option for backpacking and did a lot of research before purchasing one. I had a lot of people suggest the revolution quilt so I decided to give it a try. I love how you can customize the colors, fill and temp rating, it makes the purchase much more personalized. Shipping was much faster than expected, I received it in about a week. The quilt packs down small but I just put it at the bottom of my pack so my gear flattened it and all went well. I just had my first trip using it and it was so comfortable. I dont like feeling confined since I roll around at night and it was very easy to do so in this without losing heat. Its reversible and can even double as a throw blanket at camp so you can even pack lighter than normal. I highly recommend this quilt, it is life changing for me when backpacking.
It's ok
The Revelation is ok. Nothing to brag about. It is lightweight and packs nice. Color options are cool. My negative is the the side that straps on the sleeping pad is open thus sleeping more on the cold floor vs under the quilt itself, so your losing heat to the cold floor. I would return for a full refund if i could. But try it out for yourself.
Revelation Quilt
Temperature regulation! It's all I dream about at night when camping. My feet get too hot, my body gets cold...etc. the Revelation 20 Quilt answered all my issues. I can slip my feet out the end or just have them cinched in with my shoulders exposed, all all of me tucked in warm as toast. I have not tested it down to super cold yet, but I was toastie warm at around 5 degrees C the other night! This bag is heading out on a 20 day walk in the Australian desert in winter next month - I KNOW it will be perfect - Thanks!
Using on AT noon thru hike w/ bivy shelter
Get this quilt now. I love love love mine! Perhaps the best investment in my backpacking/car camping/couch surfing comfort I’ve ever made! I’m now considering the Revolt as my underquilt when I switch to my hammock system in warmer weather. I am currently hiking nobo on the AT and I have stayed warm and dry with my OR Alpine bivy and the Revelation quilt!! And it’s so versatile- wear it, wrap it, drape it, snuggle with the edge like at home...LOL!! Best part- choosing colors!!! Best decision I made was to switch to a quilt over a bag! Totally satisfied customer!
Great quilt
I love this quilt, well made and kept me nice and warm while winter hammock camping in WI.
Revelation...You could say that.
It's just the best. What more is there to say?
Breaking News:
Hell Has Frozen Over, With the help of Enlightened Equipment!
I have spent hundreds of dollars on at least half a dozen sleeping bags and finally Enlightened Equipment has filled the void that I had been searching to fill! We tested our Revelation quilts out this past weekend and much to my surprise I finally heard the words from the wife, " I am warm! " The temperature had dropped to 26 degrees Fahrenheit and paired with a Therma Rest Neo Air X Therm pad she wasn't complaining she was cold. This was a first and never warm when the temp dropped below freezing. Thanks to the 950 fill power and my choice in a 10 degree temperature range. I had gotten her a down bag rated to 0 although it was duck down and quite heavy so I was a bit skeptical that the goose down would fair better but not only was it less than half the weight of the other bag the extra fill power is really what I think made the difference. My Revelation is the same fill but my bag is rated to 20 degrees because I run hot. These quilts are awesome and honestly it felt like an electric blanket after a couple of minutes the heat started to radiate back. I refer to this as natures electric blanket. These quilts are intended to be our shoulder to shoulder season sleep setup. We live and hike in the Rockies so it is not uncommon to have temperatures during the summer months at the higher altitudes to drop down below freezing! Being our first quilts I am confident that we can regulate our comfort range on warmer nights with the quilts. I am very pleased with our choice in Enlightened Equipment the quality and craftsmanship is of the highest caliber. If you are on the fence about one of these products just go for it you will be very happy you did. Thanks to the staff for the care and customer service and our satisfaction with our quilts!
fantastic!
This was my first plunge into the world of quilts, and I threw my Revelation in the deep end: the first hike I took it on was a winter trip in Yosemite. Nights were down to 10 degrees and I was pitching the tent on snow. All up my 10 degree version did pretty well. I definitely had a layer of thermals and my puffer jacket with hood, but I never got cold and slept well. I purchased a wide version, which I think was a good idea, as I could ensure maximal coverage during the coldest nights. Super light and feels great. I bought a Sea-to-Summit dry stuff-sack and it packs down extremely small. Thanks EE, great quilt!
First looks
I have not had a chance to use this quilt yet but at first look it seems to be crafted very well and seems like it will be an excelent quilt.
One flaw to rule them all
I wanted a quilt that could be used down to about 30 degrees. Having read the other comments about the overly optimistic temperature ratings, I ordered a 20 deg quilt.
I took it out last weekend and the temperature got down to 30 deg (measured with a min/max thermometer). The pad was a REI Flash with a 3.7 R value.
With all my clothes on, I was still cold and had a pretty miserable night. It is a good thing the temp didn't drop to 20 deg because I didn't have any more clothes to put on.
So now I have to buy another bag, but you can bet it won't be an Enightened. I feel duped.
Snow Camping w/ the Revelation
When I initially received the Revelation, I literally thought to myself "this thing looks pretty thin, no way it's gonna keep me warm outside." So I test used it as a blanket inside the home, (heater cut off, windows open. *Colder/raining nights on the west coast during the time*), and it got hot under there, btw I sleep hot.
So it passed the basic warmth test for me, so I took out for the real thing. My group and I recently went to Yosemite to go snow camping (Feb. 24 & 25). The Revelation held up well during the night I basic layering (snow socks, boxers, sweat pants, tank top, long sleeve thermal, an unzipped snow jacket, and leather gloves), inside a backpacking tent.
It retained heat pretty well, and I was pretty warm throughout the night with cold winds blowing, with coyotes stalking along the perimeter of the campsite.
Only issue I had (similar to what some others have pointed out) was that my feet were cold from the opening at the bottom (even with the drawstring in use).
But overall I was pretty satisfied with my purchase, covered my body completely. Made me contemplate, that I should of got more filling, for if I had to go snow camping again though (to wear less layers at night).
My body frame: Wide upper body (shoulders)
Ht: 5'10-5'11
Wt: 195-205 lbs
My Specs:
(Down Type (DownTek Treated): 850, Temperature: 30°F (-1°C), Length: Long - 6'6", Width: Wide - 58", Outside Fabric Options: Forest 10D, Inside Fabric Color: Red 10D, Optional 20D Weather Resistant Stripes: Black 20D)
REVELATION QUILT
I've only used my quilt twice but both times it was in the low 20s and I stayed warm. I wanted something I could use in the winter here in southern and central Arizona. This is my first quilt and I have to say I'll never buy another sleeping bag.
First trip down
Took my revelation out on the first trip this past weekend. Loved how much less room and weight it was compared to my old bag. Brother and I spent the night in a tent at 6,000 feet in WNC and it got down to 15 with the winds blowing 40-60 all night. I have the revelation 850 fill 10 degree extra long and wide model and I stayed toasty all night. I didn't use the straps, but will try them next time. Thanks for making a great product.
Great Idea, top Quality
I am from switzerland and nowhere near I have seen a quilt in this quality and with this heat output. The idea and quality of the product is just great. I think it is a pity that there is no Enlighted Equipment dealer in switzerland and the surrounding area, this makes everything a bit more complicated ;-)
too light and too warm
Can I just complain for a moment? I just got back from a snowcamping trip in 50mph winds and sub-zero temperatures. The snow-devils blew spindrift everywhere and my tarp sagged something awful. And then I came down with the fever and chills and sore throat. I spent three days sweating it out under my revelation quilt until I could hike out safely. I kept having to loosen the cinches and open the snaps and vent the heat out. And on top of it being too hot, I kept thinking I had forgotten something because the Revelation quilt barely took up any room in my pack and barely weighed anything.
So the product review part goes like this: I am a 150lb woman, and I sleep about average in terms of comfort with temperature ratings. I bought a zero degree, 950 fill, wide cut Revelation quilt with the 20D strips. The Revelation quilt is replacing an excellent and well-loved Marmot Ouray zero-degree bag. The Revelation and Revolt quilts together are about half the weight and pack smaller than the sleeping bag. In the month that I have had the Revelation quilt, I have spent four nights in my hammock (paired with a Revolt underquilt), and six nights in my car. Overnight temps have ranged from -5F to 36F. The very first night, trying out the quilt in my car, I was cold. I learned very quickly that it takes some trial and error to learn to feel when you've got the snaps and cinches just right, and it took me the whole first night (temps in the teens) to get it dialed. Once I figured out the right system, I was toasty warm in any position: stomach, back, and side. The first night in my hammock, I tried it on a warm night (around 32F), and within an hour of going to bed, I woke up sweating. Turned out, I also needed to learn how to open just the right spots to vent off extra heat.
I couldn't be happier with this quilt. I am amazed at the quality of craftsmanship, and the impressive functionality. I was worried at first that it would be too delicate, but it stuffs well and condensation evaporates off just fine. For many months, I agonized over spending so much money to replace a sleeping bag that still works perfectly, but I wanted to extend my hammock camping into winter and lighten my sleep system, and I am so happy that I took the plunge. This quilt is worth every penny, and I plan to use it in the backcountry and frontcountry in all seasons for years to come.
Many thanks to all of the folks at Enlightened Equipment. Y'all are incredible artists.
Wide Quilt
Superior crafted quilt, super light weight, extremely warm. The only negative is that I ordered a wide bag advertised at 58” in width but it came at only 57” (maybe just a little less)
Revelation -10 degree, reg, wide, 10D, 10D, 20D weather strip.
Thank you EE! From ordering to delivery was led then 3 weeks. By far the greatest customer service from all companies. Paired with the thermarest neoair xtherm max L I'm sleeping like a king.
Passed shake down test !
Went on a short hike and overnight up Mt.San Grogornio I have the 850 10 degree and it worked perfect above the snow line with temps dropping to around 27 in the AM. Wore my thermal base layer top and thin hiking pants I was wearing and was warm as could be. My water bladder froze solid but I had very little problems over all. Next time I'm bringing my silk base layer. Cold is something I don't worry about when sleeping any more.
Awesome
I love it. Have most of the matching accessories and plan to buy the Torrid soon to replace my MH Ghost Whisperer.
Here's my video 45 sec video for the Revelation: https://youtu.be/vWIV1KDNz3I
Innovation Idea for EE's consideration:
Not that this is a problem at present moment, but I did notice some very immaterial fraying to the thread that stitches the quilt together in certain places (FYI: I purchased around Aug 2017). I have a sneaking suspicion that in years time, this thread may possibly break in certain areas and potentially cause an issue; but who knows?Perhaps there is a stronger synthetic type of thread to use as an alternative to augment your already stellar design...
Thanks to EE and happy travels and tumbles to everyone on your mountainside adventures.
Revelation Quilt 40 degree
I bought this for my 600 mile section hike of the PNT which won't happen till June so I haven't tested it on the trail yet but I have used it at home. I am a warm sleeper and I live in Texas therefore the 40 degree quilt. I love it so far and I must say my little Sweetpea dog loves to get under it also! My favorite thing for now is the toe box where I can allow some airflow to my feet. I usually sleep with my feet outside of my covers so this is a win-win situation for me. I ordered the regular/wide and love how I have enough room to go from one side to the other without loosing all my cover. Once I have used it on the trail for 6 weeks I will update my review.
Revelation 20 degree Quilt
My son used his new quilt for the first time in the cold last night. Temps were around 17 degrees fahrenheit. I have to say he was well pleased. We are going on a 300 mile section hike of the appalachian trail starting the last week of March. cant wait to give you a better review from there. til then I wish I had ordered the wide but i give you a SOLID 5 out of 5. thank you Grizz7490
Happy except for my cold feet
I bought a 10 degree revelation, 900 fill down, with the optional 20D stripes. I generally sleep cold, so I was hoping to use this quilt down to around 20 degrees.
I tested it in my backyard last night, with an overnight low of 16 degrees. I bundled up about as much as I would on the trail: mid-weight wool socks, long underwear under another pair of pants, synthetic t-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, thin down jacket, and a fleece hat. I was also using a Thermarest neoair x-therm pad (R value 5.7).
I had some trouble with drafts, which got better (but not perfect) when I eliminated the second strap to have more freedom tucking the edges under my body. I assume that will get better with practice. The bigger problem was that my feet never got warm. I had to wrap a small blanket around them. After taking care of that, I was warm enough to sleep well, but slightly less warm than I prefer.
As I said, I'm a fairly cold sleeper, so "warm enough to sleep" for me at only 5 degrees above the rating is actually quite good. I also have fairly chronically cold feet, so it's not alarming that this bag didn't keep them warm without extra insulation. I'm going to buy some down socks, which should take care of that problem, but I do wish the quilt came with an option of overfill in the footbox.
Overall I'm quite happy with this quilt, and I'm especially enthusiastic about its versatility. I would give 4.5 stars if I could.
20° Revelation x-long, wide
Super expensive, but what an amazing quilt! Im 6"6' 205lbs so I had to buy the "heavy" one. Spread out, it completely covers the floor of my two person tent.
I spent my first few nights in -8°Celsius (-15°f). I started out in a sweater and sweat pants, wrapped up in the quilt.
Within 5 minutes I was down to my underwear, using the quilt just as a blanket, and it was still too warm! At under 2lbs, it's one of the best buys I've made.
Maintenance is important though, you must be very careful not to snag the stitching on anything, and fluff out the baffles often.
Great quality quilt
Bought this quilt for my wife. She loves that she got to pick out the colors (purple and grey). We haven't gone on a proper campout to test the limits, but it was great as a travel blanket on the train over the holidays. Very impressive build quality, looking forward to years of use.
Perfect quilt
Got as a birthday present for my 4 year old. I bought a kids sized quilt for my older kid when she turned 4 and it worked perfectly but she outgrew it quickly. So full sized adult primo quilt for her and she loves it. It will last her for as long as she takes care of it. I highly recommend EE gear
Revelation 20 degree 950 fill on the AT
My brother and I both bought this bag for our Thru hike of the Appalachian Trail and we couldn't be happier with it.
After 182 days on the trail the bag still works perfectly.
At least 14 of those nights the temperatures were in the low twenties and teens. I was still warm even though I was sleeping in my underwear. The only night I had to wear my clothes to bed was when the temps were in the single digits. And this was in a hammock that tends to sleep colder than a tent!
I couldn't be happier with this product.
Amazing... for fair weather camping
I have the E.E. Revelation -12c (10f) and it is super light, fits beautifully and packs down to nothing in your pack but I think E.E. is far too generous with their temperature rating. I took this out on several multi day backpacking trips and as long as the temperature stayed above 5-6c (42f) I was warm and cozy, however anything below (even 3 degrees cooler) and I had to wear all my clothes including rain gear, even with my super warm mat. I'd give it a 3 star but thought it's a 5 star if only using in warmer trips so averaged it out. I'll just be buying a different brand for my trips that'll need it.
Revelation Sleeping Bag
I seriously can't believe how good the performance of a sleeping bag/ quilt can be. I got this for bike packing and its so incredibly light, compressible and warm that it's hard to believe.
30 degree Revelation pf 950
Wonderful top quilt, warm and cozy, light and compressible, well constructed and durable. The Revelation is a great addition to your camping gear.
Revelation 20 Degree
Awesome quilt and awesome customer service! Had to exchange mine for a wider quilt (my error), and everything went very quickly and smoothly. Wish all companies were as good as Enlightened Equipment..... :)
Bad Customer service and policy
I hiked the PCT 2017. I had the revelation quilt 0 degree to start but i was freezing at night in the desert and i did strap it correctly. I came to the conclusion that the seller i called sold me a bag too small. I called them after 3 weeks on trail but they said their policy is only 40days and i was past it (compared to 1 year for most of other companies). They never wanted to change it for a bigger one or give me the money back. They prefered to let me freeze, witch is the no 1 reason why we buy a sleeping bag. They did not even try to help me. Very bad service. Go for Feather Friends, Zpack or REI. they were the most popular on trail.
Joel Beaudoin
Best quilt I have ever used
I bought two of these, 20 degree, 850 down. One for me and one for my son. We used them on our last hike and loved them. I kept warm and comfortable. I am a big guy, 5'10, 285lbs. I am so comfortable in mine, I look forward to going to sleep. Very light weight, and made excellent . These are simply the best out there.
Revelation 20
I used my new Revelation 20 degree, reg length, wide quilt on a weekend trip Nov. 25-27. My trip was from Big Creek, to Cosby Knob Shelter and back to Big Creek. Although I am a warm sleeper and the temperatures were no lower than 30 degrees with no winds, I was cold in my quilt. I had to put on my puffy down jacket and glove liners to stay warm. I was utilizing my Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Mat, large, which has an R-value of 5 and tucked the quilt under me as instructed, as well as cinched the top. The first night was in my tent and the second in the shelter with a tarp blocking any wind. I am sorry to say it but I cannot believe that what I got could keep anyone warm at 20 degrees!! I do not believe what i got would rate at such temperature and this is very disappointing since I had only read great things about your quilts and I saved up for quite a while to get it. My previous bag is a military sleep system (MSS) and the cold weather bag alone would keep me warm in such temperatures but is quite heavy and I am trying to reduce pack weight. I saved for quite a while to get my quilt and am very disappointed!!
Additional information on my special order Revelation quilt, 900dt, 20 degree, reg length, wide width: I am also not sure what way you use to measure width, but I stretched my quilt as wide as I could and it only measures 56 inches wide at most, although I ordered a wide, which the website states as measuring 58 inches.
First Impressions are good!
This is my first big upgrade for my backpacking gear, and it is excellent! Much lighter than my previous bag and considerably more compact! Warm when I want it to be and has the versatility for warmer weather to open up the footbox and use it like a blanket. The strap buckles have the tendency to pop open when cinched tight and you have to be careful about turning over at night to keep the quilt covering you or you'll get a cold back. That is merely a critique of quilts in general, I am very impressed with this product and I'd recommend it.
Revelation
To say that I am pleased with my 10 deg Revelation quilt would be an understatement. I will be recommending Enlightened Equipment to all of my camping pals. You get a top notch down quilt for a very reasonable price, plus they are hand made in the U.S. I plan on taking my Revelation along with me on my thru hike on the AT.
Revelatkon 20degF quilt
Very satisfied with this quilt after the first couple of nights with it - tested in 30-35 deg weather in damp Newfoundland autumn. Very warm, light and comfortable. The shell seems to do a good job of repelling nuisance moisture from tent condensation.
Well worth the purchase
Just returned home after using my Revelation 0 degree quilt on a 16 day two state hunt and I could not be more pleased. For a solid 9 days, It kept me warm in single digit night time temps. and when the weather warmed up it gave me the flexibility to adjust to the temperatures by simply opening the foot box or throwing the top half back to shed heat. Super light, easily packable and plenty warm enough for tough conditions. I am extremely pleased with the performance.
Revelation
I recently purchased a Revelation quilt and I love both the quilt and the concept. I have used it a couple of times out camping and it it both light and warm. The quality is great and the finished product is also very lovely. I am very happy with this product and will recommend it to friends. My quilt was made and shipped fairly promptly as well.
Love this quilt!
I'm not using mine for camping but for Vandwelling and thus I use it almost nightly. It is perfect. I replaced an REI bag of similar price that I've used for the last 12 years. It is alarming how lightweight this quilt is compared to by bag.
I'm pretty sure I'll never go back to bags, and EnlightenedEquipment with the custom build is the best quilt I'm aware of.
Beyond happy with my purchase.
Nice but not enough down
So I bought my quilt back in May 2016 and used it on several trips. While I think it is great from a quality perspective my big issue is that there are big, empty spaces where the down just doesn't cover. Holding it up to a light shows large areas with no down. So naturally I fluffed it as much as I could and used my hand to move down around to keep it all even but I still have issues every time I use my quilt. I feel that either the baffles are too big or not enough down is used. I should note I have the 20 degree model and I finally decided to sell it as it just wasn't working out well with the cold spots. I really wanted to like this quilt and I'm having similar issues with the Revolt underquilt sadly.
Really love this
I really do love this product. Love how light it is and how well the ability to choose the exact size has made it a perfect fit. I expect to order a second one.
My main complaint is that it's 30º temp rating is quite off for me. I've been using it properly, with a thermarest pad, light wool base layer pjs and even a hat, but have found myself quite cold in the low 40s which is disappointing.
Revelation Quilt
The quilt is awesome. It is super light and warm. The enlightened equipment team is helpful and responsive to all inquiries. No complaints!
Revelation Quilt
First and foremost I will always buy an American made product over an import. I replaced my mummy bag with a 20F Revelation Quilt and I am loving it. It is a beautiful quilt and the quality of the quilt is excellent. I love the light weight of the quilt and I love the zipper of the toe box as the Alabama night’s do not get that cold, so I like the option the zipper provides. The one drawback is the snaps on the straps. As an older guy with arthritis I found them to be a little difficult to snap and unsnap. I highly recommend going to an Enlightened Equipment quilt if you have never tried one and you will not be sorry.
6 Months in my Revelation 10 Degree
I bought my Revelation for my AT thru hike this past summer and I kept my 10 degree the whole time - unfolding it into a blanket made it incredibly versatile for the warmer nights. I've had a few traditional down bags beforehand but nothing has performed as highly as my quilt. I sleep really cold and was almost never chilly in this bag, even down to the low 30s without using the straps (I always just kept the opening underneath my body and this worked fine). With rain and humidity and condensation on the AT, often I'd wake up in the morning with the outside of my quilt fairly soaked - not once did I ever feel the moisture or cold on the inside of the quilt, and the outside dried miraculously fast. As someone who's 5'4", the short option is perfect and help keeps weight down and me warmer.
After six months of sleeping in my Revelation nearly every night, I absolutely love it!
Revelation 20 degree worked great in snow!
Bought this last summer to use on a fall PCT week trip in late Sept and early Oct in WA state. Two days of rain and one day of snow did not upset this quilt. Since it snowed, temps were at least low 30's. My quilt is extra long and extra wide. On the third night of rain then snow, the outside if my quilt was quite wet from the condensation of my single wall Black Diamond tent. But I was still warm and dry inside the quilt. Looking to buy the Torrid jacket now.
Revelation 10 - Everything I Was Looking For
This is my first quilt. I've had it for a couple months now, and I'm obsessed. The first time I took it out the weather got down to about 40 degrees. I didn't strap it down and I still got hot. More recently I've taken it out in snowy conditions with nights ~20, strapped down, and still stayed pretty snuggly. I had a couple problems with it not staying perfectly tucked around me and creating some holes for the cold to get in, but that was operator error. I also appreciated how customizable it is. I'm pretty small so being able to save extra fabric and weight was a major draw for me. Not to mention the color options. It's just so small and light! This one gear swap has made backpacking so much more enjoyable for me. I'm so glad I went through with buying this quilt.
Revelation 0 degree
I have the 30 and the 0, this is the best product money can buy. I have tried most and nothing compares! Thank you EE!
Revelation 30 degree Quilt
Great quality and exactly as advertised. I spent the first night at 23 degrees and the was plenty warm.
Revelation 10 degree
Soft, Light and warm. My first quilt, and I am never going back! I love the build, and the ability to move around.
Never go back
Excellent quality as you would guess, had two custom quilts made. The attention to detail is what is most impressive. Even down to the bag and customer service. High quality company and product.
Revelation 20 and 50
I have Revelations in both 20 and 50 degree, x-long and x-wide. The weights are fantastic, and build quality seems to be really good. The footbox is well thought-out and well-dimensioned. For a big and tall guy, good options for gear can be hard to find, and these quilts cut about 3 pounds off my previous 10-degree kit, and they are far more versatile to boot.
I do have two suggestions; 1) move the neck drawstring tensioner to one side or the other. It's annoying to have the lineloc right at my face. 2) make the stuffsack optional, and maybe knock off $5 for it. It's not really the cost, but just the fact that I will always put it in a drybag, so now I just have an extra stuffsack. I suspect I'm not alone among the people who seek this kind of gear in saying that I don't like extra stuff, on the trail or at home.
Revelation 20
I have never reviewed a product before. But this one deserves it! Just used my new Revelation 20 degree couple nights ago. I kept waiting for the breeze— a cold spot— something to show some sort of weakness in this product. Never happened. As advertised and lauded by many others— it just does what it’s supposed to do. Very well! Next— the synthetic down jacket. Some day!
No More Sleeping Bags for Me!
Wonderful! As advertised, the Revelation 45-degree kept me comfortable in light sleepwear into the upper 30's, at least with the Sidekicks (I have cold feet). It'd get a 5, but it seems a bit delicate, and I want EE to try improving the interface with the sleeping pad, and perhaps consider their own complete system (though you can't please everyone, so....)
Revelation
Absolutely love this product. Just finished a 90 mile canoe trip on the Minnesota/Canada border over 6 days with average evening temperatures of 34-42 degrees and was very comfortable every night. I got the 20 degree quilt. Also liked the fact that I could strap the quilt to my air mattress and used the stuff sack (filled with a light down jacket and polar fleece pull over) as a pillow. Thank you Enlightened Equipment!!
2nd Quilt
I now have a 50° quilt and a 30° quilt. I love the both dearly. They are true to their temperature ratings. I would recommend to everyone . . . other than perhaps Freddy Krueger, Wolverine, and Edward Scissor Hands - they might tear the lightweight materials.
Revelation
Bought a 20D for Fall, and it's done really well so far (very light!) My pup and I went camping a couple days ago and I actually had to fight him for quilt space because he liked it so much as well. :D
Great quilt!
I recently purchased this quilt in a 20 degree long/wide and couldn't be happier. On a couple of fall bikepacking and backpacking trips it's been super comfortable and pairs well with my Recon bivy.
Revelation 850 10 Degree
First quilt and I'm really liking it. Quality of quilt is great. I ordered with 20D weather strips, which I'm happy I did. The material is thin (trade-off for light weight), so I hope it holds up long term. Crazy light and packs down small. Have used my 10 degree down to low 30's and have been good so far.
Revelation 850 down. Disappointing: Chilly and smells like wet dog.
I was really looking forward to this Revelation quilt, but I have to say I'm very disappointed. When I took it out of the box it had what I can only describe as a pungent odor that reminded me of a wet dog -- not what I was expecting for $368, or what I particularly wanted in my nose as I slept. I contacted customer support, who told me the 850 down is duck down, which can have an odor. Does it go away, I asked. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't, customer support told me, offering me the option to return the quilt and upgrade to better-smelling goose down for another $90. Hmm. I decided to try to air the bag in my back yard and inside the house for a few weeks, and the smell seemed to diminish. Until I actually took the quilt camping, when the smell came back as strong as ever, filling my tent. This isn't a complete deal breaker, just weird and unpleasant. maybe I should have tried washing it, but should I have to wash a brand new quilt, and would that even help? What bothered me more was that when the temp went down to 44 deg, I just couldn't seem to find a way to stay warm, no matter how much I tried to tuck the quilt under my sides. And every time I tried to move around, whatever tucking I'd done came loose, and I had to start again. I was trying to help the quilt -- rated to 10 deg, by the way -- by wearing an REI down jacket, a warm hat, a neck gaiter and gloves. On top of a Nemo air mattress noted for its insulation properties. And I was still cold. Ugh. If you're going to buy one of these, my advice is to spend the extra money to get goose down, which I believe starts with the 900 fill. And know that some people , apparently including me, may never figure out how to stay warm in a quilt, though so many other users rave about these that maybe I just need more practice. On the plus side, the quilt is very light, seems quite well made, and comes with a nice stuff sack and storage bag. Clearly a quality product. If only it didn't smell.
Revelation, 950 downfill
Bought the quilt a year ago and can now say it was one of the best investments for camping ever.
Originally it was intended only as a replacement for a sleeping bag. However, during the last season I also stuffed it into the backpack when I could have used a much lighter and smaller silken sleeping bag because the blankets were available in the mountain shelter. Why carry the extra 500g and devote space in the backpack? The answer is threefold:
- Within the sleeping bag I cannot really move.
- It's awkward to get out and in again during the night (sometimes I just have to use the toilet).
- My feet like fresh air.
With the quilt I do not need any blankets on top at all (tested down to a few degrees below 0 with a single layer of underwear), I can turn and wiggle, getting out and back in is a matter of seconds and my feet get as much fresh air as needed just by sticking them out or retracting them.
Mike
Works for Couples Too!
We had a Nunatek Backcountry Blanket on the PCT in 2005 but needed to replace it as it wasn't keeping us warm enough any longer. After a phone call to E.E. found that they could modify the Revelation a bit so my partner and I could both fit comfortably. We do both tend to sleep cold so we got a 0 degree bag even though that might have been excessively caution. Just back from a shoulder season trip in the high Sierras and we stayed quite warm with temps in the low 30's/high 20's. It's slightly narrower at the shoulders than the backcountry blanket so it took some arranging to keep drafts out in the middle but overall we like it!
Exceptional Quality Quilt
I ordered the Revelation quilt to be delivered to the UK 6 weeks before a camping trip. The extremely heful Jenni at EE assured me they'd do their best to get it to me in time but couldn't make any promises. It arrived 2 WEEKS earlier than I expected. The import duties were nearly £60 but the quilt was still well worth it. The quality is superb, it's incredibly light but really does keep you warm & comfortable. I love being able to fidget in my sleep without getting wound up in a mummy bag. I use a Mountain Hardwear Glacier mat with it & the two together work brilliantly.
Looking forward to using my quilt time & time again! Thank you EE :-)
20 Degree Revelation
Good Job EE. Ordered this quilt in 20DegF/Short/Wide after reading the numerous excellent reviews. When it arrived and I pulled it out of the cotton storage bag, I was a bit skeptical that such a light quilt would function appropriately for the listed temperature rating. I thought I'd better test it before taking it on a longer trip, so I took it upcountry to my cabin and slept outside in it cowboy style a few nights ago. Nature called at around 4am, so I checked the outside temp - it was 26DegF. I was warm and comfortable all night. I do normally sleep warm, rare for a woman. I am 5'5" and am a restless sleeper. The short length was perfect and the so was the wide width. Lots of tuckability. I could probably have gotten the regular width. Looking forward to using this on longer trips now that I trust that I will be comfortable and it is true to its listed temperature rating.
Awesome for stomach/restless sleepers!
I sleep on my stomach and turn to my side a couple times a night. Traditional sleeping bags always leave me tangled up, and I would get claustrophobic with the limited amount of foot/thigh room. I ordered a wide, as recommended for stomach sleepers, and just tried it out this weekend. It's great and stays in place as I rotate around. Not having a hood will take some getting used to, the next down jacket I get may have to have a hood so I can sleep in it. I was disappointed to still be cold at around 40 degrees when I had ordered a zero degree bag; I knew I'm a very cold sleeper and thought I had accounted for that. However, midway through the night I realized that only my legs were cold, and I was trying out a new underlayer that was a bit too light for the situation. I was very nice and cozy the first part of the night- hopefully once I dial in my sleeping clothes I'll keep that coziness all night!
0 degree Revealation
This is the first quilt I've owned, I'm not a real avid UL backpacker but am a Scoutmaster that insists on taking my boys backpacking on a regular basis. This quilt with a good insulated pad make the ideal sleep system in my opinion. I couldn't be happier with my quilt when it arrived, I took it out for the first time and realized that it's plenty warm so I just ordered another 30 degree quilt for warmer nights. EE, you're doing a great job, don't change. Keep making these quality products right at home in the U.S.!
Love this bag!
I used this bag on the JMT this summer. I never had any problems with warmth. For the nights at low elevation I was grateful for the quilt, and was able to easily regulate heat. And for those cold nights up high, cinching everything up tight kept me very warm and toasty. I doubt I was in freezing temperatures, but there were some cold nights, probably in the upper 30s. I also found the downtek to do a good job of moving sweat off of me and to the exterior of the bag...no claminess!
Like many reviewers I was pretty worried about the warmth. I opted for a 10 degree bag, regular, regular. I liked the extra length (I'm 5"7') for cold nights. I waffled back and forth between the 20 and 10 degree option. This quilt replaced my old, reliable, but heavy, 15 degree marmot angelfire, which pushed me towards the 10 degree choice...no regrets! As far as temperature ratings go, I think these are comparable to other companies ratings. Whether or not your body's sleeping requirements agree with those ratings is a different story.
Revelation
Well made quilt. I use my 20 degree Revelation for hammock camping. Makes a really nice companion to my under quilt. Love the adjustability of the foot box. Can be tailored to suit weather conditions. When need dictates 'going to ground', the pad straps are very handy as well.
If the Revelation is opened completely, it makes a nice quilt even when not camping.
So far, I'm loving it.
Revelation
This quilt is phenomenal! I'm notoriously cold at home and especially on trail. I recently finished an 8 day backpacking trip in the N. Cascades with my new Revelation 10'. The coldest night was 22' and everything froze except me! I was warm and cozy, barefoot and only one layer of sleep clothes. This is unheard of for me...I'm thrilled I made the investment! This quilt is my new best friend on trail! I would recommend it to anyone.
Revelation Rave
It's a pleasure to deal with USA outdoor professionals! My quilt arrived sooner than the specified shipping time, and exceeded my expectations. Up close examination of all the seems and stitching made me smile- first class quality. Sleeping at 48 degrees was't too hot- I could easily adjust my temperature to stay comfortable. I can't wait for colder temperatures this fall to test it down to it's rated 20 degrees. I'll bet it will still keep me warm at temperatures well below its rating. I am completely satisfied!!!!
Best sleeping system!
This is my first quilt and I will never go back to a regular mummy bag. I ordered one size wider (Wide - 58") and longer (Long 6'-6") than recommended to ensure tuck-ability on the sides and the ability to pull the bag over my head in cold weather. Even with those extras, my bag was still only 22 oz compared with a previous ~4lb TNF bag! I am 6'-0" and 165 lbs. and like to sleep cold (I am typically comfy down to rated temperature of bag). I used this quilt with a Therm-a-rest Neoair and I was hot down to low 30s, I was half out of the bag most nights during a four nighter through the Maroon Bells when camping at up to 11k feet of elevation.
Faux-pro tip: My footbox drawstrings still leave a little air hole when I tightened them for cold weather. I put my socks in the hole with the lower (foot) portion facing inwards. Keeps the socks warm and dry for the next use and cuts drafts to nil.
Thanks EE, yall make a wonderful product at a reasonable price for the materials and US labor!
Best quilt ever
This is my first quilt that I've owned to replace my sleeping bag and I'm glad I made the switch. The reason I went for a quilt is the versatility to use it as a blanket for warm nights. Mummy sleeping bags are too constricted and very limited. EE Revelation price to material ratio is superb, you are getting a great price for the quality and material. I highly recommend trying this out.
Only two gripes
Don't let the title fool you, I love the revelation, it is super warm, super lite and looks and feels amazing. The only two things I can gripe about are 1, the draw strings give me the feeling that they are going to break easily and I would like them better if it they were setup with one retainer and both ends of the draw strings going through the one retainer(Yes I know I can adjust that). And 2, I wish the clamps on the sides overlapped instead of both being on the edges so there is less of a gap along the edges(This was a little annoying on windy nights, i could feel the draft through the holes). Maybe in future versions have one side of the clamps on the edge and the other side have them offset on the side by an inch or 2 or 3 so the side "seals" a little better.
Revelation 20 Degree 950 Fill
Only use so far has been on a 3 day trip through the Porcupine Mountains State Park during the first weekend in August. It got down to 50 during the night so I haven't been able to test the limit of the warmth factor of the quilt yet but it was awesome for that trip. I used the loop strap and left everything else unfastened. I use a regular size Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm for a sleeping pad and it covers the whole pad perfectly. I would definitely recommend this quilt if you really want to cut weight out of your pack.
I wish it would come with two loop straps though.
Revelation 20 Degree
What a quilt. Packs down super small and is super lightweight. I got to test it out for the first time in the Denali National Park and it wowed me. Kept me warm and alive when the weather took a nasty turn.
Amazing
Had an longer wider one made, and it has been amazing. Pack up into the size of a football and weighs about the same. A well earned 5 stars
Revelation short-regular 850
Thanks to the enlightened team for getting my quilt to me - in regional Australia - in time for a planned multi-day hike. They did in it 2 weeks less time than normal. I was a little shocked at how thin the material is - you can see the feathers through it- so I worry about durability, but the quilt was super light to carry, although it didn't quite pack down to the baseball size claimed by another reviewer - more like bowling ball size.
It is the end of winter in Queensland, so not a true test of cold - but it was cold enough for me to be wearing a fleece and a puffy - the quilt kept me toasty. I loved the way it was really easy to adjust the warmth it gave. At the beginning of the night I was cold, so I had the foot cinch closed tight, but then got too hot, so it was simple to open it up again, and unhook some of the sides to get some ventilation. I love how free you feel in the quilt - almost like being at home in bed. I have always hated the logistical nightmare of getting in and out of those mummy bags.
Thanks again to the Enlightened team!
2 Week Section Hike
The Revelation killed it on our 2 week section hike on the Appalachian Trail.....Swatara Gap (Lickdale, PA) to High Point State Park (NJ). 40 degree quilt was perfect for end of August weather. I'll be replacing my 20 degree sleeping bag with a quilt too!
Amazing!
I love my quilt! It is soo warm and light! I took it with me backpacking and my pack was the lightest it has ever been! I love it!
Pure Awesomeness!!!
I finally found something that is non-constricting when I sleep and is very warm! I am so excited to have my new Revelation Sleeping Quilt! It is the perfect solution that I have been looking for. I dislike mummy bags for how constricting they are. My old synthetic mummy bag was uncomfortable and not very warm. The Revelation gives me the room I want when sleeping and its so warm and comfy! Thank you for making such an awesome and amazing product!
Fluffy and Luxurious aka Dreamy
I can't believe how light and fluffy, yet how warm the quilt is. My husband and I both have one and are incredibly impressed with both the quilts and the service. He said after using his on a recent hunting trip he actually was too warm at times but when he kicked his socked feet out he would get cold immediately - it definitely does the job. After being used to old school sleeping bags I'm overjoyed at the small amount of space these take up. Couldn't be happier with our purchase.
Revelation
Great purchase, couldn't be happier. Highly recommended
Warm and Light
This was my husband's and my first experience with sleeping quilts and prior, we had little experience with traditional sleeping bags. When researching lightweight sleeping bag options for our Glacier National Park, MT backpacking adventure, I stumbled upon Enlightened Equipment very quickly, and after reading reviews about sleeping quilts in general, I was sold! I loved the concept of the lightweight, warmth, and durability. However, most importantly, I loved that I had the option to NOT have my feet boxed in.
During our trip, we slept in a two person tent and had our sleeping pads and quilts. We buckled our quilts together to create one big blanket. During our trip, it probably was about 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night while sleeping. I didn't get cold at all and when pulling the quilt back, exposing my bare arm or leg, I could feel a dramatic temperature difference.
We are extremely satisfied with our Revelations and being able to customize the color is a plus and makes me feel more invested in the product.
Very pleased
Top quality, generous size,very light and a lot more natural to sleep in than anything I've used before. Thank you EE!
Revelation
Just went on my first trip with the Revelation quilt and was so surprised at how much I enjoyed its performance. I was wondering how it would compare to my bag and my bag days are over. Temps dropped into the low 30's F. and I was very warm and super comfortable. Love its weight, size and all the extra room I now have in my pack.
Highly recommended!
This is my first quilt, and I'm a convert. My natural sleep style is to sprawl (and toss and turn), and I've always woken up with cramped legs in a mummy bag. The amount of movement and leg positions allowed in this quilt is wonderful. Getting used to the straps and other adjustments is a learning curve, but I've used it for three nights and by the third I don't recall any unwanted drafts. All those adjustments make it very versatile in different temperatures. I do recommend planning to wear base layers of some sort no matter what, because I found that on a warm night, I stick to my sleeping pad much more than I expected. I thought about getting a cover for my pad but any clothing works just as well.
A bit on the size and temp choices: I'm a 5'6" woman, 135 lbs. I chose to get a regular/regular because I sleep flipping around between my side and stomach. The length is exactly right, and the roominess is great when it's not cold and cinches down fine with the straps and drawcord when it is cold. I chose a 30* quilt and as far as I can tell from the weather forecasts, it's good to about 40* with base layers and a hat, as expected (for a woman). I'm actually exchanging it for a 20* after realizing that even my summer trips can easily get down to 40* in the mountains, but that's not the quilt's fault.
Overall, the product quality is great and customer service is very quick and accommodating, so you really can't go wrong.
Happy Customer. Highly recommend
To be honest I was a little worried when I first packed up my quilt.
It's super light and felt like it wouldnt keep me warm.
I almost bright a second bag as a back up just in case I wasn't warm.
But happy I didn't.
The first night I slept in pants, socks and a long sleeve shirt and woke up a couple hours in over heating.
Stiripped down to my chonies and slept like a baby.
The rest of the trip I don't think I've ever been so comfortable camping. I've never slept well in a mummy bag as I always get twisted up in them and hate anything tight.
I slept so well a friend asked me why I was always the last one up when I'm typically up at 5:00.
I'm sold on the concept and the quality of the quilt.
Can't wait to get back in it. And look forward to using in along a thin double bag I have with my wife
I highly recommend it for the quality, versatility, concept and buying experience
revelation
Very nice quilt. I look forward to taking it outside soon. I am 6'1 and have a wide and long revelation (I sleep on my side), it fits great.
Revelation 40
Just used this quilt for the first time, 38-degree nights on the Colorado Trail. I LOVE this quilt! The rating is accurate for me, though at 38, I was slightly cool in only underwear. With long johns, I believe I would have been warm in low 30s. On warmer nights in the 50's, having a quilt made regulating my comfort easy. And crazy light!!
Quality and Versatility
At 5'11" and 170lbs, I purchased a 850fill, 20°F, regular length/wide quilt for three season backpacking in the NW. As a side sleeper, I am glad I went with the "wide" because it ensures I can get it tucked in well. I have used it once and I was sleeping in my hammock. Temperatures dropped into about the 50-60s. I had long wool underwear and no sleeping pad in the hammock. My top side was plenty warm, but obviously my back was cool. I was able to tuck the quilt almost all the way around and got some decent warmth. I am very please with quality, ease of use, and flexibility to use it as a blanket.
Car camping/backpacking
I bought the 20degree long, x-wide, and I love it. I finally got to use my quilt for a long weekend trip up in Kings Canyon. This quilt kept me warm and I loved being able to throw it off of me if I got to warm. It got a bit of condensation on it when I was testing out my backpacking tent but dried quickly in the morning. Over all great piece of gear. I am loooking forward to trying it with the straps next time.
Brilliant
Took the 20 F version on a winter cycle tour through the Australian alps and was very impressed. Very warm, even on nights when it got below -6C I only needed to add an extra layer and was very comfortable.
I'm 6'2" and got the Long, Wide version, which was nice and roomy.
Highly recommend this quilt.
Awesome
Easily one of the best pieces of gear I own.
7 day backpacking adventure in the Sierra's
I purchased the 10 degree 850 down quilt for a 7 day trek on the high sierra trail first week in August. I loved the quilt! It kept me warm and I didn't slide everywhere when I used the straps around my sleeping pad. I highly recommend this for backpacking adventures. I get cold easily so I am glad that I got the 10 degree, but for most people the 20 degree likely is warm enough. Great company and highly quality gear!
Revelation 20 degree
We ordered 2 Revelation 20 degree 850 down for a 10 day trip of dispersed car camping up near Edison Lake/Vermillion Valley/Mono Hot Spings area. Couldn't be happier with them, we were using thermarest dreamtime pads, totally comfortable. Great product!
Revelation 20 degree quilt. Here's my experience and constructive criticism.
Revelation 20 degree quilt. Long, X-wide. Very satisfied. Just took it on the Four Pass Loop in Maroon Bells Wilderness. 3 nights. Low temp was high 30's above 10,000' each night. Quilt was perfect (with a hat). I would adjust the footbox closed during the night. Crazy light. Exactly to specs. Hiking partner's mouth dropped open when I threw it to him to catch. He expected much heavier! Stuffs right into the sack without having to roll it or fold it. Room for improvement: 1. the two straps. one is a 'wrap under' your pad, the other is a 'wrap around' your pad. Prefer the 'wrap around' more. I would put that one near my chest. To improve it, I'd make them both 'wrap around' straps. 2. Also, please color code the strap buckles so I'm not trying to put two male or two female ends together in a dim tent at twilight. 3. Out of the box it smells, not unpleasant, but it smells like wet/treated down. Give it a few days to air out and the smell will abate. Not completely go away, just dissipate a good amount. Note that the L x W measurements in the listed online specs are right on the money, but you do have to "pull tight" (and they mean very tight) to see the listed measurements!
Revelation 10 degree--great buy!
I've used the Revelation for one weekend camping. We were out for two nights--the first was at low altitude and pretty warm, while the second was at higher elevation and quite cold. The quilt feature of this bag allowed the bag to do what I needed on both nights (open quilt on night 1 and closed bag on night 2). The down gave off a bad smell when it got wet with some moisture in the tent, and I'm not sure if I might have an allergy to it, but I'm hoping this will go away with repeated use. Overall though, very comfortable, versatile bag. Highly recommended!
Awesome Product, that works great!
I just got back from my trip to Iceland, where I took my quilt. I used it both in the airport and all across Iceland, and was absolutely thrilled with how it worked out.
While I was in Iceland I didn't need to close the foot box, and found that I was warm enough in my tent with just the quilt on top of me like a regular blanket.
I will come back and update this review after the winter season when I will try it out in winters temperatures.
Revelation Quilt
I just returned from a week long trip in the high Uinta's and was able to use my new bag. I love it. I am 5'11 and I went with long length, wide width and the 10 degree rating.. I slept great much better than in a mummy bag and never got cold. The quilt allowed me room to move around and sleep more like I sleep at home. This is a great product. Thank you.
Revelation
Just returned from a trip through Shenandoah NP using my new quilt. Love this quilt. Light weight, easy to pack. The cinch up at the feet is a great feature. This quilt is all that is advertised. I would highly recommend this quilt for anyone that likes to travel light.
LOVING MY NEW QUILT
Finally got out to use my quilt this summer in the cooler weather. Admittedly, it took (a slow me) a little time to figure out the whole quilt configuration. But I think it is ideal, and waaaay better than a standard sleeping bag. Don't like sleeping on my bare mattress pad, but there are a lot of options out there for mattress pad covers, including one from EE. Give a quilt a try!
Awesome!
Lightweight and fantastic!
A Revelation in relaxation
My best advice to new backpackers is "pack for the trail, not for camp". The Revelation does both. Wispy light and wonderfully warm and versatile, this quilt is some seriously dreamy gear. I couldn't be happier. I've used several bags from leading companies and a quilt from another manufacturer and all pale in comparison. Hands down the best sleep gear I've ever owned. The workmanship and functionality are top notch. Customizable to fit any trip with enough color choices for anyone needing to express themselves. Price point is competitive and product is worth every single penny. I'm in love with this quilt. Thank you, Enlightened Equipment.
Great quilt
I got mine in the beginning of June and have only managed to use it a couple of times so far on sea kayaking trips but it really filled all expectations. Super compact, I get lots more space in my packing spaces now, big plus. A really comfortable sleep, the straps system worked really well together with my "Nemo Tensor 25L" sleeping mat, lots of room to move and very comfortable material against the skin. I had to pay alot extra on import duties into Sweden but it was totally worth it. I highly recomend the Revelation quilt
Quilt
While this quilt is fine, there were charges I was unaware of (which may well be in the small print but definitely not made obvious). An extra £98.66 for import duty and VAT. That's an extra 32%. Watch out non-US customers! EEs answer was for me to pay it or return it.
First Quilt Experience
I bought the revelation about 3 years ago and it has served me well. It was by far the lightest/warmest sleeping bag I ever owned and was surprisingly durable. It was in perfect shape for 3 years until I shredded and melted my bag in a motorcycle incident...oops. Now that I need a new bag the Revelation will be my first choice.
Quality quilt at a good price
Bought this for my son, who is making a SOBO through hike on the AT this year. He's been using it on a daily basis for close to a month now, and still loves the quilt.
I was impressed with the quality of the construction and materials used, and was surprised to see how compactly his 20 degree quilt packed down.
Flexible, comfortable and warm
I planned to do higher altitude camping and multi-day hikes so I needed a quilt that could keep me warm in cold temps and be comfortable when it was warmer, too. This quilt was great for this. On warmer nights I loosened the foot of the quilt and kept the upper part unattached so my legs could be partially uncovered. On colder nights, I could attach all the connectors under the sleeping pad and tighten up the bottom to keep me warm.
The materials are very comfortable, the down is very warm and the quilt is incredibly lightweight. The ability to customize it with so many different colors was a plus - but if you have a hard time making decisions, you could be caught in an infinite loop of all the cool choices. Know your limits before entering the configurator.
I Would definitely recommend it.
From quilt skeptic to quilt lover
This quilt has far exceeded my expectations. I took mine on it's first trip to the redwoods in Northern California and my nights were amazing! I was able to adapt to temperature changes through the night by simply attaching or detaching the elastic bands. During warmer nights I didn't use the bands at all and just used the quilt as a blanket. The materials seems durable and the stitching is perfect and meticulous. Amazing product!
Revelation Quilt 30F
This quilt exceeds all expectations, not only in warmth and comfort but in design, function, and size. I needed a super lightweight quilt for bikepacking, where I'm carrying my gear and weight is of the essence. I also needed something warm given I will be riding the Alps at high altitudes in a 3 season tent. It's exceptionally light, very soft and comfortable, and you can see the level of detail and craftsmanship that went into this product. 5/5 would order again.
Amazing synergy with hammock
Just took this to remote southern Yosemite with my Hennessy Asym Expedition Zip and was a little skeptical considering the weather. As long as you layer correctly to prevent heat escaping from your back, this is the perfect replacement for a sleeping bag. My pack was lighter, and less bulky than my friends because of it, and I was much more comfortable as I toss and turn/side sleep.
950DT Revelation Wide/Long Green & Gold! Go Pack Go!
Review: I have taken this quilt down to 30 degrees on the three trips since it arrived. I am section hiking the CT now with it. Delivered in the estimated window, Ultra light, warm, and true to size excellent quality and handmade here in the USA
Converting all of my friends from mummy bags
I just took this through The Enchantments in Washington state, and it did not disappoint! Super light and warm without overheating.
Best bag ever
Just got done using my new Revelation quilt for the first time and it's the best bag I've ever slept in. Used it for four nights in the High Sierra in the Golden Trout Wilderness at over 10,000ft. I have avoided backpacking for years because sleeping in a regular bag is something I dread. I can't sleep when my feet are hot and confined, but this quilt bag is a perfect solution. I loved the way the end of the bag is open and vents heat while at the same time not exposing my feet to the chilly night air, plus I loved the flexibility of being able to bend and flex my legs under the quilt. Overall, it was the best sleeping bag experience of my life, though I noticed that the nights weren't that cold (low 40s?) and the "20 degree" bag left me somewhat chilled, not enough that I couldn't sleep but just enough that I'd be worried if temperatures suddenly dropped in the 30s or lower.
It does exactly what you want it to.
Most buy this quilt to replace a sleeping bag with the intent of cutting weight and increasing flexibility. It does just that while keeping you just as warm as a similarly rated conventional sleeping bag. There is no magic here but it does exactly as you would expect which is why I am a huge fan. Overall, very well made and a clear advantage over any sleeping bag I have used.
Couldn't Be Happier With My New Quilt
Staying warm in brisk night air has always been a challenge. My down mummy bag is rated for 15 degrees but, no matter my long-johns, I have always awakened shivering well before the temperature dropped to 40. I've spent only one night under my quilt so far, but it got cool enough that night to convince me that I will enjoy toasty nights in Montana's mountains during my upcoming motorcycle camping tour. And I will be a great deal more comfortable because the quilt is a much better fit for a restless side sleeper. So I'm giving a big shout out to Dave Collins at cleverhiker.com, whose review of the Revelation inspired me to become a quilt lover.
Don't know why I waited so long!
Been hiking since I was in High School nearly 40 years ago. My first sleeping bag was a heavy flannel design that while warm, weighed a freaking ton. We used to tie these to a special rack at the bottom of our frame packs because putting them inside was a waste of space. I've had a progression of bags since that have used both down and synthetic insulation of all kinds. I've gone though the early clammy nylon to the much better materials of today. But, it has always been a bag.
I don't sleep in one position, and I vary my temp as the night goes on. I'll start on my back and be cold to end up on my side or stomach and be warm. It doesn't matter what the outside temps are doing, this is just the way I am. During the summer months, I'll usually start off without any serious cover but need something as the air cools off in the early morning hours. In other words, I can't just hop in a bag and wake to the birds.
The decision to get a quilt wasn't hard. It made sense. The question was "will I be warm enough when I really need to hunker down?' I decided to give it a try. I ordered a 950 20 degree in a wide. The rated weight was just under 20 ounces. The actual weight was listed on the storage sack and according to my own scale they are being conservative. My quilt is right about 19 oz. Holy cow is that amazing.
The first few 'tests' in this bag were on overnight trips where I wasn't too far from civilization if things didn't work out. (I was also testing a new tent and some other gear) Frankly, I was delighted. The bag lofted up within about 5 minutes, so by the time I had my mattress and pillow blown up, I could have crawled in and slept comfortably.
As is typical in the warmer months, I started the nights with just my feet covered and most of the quilt off to my side. Typically I'd have a bag wide open with my feet jammed into the closed lower triangle, so already the quilt was better in that I had plenty of room with the end completely flat. As the early morning hours came, the wind shifted, and the cool air moved in, I had no problems pulling the quilt over. The extra width easily covered and I slept great even with the normal movement I have in the night. So, in mild weather, I was very happy. Even if I found that the system didn't work in the cold, I have my newest favorite.
OK, so what about the cold? Just came back from a trip that was all kinds of conditions and we saw all kinds of weather. While I didn't see frost on the tent under the trees, the pond was a blanket of mist and there was a slight frost in the open areas come morning on the coldest night at altitude. So, easily it was in the mid 30's around dawn. I had the foot box of the quilt closed up, and I used the adjustable strap on the clips closest to my head to keep the edges of the quilt tucked into the pad. I left the head of the quilt open and was wearing a beanie. I was fine. The quilt filled the ridges of the Klymit pad so I wasn't feeling any drafts. This was the biggest concern I had. While the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir would have had a better seal, the crinkle of the insulation layer annoyed me. I move too much at night and the noise would waken me. The Klymit is quiet and yes, the quilt does fit down and close off the ridges as long as you have the edges tucked in. The wider quilt had plenty of room for a tuck and for me to turn during the night. The foot box was plenty roomy, but didn't seem like I was hitting cold spots all night like in some wide bags. I am glad that I got the wide version as I'm broad shouldered (48 athletic cut jacket) and the extra tuck room just felt right.
I'm a convert. I doubt I'll ever go back to a bag. Since I don't do much deep winter hiking, the zero degree mummy hasn't seen much use. This quilt, however, absolutely will be a staple in my pack.
The quality of the product is very good. I like the way the baffles were done, the stitching was nearly perfect (I had one small thread I needed to trim) and the fasteners and other hardware is easy to use and seems to be good stuff. Finding and using the snaps in the dark might be a problem, but I suspect you are going to know when you set up if you will need to have the quilt open or closed. The strap did a great job anchoring the quilt. The quilt is so light that a few times I rolled it moved off, but stayed solidly in place when using the straps. Since I only went strapless in more mild conditions, none of this was an issue.
I love the fact that there are so many color options. I'm sensitive to light, so if things get too bright in the morning, I'll wake up. As a result, I always choose dark tent materials and prefer darker sleeping bags so that trips around this time of year don't have me up at 5 in the morning. I also knew I wanted a neutral color for the inside of my quilt so that dirt and oils don't show as much. So, being able to get a green exterior and grey interior was a bonus. I debated on the 20D ends and ultimately did go that way. I had a few damp mornings and found the end of the quilt up against the tent wall , so was glad the extra moisture barrier was there. The quilt dried off quickly and I never saw any loss of loft in the down. Was this needed? Who knows. But the weight penalty is minimal (under an ounce) and moisture is always there, so some protection is usually a good idea. I've been in way too many storms to balk at an extra ounce of prevention.
Problems? I only really have 2 comments in this regard and neither is a real problem, just something that I noticed. First, the material is very thin. When you look through it, you can see how the down is distributed. This is good in that you can be sure that the down is spread out, but you can also see a lot of light areas where it looks like there isn't any. Was worried about this at first, but I've not seen any cold spots, so maybe it's just an appearance thing and not a true void. The second thing is the drawstring at the head. The lock on the string is in the middle. A few times I found myself swatting at it thinking it was a large insect. Why the middle? Right over my face? Would have preferred that off to the side, maybe even a 25/75 position.
All in all, this is the BEST sleeping solution I've ever used. And if you move or need to regulate temp better than any bag can offer, this IS the answer.
High Quality Product
Finally got to use my quilt this past week at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. I didn't get to really push the 30 degree temperature rating, but it's was in the low 40's and I was very impressed, using just a thermarest z-rest . Not only did it help me get my base weight down to 7.56 lbs, but it kept me very warm, almost too warm. Please don't listen to any reviews that state it doesn't keep you warm, if you're within the temperature rating and you're cold then something is wrong with your pad or the way you're using it with the straps. The only "issues" I had is that the zipper caught the fabric a few times, once it was so bad I thought it was going to rip the fabric, but everything worked out fine (it could have been a user error). Also the down is quite a bit more smelly compared to other down products I've owned, but that might go away with more time. I will highly recommend Enlightened Equipment to anyone, and I'm definitely going to buy more for different temperature ratings. Thank you!
EE Revelation
5'9 and a chubby 230 lbs, ordered the regular wide 850 -12 quilt...could not be happier! Packs down nicely and fluffs up promptly. Used it recently in a cold (0 C) wet trip and it was toasty warm the whole time. LOVE this quilt!!
Amazing!
I waited a year before writing this review. i wanted to get a good impression of this quilt.
First of all, I LOVE IT! It is sooo light and sooo warm for its weight.
On top of that it is very comfortable.
I toss and turn at night. In a traditional sleeping bag I wake up in the morning twisted in my bag and with the hood usually covering my face. In fact this often keeps me awake at night because any shift and I am uncomfortable.
This is not the case for the revelation. The straps keep the quilt on the pad. So, no matter how much I move, the quilt stays in place. No twisted clothes or twisted quilt. On top of that being able to stick a foot out with out reaching down to unzip my bag is awesome. Being able to make little adjustments without having the undo the drawstring on my hood is great.
Getting in and out of bed is so easy! I undo the drawstring (if it's done), two snaps and i'm out. Two snaps and a cord pull and I'm back in. With a sleeping bag I have to get in, find the orientation for the zipper that i liked, zip it up, and that twist around for a few moments until i find that sweet spot.
This quilt stays in that sweet spot!
I can't recommend quilts enough. I also can't recommend Enlightened Equipment enough.
They are great quality, affordable, and feel amazing!
30 Degree, 850 Fill, Regular / Wide
I've used this quilt 8 nights since I've received it almost exactly one month ago. The temp ranges I've used this quilt in was anywhere between 30 Degree nights all the way up to 50 Degree nights. The bag it self is well designed and screams quality. All the features on the bag have been well though out. The pad attachment straps are self explanatory, though I only use one. I find that two just makes it so I don't have as much room to move around as I would like. I combined this with a Therm-a-rest Neoair Xlite pad. These two items work very well in-conjunction with each other. On cold nights I pull the bag up over my head and form my own mummy top while sleeping on my side (I am 5'9", 165lbs). This way keeps me nice and warm all night. I am naturally a side sleeper and this does wonder for me compared to a confining mummy bag. It allows me to sleep like I would at home. When the weather gets to hot, i just kick a leg out and continue sleeping. When sleeping in the back country I wear some nice thin thermals usually to sleep. The weight and compressability is very nice. When I first opened it and saw the size of the stuff sack provided, I thought it would be much smaller. So I packed it in there and took a look, it can actually go to half that size with a compression bag. Weight was on point, much lighter than any mummy bag I owned and far far warmer. The bag truly is as good as everyone says it is. The reviews and pictures online just don't do it any justice. This thing is amazing, buy one and try it and become a believer.
Nothing beats the Revelation!
Thank you, thank you for making the best quilt on Earth. Superb manufacturing, cozy, warm, and I'm a little shocked every time I pick it up. Aegean is the most gorgeous color. Thank you, EE.
Great quality and Light!
As I am getting back into backpacking, it was time to start upgrading some of my old scouting equipment. Number 1 on the list was a new sleeping bag. As I'm now a hammock camper, I was told to check out quilts. Boy am I glad I did.
The quilt is much softer than I anticipated, comparing with my 17 year old north face mummy. The down is very warm, and the overall quilt is very light. I have adjusted nicely to sleeping with the quilt in the hammock, and look forward to many years of use from it.
Great job!
Superb quality and service
Had quite alot of questions and was afraid the quilt wouldn't be on time for my girlfriend's birthday, all questions and remarks were responded to promptly, curiously and in detail.
The quilts themselves were of great quality, very lightweight and warm. Would deffinately order here again.
Lightweight heavenly comfort!!
My Revelation and I have just completed the 1002kms of the Bibbulmun Track in SW Western Australia. Absolutely loved it. Perfectly suits me in terms of being a warm sleeper. Whilst we've had a mild start to our autumn this year it got down to 1 degree C a couple of mornings in the Jarrah forest and the Revelation with my liner handled it no problem (rated at 30 deg F). Love the minimal space it occupies and the light weight at just 504gms. Only disappointment is a slight hole nibbled in it by one of the mice one night in an infested shelter at Blackwood. This has been covered with a strip of fixomul until it can be repaired. Got to say I can't ever see myself going back to a traditional sleeping bag again.
Revelation 10
I love my quilt! The production quality is great and the colors look good (charcoal inside + navy outside in case it gets damp and needs to dry in the sun, orange weather stripes for better contrast and visibility). The EE staff are friendly and helpful; give them a call if you need some guidance on features or sizing. I'm 6', 180lb and went with a long/wide. The extra length is great, gives me a little more room to pull over my head on cold nights. The extra width probably wasn't necessary and I find that i need to cinch the quilt up tightly to reduce dead space on cold nights, even though I'm a side sleeper, but it is nice to have the extra space in warmer weather when i want to sprawl out or when using the quilt as a blanket. I got a 10 degree fill to help with the higher elevations and spring/fall here in Colorado, but the quilt is flexible enough that I can open it up and be comfortable using it in 45-50 degree weather as well. I will never go back to a traditional sleeping bag.
My purple and coyote Revelation
My 850 fill Revelation kept this side sleeper warm in the cool dampness of Buckskin Gulch, Utah, in late April and just below the snowline in the Trinity Alps of Northern California last month. Had my spouse sew a lightweight sheath for my 3-inch ExPed and I was in heaven while in heavenly wilds. Can't get more spiritual than that. Honestly, your attention to detail as you made my quilt to order stands out lovingly in the high quality product I received. Please don't allow yourself to be bought out!!!!
The Revelation Revolution!
Are you someone who likes the finer things in life? Well look no further! The Revelation is the nighttime accessory missing from your life!
This little baby will keep you warm and cozy both physically and emotionally. The zip option for the foot box is a game changer, the elastic straps provide perfect breathability, the drawstrings gives the ultimate heat containment option.
Do you like freedom? The ability to use this puppy as a blanket or bag OR any mixture of the two is comparable to the feeling you get from taking a personal day and not wearing clothes for 24 hours.
All in all, I've shared every night of the last four weeks with this majestic piece of down artwork and am looking forward to spending many more nights nestled in the lofty baffles that bring meaning to my sleep.
TLDR: 10/10 Would buy again.
Appilacian trail trip made
Love love my quilt. I bought the 20 deg short (5'7") and I couldn't be happier. In fact I'm afraid it's too nice, I feel awful getting it dirty. I'm 600 miles in and I always look forward to climbing into my bag at night. It's vibrant colors and impossible loft put a smile on my face on the regular. It is so far the most common bag I've seen on the trail and so far I haven't met anyone with a bad thing to say about it. The thru hikers love it.I It is the innovation that I didn't know sleeping bags needed. My only reservation is that I don't really like the two clips in the middle of the bag, they are hard to use in my groggy state in the middle of the night. Also, I'm worried about how easy it will be to wash because of it's thin material. Overall, awesome bag.
Not enough down in top baffle of my Revelation.
The top or middle baffle is short of down. Does not loft up very quickly after being stuffed. I am not very impressed with the treated down, very clumpy. I'm a guide and have used dow bags and quilts for 40 years and this is one of the most disappointing purchases I can remember.
Revelation--Super light and very warm
I've used this quilt (10 degree) in Central Pennsylvania Mountains and in Northern California, with night temps around upper 40s. I can't believe how light it is and it has kept me very warm (a little too warm at some points, which is why I love that I can kick my legs and feet out with the quilt design). I'm using it along with a therm-a-rest prolite plus pad and couldn't be happier.
Revelation
Went to mount whitney
Set camp at Trail camp in May
Used a neoair xtherm pad w the revelation
Quilt. I needed my down jacket w this setup and was still a little cold. I also didn't have much foot room!!!!
Had to sleep on my back so I could cinch my quilt tightly and my toes were being pushed down. Needless to say it was a rough uncomfortable night.
Not sure the exact low temp but I do believe it was around 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Revelation Quilt
Have been to Alaska on a 9 day backpacking trip. The lowest temp. was 24 on our 3rd morning. All other temps were about 32-37. I stayed warm and comfortable the entire time. I did have an insulated pad under me. A Nemo Tensor 25x 72.
The construction of the quilt is first class. Delivery was quick. I know there are other companies that offer quilts and I cannot review something that I do not have but Enlightened is first class to me. Their products work and work well. I am planning on another quilt for my son. It will be from Enlightened.
20 deg REVELATION
I am extremly satisfied with my quilt , this is my 2nd purchse from Enlightened and think the quality and workmanship are excellent. The fact they were able to make this for me in the colors i wanted was another big plus, Enlightened cares about you and your quilt , , that's why I buy from them, and you should too.
Worth it!
I purchased the 850DT/10 F/Short Length/Regular Width bag. Purple outer and brown inner (the brown is much closer to gold in person. I love it). I'm just shy of 5' 3" and a pretty restless sleeper, and for me this bag fits like a glove. I feel restricted in mummy bags and I wake up constantly trying to readjust. The flexibility of sleeping style this bag gives you is great. I love that I can use it as more of a comforter than a sleeping bag. I have yet to test in out in really frigid temps, but I've been plenty warm in cooler weather. For the price I can't imagine ending up with anything better.
Revelation
I have now spent 4 nights in my 20 deg revelation bag. Long and Wide. Came in at 21 oz and change. I absolutely love the weight. I love the feel of the material. It is like a silk sheet. I love the compact size. I typically sleep warm and have a couple of heavier 20 deg bags to choose from in my supply. Recently have been using a Kelty Tuck EX 20 before I got this really awesome quilt from EE. The first night I was in 25F weather overnight and I didn't cinch the straps down as I should have and I about froze until 2am when I woke up wide awake and adjusted them properly. I then slept well rest of night, but not real warm. The following week I did a 3 day trip and was much better at getting the straps right. Those next nights were all about 30-35F and I slept very comfortably. I did feel that the weather rating might be about 5deg colder or so than my Kelty bag which I have had a lot of experience in. In other words, the EE bags aren't quite as warm as I expected, but I am still learning the strap system. I do have a Thermarest Xtherm, so the pad is perfect. The straps aren't just a good idea for keeping cold air out. The quilt is so light that even if the weather is warmer, I will probably use them to keep the quilt from 'floating' around with movement during sleep and falling off my body. I have been bragging about these to several friends and showing it off. My wife wasn't quite ready for quilt, so she got the convert and did great in it. She got the 10F bag, and felt it wasn't warm enough for her on the same trip I was on. She is always cold though. So between the two of us we felt it may not be quite as warm as other bags you are used too. I highly recommend this product. It is awesome and has saved my back by lightening the load by several pounds.
Revelation
The best.
Great Bag!
Really warm and versatile. Works at altitude and shivery nights. Worth that extra keesh.
Revelation
I just got back from a 12 day trek through Scotland with my 950 down Revelation and it was amazing. The many features allow you to fine tune your temperature. For instance, you disconnect some of the straps and leave the toe vent open for warm nights and, vice versa, move the straps under your body and cinch that toe closed for those freezing nights. This quilt really packs down and is incredibly light. Definitely worth the price.
I would recommend you get a slightly larger width if you toss at night or sleep on your side. I am 5'11" & 185 lbs and the regular length (6') & wide (58") is perfect for me. Having a larger width adds a tiny bit of weight, but gives you the freedom to move AND tuck the quilt under you on cold nights. I would also recommend getting a hoodlum if you are planning on nights hitting <40 degrees F; it is surprisingly comfortable and works like a charm.
Revalation
I thoroughly enjoyed the warmth, weight, and versatility of this quilt on it's first go-run. I have learned that this product requires some supplementation to get the same comfort level as my old mummy bag, such as a quality balaclava, as my head was very cold (got down to upper 20s/low 30s in my 20 degree bag). Aside from that, it's ability to accommodate just about any condition makes this a quality product. I think that a mummy bag will still be in my rotation, particularly if it's cold and I'm not backpacking. While the sleeping quilt certainly does more things well, the mummy does one thing better.
All in all, I love the product and have already been recommending it to anyone who will listen. There are just these few things that buyers should be aware of before making their decision.
Excellent product, excellent value
Just got back from a seven night trip down the Olympic Coast in WA with my new quilt. 5'11" 185lb, went with Revelation 850, 20degree, reg/wide, 10d red/charcoal. I love everything about it! Had it down to mid 30's in a long sleeve baselayer and light hat--even without the top two snaps done up I slept like a baby. Plenty warm for those conditions. My initial concerns about it not being warm enough were alleviated. With an upper body insulating later and the whole thing cinched up and snapped down, I think it would do just fine at its rating. Much more comfortable than a traditional bag. On warmer nights--45 plus--I'd just run a single pad strap on the lower setting and leave the top open like a blanket. Sprawled out just like my bed at home!
At 5'11" I'm confident I made the right choice with the reg length, but if I were an inch or two taller I'd probably go with the long. Only change I'd make would be to go with the reg width instead of the wide. Here's my reasoning: In my 1person Big Agnes tent the reg spread open like a blanket would be plenty wide, the width of the tent being the limiting factor, not the bag. If it were cold enough to really cinch it down, I think I would appreciate having less space to heat when compared to the wide. If it's colder out, I tend to sleep more compressed and curled up anyway... The weight between the two--less than an oz.--is negligible, it's more the fit on colder nights to think about.
Just awesome!
After years of fighting with a mummy bag, I switched to a quilt and couldn't be happier! Warm, light, and comfortable on my stomach or side!
Awesome but smells
This quilt is awesome! There is a very distinct smell that all the EE products have, but after 50 days of Appalachian trail warm is warm
New to quilts
I have not done much camping but what I have done has always been in a sleeping bag. The flexibility of the quilt is amazing compared to a bag but it does take some getting used to (i.e. tucking the quilt when you turn). I won't go back to a mummy bag the quilt is great. The service at Enlightened is absolutely the best. When I had a problem (i.e. not the quilt but what I had ordered was wrong for me) with my first quilt the guys were very helpful and so easy to work with to get an excellent solution. I hope Enlightened expands their product line, they will be a go to company for me.
Awesome
I'm 6'6' and finding things that are comfortable is not easy. Got the extra long/extra wide and love it. Took it out winter camping in the Boundry Waters (Canadian/US border) and it kept me nice and warm even when the temp dipped under 30. Love being able to pull it over my head and the width was great when my 8-year-old decided it was time to sleep with dad. One of the best things about this is it keeps you warm when cold but not too hot when chilling in my hammock at home. Expensive but well worth it, plus being a Minnesotan how can you go wrong buying from a Minnesota company! Next purchase, an under quilt!
Revelation 850/20°
Best value bag on the market. This my first quilt and I don't thing I can ever go back to a mummy bag after my first night in this. If you side sleep or roll around a lot in your sleep this quilt is for you. Comfortable, warm when needed and plenty of ventilation when not. I am someone who researches something to death before buying and I always try to get the best value. This quilt has it all: it's lightweight, very warm, versatile, reasonably priced, and uses quality material. The bonus being you can custom size and color it to your needs. I recommend it to all backpackers who want to sleep better.
Revelation 850/20F
I couldn't say enough good things it packs down to about the size of your head, is lightweight, warm, and most importantly comfortable. I brag about this thing to everyone outdoorsy I know, and I sometimes find myself sleeping under it on top of my bed.
Revelation 850 Down - Long/XWide
I have only had a chance to use my new quilt on a couple of nights. I bought it to use on a mountain hunt next fall, but wanted to try it in colder temperatures before actually hitting the mountains. So I spent two nights in the backyard with temperatures that dipped below freezing. Not having used a quilt before I was concerned about it keeping me warm enough since I toss and turn frequently. My worries were unfounded. I slept very comfortably and have no doubt it will be fine in even lower temps. I slept just in a base layer top and bottom. The only thing I added was a stocking cap for my head - I'm really considering adding a hoodlum to complete the set up. I am 6'3", 225# and the long extra wide is luxuriously spacious.
Top quality
Excellent quality. Looks great. And very light!
Revelation
Use for hunting in New Zealand mountains. First trip out, loved how hot I was in zero degrees celsius in my -20F Revelation Quilt. Met another hunter who was packing ultra light too - he has the same quilt set up. Super product. Buy the best - you won't regret it
A lightweight toaster
I didn't know what to expect buying my first quilt. I was surprised at the compressability and the heat these things hold in. I'm 6'6" and 210lbs, so I got the wide, xlong size. Its huge, but just over 20oz for the 20° version, so tiny tiny weight!
I've used the quilt one night on the beach so far. Not knowing what to expect, I went to bed wearing a sweater and sweatpants. Big mistake. A few hours later I was down to just my shorts, and still sweating. The temperature dropped to 3°C (37°F?) And the quilt kept me way warmer than I needed. I could see it keeping me warm at its rated temperature easily, even if I was wearing next to nothing.
The strap system is extremely versatile. I used the larger pad strap near my waist, but i found myself readjusting the quilt every time I rolled or shifted positions. I will try using the larger strap in the higher position next time, hopefully it'll hold the quilt more securely when my shoulders roll around.
The foot box is toasty warm, cinching up as tight as you could ask for; the neck hole as well.
PROS:
Weight
Warmth
Versatility
Price
CONS:
Strapping system takes a bit to get used to, but I suspect it'll be extremely handy once I learn to use it.
10/10
Revelation 20 degree.
Love the quilt. The only thing I would change are the clips on the sides or at least the top ones closest to the head of the quilt as the middle set of clips are probably flat to aid in being more comfortable if clipped sleeping bag style which is understandable. Or maybe offer the different style of clips as an option to the buyer. They are very difficult to undo when trying to get out in the quilt middle of the night when half asleep. The sleeping pad straps are also easily placed upside down or backwards onto your sleeping pad and create an issue with aligning the clip to the bag without having to twist it to fit. A better, simpler clip would allow you to exit the bag in the dark or in the middle of the night without a struggle as well as not be so dependent on having to place the straps over your sleeping pad so exact each time. A universal slightly larger clip such as the ones on small stuff sacks would much be much easier to manipulate and wouldn't be dependent on the direction placement of the sleeping pad straps. The weight difference would be insignificant but the manipulation of them would be way more beneficial to the user at night and after a long day of activity.
Thoroughly pleased.
Male, 5' 11", 160lbs.
30 degree, 850 fill, regular length, wide with, 20d shell.
Have slept comfortably in this at 30 degrees, cinched down tight, up to 65-70 degrees open and airy . To reach the lower limit I only need a long sleeve t-shirt, shorts, medium weight wool socks, and a watch cap. Adding pants and some sort of light hooded sweatshirt/ jacket I would have no problem pushing this down to 20 degrees.
Using only one strap to secure the bottom portion of the quilt to the pad I can toss and turn, sleep on both sides and stomach with no problem. Weight was as advertised.
Very versatile.
Stop reading reviews and buy one!
I can't believe I wasted so much of my life in a sleeping bag. This has saved me lbs on my base weight, made me far more comfortable in the backcountry, and now I actually look forward to going to bed while hiking! Seriously this quilt is epic and worth every penny. It's so versatile and the quality is second to none. Stop reading reviews and buy one there are 500+ 5 star reviews for a reason!!!
Beautiful Craftsmanship
My quilt arrived in a very timely manner. When I opened it I noticed the new white cloth bags that are shipping with the quilts, I love it! It gives me a great way to store the quilt without exposing it to the inevitable pet hair that plagues my house, while not having to keep it compressed in a stuff sack.
I did a lot of research before buying this quilt and all signs pointed to the Revelation. The hype was well deserved. It's soft, warm, durable, lightweight, and beautiful (I got mine in Blue / Yellow - however I DO wish you would have made the white fabric on the limited edition 30* quilt available for custom orders). I will be back for any more of my gear needs that EE can satisfy.
10/10, beautiful work. Thanks EE.
Revelation - 10 degree - xlong X xwide
F****** unbeatable. You won't regret your purchase, period.
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Amazing quilt
I have the 30 degree quilt. It has kept me warm, and comfortable, down to 26 degrees. I highly recommend this quilt to anyone who asks me what they should get. Very versatile, and if you know how to use the straps the drafts are virtually nonexistent. Thanks EE
Revelation 20
I use the top quilt paired with a wooki under quilt and warbonnet xlc. Could not be happier and have gone to 12 degrees. The Revelation 20 will be my go to comfort quilt.
Love the ultralight
The wife and myself really love these quilts. the weights are great and each time we sleep in them we learn how to get the best out of them.. Thank you..
Very inflated temperature rating
I used my Revelation last summer on various backpacking trips in Colorado. It's a nice bag, very light but has a HUGE drawback - it's not warm at all. The light weight comes at a price, apparently.
I deliberately ordered the 10 degree bag with 900 fill. The bag is OK around 40 degrees, but once the temps drop in the mid to upper 30s, it can't keep me warm any more. On a couple of nights, when the temps were around 35, I had to sleep in my down jacket in order to keep warm.
This is unacceptable for a bag rated at 10 F to be not usable at 35 F. This is more than 20 degrees difference. Last fall, I didn't risk it with this bag and used my old Marmot Never Summer, which keeps me comfortable even in the teens.
Overall, the Revelation is a good product, Enlightened Equipment just need to stop overrating the temperature. I understand that they are trying to make it as light as possible, but at the same time, they need to give the bag a more realistic temperature rating. What they're doing now is simply misadvertising.
Revelation 20 degree
Found out about these guys at EE a couple years ago online. Then I found out that they are Minnesota based, and Minnesota natives. The base of operations is like 25 miles from my house. I thought that was so cool I saved up and bought a Revelation 20 degree in all 20d. I LOVE it, and have used it extensively. Two weeks ago, I spent the weekend at Wild River State Park here in MN, and had my 20 degree Rev. quilt down to 13 degrees, in only base layers, and I was totally cozy! As soon as I stepped outside my warm down cacoon, it was miserable. But, inside, I was so confident I could weather anything! Now, I have added a 40 degree Prodigy to my stable as well. Love every product I have used so far.
Sam out.
Lightweight
Great, durable lightweight gear. Shipped and received within given window. Would recommend and will buy again.
Thanks,
A premium quilt at a exceptional price.
I own bags from Montbell, Western Mountaineering and a quilt/underquilt hammock set up from UGC. I have to say this new Revelation is a mighty fine piece of equipment that has seriously impressed me with the quality and craftsmanship. Comparing all of them, the Revelation definitely holds it own with the other brands.
I started using quilts a few years ago when I got my hammock. Since that time, I have found myself favoring the use of my quilt over my other bags when not using the hammock rig. As someone who sleeps "warm", for me quilts are so much more comfortable to use. Being able to open it completely up in the summer and use as a top "blanket" and not be confined to bag, that in my case quickly becomes overheated, sold me.
Quilts will change the way you think about sleeping bags.
Buy it. It will be a decision you will not regret.
Excellent quilt
Absolutely love this quilt! Lightweight and super cozy. I'm about 6' and the regular length is perfect, lots of room. I have another top quilt (I'm a hanger), and the Revelation is superior in two key ways. The ability to unzip and flatten out makes it very versatile. And the open foot box is great for venting. Both of these features make the Revelation useable in temperatures quite a bit above the lowest rating, which is great because it can be used in warmer weather without being too hot. It is lightweight and stuffs down nice. It's great for ground sleeping, too, of course. An all around amazing piece of gear for a great price. I'm never going back to a regular sleeping bag!
Nice and Cozy
First time use since the quilt arrived in Oct. Last week, 2/22 - 2/23/17, I snowshoed into the back-country with my Revelation. Temperature got to 10 degrees that night but I stayed warm. This was my first time out with the sleeping quilt and there is a learning curve using the straps. Don't wait until it's 10 degrees outside to learn how to use them like I did. Everything worked out fine but I should have watched the video on straps prior to using. I found the strap buckles are a little hard to unclip at night, especially if your hands are cold, but I have thicker fingers than most and "everything becomes harder to do when your hands are cold?" The quilt performed just as I expected and I'm quite pleased with it's performance. I purchased this quilt for my wife and her thermostat runs on the cold side so I bought the 0 degree temperature rating. Details: I purchased the Revelation, regular length, wide and 0 degree. My pad, because I feel this is critical, Thermarest, Neo-Air Xtherm rectangular, R5.7 insulation factor, super warm. I pleased with this setup, I will use it for hiking, long distance bicycle touring, kayaking. Great product and I just purchased a Convert, that's says a lot right there, repeat customer.
Better than I expected
I did a lot of research before ordering a custom revelation and was confident in my purchase, but was pleasantly surprised at how good the craftsmanship is. It just arrived yesterday after about 3 weeks and of course my dog wanted to check it out, he walked across it and was rolling around in it for the initial durability test. It passed. My dog needs to be under a blanket when he sleeps (spoiled) so I got the X long and wide size. I'm 6'3" and about 200 lbs and my dog is mid size 80 lb stocky pit bull and we both fit under the quilt comfortably. I tried sleeping in it inside and it was way too warm, can't wait to test it in the snow. My 10* was listed at 26.3 oz, on my scale with stuff sack it comes out to exactly 27 oz so I feel Enlightened's listed weights are very accurate. This is a huge improvement if you are someone like me that had a heavy, bulky uncomfortable synthetic mummy bag. This quilt is probably about 20* warmer, almost 1.5 lbs lighter, and larger.
So glad I made the switch
I'd been looking to lighten my pack weight for a while and I was mainly looking at sleeping bags (around 2.5 lbs) until I came across this site. What sold me was the straps that help keep the quilt in place. I'm a side sleeper and I could never sleep well in a mummy bag. Now I just roll over and the quilt stays put. My buff / beanie combo keep my head warm and I have a down hoodie if it gets really cold. The quality and design are better than any other quilts I looked at. I live in the southeast and I like the option of opening the foot box if it's a warm night. That's what pushed me towards the Revelation over the Enigma. Great value. Exceptional product. I'll never go back to an "old school" bag again! Thanks EE!
Super Light Quality Product
Keeps me warm at night, It is a plus that the bag is a quilt as well, so many options in one bag.
Would highly recommend to all of my friends and anyone looking for a quality American made product. Thank you!
Best "bag" ever
I debated on pulling the trigger on a quilt because I've always used a bag and "bags are fine." Finally this year I pulled the trigger on a quilt, and I will never, EVER, go back to a bag. This is so much more comfortable, so much more compressible, and so much more versatile. I wish I'd done this *years* ago.
FANTASTIC
My only regret is that I didn't buy this YEARS ago..
I use this every single day/night. It's my blanket.
From outdoors to inside..
I love it.
Perfect for Hut to Hut Walk
I bought this bag for a the 3-Capes hut-to-hut walk in Tasmania. Temps probably got into the high 30's fahrenheit outside, so in the hut this bag was more than enough. On the mattress provided there was no issue with cold from underneath. The lightness was unsurpassed. Very happy with the result.
I was a skeptic, now I'm a believer!
EE Revelation, Regular, Wide, 20degree
I was skeptical of draftyness and how I would adjust to a quilt vs. the mummy bag method that I've always used. On encouragement from a couple of buddies I took the plunge and ordered a Revelation 20 degree for Christmas. At the end of January I had the chance to use it for a couple of nights. First night was 18 degrees (2 degrees below the 20 degree rating), second night was 28 degrees. Since I sleep pretty cold and love to "roast" when I sleep I was worried. I had on some nice, but thin, polypropylene long john tops and bottoms, a fleece jacket, thin wool socks, and was in my silk liner. (not exactly an ultralight setup but I was car camping.) Pad was an Big Agnes insulated Q-Core XL. I was very warm! At one point I had to vent to cool off! I couldn't believe it.
The second night I ditched the fleece jacket, left on the poly long johns, and of course the silk liner. I had to sleep vented most of the night because I was so warm. There were no drafts either night and I was more than warm enough.
I am now a firm believer in the quilt concept and I'm afraid my mummy's aren't going to see much use. I love the freedom of movement that I get with the quilt and it is easy to get in and out of. I am 5'9" and got the regular length, wide version because I like to sleep on my side, and back, and roll all around. Perfect size!
Best value for UL quilt on the market
When looking for a lighter option to my synthetic bag, I had trouble finding one that was actually ul and was reasonably priced. As soon as I found Enlightened Equipment I knew I wanted one. I ordered the 30 deg 800 downtek, reg length, wide, in the black exterior and orange interior. It took the full 8 weeks from ordering to get it in the mail, but it was worth the wait. I read as a side sleeper that a wide might be necessary for tossing and turning but I am not a large person. If I could redo it, I would order the normal width. The extra width is nice to tuck under you like an actual blanket but if you use the straps (I put the small one around the middle and the cinchable one at the top in cold weather) then the extra fabric isn't quite necessary, and the cinch at the top helps seal in heat. I have used this as a two person blanket in milder weather (it's that big) and was impressed how well it worked for that unintended purpose.
That being said, this bag is accurate to its temp rating, looks like a $500 bag, the weight was almost spot on (<.3oz over website) and the 10d fabric feels like silk. I have used it as a blanket on my couch, and refuse other people's bedding when I crash on a friend's couch for the weekend. In a year I have easily used it for 30 days in the backcountry and even more inside. Shows no sign of loss of loft due to dirt (me) or water (one edge got soaked in a shelter, I stuffed it in its dry bag and kept hiking) and when it has some time to uncompress, the loft is insane. It's so fluffy. This bag is quality through and through: stitching, materials, down, and features. And if cost worries you, remember, a bag like this is an investment. Buy this bag, go further, sleep comfortably in the backcountry, and live a life outside.
Best Backpacking Purchase
When it comes to spending money I have a hard time doing it. I heard how great Enlightened Equipment's products are and I did some research and found that it was more difficult to find a negative review.
I realize that the whole world is going "Ultra-Light" and believe me, I appreciate lightening the load, but I wanted a product that packed better and kept me warmer than my sleeping bag.
I try to get out in the woods once a month - sometimes it is only a mile in to camp and then a mile back out the next day. But I go every month of the year. This means, in Virginia and the surrounding states, that it can get pretty cold.
The EE Revelation was the best purchase for me. It is light and very "packable" but mostly it keeps me warm.
I was able to customize it to my specifications and from the moment it arrived I knew I made the right purchase.
Thanks for making a great product!
Revelation 950 - If I could give it 10 stars I would
My very first experience in this quilt was on a snow campout in 18 degree weather in January. Like others, I was cautiously optimistic in switching from the tried and true mummy bag, but brought back-up inside the tent just in case. I paired the quilt with the Neo Air X Therm and purposely bought a wider size than normal to give me a little extra room. Not only did I sleep comfortably and warm the entire night, there is no way that ultra-light camping should be that comfortable!!! The quilt allows you to roll around without sliding all over the place and it is super soft. On the Revelation model it has two button snaps near the top that enshrouded me like a bag would but also provided additional head support. I literally went to bed with a huge grin on my face as my old mummy bag stayed in its case at my feet. I have been fully converted to the quilt and could not be happier with the overall quality and workmanship of the EE Revelation. Thanks EE!
Revelation 950.
I have been amazed at how something so light can be so warm. I've had this out twice in temps below freezing and have been toasty warm both times. I have no doubt this will end of being my favorite piece of gear on the PCT this year.
Favorite piece of gear
This quilt in my opinion is the best on the market in regards to weight, warmth and price ratios. I used a 20 degree 900 fill on my CDT thru hike last summer and was very pleased with my purchase. The only thing I would suggest would be going with a fill power of 800 or 850 for a long distance hike or use so the quilt keeps its loft better. Thanks EE!
Fantastic!
I bought this to replace an older synthetic mummy bag and I will never go back! it's incredibly lightweight and packs up tiny. I'm a slender female and I was toasty warm with a hat and wool base layers in my 20 degree quilt in temperatures that hovered around freezing. I believe paring it with the right sleeping pad is essential, and the thermarest xtherm paired with it well. I also love that it gives me more freedom of motion since I tend to move around during the night. I was hesitant about not having a hood for cold temps but I have found that just a hat is normally fine and my quilt is long enough to pull over my head if the temperature really drops. The weight and space savings make this quilt absolutely worthwhile and the price can't be beat.
Awesomesauce!!
This quilt is absolutely amazing. I was hesitant to switch to a quilt as I sleep a bit cold, but get claustrophobic in mummy bags (and like to move my legs around a LOT). I've had a 20* (reg/wide) for a couple years now which has been the best thing ever. Until this year when I invested in a 0* (reg/wide) which will cover me for 90% of what I do in the backcountry. (I still have a women's 0* mummy bag for snow camping - as the EE 0* isn't a 'true' women's 0* ratings so to speak). The quality is great, as well as the customer service. On my first quilt - a snap came undone, they sent me new snaps as well as the tool to fix it with a return label to return the tool!! I can't speak highly enough about EE and their products. =)
Awesome!
i'm 6' and side sleeper so i got the regular/wide 10 degree and so happy i did! i've only taken it out 1 night so far, the night i did it hovered around 27 degree F. I was just wearing my thermal base layers with a wool cap, i stayed toasty warm all night long! the only thing i need to play with is the location of the adjustable strap and how much i tighten it, a few times it popped open when I switched sides (side sleeper) but i didn't want to get out of it b/c i was so comfortable! i could have probably gone down much lower as well! For me the temp rating is pretty accurate, quality is top notch and well worth the price! I was under a tarp, laying on a neo air x-therm as well. i may have to get the revelation Apex as well for summer camping but we'll see how thing go when i take out in warmer temps..... Customer service was top notch as well taking time to answer all my millions of questions.
Revelation
It's missing more sesms in order to keep down spread evenly. Now you get areas with very thin layer of down and it becomes less warm rhan it could be.
If it would have a zipper it would be much better. Otherwise ok for that price.
NICE!!!
Took it out for the first time , upper 20s , was nice and warm... IT,S A GREAT THING!!!
Quality
The workmanship and quality is far above what I expected for the price. This quilt is an absolute bargin! Haven't had a chance to get it out on the trail yet but will update this review when I do. It feels as nice as my hyperlite bag that cost three times as much.
Revelation in Cuba
Last place you would think you would need a down quilt would be tropical Cuba but just spent last ten days there and so happy I had my Revelation to keep me warm in the hotel room that only had two levels of AC. The unit blasted freeze mode or nothing so I choose freeze mode and I was super snug in my quilt. Great quilt and I would have froze without it.
Excellent craftsmanship, can't beat the weight, temp rating a bit optimistic
I have the 30 degree rated version which I have had the opportunity to use on a couple of bike camping trips, one of which was in late October here in Maine and the temperature dropped into the 30s at night. I was a little chilly that night, and I see that the EE website now advises for women to add 10 degrees to the advertised rating which based on my experience seems about right. Had I had that information at the time I ordered, I would have gone for the "20 degree" fill to extend the range of comfort. That being said, I am otherwise very happy with the quilt and the craftsmanship is excellent...these guys do great work. I might end up getting one of the synthetic quilts eventually for potential kayak camping trips or other wet conditions.
Warm, light and spacious
I am a side sleeper and find a mummy bag to restrictive. I also have a 20 deg Revelation regular width which work great in warmer weather. This 0 deg wide quilt is very warm and comfortable.
Light, warm, well made
Makes my old sleeping bag feel like a big, fat, lead blanket.
So light
I was skeptical of the change to a quilt. I didn't know what I was missing! It is so cozy with my Thermarest air mattress. I like the unrestricted movement of the quilt. No more waking up all twisted up in the mummy. Getting too hot? Just kick out a foot. Too cold? Just cinch up the foot box. It packs down so small. It weighs next to nothing. This is a great value.
Best Quilt
I had a difficult time transitioning from a bag to a quilt but it was a great decision! I've only slept in it once so far but I'm extremely satisfied with the Revelation quilt! Every quilt is hand made and attention is strictly paid to every detail! I highly recommend this product for your next and all future treks!
HOLY QUILT!
I surprised my brother with a custom EE revelation quilt (and bought one for myself at the same time). we are OVER THE MOON. is this company too good to be true? it seems these quilts are just as spectacular as my research had suggested. PLUS, they actually seem like a Not Evil company. it's rare that a company provides incredible quality, whilst upholding the highest of integrity as well.
I'm in heaven
Because it was a great deal and because it's the most comfortable sleeping bag or quilt I've ever experienced. And because it's so light I feel like I'm floating on a cloud.
Seriously though, I was amazed at how light it really is (Revalation 850/20 degree/Wide/Regular). I did test it in a compression dry sack even though I may not backpack with it compressed. But it fit perfectly in an 8L hypalon roll top without having to abuse the thing getting it in there.
Sleeping is now covered and I'm officially ultralight in THAT area. Still working on getting the backpack and tent covered. But at least I won't have to worry about my sleeping arrangements.
I love this thing.
I'm in heaven
Because it was a great deal and because it's the most comfortable sleeping bag or quilt I've ever experienced. And because it's so light I feel like I'm floating on a cloud.
Seriously though, I was amazed at how light it really is (Revalation 800/20 degree/Wide/Regular). I did test it in a compression dry sack even though I may not backpack with it compressed. But it fit perfectly in an 8L hypalon roll top without having to abuse the thing getting it in there.
Sleeping is now covered and I'm officially ultralight in THAT area. Still working on getting the backpack and tent covered. But at least I won't have to worry about my sleeping arrangements.
I love this thing.
Enlightened Revelation Winter Test
My 900 Downtek Long-Wide 20D Camo Revelation top quilt is truly an outstanding product. I purchased mine around the 1st week of November 2016 and it arrived in about 5-weeks. I am not sure where I like to use it more-- indoors on a cold winter day watching football from the couch, or outdoors camping and in my hammock. Please check out my YouTube video where I review this product while in my Warbonnet RidgeRunner hammock with outside temperatures down to 14 degrees and the Revelation performs great:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zxMr0FJvuk
So far, so good.
I used the quilt on one occasion so far. It is rated for 20 degrees. The temperature was in the low 30's when I used it and the quilt seemed to reach its limit for comfort. I think a temperature rating of 30 degrees would be more appropriate. Otherwise, I am very pleased with the product and expect to use it a lot for spring trips this year.
Phenomenal Customer Service
I purchased a Revelation quilt, which was just delivered to me. Though I haven't yet had the opportunity to test the quilt in the field, I wanted to share my praises for Enlightened Equipment's phenomenal customer service.
Enlightened Equipment bent over backwards to accommodate my high-maintenance requests -- holding onto my order for a few weeks until I returned to the country and then voiding a mailing label and sending the package to a newly designated address. Enlightened Equipment took care of me with a smile -- that's a HUGE PLUS in my book.
As for the quilt, it looks beautiful! Very well constructed and super lofty! I can't wait to use my new quilt on my upcoming bikepacking trip!
Thank you, Enlightened Equipment!
Transitioning to a quilt - go wide
Have been thinking about switching to quilts and weight savings and my revelation (10F) 950 fill was a great choice. Getting used to how best to set the foot zip, clips in very cold conditions has made me realise that a wide option would have been better. In fact whatever size you think you are go one size wider. It means you can cinch things almost back to a wrap around bad ( with a gap at the pad) and reduce drafts sneaking in if you are a mover in the night.
Go one more size wider !!!!! I missed the 'its probably best to go one wider'memo :(
Just perfect
I got the quilt right before a winter trip. The first night it got down to about 35 degrees and I was toasty as can be. I also used the quilt later in close to almost 65 degree weather and it was never too hot. It packs down to about the size of a football and weighs almost nothing. I'd highly recommend this.
So Comfy
I ordered the 10 degree quilt with 850 fill. I got it a few weeks ago. So far I've just used outside in my backyard since I haven't had time to go out camping, yet. I used the quilt in 15 degree weather and I cinched myself up wearing just my underwear and I was comfortable and warm all night. I also used the quilt in negative temps, probably down toe -8 at the coldest, and while wearing a base layer of wool on my legs and a t shirt under a sweater I was pretty warm and slept fine.
What I love most about it is how nice the fabric feels and the fluffiness of the down. This was my first down sleeping bag ever and it compressed quite a bit, but I was also surprised at how springy the down is. It wants to puff up with a lot of force, so it is easy to squish down in your pack, but it will try to push out, making your pack look heavier and more packed than it really is. Because of this, the quilt lofts up really fast and really nicely. I recommend this product to anyone who wants a down bag of any kind.
The prices have risen a tiny bit since I bought mine, but let me tell you that they are still worth it. I was going to make my own quilt until I discovered this company. The price of the down I was going to get was just under the price for this quilt. And my quilt wouldn't have had the awesome features or the amazing quality.
light and correct temp ratings
Used ours at the mammoth sniper challenge this year in the hills of Kentucky. -2 degrees every morning and we didn't die. Quilts were rated for 0 and worked with minimal shelters. They are ridiculously light and double as a nice blanket during the cold days. Very versatile, Just make sure to prevent yours from being compressed like in a overly tight bivvy as its less efficient. Water repellent is great and wind resistance is also good, we woke up with ice over the top of us and we're still comfy. Spend some jack on a good ground pad and roll!
Revelation 20 a pure joy.
Reviewer:
57 year old, 6’, 200# male in reasonable fitness condition, should lose 15# and I would be about right.
Equipment:
Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20 degree reg length, extra wide width, 800 fill, Sierra Designs Origami 3 tent, floor Tyvek, Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest foam pad cut to 50” with Klymet Static V and 1/8” auto shade also 50” for my torso as the Klymet has almost no R-value.
Variable:
Costco 700 fill down throw planet (16 oz) for extra cold protection if weather conditions are questionable.
Clothing:
Very thin 32 degree full sleeve poly upper, Patagonia Merino Midweight Bottoms, Costco Merino socks and a wool hat.
Environment:
Back yard, snow and grass with starting temperature around 24 degree Fahrenheit.
Here is where I cheat, I was in the house sitting around in jeans and a t-shirt. I went outside with the sleep gear under my arm and changed into my base layer, crawled in the Revelation quilt and being a side sleeper, tucked in all underneath me and around my neck and chin. I settled in, was warm, after 1 hour and with the temperature dropping to around 22 degrees began feeling cold in my toes.
Note on the quilt: I should have purchased the wide as the extra wide allows too much air space even when sleeping on side. Still I love the extra room for most conditions, except when getting down toward the lower limits of the quilt.
At this point, I could have put on another pair of socks or just stuffed my clothes into the bottom of the bag. However as I was testing for more extreme conditions I went to my variable and used the Costco down throw blanket as a top layer inside the quilt.
I warmed right up, my toes were immediately warm, the down throw fill the gap around my neck and I no longer had to tuck the quilt in. The cold air was stopped. I woke up around 2am very warm (3 hours using the down throw). The outside temp was 20 degrees, maybe closer to 18, not entirely sure. The inside of the tent had a thin coating of frost, single wall tent even with a vent collects ice.
I then concluded the test a success. I went inside the house and slept in a real bed like any sane person would do.
Summary:
The quilt worked great, my baselayer was minimal for the conditions as I was at the lower spec limit and still I was comfortable. Adding that extra layer gave me confidence that I could take this much lower. Under normal conditions, I would have clothing I was going to wear the next day at my feet and wear a down coat if needed. The little down blanket is just a bonus.
Additional thoughts:
(The short 50” foam pads and mostly no R-value Klymet probably explain why my toes were getting cold.)
WOW, its like a portable lightweight furnace!
I have only taken my quilt out once but can already tell I will enjoy it for many years to come. I am new to a quilt vs. sleeping bag but understand the differences and know it will take a few trips to learn the tricks but can already tell I love it. I got the 10 degree option and am looking to put it to the test soon. So far so good!
The warmest, lightweight quilt out there.
My wife and I purchased our quilts to replace sleeping bags on our overnight backpacking hikes. These fit very comfortable with our klymit insulated pads and are very warm but allow us to cool down quickly with many configurations. They also are good around the house to help us to stay warm on those cold winter nights. The weight savings in our backpacks is great and they fold down to a very compact size (no bigger than our old sleeping bags). Also the time to make these quilts, because they are made to order, is about 5.5 weeks but well worth the waiting time. The cost is not bad for the quality of the quilt. We will use these for years.
very pleased!
This is an awesome quilt! The craftsmanship in its construction with attention to detail is impressive. Value wise, this quilt surpasses other down sleeping bags, more quilt for less money. The ability to choose colors, customize widths and lengths and custom select down fill makes the Revelation, with the addition of a sleep pad, IMHO the best sleep system available today for ultralight backpacking. Way to go Enlightened Equipment!
Wow!
Alright, so I've finally had a chance to use this quilt since November in California, in fact I'll be going again in 2 weeks. :) It's been raining, damp, foggy, and cold, well for California, low 40s. I use a Neo Air Xtherm(r=5.7) Wide(25") coupled with the Revelation, Wide by 6 feet, 20f, 10D outer and inner material and the two straps and the footbox closed and wow I have had room to move and super comfortable. I am 6' and 150lbs muscular. Im used too, as one can get to a confining mummy bag and found I couldn't hack it, I am a side sleeper and a stomach sleeper, which is why I gave the quilt a try(after using my mummy like one more than once...) Amazingly, I stay right where I need too all night and having the wider pad helps keep my arms from falling to the ground and more leg room. I bring a digital thermometer and found it got down recently to 43.6f and 84% humidity overnight which coupled with everyrhing being wet minus having it actually rain on me... Really sucks the warmth from everything, including my pad. However, I donned my thermals, beanie, and gloves and I was warm and comfortable. Temperature in my tent at 0700 was 48.4f 92% humidity... Brrr. My bag worked very well, I used the cinch cord loosely around my neck and the top snap to keep out the cold air and it worked great! I have not had any issues with the small hole in the footbox either(I always wear wool socks to protect the pad and bags from toe nails.) All in all, winter camping is new for me and I sleep in an REI quarter dome 1 tent and found my bags get damp from the side touching the wall opposite the door and vesituble area, the bag did seem to dry just fine even in my waterproof compression sack a few hours later after the drive home. If I decide to do colder temps in the 30s when its this wet outside I think Ill be fine so long as I wear another layer, like a light jacket.
All in all, I am very glad I moved to a quilt... Especially in the colder weather I can easily use it as a blanket around camp! Awesome!
The major problem my wife and I have discovered.
My wife and I have both 10 and 40 degree quilts. We use them all 4 seasons. When they arrived we couldn't wait so we opened our windows and shut off the heat to our room and let it get into the 30's. The major problem we discovered is they were so darn comfortable we didn't want to stop using them. We have discovered their degree ratings seem to be pretty darn accurate. They are incredibly light and packable. Their design makes them versatile for every condition we have met. I would strongly encourage folks to study how to couple these up for even greater warmth with the straps. Doubled up there are darn is nearly no limit to their use.
Great Quality and LIght
I have not used my quilt in a cold weather environment yet; however, I will use it frequently in the next year. The quality is commensurate with the price with no flaws, no errors in the order and the quilt was manufactured and shipped within the estimated time that I ordered it (even though the estimated shipping dates changed farther into the future for orders after mine).
I struggled to decide whether to buy the Revelation or the Enigma with the sewn-closed footbox. I ultimately decided that the advantages of zipper footbox transforming into a quilt outweighed the cons of having a hole in the end of the footbox when zipped up. I think there are ways of designing a method to close off the footbox (like a flap); I think I will just stuff something inside towards the footbox if becomes an issue.
The bag is very lightweight and stuffs into the stuff sacks that are much smaller than the ones that come with it if needed.
Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase! I would purchase another one for my wife with no regret.
Great Quilt but
Great Quilt but t is not the correct size I ordered. It is the right colors etc, it is just several inches narrower than they said it was suppose to be. I ordered 58 inch wide version and it is several inches shy of the width it was promoted as. I will make due with it because I just don't want to have to deal with the headache of returning swapping or having it corrected. I just hope it will go to 0 degrees as stated because I am a winter camper. With spending over 400 dollars it looks like it would of been right or checked to see if it was right before shipping it.
I LOVE THESE QUILTS
One word? QUALITY
clearly far better quality then any type of bag found at any REI type store at the same cost. not to mention its way lighter, and super super stuffed. Evenly.
Ive has 2 of these bags now and im sold on EE.
temp rating seems very accurate
the material feels great, it never leaks, and i sleep like a baby.
Im a permanent vagabond so i sleep in my bag pretty much every night for years now. I smash it down a light for room purposes and its held very well over time even with all my (borderline abusive stuff sacking)
Every night in climb into this bag with gratitude.
One CON . and it may be a big one
now that these bags open up into blankets (a feature i totally love) there is a little hole at the footbox that it seems cant be closed. its created by needed to use a drawstring that simply cant close the bag ALL the way. i havnt tested this new model in extreme cold yet so i cant say what this does to the warmth but it is concerning. maybe im just doing it wrong? unsure.
i love the blanket feature tho, it gives the the ability to carry a warmer bag on my travels and know that if its to warm out i can just open it up and stick my arms and legs out with ease.
Then again- if this feature means a cold footbox- i guess we shall see
never the less I have to give it a 5 star because overall EE and these quilts are simply EPIC. i will never go back. never.
Great Sleeping Quilt
I purchased this bag for my wife. A Revelation regular length, wide width, 850 downtek, 0 degrees. We received the order as promised, took around 7 weeks. Quality looks great, super light at 25oz. We have not had a chance to use the bag yet since we received it early in November and won't be camping until late spring. Our hopes are high that it will live up to our expectations. Once we have used the bag I will update our review to reflect how it performed. Since we haven't used the bag yet, I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 stars. We do a lot of long distance bike touring and some backpacking so we are super excited to put this bag to the test. Our air mattress is a NeoAir XTherm Max retangular shape, which is a fantastic air mattress for cushion and warmth with an R value of 5.7.
Top-Notch. Great Price
I bought this quilt in February and just used it for the first time last weekend. The 20° top quilt kept me cozy paired with my EE under quilt through temps in the low 30's and snow, sleet, and rain. Perfect stitching, flawless craftsmanship, wonderful design. I make 95% of my own gear and turn to our great Cottage manufacturers for the rest. Why support big companies that charge more for something made overseas when you can get custom made goods in our country made exactly to your specs? Enlightenedequipment.com is a great company to deal with and both of my purchases through them have been great.
light and warm
Got back from henry coe state park this past weekend and I didn't expect it to be below 30 but it got down to 12!!! I Have the 20degree version and i was actually pretty warm except my face and that isn't what this quilt is for. I suggest having a down hoodie that cinches if you want to take it that low. And I did wear some cloths as well. But still, impressive.
Love at first sleep!
Bought the 10* revelation for when I'm hunting or hiking solo. First time I packed it, I was amazed at how light and small it packed, I can put the Revelation and my down pillow in an 8 liter Seat to Summit eVac dry sack for easy packing. Quilt is wonderfully warm and doesn't constrict like a mummy bag, don't plan on using a sleeping bag ever again. By one, you won't regret it!
Ideal
I ordered the long 20° version of the Revelation and I couldn't be happier. I'm 6'3" and I have plenty of room without feeling lost in material. In a midweight baselayer, I easily slept down to the temperature rating, and would feel comfortable pushing the rating with the addition of another clothing layer.
Versatile and my new sleeping champ
I have found my do many things , keep you warm at rest device. I love that I can customize this quilt in several ways, and I did. I use this quilt camping from 60 -15 degrees F in various configurations . I backpack were the temperature changes drastically and this quilt/conversion sleeping bag works great for me. I even take it for extra security on top of my traditional winter sleeping bag for temps between -15 to -25. This works great also to cover both backpackers in my two man tent. When I car travel with my kids in cold snowy weather I pack this in my broke-down gear box.
ill never buy another sleeping bag.
After buying this quilt, I will never go back to standard sleeping bags. The weight, comfort and warmth of this product is unparalleled. Not to mention the fact that you can customize almost every aspect of it. I will easily recommend Enlightened Equipment to anybody I meet on the trail or on the summit, looking for quality gear.
Light weight, Warm, and comfy.
I have the 950 fill 20 degree bag and it does what it supposed to do. I've been on two sub freezing Campouts with this quilt and stayed comfortable...well, until Mother Nature called early. The good thing was this quilt stayed warm until I returned. I wore a good knit cap so my head stayed warm and there was no issues with cold feet after I cinched the foot box drawcord down. Make sure you have a good insulated sleep pad that's rated for your temp conditions. My friends all want to steal my quilt after they see how soft and light it is. So keep your eye on it when you get one.
excellent quality
Slept in my new quilt for the first time on a cold night in a hammock. It was very comfortable (I ordered mine longer and wider than I strictly needed) and I enjoyed freedom of movement coupled with comfort and warmth. Th craftsmanship was superb.
Awesome Quilt
This is the first top quilt I have owned and it has surpassed all my expectations. I purchased a 10 degree quilt and slept outside in my hammock with it on a couple of 20 degree nights so far and I was toasty warm. I also purchased a 10 degree Revolt under quilt and it performed flawlessly. Great company, great products.
Excellent Quilt
I love this thing. It's super light and super warm. I am ludicrously happy with it.
awesome design, construction and function
The Revelation functions as advertised. Very light, compact and versatile. It was 20° or less the first night I used it and was warm. It's amazing what high quality down can do. I recommend spending the extra bucks on this if you want to reduce weight in your backpack when the nights are cold.
Hooked on my Revelation
This is my first quilt and I'll never go back to a sleeping bag. By far warmer and more comfy than a bag. EE does an excellent job in their workmanship and attention to detail. Definitely not as fragile as it looks!
awesome product!
very light weight. it also has pull strings for the bottom, so you can regulate the temperature in the footbox. very happy with it.
game changer
I ordered the Xtra Wide so that it can be used as a cover for 2 in the summer months and then just a solo burrito wrap in the shoulder seasons (sorry hunny).
So far I have tested it down to 30 degrees and kept nice and warm. I can't believe how warm it is for being so light.
My only regret is not finding these quilts sooner. Pair this quilt with a good sleep pad and you will never be "roughing it" again.
Kept me warm
This quilt kept me warm and cozy at temps in the upper 30s without use of the sleeping pad straps. It is very light and can compress even smaller than the stuff sack that comes with it.
The Best Quilt
I needed a quilt that, when bundled up, provided a lot of warmth in harsh weather during winter camping. This quilt does exactly that. It is has performed extremely well. It's rated down to -17C and (although I wouldn't recommend it) I've used it in weather down to -30C without issue. I've also used it in the shoulder season at just above 0C and it wasn't too warm. I think it might be uncomfortably warm used in the summer, but that's not what it's made for, nor why I bought it.
It's extremely well made and it has held up well over the past month of winter camping and I can see it lasting many years. I'm very happy with the purchase. If you're on the fence, especially regarding the price, all I can say is that it's worth it.
The Best
4 days after receiving my 30 degree bag I was in the Sylvania Wilderness in 30 degree weather. Toasty warm. Very light and compact to carry. With a cooler bag I was worried there might be gaps in the fill. Not the case. The fill puffed nicely. This is my first quilt bag and the online video really helped in the set up. 100% satisfied with the product, the service, and the friendly staff at Enlightened.
Very Impressed
I purchased this product to replace a sleep system that is insufficient for cold weather. All the reviews are correct in regard to quality and design. I have yet to test on an overnight but will be headed to the Guadalupe Mountains for an over night in January. I assure you this will test the quilt.
Well made. Delivered in the timeline promised. Very impressed at this point.
Finally - the quilt is BACK
Years ago I used a quilt with modest success. I missed the ease of movement at night to flip around or vent the sides if needed. To avoid air gaps in really cold nights I moved back to the traditional bag, but found my tossing and turning returning the old problem where it twisted around me. When I saw the Revelation and the strapping system, I thought YES! I bought a 20 degree Revelation and have taken it out now. I was in snow at about 29 and it was toasty warm. I was free to move around and without the bottom of the bag, it did not slide off my pad like the traditional bag. Overall, I am very impressed
Great "Bag", Great Price, Great Customer Service
Ok, so I never review anything and I haven't put this piece of gear through the paces yet because I haven't had it that long. But my initial reaction is "wow" this thing is so light weight compared to my other lesser quality down sleeping bag!
Also, the fact that I can call in the USA to discuss my questions and concerns and choose options with very low cost is terrific. My Revelation quilt is regular length, wide width, 20 degree, 850 fill, 20d camo exterior with 10d black interior and it fits me great at 5' 9" and 165-170lbs.
I'll run this through the paces and see how it holds up to my regular backcountry excursions!
Awesome bag!
Superior bag for a reasonable price! You cannot beat the quality of this bag with any other bag out there.
New back packer, very happy with this quilt
When my wife suggested we think about quilts instead of traditional bags, I was a bit suspicious. I watched some YouTube videos and agreed to give it a try. Our first trip with these was in November on the Skyline Drive in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Va. Night time temperatures were down in the low forties. We were using inflatable back packing pads and sleeping in a standard tent.
Our first trip impressions are excellent. I was initially amazed at the low weight and the degree to which they compressed. We were both very comfortable sleeping with these quilts. I am a "warm sleeper" and was very toasty without having to wear any unusual insulating clothing. I was concerned about my wife because she is a "cold sleeper" , meaning she often is cold at night even at home. She did wear some warm clothing to sleep in but was also very warm and comfortable. For her, that is huge! We were fortunate that our first trip was not an extremely cold one, but I am confidant that we would be happy with these in temperatures a good bit colder than we experienced.
Our son and daughter - in - law had these out for one night recently and found that they too were quite comfortable.
At this point, I could not be happier with our quilts. They appear to be well made and I expect to use them for many more trips in the years to come.
Worth the wait
It took around 7 weeks to have my top quilt in hand, but it was well worth it. I was able to test it out on the shores of Lake Superior a week after it came in in mid November. The temps overnight were in the low 30s to mid 20s and I stayed warm all night in my hammock. This quilt is perfectly stitched, very light weight, and warm. I purchased the 20 degree, long, wide in 850 down. I'm saving up for a 0 degree version to go into the winter. I'd for sure recommend. Amazing product by a great company.
High Quality, but expect delays.
I just got back from a 4 day backpacking trip from the base of death valley to Panamint City and got to test this item out at in 30 degree temperatures. In that temperature range I ended up waking up sweating while wearing two layers of dry fit long sleeve shirts and sweatpants when combined with a xtherm sleeping pad. Simply adjusted the side strips to let it a bit of cool air and the problem was solved.The material itself is very comfortable and screams high quality to touch. Plus it's awesome being able to choose your own design.
So nice I bought it twice!
I bought 2 Revelations the 40° and the 20° both in 950 Downtek, they are incredibly lightweight and of exceptional workmanship. I highly recommend these quilts!
Excellent workmanship, great features; Great value!
I just got back from a backpacking trip with my 20 degree Revelation quilt were it reached the 20's at night. This quilt kept me quit comfortable. The zippered foot box and the way the baffles are designed worked great with my hammock. This quilt is an excellent value!
I love my quilt !!!!
After reading many reviews I decided to try a quilt. I've used it 3 times camping in the North Carolina and Virginia mountains. I have been using it on a windy mountain top and I have been as warm as I was at home !!
Revelation 30 degree is a winner
I moved from tent to hammock, and mummy bag to top quilt. At 53, it was a game changer as I sleep much more comfortably and not stiff when I wake in the morning.
Sometimes I do still tent camp and I'll use a pad and the revelation. I just don't need a mummy bag any longer.
I've used the revelation in conditions into the high 30's and sleep comfortably with only a base layer and buff on my head.
Excellent
Excellent product. Better than expected.
kept me warm in a snow storm
Great light weight down quilt. Very versatile. Kept me warm and comfy on a spring alpine trip that turned out to be more of a winter trip
Sub 20 degrees? No problem.
Spent my first sub 20 degree night in the Revelation quilt (950 Down, 0 deg rated). It performed brilliantly. Using a quilt vs. a sleeping bag takes a little getting used to, but once I maneuvered it such that there were few/no openings it worked great. My water bottles froze, but I stayed quite comfortable!
Unexpectedly warm.
Upon receiving the product I did not believe the material matched the extreme temperature conditions that I had purchased for (-6c). However product was satisfactory in its use.
Would reccomend purchasing a larger size than what you believe you need.
Tall Guy Heaven!
I am 6'6" and weigh 360 lbs. Start there. I was looking for a sleeping bag that fit me. I ordered the longest and widest Revelation I could. I added the extra water resistant pieces. I waited for the longest 8 weeks of my shopping life and it came. It was shockingly perfect. Amazingly light at just 14 oz. I got a compression sack so it backs down almost to the size of a large softball. And it works wonderfully. I've used it camping and at home. I'll be going on another trip on my motorcycle and will bring it to use in the hotel room. It is incredible and well worth the investment. I never expected it to be this good.
can't get much better for the price!
I ordered black exterior with a red interior and was very happy with the colors and how it looks. It also delivered in 7 weeks like the website says. I was able to recently test out my new Revelation quilt on a 2 night hike. The first night the temperature got below freezing, I would say higher 20s and not until about 4 am I started feeling cold. BUT, this had a lot to do with my lack of ventilation that I had in my tent that caused condensation to drip on to the quilt. The outside of my quilt was pretty wet but the water did not seep through into the down and onto me. The water ended up icing up all over the quilt and I was able to just shake it off. I think if I would of had better ventilation and and did not have condensation I wouldn't have got cold. I never did shiver, I only got uncomfortable which I would expect in 20 degree weather. I ABSOLUTLY LOVE the bands that come with it so you can strap it to your sleeping pad. I rolled over a few times during the night and the quilt and pad stayed in place while I got situated. I was also impressed with how small you can compress the quilt while it's packed in your pack. So far I am very satisfied with the quilt and looking forward to using it for my hike on the Blue Lakes trail in Colorado this summer.
Happy hiking,
Jady
Best Sleeping Option for Me!!
Was worried to make the change to quilt, but so glad I did after going with the EE revelation. I bought the 10 degree and absolutely love it. It is so warm!! I have yet to have a night that pushed its limits and rarely need to sinch it all the way up. The outer Nylon as so soft and smooth - very comfortable next to skin for sleeping. I can't say enough good about this product and will not be looking back on the world of sleeping bags.
I rate this after using his sleeping bag for about 2 weeks in the Appalachian trail and another overnight trip.
A game changer.
Re-inventing an established design to improve on it is a very desirable goal. The more established the original design is and the the effective the improvement is, the more impressive the achievement. Enlightened Equipment's quilt systems are very cool (and warm), they do both really well.
The sleeping bag has been around for hundreds, if not thousands of years, and has changed very little in that time. I don't know if Enlightened Equipment's design for the modern camping quilt was the first but it is a very efficient and versatile one. I was staggered by the weight (or lack of) when I first unpacked my 20º Revelation quilt (Reg/Reg, 950 fill). You hardly know you are holding it. I was a bit concerned before my first night's camping. This is a sleeping quilt that is rated to handle freezing temperatures and here I was heading out into the Australia outback heat. I need not have worried, the flexible design made it really easy to regulate body temperature.
I gave away my old sleeping bag. There is no place for a back panel now. I also have, and would recommend the Hoodlum, to cover you for those extra cold nights.
Once you have payed the significant, but not unreasonable price for an Enlightened quilt, there is no looking back. It does everything the best sleeping bags do, but better.
Waaay better than a bag!
Revelation 20
I've been a sleeping bag user for nearly 30 years, so I was skeptical about switching to a quilt. I had doubts about the warmth of any sleep system that didn't fully enclose my torso, and I couldn't envision how the strap system could possibly keep the quilt in place overnight. It only took one night to change my mind.
I roll a lot in my sleep, and a mummy bag usually ends up twisted into a straight jacket. Not so with the revelation. You rotate under it, just like your blanket at home. My fears about warmth were also unfounded. Even with a Klymit Static V pad (which only has an R value of 1.3), I've had the quilt down into the upper 20's with no warmth issues, wearing only light base layers.
The biggest advantage here is adaptability. I took the Revelation 20 on a two night trip in AR recently, and it really performed. The first day had temps in the 80's, with overnight lows in the low to mid 60's. I simply laid on top of my pad with the quilt draped loosely ever me with my feet sticking out, and I was perfectly comfortable. The next night, temps dipped into the upper 30's, and all I had to do was close the footbox and run the pad straps underneath me. Warm as toast!
I only have two small complaints about the quilt. The first is that there are only two pad straps. If you're a roller, the distance between the two is sufficient to allow a brief draft to occur. This goes away as soon as you lay still; the quilt settles into position, and you have a good seal again. Also, in colder weather, I occasionally wish that both straps were adjustable. It would be nice to cinch that lower strap down when temps dip into the 20's.
The only other gripe is that the down stinks when the air is damp. I contacted EE about this, and they explained that certain batches of down have an odor. They offered me a refund, but I chose to live with the occasional smell. After doing some research, I found that lots of other companies have the same issue, so I am ok with it.
Long story short, I highly recommend this quilt, and the customer service that goes with it. I'll never go back to a sleeping bag!
nothing bad to say
Can't say enough about this product!! Warm, light, packs great, reasonably priced, and comes from a great compaNY. Looking forward to many years of happy backpacking with my quilt!!
No more uncomfortable mummy bags!
I now have two Revelation quilts, one 10 degree & a 30 degree. 30 degree was perfect for my JMT hike in July. 10 degree was perfect for my spring break kayaking week trip. Way more freedom to move while sleeping. Comfort window from teens all the way up to low 60's in my 10 degree. 30 degree Rev. comfortable into the 70's. Looking forward to winter quilt camping with my "sub-zero" straps. Did I mention how light my quilts are compared to my mummy bags I've sold. About half the weight of my Big Agnes bags I had before, a Zirkel 20 degree & Storm King. 0 degree. I even ordered a quilt for my brother who's just getting startied & trying hammock camping. He loves it.
great craftmanship, awesome product
I am pleased with this quilt after the two quick trips I have taken with it, one in Channel Islands National Park where the temp was 60 degrees, and a slightly colder trip in the fog of the Marin headlands. Looking forward to bringing it with me to the Sierras this spring and summer. Previously I have only used mummy bags and have always felt like I was dying a slow death-by--mummy-bag. I move around in my sleep, am always trying to find something I lost in my bag, zipping, unzipping.... magically, none of that has recurred thus far: this bag is awesome for comfort.
I am 5'9", 175lbs and I ordered the regular /wide. The wide allows me to sleep on my side and the quilt stays wrapped around me. Excited to try it in cooler weather, my girlfriend is already envious of it and I see another quilt in my future. And, it is light. Super light and a great price compared to the other options.
Yes, it takes 7 weeks to arrive. It is a custom quilt. I shape surfboards, five to seven weeks is a normal delivery time for a custom product.
Toasty warm!
Mind = blown. If you have ever been curious about making the switch from a sleeping bag to a quilt, do not hesitate! They are much lighter and keep you just as warm. I bought a zero degree revelation quilt and have been toasty warm down to about 30 degrees so far. I was pretty sweaty in 50 degrees, but the beauty of the quilt is you can just take it off or fold it down to your waist or stick a leg out! I also run a therm-a-rest sleeping pad with a 4.2 R value so I'm sure that makes a difference as well. I'm 5'3 and 120 lbs. I got the short length and regular width and the fit is awesome. The way the "footbox" zips up to around the back of my knees is very convenient and the bottom cinches shut so my toes don't get cold. I have not yet tried strapping the quilt down to my pad but I'm sure that would be necessary if sleeping in temps lower than 30 degrees.
best sleeping system ever
The insulation is the same as the most expensive gear, but at half the weight! What else could you ask for?
Excellent product at competitive price
Just purchased my 2nd down blanket from EE. Will never go back to a sleeping bag!
I recommend it wholeheartedly !
I have lived off of an enduro motorcycle for many years and I teach classes on ultralight and minimalist overlanding /long term travel and needed something super compact and lightweight. Sleeping systems take up the most space typically. After much research, the EE Revelation kept coming up as the best value.
The 10 degree quilt takes up so little space, I can fit it in one of my 20 liter drybags along with everything else needed for shelter. When I show my gear in my classes people are often amazed at the size of my shelter/sleeping drybag and absolutely stunned at the compactness and lightweight of a 10 degree quilt. People are always asking where i got the quilt.
I also ultralight backpack, sail, and will be using my Revelation to travel in a 4 wheel vehicle soon (Mitsubishi Montero) and for bikepacking.
My partner like mine so much, they will be getting one too.
Excellent product and a great value !
Amazing, worth the wait!
I've had about 6 nights so far with my Revelation quilt and it has been fantastic. I have the 20F, 800fill with weather resistant strips. I'm 5'11" and got the long and wide variant, which gives me plenty of room to fully cover my head if I want. So far I've only slept in temps down to the low 30s, and this has been quite pleasant and cozy.
The pad straps do a great job keeping the quilt in place and eliminate any drafts down the length. This also allows for me to move around a lot - I sleep like a rotisserie chicken - without any cold air coming in. My only gripe with the straps is the thin clips can be tricky to release.
Overall I am very happy with my Revelation and am looking forward to some colder nights to really test it out. I'm also very intrigued by the "quilt layering" article here on EE's site - this will likely lead me to buying a 2nd quilt in the future.
Revelation
I haven't had time to take it out this fall. But the quilt is awesome! Just what I was looking for.
Truly a Revelation!
Its a long wait at 7 weeks.. but its worth a wait! It was awesome.. it's light weight, and I didn't feel the weight in my pack.. after a long hike it is nice to have a cozy and warm quilt. I didn't need to have to many layers on while sleeping so its more comfortable.
I'm 5'0 tall and small frame, with x-short its a lot of leg room. I'm skinny and have a small frame, I chose regular width so even when I side sleep it's still comfortable.
Quilt is truly a revelation! Awesome! Highly recommended!
Worth The Wait
I did a lot of research on this quilt. I'm sure that, like others, I was influenced by what has been written about this quilt. But, you never know whether you have been misled or not until you get the product. I have to say that it exceeded my expectations.
I was worried that I wouldn't get it before it was too late in the year to try it out while there were still leaves on the trees. In fact, the only negative I can think of is that it takes so long to get them to send it to you. But it was so well worth the wait.
I got the standard size with a 20 degree rating and the 950 fill. It wasn't cheap but I've learned the hard way that quality comes at a price and this is definitely quality. The design is superior to anything else out there. I love that I was able to customize so much to what I wanted (eg. Black and camo with the heavier black nylon at the foot and top) With my insulated pad and my cot, I'm as comfortably and warm as I am in my baffled king size waterbed at home. But this rolls up as tight as any sleeping bag I've ever seen. Plus, there isn't much in my pack that's lighter.
Finally, It's nice to see that there are still things manufactured in America that we all can be proud of. The people at Enlightened need to be congratulated for not following all of those other companies that have fallen into the trap of sacrificing quality and just concentrating on the profits that the cheap overseas labor can generate. This is something they can be proud of.
Warmest Quilt Ever Slept In
I was a little heartbroken upon purchasing this quilt but once I went camping for the first time with it I could not believe the performance. This was extremely warm to the point where i was having to pull it down to cool off. It was a few degrees below freezing and could of not been any warmer. Worth Recommending!
Lightweight tiny pack size and toasty warm
I have had a chance to use the quilt a few times now in different conditions. I am 5'11 / 187 lbs or 181 cm 85kg and brought the 800DT version std/std 30F /-1C version, I feel this is a good fit for me.
I have slept warm down to 26f / -3C in comfort, and up to 50f / 10C on a very damp rainy night again in comfort and no moisture problems.
The quilt I am sure will work over a larger range of conditions. The material is super soft and has a lovely feel against the skin and is not clammy at all. The weight was as advertised on the site and love the colors, Aegean blue outer 20D and Coyote 10D inner looks really nice (coyote is almost gold in color).
Super quick service was in New Zealand 5 days after order (i brought off the shelf) and all dealings friendly and helpful. The only regrets I have about this purchase is why did I not buy one earlier, for me this is my best buy 2016.
Truly the Best!
This quilt is amazing. I own a Nemo Siren quilt which is an awesome quilt and have used a number of other products, in comparison the Revelation is truly of great quality and craftsmanship. It performs beyond expectation far exceeding other products I have used over the past twenty years. This quilt is also amazingly light and compact. Furthermore, the fact that it is made in America is another bonus knowing that you are getting a quality product. I cant say enough good things about this quilt. It took about seven weeks to receive my order, but the wait was well worth it. You definitely will not be disappointed with this product.
perfect performance
I took my new Revelation and Revolt out to Shenandoah NP. Both are rated to 40; temps dips slightly below that at night, with a steady breeze through the night, getting stronger as day broke. I stayed warm and comfortable. I had no cold spots. Just before dawn, I put on a fleece pullover; the only other insulation I wore was a balaclava. The quilt was much more comfortable than trying to use a sleeping bag in my hammock.
Absolutely amazing
It truly is a revelation!
It's much lighter and much warmer than the sleeping bags we've used to have so far.
Amazing Quilt!
This quilt is amazing! I purchased the 10 degree quilt just a few weeks ago. I have only used it into the mid 40s, but it has kept me more then warm enough. If I were to buy this again I would get the wide quilt. I have broad shoulders and having a few extra inches would be nice. I will update this after I use the revelation for hopefully the entire PCT and for sleeping on Mt Whitney this next year!
Alot for a little
I've only spent four nights in it so far but the quality of materials and craftsmanship is excellent.
great product
Hi there. I am Brazilian an just got this quilt 3 months ago. It´s my favorite piece of gear from now on. My first impression was that it was kind of bulky because of it´s size but the compression is really impressive and the quilt gets tiny an fits great for my ultralight backpacking. I never had a a down product before and I am loving the lightness of the material. It´s my first quilt too and I found it much more comfortable than a mummy bag. MUCH MORE!
My only concern at the moment is to find out how well the material is going to behave in a wet and humid environment. I hope the downtek treatment works.
top notch!
I got a 30 degree, extra long, extra wide in black and yellow with orange head and foot. I call it the evil sleep quilt- to crawl under it is to go right to sleep! Covers the whole bed and will be my peapod hammock bag. Really well made. I love it!!! Thanks EE!
Jim
Warm, Light, and Everything Right
- Light weight
- Warm
- Compact
- Love the straps that attach to the sleeping pad
I used this on a recent weekend trip to the mountains. Overnight temps were in the mid 30s. The quilt was warm and toasty. I love it!
Awesome Quilt!
I ordered two quilts (one 0 degree for my wife, and one 20 degree for me). Both quilts had the 10D fabric, 20D weather resistant stripes, and 850FP down.
I am 5' 10", 170lb, 40" chest, 33" waist. I was torn whether to order the regular/wide or the regular/regular. I went with the regular/regular thinking "I'm a pretty average sized dude". The fit is perfect and I am glad I did not order the wide version. There was more then enough fabric to wrap around underneath me, and the length is perfect as it will comfortably cinch around my neck or pull up to my forehead. I paired my quilt with a large sized XTherm. I tested out my quilt in 40 degree weather and was very warm. My wife hot in her 0 degree quilt and she always sleeps cold. This was the first time she was ever too warm sleeping outside! Both quilts came with large sized stuff sacks and they can compress much smaller if needed. Shipping times were accurate as they were supposed to ship "5-7 weeks" and shipped on the tail end of the 7th week.
Now for the downsides.. there are a few which I don't think are discussed enough from the reviews I have read. First off, we went with the steel 20D stripes at the head and feet. After just 1 night use the oils from my face started to give the gray steel color a 'damp' appearance where my face has rubbed. My wife also had this issue and she does not have oily skin at all. I think this is due to the fabric being so thin and light colored it easily wicks oils off of your skin. I wiped down the areas that got 'oily' and most of the discoloration did go away. I suppose this could have been avoided by going with a darker color. Second, the DWR on the 20D finish does work, but does not add all that much moisture protection. The fabric did get slightly damp from my feet touching the front of my tent and did not really bead off but instead soaked in. The fabric did dry out in about 20 minuets the next morning. I'm hoping the 20D will help prevent tears and abrasion. Finally, the only other 'issue' I had is that both quilts did have a slight bird/animal smell. The smell is not all that strong and I don't think it smells bad (although my wife would disagree), I do hope it airs out and dissipates over time.
Overall, I am very happy with these quilts! We are taking them trekking in Patagonia this December and I'm excited to see how they perform. My only suggestions would be to pick a darker 20D weather stripes, and be prepared for a slight animal smell. The quilts are very warm and have a very high level of craftsmanship.
Limited use so far, but SOOO good
I can't wait to give this more of a detailed review after trail use, but so far it's pretty insane.
- Incredibly light (as you can imagine)
- Warmth is crazy. I have used it multiple times on top only with a sleeping pad underneath in high 40's. Um, just to say that I think sweat was close.
- Packability/compression is great
- Feature set--I like the ability to snap the quilt, cinch the foot box and use of the straps (elastic) to keep it in place.
- Durability - TBD.
Their ship time was accurate, weight accurate, and all the hype/awesome reviews seem to on point.
Blanket over Bag
I have been using a mummy bag for years but never liked it. My friend purchased the Revelation Blanket and said she will never use a bag again.
I like room and space while I'm sleeping so a blanket made more sense.
I'm 5-10, 170 lbs. so a regular length and regular width would be normal for me. To ease my concern with drafts near my feet and arms I ordered the following:
LONG length
WIDE width
30 degree
850 fill (for lower costs)
I tested this blanket in roughly 40 degrees temp. Sleeping in boxers and t shirt the extra long and width allowed me to stay warm because all four sides of the blanket rested on the ground keeping body heat in.
Don't order this blanket the same way you order a mummy bag.
The few extra dollars for more width and longer size will make a difference of loving your blanket or hating it. I heard others hate their blanket because they ordered the wrong size for a blanket. Think about a down comforter on your bed. You want it wider and longer.
Absolutely the best!
I have recently bought 2 Revelation 20 quilts,and a Revolt 20 underquilt, and couldn't be happier. The quality control and customer service is second to none! I will be ordering another Revolt as soon as my Wife decides she wants to hammock again, and let my son sleep alone in his tent. Speaking of my son, he now wants a Junior Revelation like his daddy's.
Initial Impressions
Let me first state that due to when I ordered my Revelation, it arrived a little late in the season here in CO for me to get it out in the field for a real test, so this review will only cover my initial impressions unused.
For starters, EE was great to do business with. After placing my initial order, I emailed customer support to make changes to it several times, and each time my requests were honored and I received almost immediate conformation. I even upgraded to the 950 at no cost when they announced a price reduction. So far...Excelent company!
As for build quality, I am highly impressed with the level of attention put into the construction of the quilt. All of the seams are tight and even and well stitched. This includes the interior quilting lines as well. Initially, I was a little concerned simply based on the weight of the materials (the ripstop nylon and the thread), but on more thorough inspection it is immediately evident that the materials, though light and thinner are very high quality and I am confident in their durability (given proper care). Additionally, the bag material is exceptionally soft and comfy - almost like silk. I gave it a test run at home curled up on the sofa and I kinda want everything to feel that good now!
Lastly, I have to comment on the weight and size. It is unbelievable! I loaded it immediately into a 6L Sea-to-Summit ultrasil compression sack (which is about if not the same size as the stuff sack it came with) and was able to compress it down completely to the absolute minimum size the sack goes to (I think it is 2 or 3 liters) and ended up with something about the size of a small/med cantaloupe. But this is extremely compressed and I would not really recommend getting it that small for any real period of time unless absolutely necessary. Again - Proper Care. When removed it lofted back up almost immediately. I do have to say that I am not really impressed with the supplied stuff sack as it 1)had an odd odor to it that required a long period of airing out, and 2) it has folds at the bottom where it is sewn which looks odd, and messes with my OCD a bit., despite that I recognize how the folds act in the place of a proper handle strip as is commonly found on most stuff sacks. The included storage bag, however, is another story and I am very impressed with the quality of it. A similar bag from REI is $30-$40 if I remember correctly. A nice touch.
My order was a Reg/Reg 30 degree 950 fill. I chose the Forest Green outer and Steel Grey interior (both only the 10D). The Green is darker in person than the display which I was very happy for, and combined with the Grey it should at least "look" clean much longer.
I did give it a short test run at home (inside) when it was about 50 Degrees out, and in a few seconds I was very warm...very. So I do not doubt it's warmth, and I think with proper layering and a few dogs in the tent I could be completely comfortable down to near 20. Mind you I sleep hot.
That's it for now, I'll be sure to post again after a few trips (likely next year) and I have the chance to put it through it's paces proper-like.
As for now I am super impressed and highly recommend getting yourself one.
Cheers!
Worth the Wait!
I own both the Enigma and Revelation. The Enigma is a wonderful piece of gear. It's lightweight, compactable, warm, but most of all, roomy and comfortable to sleep in.
When EE announced that 850fp down would not only become standard but also become much more affordable, I couldn't wait to purchase and try out the Revelation.
After using it a few times, the Revelation has been everything the Enigma is, with the additional perk of versatility! I can use it just like the Enigma with the closed footbox and be perfectly happy. But now I have the option of opening it fully to use as a blanket around the campfire, or even just at home. I can open the drawstrings at the bottom to vent when the night is at that temperature when it's just a bit too hot for me to have everything closed up, but just a bit too cold to have it completely open.
Versatility and ultralight are such important buzz-words for backpacking for good reason, and the Revelation handily checks off both. Highly highly recommended :)
Comfortable Night'sSleep
WOW this is a Great product I am a mover during the night and to have a Quilt that does not make you feel trapped or restricted in movement is a great feeling. I used this Quilt with a 5.7 R value Pad and the combination was very comfortable. A good nights sleep is important. It is light weight and on long hikes this Quilt packs to a very small area and fluffs up to a toasty Quilt at the end of the day. The fact that you can custom order your colors, Size, Fabric Type, and Down Type makes it easy to build a Quilt that can fit you needs. I would recommend this Item to anyone and feel confident you will not be disappointed. Just Remember to look at the Lead time to make sure you get it in time. Custom made Quilts are custom made and do take time, but well worth the wait.
My new favorite piece of gear
I wanted to wait until I had some good use in my quilt before writing a review here. I've been out for about 4 night with the quilt so far, 3 of them cold. I still haven't been out below freezing, so I'll have to report back on the temp rating accuracy later on.
First off, this quilt is beautiful. I was happy the way the colors came out that I chose, they were the same as they appeared on the site, so no surprises. The baffles are really nicely aligned, the sewing is accurate and clean, and all the attachments are beautifully done.
The fabric is light and strong. I went for the water resistant strips at the top and bottom of the pack because I use a single walled shelter that can sometimes see some condensation. In a few cases where I woke up touching the tent wall with my toes, I did not see any moisture getting into the down or through to my body. However, I also noticed the water did not bead up and roll off these sections of water resistant fabric. I am curious, are those strips of fabric not DWR treated!? Frankly I'm not sure I see the point of that, but so far there have been no issues.
The strap and snap system is very efficient and works well. I like the setup a lot, and it functions properly in different ways, depending on how I want to set up the quilt. I appreciate the way I can move around more without worrying about the quilt moving too much. It truly does work way better than a bag for this.
I went with the wide option, and I am happy about that. I feel like I could really close this thing up all the way without feeling cramped, which will help when it gets very cold.
There is pretty much only one flaw with this quilt that I found... it relates to the drawstring on the top of the quilt that cinches it closer to your neck or closed at the top - this toggle and pull cord dangle right in your face or on your neck when sleeping. If you pull it tight, the cord itself is kind of in your face. I'm not sure if they could move it to the edge, but if they could, it would immediately fix what I consider to be a significantly annoying design flaw. I don't like being tickled in the face by a piece of cord in the middle of the night, it feels like a bug on your face. Yuck. I have since figured a way to tuck it under the quilt by pulling it a little bit tight, but I think EE needs to look at this part of the design and make some changes, it really can't be a difficult problem to fix... even moving it off to 1/4 of the distance from one side instead of dead center would help the problem significantly. Anyway, its not a huge deal and I have learned to live with it.
So far I absolutely love my quilt, and I almost want to swap out my down comforter at home for this thing. I highly recommend this quilt to anyone looking for a new sleeping bag. You'll be happy you decided to go this route instead.
3rd quilt and couldn't be happier!!!
This would be my 3rd quilt over 4 years and its awesome to see how they have grown as a company and innovated their product. Most of my friends and family also have a quilt now from them so I am speaking from experience. My 10 deg Revelation came in just under 8 weeks which was to be expected and expressed at check out. Shipping was extremely fast and package was nice and neat. Once again this bag is nothing short of amazing. Every stitch is quality and the thing is SOOOOO LIGHT! The package feels empty lol. Colors (Red/Black 10D) look amazing and are the softest thing on the planet. Its really nice to see the finishing touches they have put on theirs quilts now such as tags that not only brand them but identify size and rating. The care and product tag on the storage bag is a really nice touch. Some of my original quilts have a very homemade (In a good way) feel and look to them but this quilt just screams high end gear without the high end price. Its amazing they are able to offer this quality and continue to drop the price as this is also the best and cheapest quilt I have received yet! The down is placed perfectly with their baffles and lofts up to an amazing 3" - 4". I currently have the original Revelation X 10 deg and the Revolt Underquilt 10 deg and with that system I have been out in my Warbonnet XLC hammock down to about 0-10 deg with nothing more than a base layer and a beanie (Warm sleeper). These are truly one of a kind and well worth the purchase.
You know what, I really like this!
I was a little hesitant to purchase this quilt...it seemed a little unreliable, janky, uncomfortable at first! However, I couldn't be happier! What an awesome, light-weight, fun-colored, easily packable pseudo sleeping bag! I swear, I could fit this in my mug, a shoe, a water bottle -- anything -- because the design is so neat! I definitely prefer to use the Revelation as a quilt, which is great in warmer weather, but I'm not completely sold that I'll stay warm if I use it as a sleeping bag. Nonetheless, paired with a warmer mummy sleeping bag I have, I do believe I've achieved ultimate warmness during the winter!
I certainly recommend this product. Enlightened Equipment wasn't lying when they say it takes a couple of months for your quilt to arrive -- I didn't get mine until about 4 months later...! So, just keep this in mind as you are planning a trip, etc.
Stunningly Lightweight
Impressively lightweight and efficient - I'm a bit of a minimalist and this ticks all the boxes. I love that it opens out and I could pick my colour. Fabulous product and reliable shipping. Cheers!
I love it...
I have the revelation 850 down...It is absolutely so light and compresses to the bottom of my backpack with no problem. Actually I carried it around with me for a few days to show others what a great quilt it is. I have not tried it yet but I'm looking forward to using it on the AT early next year. Because I love being "toasty" and the weather is unpredicitable I am taking a sleeping bag liner with me also.
Never going back to a mummy bag!
Hey,
I received the Revelation quilt several weeks before I left for a 165 mile hike on the Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT) in northwest Arkansas. I was able to take it out on a couple shorter trips to get used to the quilt life.
My set up: I use the 20 degree, 850 fill, long, and wide quilt. I pair with a Sea to Summit fitted sheet on my sleeping pad and the quilt above. It was the best sleep on the trail I have ever had!
First off, on warmer nights I loved the ability to use this as a throw blanket. I really felt like I was as close to sleeping on a bed at home and able to roll around and sleep any way I wanted.
After those two small trips I was really excited for the weather to cool off and use the new system on a longer trip.
While on the OHT I loved crawling into bed after long days on the trail.
After a few nights a cold front came in and the weather got down to the high 30's. I use the zipped up foot box and just use the clips on the quilt to create a "faux" mummy bag. I never had cold spots or felt claustrophobic, a problem I have as I roll around a lot at night. I loved being able to adjust the synch cords on the foot box to let heat out as needed.
As you can see I am kind of gushing now, but I can easily say that this has become one of my favorite pieces of gear I own and am very satisfied with my purchase. The flexibility to match the weather is unmatched on other sleep systems.
Well worth the wait and I have already recommended it to several friends.
10/10
Good work!
Not trail tested but I think I got more than I paid for
My Enlightened Revelation quilt will replace a Nemo Zero bag that is excellent but doesn't allow me to toss and turn throughout the night.
I haven't trail tested my Revelation but I've used it in civilized surroundings and find it light, warm and roomy enough (I got he wide version) to allow me to rock and roll through the night.
This individually made quilt is thoughtfully designed and executed with high quality attention to detail.
I gave 4 stars only because I want to christen it on the trail. I expect it will serve quite well and if so, then this is a 5 star buy. I"ll be a happy camper, pun intended.
Comfortable and Versatile
I wanted to replace an aging mummy style sleeping bag (which was state-of-the-art years ago) with a lighter more compact bag for three season climates. I read high praises online of the quilt style by EE so I decided to give the Revelation quilt a try. Glad I did. It's made with quality materials and very good build quality. My Revelation quilt is far more comfortable, roomy, and versatile than my old mummy style bag. I like it so much I plan on buying a second one for the winter season.
This quilt is amazing!
Possibly my most favorite peice of backpacking /camping gear I own now. The quality and warmth of my quilt is far superior than any mummy bag I have ever seen or used. Packs down so small and weighs nothing. My boss,roomate and myself all have the revalation and still keep talking about them. I would recommend anything enlightened equipment makes and I can't wait to save up for an under quilt.
11,000 feet late September. No Problem
3 days and 2 nights in the Lost Creek Wilderness in Colorado in the last week of September. Had my pack down to 25 lbs thanks in part to my Enlightened bag. 30 degrees at night and I never felt cold. Hard to believe something so light could be so warm.
Love It
I took a leap with a quilt. I've always used sleeping bags, but I move a lot when I sleep and I was hoping for a bit more versatility. It looks great, and it feels so light that it's hard to imagine it could be so amazingly warm. I'm actually having a hard time putting it away, so for now it even stays on the bed most nights.
It took a long time to get here, but I was excited about finding American made equipment, and for the money I spent, I was able to get down a full grade better than I had saved for. The prices even went down again while mine was being made, which is good, because my wife might steal mine.
Foray Into GNP
Thanks to Enlightened for joining my on my first foray into the back country at Glacier National Park. We did two 5day trips over a period of 2 weeks. I took the quilt out every night after tent setup so it could fluff up. It really is a dream to sleep in. Traps heat like a boss. You can wrap it around your sleeping pad on warmer nights, but you might want to use it on top of the pad on colder nights to get that "mummy" feel. There are two snaps at the top. I found it comfortable to use the second snap which is about 6" from the top. Then I could pull the excess down around my neck. This is convenient if you tend to want to stick your arm out of the quilt to grab your phone or just remembered you forgot to put in your ear plugs. Sweet piece of gear. Stores nicely in the nylon sack in the off season.
Not what I expected
I expected a sleeping bag. I obviously didn't read the information about what I was buying very well. I bought it for my husband as a gift. I was super impressed with the lack of weight, threw it in the car and went off camping. We didn't open it up until we were camped and discovered it didn't zip up. He was cold all night, trying to figure out how to get it wrapped around him. We were sleeping out on the ground, but with a pad underneath. and this was at Tahoe in the summer--not very cold. Maybe I should have purchased a larger size that would wrap around his body. I assumed it was like a mummy bag.
So pretty and so warm.
I haven't had a chance to camp with it yet but I have been using it indoors. Tried it in various ways with my sleeping pad. It's very versatile, comfy and very warm. I very much appreciate them accommodating inverted thread coloring. Construction is solid.
Exceeded expectations
Didn't receive my quilt until after my two summer trips so I was inspired to squeeze in one more to be able to try it out. Wow. Packs smaller than I expected, packs lighter than I expected, and kept me warmer than I expected. This is one of the best equipment upgrades I've made. I still don't quite get how something so minimal can keep me warm on a chilly fall night at the base of Mt Jefferson (Oregon). I'll tip my hat to the geese flying over head - they really nailed it with this whole down thing.
Stuff that works. Revelation 0° 800 fill.
First time user of a quilt turned out surprisingly well coming from a guy that owns a Western Mountaineering Badger. We recently hiked the Teton Crest Trail during the September 24th 2016 snow that covered the trail. Four nights in single and lower teens with a Big Agnes Q-core insulated sleeping pad. The first night I used the method of inserting the pad into the quilt. I didn't like that and ended up zipping up the bottom part of the quilt and used the stretch cords under me to wrap myself in the blanket as if it were a mummy bag on top of the sleeping pad. (pretty much just tucked the blanket in around myself). Worked very well with use of dry socks, capilene bottoms and patagonia r3 fleece hoody. The blanket compresses well and takes up very little room as compared to my Badger. The build quality seems very well done with obvious attention to detail. I only noticed one feather trying to escape after 6 nights of use. Considering the cost is half of my Badger I highly recommend the revelation. Just remember in single digit nights you'll want to wear a base layer of some sorts if you are a side sleeper that turns over from time to time.
love my quilt
I just started backpacking and learned of Enlightened Equipment's revelation quilt. I'm glad that I did. this is one of my favorite gears. so light and so comfortable. I took it on a backpacking trip thru the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica mountains and couldn't have asked for anything more. I slept in shorts and a t shirt and was warm throughout the night. it's so light to carry in its stuff sack. can't wait to take it out in colder temperatures in the Sierras.
Lightweight and warm.
Spent several nights camping along the Trinity River with temperatures down to the mid thirties. No problem with the Revelation. I was warm and comfortable throughout the night. The quilt system is without a doubt, the best setup out there. Now everyone in my family has one.
So light!
Having recently returned from five nights in the Southern Alps, I am really happy with this new piece of kit. Construction and delivery time all the way to NZ was quicker than I expected. Construction and material quality is great. Lofts really well; and man is it light! Because I sleep in a tent rather than a hammock (it is eternally wet in most places I go) I am on flat ground. This means the quilt doesn't naturally wrap around the whole sleeping mattress. I plan to use a second piece of elastic or even a third one to fix this, rather than just the one that comes with the bag. I found if the quilt was only lying flat rather than wrapped under the sleeping mat I wasn't warm enough. This is easily fixed and I'm happy I've gone for the quilt concept.
Happy former sleeping bag user
My quilt is so much more comfortable than my sleeping bag. I don't have that constrained feeeling anymore . My quit was a 20F and it was a little chilly for me in the low 30s . If you sleep cold like me I'd recommend getting the next warmest quilt . I would recommend getting something like the hoodlum or a down hood since I was cold with just my hat and my fleece hood in the low 30s. Otherwise the quality and the service were top notch .
perfect
High quality, amazing material, ethical sustainable, do your self a favour
first time customer
I recently purchased the revelation and had my first overnight, with my son's first camping experience. A lot of firsts. Early October with rain in the forecast, I was a little worried about bringing my shiny new down quilt really put it through the test of cold wet weather, with a 3 year old! Needless to say it performed flawlessly and even though my son had my old NFace synthetic primarily, by the morning we were both kept warm by my new (dry) quilt! I am taking it on a two night trip on the AT, southern Mass in early November and I can't wait! Smaller, lighter and warmer than my old bag. My only gripe is that it took a few months the to get to me, however I expected that with the custom changes and quality workmanship! Very happy first time customer!
so warm and light
I've only had a chance to use it twice so far. The first was just the quilt which I strapped to the pad and it was great! so nice to be able to toss and turn with out having to adjust the quilt and it kept me warm. The second time I used it over a sleeping bag and it was down heaven!!! I was cold, and I get cold (very cold) so I used my 15 degree sleeping bag and I then strapped the quilt (fully unzipped) over it. It was amazing.
The only think I'm having a bit of trouble with is the smell. I know sleeping bags have sometimes a bit of a "feather" smell... but my quilt smells more like wet dog. Not super strong, but something to consider.
Quality quilts made in my backyard!
I took my new quilt out to the BWCA this past weekend and couldn't be more happy with my purchase. I purchased the 20° temp rating, while temps ranged from 30 to 40 at night, i never needed to utilize the clips/straps around my sleeping pad. Extremely lightweight and very well made. Worth the wait!!
Kept Me Warm!
I am a cold sleeper so it seems like I've had an endless search for a sleeping bag or quilt that would keep me warm. I'm happy to say that my search is over!
I got the 10 degree quilt right before a backpacking trip through the Enchantments in Washington State. The first night out my sleeping pad sprung a leak that we couldn't find, but adding my puffy coat underneath the deflated pad and then curling up in my quilt, I actually stayed warm!
The second night brought below freezing temperatures and again, I stayed warm!
While this may not seem like much to most, I've had a 20 degree down sleeping bag that was new and still didn't keep me warm on a 40 degree night, but this tiny little quilt is certainly in it's own league with warmth and weight (it is sooo light).
Don't wait! Order yours and you won't regret it!
A beautiful bag...seriously, it's art
We bought this bag for our son's 19th birthday, and it is everything he wanted: light-weight, warm, and durable. The people at this company are also very helpful. The next time I'm in the market for a sleeping bag, I'm going to Enlightened Equipment!
Good stuff
Great quality and performance. My 40deg quilt packs into a bikepacking saddlebag to the size of a puffy jacket. Totally awesome.
Warm, light and great value.
My EE quilt is possibly the lightest, and certainly the warmest piece of camping equipment for this weight and pack volume I have used. My wife has also been using this quilt and she loves how warm and comfortable it is. These quilts are very nice quality, from a good company. I highly recommend Enlightened Equipment, just make sure to order well in advance of needing it as the quilts can have a long lead time per the availability listed on the website.
Crazy light, super warm, ultra-comfy
I love this quilt.
#awesome
Top quality product(s). This topquilt goes perfect with my UQ. Thank you EE!
AWESOME PRODUCT
This quilt was half the weight of my old bag, so that's a plus! First trip with it was to the mountains of Colorado. We spent four nights up there, two of those nights we were above 12K feet where the temp dropped to the mid to upper twenties. I slept comfortably in a pair of socks and long johns. I love this product and HIGHLY recommend it. Thanks to the folks at Enlightened and keep up the good work
Used the EE Revelation on the JMT in Sept 2016
My first reaction was how soft and light the bag felt. Very comfortable and packable. I've always slept with my mummy bag upside-down and unzipped for over a decade and now I'm so glad to have a quilt. Temps were in the teens on the JMT a few nights and I was plenty warm with the 20F bag, silk liner and z-lite mat. The long and wide was perfect for my 6'0'' 200 lb frame. Love the foot box design. The bag is somewhat fragile and tore 3 inches once when the bag got caught in the zipper of my bivy sack. A quick trail repair fixed it. It also takes a long time to receive this item after ordering, the shipping date estimates EE provides are NOT an exaggeration. EE was good at communicating to me when the bag would ship. The 20D stripes on this bag did really well with condensation in my bivy sack and stayed dry. I never felt the need to use the included straps to secure the bag to the sleeping mat. I enjoyed being able to customize the colors and selected contrasting colors to easily tell the orientation of the bag when setting up camp in the dark. Overall, I'm satisfied with this purchase. 4 stars because the website said it was 850 fill down during the customization but it was 800 on the invoice.
Great product
Best bag I've ever owned
Perfect ultralight quilt
I purchased the Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20° quilt to complete my ultralight sleep system. The included straps to attach to my neoair xlite large sleeping pad work great. I decided to purchase the long and wide version which works out perfect for my 6'1 180 pound frame. It can just almost be used for 2 people when opened up completely so I would probably go for an extra wide if that is something you want. I opted for the 800 fill down and it packs down small! I use a 10 L ultra sil compression dry sack from sea to summit and it easily stuffs into there and then compresses to around 4 L! The quilt is very comfortable and seems to be pretty durable especially with the added weather stripes. I am a hot sleeper so I mainly use the quilt fully open which is awesome in the back country having a big super light blanket just like at home. I would highly recommend this quilt to anybody looking for a superlight comfortable high quality sleep system for the back country.
Best Ever
I am 6' and 180lbs and ordered the long, wide 10 degree Revelation. Fantastic! I used it in the Grand Canyon from 28 F on the rim to 65 in the canyon. The quilt is super comfortable. It is easy to control your temperature simply by pulling the quilt up or leaving it lower. The quilt was so comfortable that one night, on returning to my tent after some stargazing I found my wife had climbed out of her hot sleeping bag and was "sharing" my quilt.
The quilt packs easily into a Sea to Summit small drysack and did not lose loft during the course of a week. I am interested to see how durable the quilt is, but as it stands I am very impressed.
Light and warm
I was using my sleeping bags unzipped to the knee in the past but this is much less bulky. For temp ratings, my 20F quilt is working well for 30-50F. I can imagine taking it down to 20F (and slightly below) but with a warmer sleeping pad than my Neoair original, and with some warm clothes on hand.
Construction is good and it’ll be interesting to see how it goes for durability. I can imagine wanting to add a little extra down in 2 or 3 years to keep the warmth up after repeated use and some compression in the pack. I sometimes feel the buttons/clasps press into me at the knee but shift a bit and it's ok. All up - highly recommended.
Superb Quilt
Probably the best value quilt you can buy online.
I got the 20f quilt and have taken it down to below freezing multiple times, when used correctly with a decent air matress and hoodlum this thing is very warm and very comfy.
I can toss and turn all night and night shift about with out fear of loosing heat.
Packs down INSANELY small like i got the Long wide one in 850 and it packs to the same size as my down jacket in a compression bag. Very happy with this purchase.
excellent sleeping bags
We just purchased two revelation bags / quilts and have used them in our relatively mild Australian temperatures - got to - 5. Very snug and comfortable. Easy to regulate temps. And also very light for the pack. The service was great. Arrived when they said they would. No fuss. Also beutifully made. Couldn't recommend them higher.
Thankyou
Felic
Sleeping Bag Upgrade!!
The quilt is worth the wait! Our quilts got in just in time for a quick tour we recently did in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Excellent savings on space and weight!
revelation quilt, almost perfect
This bag is nearly perfect for my needs! The only thing I would change is the buttons, it's a bit difficult to keep the cold air out if you are not using this bag with a blow up mattress. By far the best bag I've ever owned! Packs down pretty good too
Customer service was top notch, including a personal trip to the PO to get my bag to me on time
Great job guys!
cant beat the value for the weight
Very comfortable and warm
Totally awesome quilt!
I was totally impressed with my quilt! And was amazed how light it was! Made my old sleeping bag feel like lead. Would definitely recommend your products!
I will be burried in this quilt
I don't get attached to material things, but my EE Revelation is the exception. So glad I have it. It is incentive to go on longer hiking trips.
Best backcountry sleep I've ever had.
I love this quilt. It is super comfortable, warm, and light weight. It took me a while to sort out the straps and find a system that works for me, but now it's perfect. There are so many configuration options. I like being able to go to sleep without being overly constricted and hot, and then being able to easily cinch down and wrap up when the temp drops.
I've also had an amazing experience working with Enlightened Equipment. Fast responses, and they stand by their products. Amazing customer service.
Versatile, light, and warm!
I ordered a 'short/reg' sized 10 deg Revelation for myself (5'5" female) and a 'long/wide' 20 deg Revelation for my husband (6'2" male). We have taken them on backpacking trips several times this summer, and have been so pleased with the light weight, ability to compress easily into our 8L stuff sacks, and warmth/venting options. Just recently, we went on a trip where temperatures fell below freezing and we stayed plenty toasty....too warm, in fact, with our wool baselayer on! The lengths seem to work well for each of us; when the footbox is drawn closed, the top of the quilt comes up to our eyes/ears. Colors and quality are great!!!
Even better than expected
I stumbled upon a review for this product and decided to buy one of my own. I got the revelation 850 down in two shades of green with water repellency.
I knew it was going to be light but wow! The sleeping bag itself is incredibly soft and one of the most comfortable things I now own.
My only dislike is the "bag" it came in. It came in this big bag with a drawstring and personally it does nothing for it and is big and awkward. I'm going to be getting a compression bag for it regardless, I just thought for the price it would have been nice to have something that held it better.
Don't let this deter you tho, I am more than happy for this sleeping bag and can't wait to trek around NZ with it.
Enjoying my first down quilt/bag
After 36 years of using only fiber filled bags (think heavy and bulky)I finely stepped up to a down quilt (Revelation). I love it. It is very light and packs small.
Best purchase possible
My Revelation (short, regular, 900 fill Downtek, 20 F.) arrived 3 weeks ahead of the estimated time of delivery and they gave me the heads up it was on its way just as they said they would. This is one crazy great product. At 17 oz., it compresses small enough that I can fit it, my Sea To Summit pillow, silk liner, and Hoodlum into the stuff sack provided and that will all fit into an Opsack for protection from moisture in my pack. This quilt works real well with my Neo-Air Thermarest. The straps are easy to adjust to deliver the amount of snugness and warmth needed. Lots of room for side lying and recovery position sleeping (I'm 5 ft. 5 in. 117 lbs) I have sustained a nick in the fabric that was tended to by Tenacious Tape and the repair is holding up well. The storage bag that accompanies the product is roomy for great air circulation when its not 'one the trail'. The only negative I can think of was the grey color I ordered ended up being more on the green side than the sample colors depicted.
best sleeping system I've ever used
I've spent years in mummy style bags as well as a very bulky military sleeping system. All of them feel confined and I end up feeling clammy in them. I have now used the revelation and it is the best system I have used so far. I am 6 feet tall 225 pounds and I have the long wide and it fit very well. I paired it with a Thurmarest neoair Xtherm. With the straps the quilt always stayed centered on the sleeping pad. We had several nights on a recent mountain hunt in the upper 20s and I slept comfortably with no socks on wearing a wool base layer only. I never got the clammy feeling or sweaty feeling that often accompanies a full mommy bag. I give this product my highest rating and will use it on many trips to come.
Just finished a CO backpacking trip with this quilt
This quilt was exactly what I was looking for. Very light weight, customizable for size, fill, and color options. It even got wet a couple of times, but quickly dried. The only thing I wish I had gotten was a slightly wider width. It will definitely be in my bag on my next trip. Thanks for the great equipment!
like sleeping under a cloud
I bought the revelation and the revolt. I can't say enough about the quality and craftsmanship. The stitching is perfect. I love using my revelation in the house and in my hammock. If you haven't tried one, don't worry, the quality is like nothing else on the market. The fabric feels smooth and cool when sleeping and the down lofts beautifully to keep you toasty. The baffles are designed in a way that you can move the fill around if need be. Top notch products and they are made right here in the USA. If you call in, Tyler will most likely answer your call. He is very friendly and super helpful, which reflects the companies values. GREAT JOB!
perfection at a price
First of all, one must note that I know very little about this world.
That said, from all of my research, a world I know quite a bit about, this really is the best option for a person who wants to camp while hiking.
The price is far less than some bags and more the ones it's more than aren't nearly as light or pack as small. I know this because I've bought a few bags recently as I tend to go overboard for myself and the lady. Haha!
The staff is also nice and responsive. Always necessary in my book although not always easy to find.
My recommendation is to order this product without a second thought.
best !!
Was everything I had hoped for , actually was even better than expected. Highly recommend for anyone who is a serious outdoor person.
Congrats - your search just ended
The attention to detail with this quilt is on point from head to toe. If you've been researching quilts for your sleep system, look no further. You'll be glad you made the purchase and supported such an awesome company. I'm pleased with the performance and proud to own such a high quality, US made product.
Best way to lose pack weight
My revelation 20 is easily one of my favorite pieces of gear. I run hot, I'll sleep with the windows open at 30 degrees out and still have a leg kicked out. That's why I love this quilt, Its all i need for most weather. With a sleeping bag I always had trouble getting comfortable and not feel like I'm overheating, the Revelation is so much better for regulating my temperature. Light, easy to use, competitive pricing and great customer service.
Adding additional snaps, removing straps.
The straps are nice but leave too much room for cold air, by placing the snaps 5-6 inches apart would greatly reduce heat escaping, while backpacking in Kings Canyon National Park the elevation was 10000 to 12000 and although it was summer the nights were frigid. Overall I love my quilt, highly recommend this product.
True craftmanship
In a world where everything is made in china it is encouraging to see something come out of the U.S. hand made, solidly built and just plain nice. Taking it up in the Okanogan this deer season.
Super Light, Super Comfy
Love it, haven't had it in weather down to the rated temp (20 deg) but have used it down to 40 as a blanket and stayed toasty. Very light, the fabric feels really good on your skin, not plastic feeling like some synthetics. Buying another one for my wife so when it does get cold we each have our own bags.
Great Value for Money
My partner and I ordered one each. It is the first down sleeping bag I have bought. I got the long at -17 degrees and it weighs under 900grams. Unreal. Extremely warm and feels like you are sleeping in a cloud.
The quilt idea is awesome and you get used to it. The strapping to a sleeping pad will be personal preference but it only takes one use to set it up the way you like it. It is very effective at not losing heat, so don't worry about that if that is a reservation you may have!
Customer support was excellent and when requesting to change my order details (the temperature rating) it was no problem at all.
Actually a 20 degree bag
Used the revelation for the first time last weekend. Super impressed with its weight, comfort and body heat retention. I would recommend this quilt to all my friends.
Great Product!
Super happy with my Revelation!!! Everything is top notch with this outfit. I would highly recommend Enlightened Equipment to anyone looking for a quilt. Their customer service is outstanding as well!
Most Comfortable Night At 11,000 feet
Not much more I can add to what has already been said about the Revelation. It provided me with the most comfortable night I have spent on the ground at 11,000 feet. I am a believer.
Frigging awesome
Simply enough my down quilt is frigging awesomeness! It's exactly what I wanted.
Love it
I've done a moderate amount of camping, and some backpacking. Really wanted to lighten the load, and this quilt is awesome. Keeps me warm without making me sweat, easy to adjust, very light. It was my first quilt, so I was a little nervous about how it would go. I probably spent more time than I should have trying to pick out colors :) but I like how it turned out. Very highly recommended.
Fantastic
Fantastic well made quilt. Warm and comfortable. Probably didn't need to size up for extra comfort.
Extremely Versatile!
I have had the Revelation Quilt for the last two months and have already taken it out on various two and three day backpacking trips in the San Rafael Swell, the Uinta and Wasatch mountains of Utah and for one seven day backpacking trip in the Sawtooths of Idaho. So far it has performed wonderfully! I ordered the 20 degree bag and the temperatures I have slept in have varied from 60s-low 30s. I have to say that it seems the temperature rating appears to be very accurate and I sleep on the warmer side and have yet to wear any extra layers while sleeping with it. With its packability and weight I am extremely excited to use it in the future on some extensive traveling with bike touring in many different environments and I have no doubt it will continue to perform very well! Definitely one of my favorite pieces of kit!
Best nights sleep ever
I would just like to take the opportunity to say I am absolutely delighted with both the product and the service I have received. I ordered from the UK and felt fully informed throughout the order process and was very happy with the delivery of the product.
As someone who sleeps 'starfish' I have always struggled when camping due to the very restrictive nature of sleeping bags, especially the mummy style bags that are so popular today. Having read some great reviews and watched a couple of you tube videos on these quilts I decided to take a chance. I couldn't be happier with the result.
Never going back to the bag!
Just finished my second BWCA trip with this quilt - I'm never going back to sleeping bags! I've used my 20 degree quilt in weather from 20 degrees to 65 degrees, and it works great. If you're a side-sleeper like me, I encourage you to ditch the bag and try out the quilt. You'll sleep more comfortably.
Excellent Quality
I am new to quilts and have loved my Revelation so far. I took it out on the PCT in northern Washington and slept great! Construction is solid and has great loft. It fits well into my hiking system.
enlightened sleeper
Great bag for ultralight sleep that captures the warmth
Excellent product!
"The Best"
I purchased what I consider "The Best" in the field of many of these types of light weight, goose-down back pack quilts. I can't, in all honesty however, tell all you folks out there how warm it kept me, on a 30 degree night, 9,500 ft. up, in the Rockies, because I've yet to use it for that. I bought this quilt to take on a month long motorcycle trip that I plan to take early this coming spring, in the northern part of Arizona, southern Utah, up, and through Donner Pass. It packs very small, and light. I loved how you can pick, and choose colors. Of course, I chose the Harley-Davidson black/orange combination, and it looks awesome!! What I WILL do, is after I have taken the trip, I promise to log back on, and give a complete, and most of all, honest review. Thanks to Enlightened Equipment, and a special thanks to all the possible customers who allowed me to ramble on, and never arrive!! I'll be back, I do solemnly swear it..thanks again,,Stan
First class
I bought 2 Revelations and am very pleased. Quality of workmanship as well as well thought out design features make these quilts works of Art. I had to change my order a few times and the guys at Enlightened didn't bat an eye. Handled it with grace. Thank you for producing an outstanding product and thanks for the helpful and friendly service. Wonderful company that takes pride in their work
Terrific Product
Worth the wait! Excellent product, as warm as advertised but can be used as a light cover in good weather. Have enjoyed camping so much more with this ultra-lightweight bag and have traveled internationally with it. Would order another and have recommended to friends.
Smelly down
Your QC should have spotted this and not mailed it, I'm still working thru this by airing thru the dyer several times didn't work. I'm current hanging out side for over a week which it stills has the smell, my next step is to wash it, I ordered a down cleaner for hydrophobic down, if this doesn't work I'll be sending it back.
Fit and build review
I am 5'5" and weigh 130lbs, I got a short regular width and it is plenty long for me and I can bend my knees and roll around with it fully clipped, zipped and tightened. I got just 800 fill and the loft is incredible. I was worried about the Nylon being very thin and flimsy but it is definitely not: I got 10D inside and full 20D outside because I backpack with my dog and wanted extra protection. I haven't field tested yet but I'm confident that the nylon will hold up just fine against her sleeping on or under it, I don't see that it is translucent like others have said. So far it is exactly what I expected and the materials and quality are top notch. The fit is exactly how they say it will be so follow their instructions for length and width!
Awesome addition to anyones gear
I have used the quilt three times. While the temps have been no lower than 50 its very warm. The footbox one may even open to vent in warmer weather.
The ability to roll to one side freely is great. The overall feel is freedom vs being incased in a sleeping bag. Since i am dating and the weather is turning brisk the size and compatibility looks promising for serious snuggling at the beach or out on a hike.
My daughter pulled it out setting up camp and wanted to know where my sleeping bag was & what was this small thing :)
I have roasted if i left more than 1 layer on FYI however its super easy to modulate your temp with slight adjustments.
Was it worth the wait YES.
Great Product
I have only had a chance to use this a hand full of times so far. That said the times I have I have had absolutely no bad things to say. Super lightweight and stuffable. Very durable. Warm to the point iv'e used it mainly as just a blanket. The only downside to this I would say is the time it takes to get it though it came on time with the expected date. Being a small company that makes a superior product at an affordable price I am willing to wait. I will be buying one for my wife and daughter.
A favorite piece of gear
I wasn't about to write a review of my quilt until I had used it multiple times. Now I have used it on more than a thousand miles of hiking in Florida and on the PCT in Socal and Washington. I love this quilt! It was less expensive than my old Chinese-made Montbell Superspiral bag and is also warmer, more versatile, much better constructed and much lighter. The disappointing Montbell bag leaked down and feathers every time I used it - not this quilt. It is perhaps my favorite piece of backpacking gear. Thanks, EE! Keep up the good work. I am so glad high-quality, affordable backpacking gear is being made in America. Suck it, China!
Revelation - Fabulous...
UK buyer.
Great service and arrived within the specified delivery time.
The import duty (£42) on top of the purchase price takes the cost to well over £200 but you really do get what you pay for.
I'm 6' 2" and bought the long/wide option and more than adequate (and weighs in at just over 21ounces)
Weight for me is critical as I want it for the Camino Frances early next year.
Overall, a fantastic piece of equipment....
A superb product
The first time I used my Revelation quilt I was a little dubious, because it is so light that it felt like thistledown. It didn't disappoint however, and I was toasty warm. Unlike a sleeping bag however it is easy to adjust for overheating simply by extending arms or legs from underneath the quilt. The quality is very good, the stitching is even and regular, and the general finish excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending it.
Even better than I had hoped
I wanted a lighter option than my old 3# mummy bag. After a lot of research, comparing reviews, costs, temperature ratings, and weight, I decided to take a chance on a quilt. I hike and backpack in the Pacific Northwest, 3-season. At 5'3", I could have gotten a short, slim. I chose a 10F, regular length, regular width so I'd have plenty to wrap up in.
I used my quilt for the first time this past weekend, and loved it. It was still warm out (over 50f) when I went to bed, and downright chilly by morning. With my mummy bag, I'd have struggled to stay comfortable. With the quilt I was comfy all night by adjusting how snuggled up I was in it.
The quilt shaved over 1.5# off my pack weight, saved space, and let me sleep better. I'm a quilt convert. :-)
first quilt, used for 36 nights on the CT.
I received my quilt the day before I left for the CT. I was a bit nervous leaving with something I was unfamiliar with. The weight savings over my traditional bag of the same temp rating made the decision for me. To summarize, I'll not go back to a full mummy for three season use. I'm convinced that quilts are the better product.
My only feedback / thoughts have to do with the breathability of the water treated down. It is possible that the non-treated down would have been better for me. This is all speculation on my part as comparison testing isn't something I could do. I found the bag to be less breathable then I'd have liked. Even when I was cold, I'd get sweaty and clammy. These quilts have excellent venting options vs. a traditional mummy but regardless of the temp, I'd get clammy. I'm skinny and I sweat at night so this is more about what might have been best for me and something others might think about when placing a order.
I'm not stating a negative, just something to think about when deciding options. This bag is top notch. I'm really happy with my decision to do business with this company.
Light and warm
I bought my Revelation for a 12 day thru-hike on the Northville-Placid trail in the Adirondacks. It was an excellent addition to my gear. I used it to hammock camp and while staying in lean-tos. it was versatile enough to handle both situations. It was very warm on the nights that were cold and I loved the flexibility that a quilt provides on hot nights. No need to be cooped up in a mummy bag. Great purchase!
Perfect for thruhiking!
I finally decided to try a quilt out instead of getting a mummy. After a ton of research, I'm insanely happy I decided on the EE Revelation. I'm a designer too, so the plentiful color choices made me even happier..haha. I finished a thruhike of the CT and this quilt kept me toasty warm, even when I woke up with condensation (sometimes frozen condensation) on my bag. I also wasn't the most gentle with my bag, I would be so tired at night I'd pull my bag out of the stuffsack with more gusto than I should have. No rips or tears. Love love love it! Very worth the wait!
just what I wanted...
I needed a versatile piece that I could cocoon myself into my hammock with. I've only used it once so far, but it worked great. The only issue that I have, and I need to call EE about, is the pad straps. I get what they are for, but for my uses and for the price, I want some more buttons added.
The lightweight materials are nice, and I hope they are durable. I went and got a compression sack to use on the trail vs the included stuff sack. I was sweating at 40° so I hope it holds up to 0.
Love my new Revelation Quilt
I just used my new Revelation quilt on an 8-day trip into the Gardiner Basin is Sequoia NP. Temperatures at night were just above freezing most nights, so I zipped up the footbox, but never had to attach the quilt to my pad. I stayed warm every night in my 20 degree Revelation, and loved the freedom of being able to change positions without the constriction of a mummy bag.
Even as a side sleeper, I found the standard width was wide enough to reach the ground sheet and prevent drafts, but if I made any changes to my order, it would be to add a bit of width.
At 68, I find myself having to get up several times a night to answer the call, and the quilt made this chore much less a hassle.
All in all, an excellent product that I'm sure will be a part of my kit for years.
Quality and design better then expected
I read many reviews about this bag. All of which gave the highest regards. But I figured there was some slant for whatever reason. But here is another high praise review. The quilt design is amazing and the sizing is perfect. I have the 50F bag and it's stupid light and perfectly made. Thanks guys!
Take your sleeping bag places you never thought possible
I've had my Revelation for a couple months now and love its utility so far. With a watertight compression sack I can throw this in a small pack and take this places I wouldn't ordinarily be able to. The construction is fine and I've been warm every time I've used it. Highly recommend it as a way to lighten your pack and bring a blanket/bag when you'd normally just tough it out.
All that said, a couple things to keep in mind.
I haven't had an opportunity to test my 20 degree model in freezing temperatures. The down filling feels minimal but adequate. Based on past experience with other bags I think it'll serve its purpose when appropriately used (with a good sleeping pad).
The 10d outside fabric feels fragile, but works great when used appropriately. Take good care of it! It's a blanket, not a shell to protect you against the elements.
So happy with my new quilt.
I got my quilt just in time for a 2.5 week backpacking trip and am so happy with it! It's incredibly comfortable, kept me warm on the cooler nights and didn't make me sweat on the warm nights. It's super light and packs down very well. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat if I needed it.
So comfortable!
I am so impressed with the craftsmanship and light weight of this quilt! This is my first quilt, and I am sold. I love that it compresses well, too.
Simply amazing
Being a member of various backpacking gear associations, I'm always exposed to product reviews that help to introduce me to products that can improve my current backpacking kit. After having heard many referrals to EE quilts, I figured it was time this year to give one a try. I ordered the Revelation in Xlong/Xwide in 800 down, standard fabric inside and out. Even with the largest size, my quilt was still a few ounces less than 2 lbs, which was my target max weight for a new down bag/quilt in the 20 degree range.
My quilt arrived after the promised timeframe, and I had the fortune of taking it with me just in time for a 6 day backpacking trip into the Eastern Sierras in California to finally summit Mt. Whitney. Trying it at home just wasn't the same as trying out in the field, so on my first night of camp I was excited yet nervous to test it out in the temps we were in. The first night came very close to freezing temps, but the quilt did spectacular for me. Each night for the next 4 nights was a pleasure to crawl into bed, as I knew my body wouldn't have to fight the cold to get a good night's sleep. On our second night, our water outside had frozen yet I had no idea what the outside temperatures actually were because I was warm in my quilt. The length/width was excellent for me (I'm 6'1", 230#) as I'm very constrained in nearly every lightweight down bag on the market. The foot box makes the quilt fit quickly, too.
The Revelation, even in the largest size, compresses smaller than any other comparible down bag of the same temperature rating. Expect it to compress to the size of a deflated soccer ball, at least. But when it opens up, expect some serious loft after just a minute of being uncompressed.
In all, this is the absolute best sleeping system I have ever owned for backpacking and hammock camping. It's so light for it's massive size, yet it's the warmest system I have. I can't wait to take it out on my next adventure.
Thank you for my Revelation!
Enlightened Equipment was turned on to me by a friend and fellow backpacker. He has a quilt for the extremities of weather, one for summer and one for winter. I really love the idea that I can customize and adjust fit exactly how I want it to be built, temperature rating and all. AND it's made here in the U.S. Once I received mine, couldn't wait to test it out. I chose a 30° rated Revelation, with weather strips, for summer excursions. At just under a pound(my back thanks you), the materials used and beautiful stitching is just heaven in my arms. I went out for a 2 night trek into the Sequoia National Forest to do a loop around Twin Lake/Ranger/Seville Lakes.... Each night was perfect. The evenings would start out mild around 50°, and by morning was a brisk 35°..... Perfect! I slept so "soundly"...I'm sure I was competing with the bears.
Enlightened Equipment is honestly some of the best workmanship I have seen. Truly remarkable, thank you very much. I look forward to ordering my winter quilt!
As Expected - Simply the Best
I purchased a 950, regular length, wide width, and the optional 20D weather resistant strips. And I did something similar for my 12 year old son (standard width). I could not be happier. I had my 40 degree bag on the Appalachian Trail 100 Mile Wilderness in August 2016 and it was great. Most all of Falmouth Maine Boy Scout Troop 36 uses this brand. I slept in a tent on the ground. Very comfy. The majority of the Troop uses hammock with Enlightened Equipment over and under quilts. We didn't push below 55 degrees at night but I'll have ample time to test the warmth in the Maine fall. I purchased this quilt for the weight savings. The quality is terrific. Since I'd been using a Sea to Summit quilt there was no adjustment to my sleeping pattern. Only two negatives: 1) the stuff sack is a bit cheap and overly large [easily overcome with something water resistant] and 2) I had to order 10 weeks in advance [quality takes time]. These folks make a premium product that is well worth the price.
lightweight, comfortable quilt
This was my first quilt as I'm used to mummy sleeping bags. The bag is lightweight and yet incredibly warm. It's so comfortable to be able to sleep with a quilt but have the option to zip/snap it up for more warmth.
Best piece of equipment that I have purchased
Enough said. Masterful craftsmanship. I am absolutely in love with this product.
perfect quilt for me
I'm 6' 250#, and a restless, warm sleeper. I have 2 20 deg Revelation quilts, and they are perfect for me in all temps. I have slept comfortably down to 25 degrees in my quilt in a one wall tent in a snow storm. In the summer, I poke my feet out the bottom and push the quilt off when I get warm. Even in the winter, with all fasteners engaged, I can still toss side to side and up and down easily (as I always do when sleeping). With the new baffles I can easily reposition the down when it clumps.
Lightweight and warm
I used the Revalation Quilt on a section hike of the PCT in August 2016. I ordered a 850 down, wide and 6 foot long. The quilt attached to my pad with straps that are sewn on the quilt. This worked very well and held the quilt in place during the entire night. I love the wide quilt as I have a problem sleeping in a mummy bag. I was able to snug the top of the quilt during the night as it grew colder with the strings at the top. I like the weight as it reduced my pack weight by 23 ounces from my sleeping bag. I look forward to enjoying my quilt on many more overnight hikes in the near future. Thanks for shipping it to me before I started my hike.
Versatile bag, worth the price tag
I had been looking for a three or four season weight quilt and just couldn't find what I wanted at a price I could pay. This quilt was just the ticket. With the options, I was able to customize it for me. I ended up buying a 10 degree quilt because I am a super cold sleeper, and it still stuffs down to the size of a small watermelon.
My primary use for the quilt is for bicycle touring. I recently returned from three weeks in the Canadian Rockies and can report I was completely satisfied with the quilt. Besides functioning great as intended, it is very versatile. We had some pretty warm nights and some cold ones. When it's warm, unzip it and lay it over you loosely like a blanket. When it's cold, zip it up, cinch the top and bottom, and attach the straps under your pad and you'll be warm. We had some wet nights when the quilt either got wet outright or was quite damp from humidity and sweat. A few minutes in the sun and it was completely dry.
I don't think you could go wrong with this versatile quilt. It is important that to get the full temperature rating you use an insulted pad, and wear a head and neck covering. I did both, and I was warm with temps into the high 30s with my 10 degree quilt. If you are a very cold sleeper like me, I would consider a lower rating to ensure you have all the warmth you need.
Very pleased
I have used my quilt in my hammock and in my tent. I am normally a warm sleeper and did not close the foot box. Blanket mode was very cozy for my. I look forward to some cooler weather in my hammock and utilizing the full use of the down. I love how well it packs into my motorcycle panniers. Dropped 3 pounds off my backpack replacing my Thermarest and sleeping bag. I also have the revolt underquilt.
Yeah
Super high quality construction. After years in bags, it really is more comfortable to use a quilt. It also helps trim the weight which I appreciate. Th customer service was outstanding. Takes a while to get one, but well worth the wait.
So Sweeeet
I just got finished living under my revelation 20 for three weeks in the high Sierra and Tetons. I freaking love it. It replaces a quilt from a competitor that has horizontal baffles and is rated for a lower temperature (thus heavier). The revelation keeps the down where it needs to be and keeps me warmer for less weight. This is quality gear at its finest. I'd recommend it to anyone but my enimies.
Amazing Piece of Equipment
This was my first quilt, and I have to say EE produced an great quality product. Lightweight, warm, and versatile.
We took them into a 10 day backcountry canoe trip. Due to some rain the day we left, the only one in our group without a quilt was my daughter. Her bag ended up soaked due to the rain, but because these were quilts we were able to connect the two together so that she was kept warm until hers dried.
Amazingly versatile, kept using it as a blanket for my hammock lounging, or late night by the fire. I have to say I will keep buying Enlightened Equipment gear from how high quality this quilt is.
Best "sleeping bag" for the price
Under 2lbs? Under 20 degree rated? Comfortable? Cool looking? This quilt has everything! I've had a couple different sleeping bags all well into the $300 range and the revlation quilt tops them all! You really can't beat the lightweight and warmth this quilt delivers. It also comes with the straps so when it does get really cold you can wrap it tightly around you and get that snug feel mummy style bags offer. The only con I could think of was it took 13 weeks for me to receive the quilt. Worth the wait though! It's custom and the quality is great. Its my favorite piece of backpacking gear I own now! I recommend it to everyone!
Great!
I've only taken it on one trip - Mount Rainier, but the quilt is well built, warm and comfortable in changing weather. Just what I wanted, for a good price. I would buy it again.
An ultralight bargain
I received my quilt a few weeks back and I am very impressed with the quality of construction and the materials used.
I have been a quilt sleeper for years and this is a major upgrade for me. I ordered the extra wide because I turn every 15 minutes all night long. The extra wide is going to improve my comfort significantly on chilly nights. Overall, I am very pleased with this quilt and I recommend it ad a high quality product.
Best gear purchase I've ever made
As others have said, you can't beat the weight and packability of this quilt. This is the first time I've ever used a quilt and I couldn't have been more comfortable on a recent hike on the CT at 11-12000 ft. Just a great product.
Great product
Really happy with my purchase. I used it in wet near freezing temps and was very comfortable. I've always had issues with the widths of conventional sleeping bags, and being a side sleeper this bag suits my needs like none others. However, me being from outside of the U.S means that I had to pay an extra fee for customs/duties, which I haven't got a problem with, the problem was when I went to pick up my bag I had to pay custom/duty charges again. I brought this issue up with a member of the enlightment team but after a brief reply telling me they would look into it I have received no word.
Gossamer warmth and comfort!
What a lovely piece of gear this is. The design and craftsmanship are outstanding. A warm, functional quilt -- it's so light that a gentle breeze will carry it away. Love the closure option for the foot-box and the simple strap system that goes under your sleeping pad.
I'll be recommending you folks to anyone who will listen. Thanks!
My Favorite Gear Purchase
I've never bought any piece of gear more worthy of every penny i'd paid for it then this quilt. Its so warm and cozy. I'm 5'10 and 175 lb, pretty average guy, and the regular length / width works great for me, I don't have super broad shoulders however. Excellent craftsmanship, so worth the wait (and the weight!)
Deserving of 305 (now 306) 5-star ratings
I've used this for 3 nights out in various places. I'm a 5'5" 140 lb female and ordered a 20* regular/short quilt. My feet are at the end with about 1" to spare, and the quilt tucks nicely under my chin just how I like it. This is nothing short of a miracle product. One night was 30* and I was happily bundled using the straps to keep the quilt secure. The second night, I was pouring sweat because it was so hot-- so i was un-strapped, and undid the footbox. It was like sleeping with my blanket at home. No more sticking my leg out of the side of a bag to try and regulate temperature. I'm also a side sleeper, so in terms of size, this was pretty ideal when the quilt is open. When its strapped shut, I can sometimes feel a draft on my back but nothing a minor adjustment can't fix.
The quality and workmanship is really beautiful on the product. Watch out for the footbox drawstring-- the knot that keeps the stopper on came undone and I spent about 10 minutes fixing it and tying a more secure knot.
The one danger is that once I got this product, I now have so much space in my backpack that I'm looking to downsize my pack. Not a bad problem to have, it just feeds the gear addiction...
Great Quilt Bag!
Ordered this quilt bag back in April got it in June just in time for hiking. First time using a quilt bag. Wanted a light weight bag for backpacking. Took this on a backpack trip in the Idaho Sawtooths. Got down to the low 30's and Was extremely comfortable and warm. I am 5'11 and 185 lbs bought the regular width and length. The quality is perfect. They pay very good attention to all the details on the bag. Hope to use this for many years!
best. purchase. ever.
I absolutely love my quilt! I used it for the first time camping at 10,000 ft. on Mt. Evans in the Arapahoe Forest in Colorado. I was so warm, comfy and cozy all night. I love the versatility of the quilt vs. a regular sleeping bag. I'm hooked. The quality is superb and I know it's going to last. The Revelation is worth every penny. Thanks Enlightened Equipment!!
Simply Amazing
The attention to detail and craftsmanship of this quilt are second to none. It weighs next to nothing, I thought the box it was shipped in was empty before I opened it up! It packs down super small (like an cantaloupe) and fluffs back up with ease. The foot box is perfect for keeping your lower body warm and inside the quilt. I didn't have any drafts at all when using it down to 30*. It comes with clips along the entire edge to keep it closed. I like to keep the top half open which gives plenty of room if you have a wide upper body. It is true to size and temperature rating. In fact, I think the ratings are quite generous. I bought the 30* quilt and was warm down to 30* with my jammies on. Well worth the weight. Spend a little more money and buy yourself a quality product you will love for years to come.
Great Product
The extra-long works great for a guy who's 6'4". It's very warm and works great. Can't wait to take it thru-hiking.
Fantastic Quilt from a Great Company
I've had a chance to use the quilt on a couple different trips and it is as good as all the other glowing reviews have said. It's fantastic.
What I really like to comment on is the customer service I received from EE. I had a request and after speaking with them on the PHONE they delivered as promised. It's refreshing to see a company offer great customer service like this.
Thanks again EE for a great product and great service.
Can't beat it!!
The price point, product quality, weight. This quilt was an all star addition to my 61 mile attempt at a through hike and will be my goto bag. I ordered another one for my girlfriend.
Great Product Made In USA
Nice and light, packs very compact and is comfy warm. I purchased a 30 degree quilt with the 900 fill. Couldn't be more pleased.
Finally!
Purchased the regular-sized, 20 degree Revelation with 800 down for my trip to Philmont (completed a week ago). The performance of the quilt far exceeded my expectations. I am extremely pleased with the workmanship, quality of materials, and overall weight (21 oz) of this product. We experienced sub 40 degree nights as well as mid 80 nights. The quilt allowed me flexibility in controlling my comfort. I was neither cold or hot during our trek. The best part was how compact the quilt can be compressed, leaving more than enough room in my 70 liter pack for other items like all the packaged food they provide. Did I mention the quilt only weighed 21 oz? After 12 days and 80 miles, you will be thankful for carrying as little weight as possible.
Thank you Enlightened Equipment for making a product here in the USA that exemplifies quality, affordability, and performance! Definitely will be a repeat customer! (My son now wants one!)
Female (cold sleeper) and my new favorite quilt
Here is the deal. I just took my quilt on the JMT (June 2016) and it was amazing. The first few nights when I did not actually use the straps or the quilt in the correct way, I was cold. However, when I actually tucked the bag under my Big Agnes pad it was so warm. It's light and it was easy to pack away in my pack. My base weight of my pack for the JMT was 13lbs. This sleeping bag was a huge way that I was able to save weight and space.
LOVE IT!
Beat My High Expectations
Ive used this quilt for 6 nights so far and love it. I got the 20° regular/wide. Extremely comfortable, lofts quickly, keeps me warm. Ive used it down to about 35° with no straps and was very warm in shorts and t shirt. I think with the quilt cinched up and strapped, wearing warm baselayers it would be comfortable at 20°.
After experimenting i decided that for summer use i dont need the straps at all. I kept the footbox cinched and left the top open like a blanket. On the coldest night i closed one top snap and slightly cinched the neck just to keep it in place and it worked perfectly. With top snap closed i can easily sit up, use my hands, pop in and out without undoing the snap, etc. This thing is just.....right.
The material is extremely thin, but so far no holes or down poking out and im not exactly babying it. But i cant imagine the material being very abrasion resistant so i always use a stuff sack, time will tell how it holds up.
Im 6'1" 190lbs and the regular length wide is perfect. Regular regular would have worked as well but i like the extra. When fully extended it comes to about my forehead, so in normal sleep positions i could cover my head if needed.
The down moves around slightly in the vertical section but is easy to move back. Definitely something you wanna keep an eye on if your getting close to the temp rating.
Thumbs up!
Isleep Royale
I primarily got this for a backpacking trip to Isle Royale and future endeavors. Once I figured out a couple of nuances with the quilt I quickly became a fan. At only 20 oz the weight is perfect for backpacking and I was also really impressed with the warmth as Temps dipped into the 40's at night. You cannot go wrong with this quilt and I whole heartedly recommend this to anyone.
Arizona Trail
I took my custom ordered 20 degree Revelation on my 50 day Arizona Trail thru hike expedition and came to near worship it as i would go from from freezing windy nights to scorching hot desert terrain back to back and for all climates it performed with excellence! It instantly warms you up the second it covers your body. It attaches to the pad making life great for a side sleeper like me! In hot weather you can simply put half your body out of it and still feel unexposed. I used it in hammocks and on the ground and in hotel rooms it was so comfortable! Highly recommend this product!
Shaved POUNDS off of my base weight
My first go at a quilt. I was extremely impressed. It feels like it weighs nothing next to my old sleeping bag and I've had it out twice (I'm a ground side sleeper) and was comfy cozy both trips in a tent with my old fold up accordion sleeping pad. It got me thinking.....I should be sleeping an a hammock! Great product and customer service.
Better Than Expected
OK, this is going to be short and sweet. I got the back, it was a long wait , so get yourself ready for that, but worth it... I got the bag, it seemed way to lightweight to be a real 20 degree bag and I stuffed it into a Nalgene bottle size bag. WOW... I have never seen a bag that light and get that small.
I was sure I would freeze... My first trip was this past weekend. It only got down to 40 or so, but was super nice. I love the ways you can configure it... I just used a a simple blanket and just slept on my Big Agnes pad and when I got a little cool during the night, I snapped the snaps on the staps underneath me and was warm instantly.
I love it and the price is right for this level of high end super light product.
Cheers
Beautiful work!
This is my second quilt from these guys and I am super happy with both (also have an EE under quilt). Professional, high quality craftsmanship really stands out in their work. So light! What a joy to haul compared to my old bag.
Worth the wait. I hope the EE crew has a chance to enjoy a little summer too!
LOVE - lightweight, warm and durable
Received my revelation quilt even earlier than shipping estimate! Love it! One.. it is beautiful, but not like that really matters when backpacking!, but its so warm, comfortable, and durable. I bought the extra wide to give a little more room to wrap around me and its perfect (probably didnt need it.. but i do like to cross over and have extra coverage) the straps are perfect to tighten up when its a little chilly out and you can quickly and easily undo them when you get warm. I am currently tent camping but plan to use it with my hammock as well!
Exceeds Expectations
When I first ordered my quilt (a Steel Grey Revelation) I was told it could be a 6-8 week wait, it ended up taking a little over 7 weeks so they were bang on with the estimate. I've now had my quilt for about 3 weeks and am still amazed at how light it is for the warmth it provides. I purchased the 20 degree bag (-6 C for us in Alberta) for summer mountain hikes but I could easily see stretching it into the shoulder season.
I am glad I ordered the 20D outer shell, I think the 10D would have been too delicate for the minor weight difference.
Is there a better quilt with these specs at this price?
I ordered this quilt blindly after just reading reviews, comparisons and watching some YT videos. But I can assure you that this purchase has been a winner for me. A few things come to mind why that is. First the configurability, as a tall guy (6'4") a lot of the competition just wasn't an option anymore.
I really like all the options and colorschemes which clearly makes this brand stand out.
Performance is up to par with the claims for as far as i can tell. I have a 20 degree quilt and almost melted using it during my last trip with temps touching the low 30.
It packs down nice and small and weighs as advertised.
The price is really fair for what you get, so price/quality is very good.
Incredibly light and warm
I just used my quilt for the first time while camping in Tahoe for the Tough Mudder event. I shared a tent with my son, and the outside temp was in the low 40's. My 30 degree Revelation was a bit drafty the first night, but only because I didn't have it fitted properly around my pad. The second night I overheated, but was able to regulate my temperature easily by loosening the tie-down straps. This quilt is outstanding for its warmth-to-weight ratio, as well as its versatility. Between outings it lays on the back of our sofa, and my entire family fights over who gets it first thing in the morning! I highly recommend the Revelation for anyone wanting to shed some serious poundage while still staying warm and comfortable.
So Happy with my Revelations Quilt.
I use it with a bivy sac to help keep it clean and retain some warmth. however, I do not need the bivy sac for warmth at all. I was at 6300 feet above sea level in a thunderstorm with wind at 20 degree's and was sweating in my Quilt. My quilt is rated for 20 degree's but I could have easily handled cooler temperatures. I did use a light weight tent and rain fly to stay dry. I am very happy with the weight, the quality of product and the customer service as well. They guys were able to make adjustment to my quilt after my initial order and they did not require more time to complete my order. Thank you for a great Product!
The Warmth to Weight Ratio is Astounding
I took my new Revelation 20 degree quilt on it's first trip a couple weekends ago, and I first want to say that the only reason this quilt made it on the hike is because of the awesomeness of the guys at Enlightened Equipment. I called and told them my upcoming trailhead date, and they made it happen!! I was so thankful to see it arrive on my front porch in time. Now for the hike... with this quilt weighing in at just over a pound, I felt like I was floating down the trail. I have always been skeptical of quilts and their warmth, being a cold sleeper, but after the first night my opinion has been forever changed. This thing was almost too warm, but it was nice to be able to stick my foot out the side like I do at home to regulate my temp. I slept like a baby! The second night and subsequent nights I didn't even attach it to my sleeping pad and it was still nice and toasty!! The materials and workmanship is top notch and so is Enlightened's customer service. With a product like this, it's easy to understand how their lead time has become so long. Great job guys, keep up the good work!
Light Weight and Great Quality
Recently used my quilt on an AT Section Hike. It's a 20 degree quilt. Temps on the mountain got down to upper 30s. The quilt kept me very warm throughout the night!
Awesome!
The material is really nice against the skin, I like that if I get hot i can uncover just a part of me. High quality product, couldn't be happier so far!!
High quality bag, worth the wait.
Simply put, this is a high quality bag and it is worth the wait time. I put an order in when the wait was 9-11 weeks, and I received an email that it was shipped at 11 weeks and 2 days. Customer service was great....I spoke with Tyler personally who recommended a wider bag since I was a side sleeper. It arrived and I am happy with the width
Excellent customer service, great product!
The customer service department at Enlightened Equipment is really stellar! Being new to the idea of a quilt, they worked with me to choose the right configuration that met my needs. They were extremely helpful, and available to give updates along the way as well as answer any questions I had.
When I received the product, it was exactly as we had discussed! The build quality is superb, and the materials, though lightweight, don't seem like they will fall apart just from breathing on them. My husband took the quilt out on a trip recently, and it was plenty warm during a spring overnight trip in the mountains! I would wager a bet that it can go down to the advertised 20f, instead of the manufacturer over-optimistically announcing temperature ratings.
I highly recommend enlightened equipment based on our experience with the Revelation thus far!!
No compromises
Going ultralight is all about trade-offs. With many pieces of UL gear, you sacrifice comfort, convenience, or durability for shedding weight. While the Revelation isn't the absolute lightest quilt on the market, the included features and the ability to order custom length and width were what sold me on it. I've used it for one car camping trip in a trial run and I just got back from my Revelation's inaugural backcountry trip. Yes, I woke up, packed out, drove 7 hours home, and took a break from cleaning up my gear to write a glowing review. This thing lived up to the hype, and I don't feel like I've made any compromises.
The flexibility of the cinch-closed foot box, adjustable pad straps, plethora of snaps, and bungee cinch around the neck meant I was always able to dial in the comfort level. On earlier nights, I adjusted how much I wanted it wrapped around me versus draped over me. Last night was different. It POURED rain, which gave way to some snow, meaning my bivy was closed up tight. Despite the condensation inherent with a battened-down bivy, the water repellant down worked like a champ, and I stayed warm and comfortable all night. There's not much more to say: I would've paid even more for this quilt and it was totally worth the wait!
Perfect for Peru in June
I used the Revelation quilt for a 10 day hike to Machu Picchu in early June. It was perfect. One evening the campsite was below 7,000 feet and it was warm. I converted the quilt to a blanket and I maintained the perfect temperature. Later at a campsite above 10,000 feet it dropped to the low 30's and again the temperature was perfect. The low weight and compressibility allowed me to always carry it in my daypack. I love the roominess in the mid-body region and flexibility for my shoulders and arms. Great customer service too. I could not be happier.
Exceeded expectations
I purchased the Revelation in preparation for the JMT in August. Have been testing it in early winter 2016 in South Island New Zealand. It is exceptional! In my later 50's I was looking for a lightweight and effective sleeping option. The quilt is roomy and very warm in temps -2 Celsius. Love it!
Best Costumer Service ever encountered
First of all, the quilts I ordered, perform great they are light and comfortable.
Second and perhaps even more important their customer service is really great. I ordered two quilts, which unfortunately never arrived. Within one week they hand made two similar quilts in order for me to enjoy my trip to Yosemite in the Revelation.
Kind regards
Eric
A must have for the serious hiker
Ordered the Revelation in 950 DownTek 20 Deg F in Feb and received delivery early May. Quality is second to none. Took it out for a first trip on a section hike of the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and NH. The Revelation lived up to its reputation as far as sleeping comfort and versatility. Quilt is extremely light and packs real small. I personally will never go back to a more conventional full zipper sleeping bag. Great job EE.
Light, Warm, Soft, and holds its feathers. I'm impressed.
Even as a young kid I would put my sleeping bag zipper-side-down under me, unzipped so I wouldn't feel so claustrophobic and so I could vent my feet. When I first saw these quilts, I thought it was a brilliant idea. I'm so glad I finally own one. I've had mine out on a couple of trips now and the rest of the time it has been on my bed... can't camp every night. The outer fabric is soft and smooth. It is so light that a breeze can blow it around. It packs down unbelievably small but its warming power is amazing. One of the most impressive "features" is the fact that I have not seen one stray, leaked feather like I do from my expensive down jackets. Not one.
Exceeded expectations
I'm a research junkie, so before making any considerable purchase I look at all the options. The price point, quality, reviews, and features of this quilt made it an easy choice. The team emailed me back immediately when I had a special request and worked with me to get exactly what I wanted. They were so wonderful and helpful. The wait was long but BEYOND worth it. I have been on back to back camping trips for the last 3 weekends, with cold rainy weather and beautiful warm days. This quilt has suited/modified for my needs on all of them. This has been the single best purchase I've made for the outdoors. Love, love, love my quilt and will recommend this company to any and everybody.
Great bag
This bag ia amazing, I upgraded from a 35 degree REI bag. The quilt function is awesome if you run a little warm like I do. Compressibility is top notch, bag get can very small. very warm. I run this bag with a mummy liner that adds 10-15 so I can use all 4 seasons. My bag rating is 20. Would buy again and will recommend to everyone.
Ultra Lite & Warm
Since I order this quilt I became a fan of enlightened equipment. The customer service is extremely helpful, and it doesnt take ages to reply. I ended up receiving my quilt sooner then expected!
Regarding the quilt, I tested it this weekend (during the night ~33 ºF) , and I was amazed, I was a little bit worried since it is so light and thin , but the performance is perfect, used as a blanked and even ended sharing it with my girlfriend, no need for a second sleeping bag.
By far the best sleeping system for the backcountry
The revelation is an absolute game changer for backpacking. I opted for the longer and wider size rated for 20* temps, and I couldn't be happier with this decision. The quilt weighed in at 21 ounces and stuffed down to the perfect size to be used in the bottom of an ultralight pack. I've only had the opportunity so far to use this quilt in near freezing temps, but it kept me very warm the entire night with no cold spots. Looking forward to using it next winter in much colder weather. The best part is the versatility of this bag, as you can convert it to a simple, flat quilt in those warmer seasons. I backpack in various climates throughout the year, and I'm confident this will be my go to system for every trip. Awesome job Enlightened Equipment on a revolutionary product. Backpacking somehow got even that much better now!
Great Response
The product performed as to be expected... I researched the company and the product and I love my new quilt. The true test of a company is the customer service... I can say that I am most impressed by the service and the communication I experienced. I would definitely recommend Enlightened Equipment to whoever asks my opinion! Thanks guys.
Great piece of gear!
It took awhile to receive my quilt but it was all worth it. Just make sure you order with 6-8 weeks before you NEED it. I've been using this quilt in Spring weather, some very warm nights. Even though I purchased it for cold Alaskan winters, I've only used it in the Spring. And amazingly it's not too hot. The down keeps me cool... I'm shocked, but it does! The fabric is nice and soft, but I would worry about it if I had my dog in the tent with me. Seems very very thin, but it has held up for 5 back countrycamping trips so far. I would like to review this item again after I have a chance to use it during the winter.
the BEST sleeping system
I am 100% sold on this product. We backpack in Texas, Utah and Colorado and this is perfect in super cold or not so cold conditions. Being able to use like a blanket when it is warmer or zip and button it up when its below freezing has been amazing. It packs light and small, but still fluffs up and keeps you cozy at night. My only complaint is I had to settle for hot pink/black because purple was not available ;-)
Just buy it!
I would have given it 5 but this is my first down filled quilt. Your probably searching hard to find that light and warm sleeping system, I would advice you to look no further. Having been a synthetic sleeping bag guy from the age of 12 I can assure you this product will have you kicking your self in the ass for putting those heavy and cold sleeping synthetics in your pack. I purchased this product some months ago and was able to use this week. Mine is rated at 32 F the night temperatures of the trip were upper 40s and I had to poke my legs out of this quilt to cool down! Oh yeah you can do that with this quilt. Sleep how you like it is non-constricting.
ultra lite & ultra warm
After using the bag on my first backpacking trip in the sierras this spring I can say that I am super pleased and impressed. I was a little hesitant to buy a bag that is not a bag, but I found it easy to use and comfortable. I'm a side sleeper 50% of the time so I also bought a 100% silk liner. That gave me the bag feel of a regular bag and kept my new bag clean. I'm saving to buy another one for my son who is an avid camper and hiker.
Thanks Enlightened Equipment!
Exactly as advertised!!!
Amazing customer service, they worked with me and even delivered my package a week before expected! Product is exactly as advertised and even better! I am so glad I made the investment of purchasing a high quality quilt that will keep my wife more than warm.
Great & Lightweight
Used my 30 degree quilt this past weekend and it performed great. Love how light it really is. A big and noticeable difference from the 30 degree sleeping bag I was using. (a little over 2.5 pounds saved) Quality of stitching and construction is awesome. Would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking to lighten your pack weight. Service was awesome and timeline was exactly as stated on web site.
Light, Warm, Great!
I bought the Revelation 20 F. It came when expected, weighed what it was supposed to, and so far has kept me comfortable over a range of temps down to freezing in the Adirondaks. The features for adjusting according to conditions are simple and effective; matched with the right pad/mattress, this is a great alternative to conventional sleeping bags, at a weight my old bones can carry.
Great Quilt!
This is my second EE Revelation quilt, and I love this one even more than the first. (my first was the old style with the square baffles). I'm pretty sure I'll never buy another sleeping bag. The quilts are well-made, very light, and there are reasonably-priced options if you don't want to spend $500 on a quilt. Highly recommended. I tried the elastic pad straps that come with the quilt, but I find it more comfortable and less fussy to leave them off and just cover up with the quilt.
It took me a while to take the chance on going from a sleeping bag to a quilt. As a side sleeper who rolls over a lot, I never loved mummy bags, and I often found myself using my bag unzipped like a quilt when temps allowed. I found the transition to a quilt very easy and a great improvement over a sleeping bag - zipped or unzipped.
Best gear I've ever owned.
Couldn't be happier with my custom quilt. I got it a little longer and a little wider, and it's perfect to keep me, the gf, and the dog all snuggled under . It's unbelievably light, soft, and plenty warm. If you're on the fence about a quilt, try out your regular sleeping bag unzipped. If you don't hate it, BUY THIS QUILT. YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
Love
I have always felt a little constricted by sleeping bags and not being able to spread my feet out in the bottom of the bag. This quilt allows for me to completely stick my feet out of the quilt on hot nights which feels amazing or wrap up on chilly nights. I've been using it now for 3 weeks on the PCT and Love every night of it.
Worth it.
like being wrapped in warm air
received just in time for a spring trip to Northern Japan. we used everyday, even in the hotels we were staying at. i purchased the extra wide shorter version with 900 fill. im more than delighted with the product. amply room and warmth, extremely light and packs small. we carried our backpacks on the plane with 10 days of clothing and equipment. including tent, so were pleasently surprised at how compact the bag was.
im giving it a 5 star because im more than pleased with the bag even though it took a full 9 weeks to receive it.
like a warm cloud
The best sleeping quilt out there. Weighs almost nothing, but the moment I put it over my body it's instant warmth. Almost like magic. I have one for myself and I recently bought another for my boyfriend, who was also amazed. My 20 degree Revelation has kept me and my dog toasty when it got down to the 30s. I take my Revelation and hammock pretty much everywhere just in case I find a good place to chill for a few minutes.
Great sleeping experience
A highly versatile, light product that lets me sleep in a variety of temperatures due to the ability to tighten up or let all my limbs hang out the side. Coupled with an Exped mat this enables me (as a side sleeper) to sleep in comfort in a way that Mummy bags did not. Recommended !
Exceptional flexibility and comfort
Before my revelation (pun intended), I slept in a 40 degree mummy, and spent about 90% of the time being hot. It's just how I'm made, I guess. The Revelation 40 is a sanctuary from myself: in warmer weather I can stick my legs out, or just crumple the thing up and lay it over my core. If the temperature drops, I can tuck the sides under my pad, and that's usually enough to keep me warm. I haven't had to use the straps yet—I don't even pack them.
The best surprise about these quilts is the softness of the material. For being so light, it is truly luxurious! My favorite hiking buddy (who also happens to be my girlfriend) ordered a 30. Now, when we backpack together, we can put one quilt on the bottom and the other on top to form a sandwich of softness.
To save weight, she got a short/slim, and even thought I'm a pint-sized dude, at 5'9"/140 it's still too small for me. She is a bit skinnier, and much shorter, so it works great for her. I move around a lot in my sleep, and definitely wouldn't be happy with anything other than a regular/regular.
The customer service was exceptional, and the delivery arrived well before the estimated date range. It even had a cute drawing on the box! If anyone I know considers buying a bag from anywhere else, I will give them a wedgie.
Great product & service!
This was my first experience with quilts and so far so good. Used it on 4 night backpacking trip in White Mountains of NH. Night time temps mid 30's F. Slept on ground using a thermorest neo air short pad. 20 degree Quilt w foot box worked well to keep me comfortable.
I ordered custom quilt and shipping/delivery/communications were all as promised. Very happy with product & service.
Features and Quality Outstanding
Purchased a Reg/Reg/20 in January, but didn't get to try it out until last weekend (early May). On the ground, in a tent, with torso length Thermarest NeoAir. I'm a cold sleeper, and consider 40F to be my lower comfort limit in 20 degree outfit. Short answer: this quilt was cozy and comfy in 40 degrees, high winds, and thunderstorms. More details: the design features make this quilt extremely versatile. Foot end can be anywhere from wide open to zipped-and-cinched footbox (and cinching the drawcord to close the footbox packs extra insulation around your feet!). The elastic straps around the torso keep it sealed tight to your sleeping pad, and keep arms warm even if they slip off the sides of the pad. And the snaps at the top, with draw cord around the neck, seal out drafts and keep the shoulders warm. It's obvious that a lot of thought, testing, and development went into the design of this quilt. It was as warm and comfy as my 20 degree mummy, at half the weight.
20oz 3-season wonder
I have the 20 degree model. Packs small, weighs a little over a pound, more versatile temp range than a similarly rated bag because you can open it all the way up when it's warm.
I think the temperature rating is totally fair. I've woken up at 19 degrees after a sound night's sleep. I only had on a cotton T shirt, R1 hoody, my rain shell (Pata Alpine Houdini), MH Dome Perignon for head insulation (I had the R1 hood on too). Basically normal layers I would always have with me in those temps, not even a puffy, certainly no need to bring anything extra. Obviously, I have an appropriately rated sleeping pad as well (Xtherm). I was in a tent (alone) and it wasn't windy, but I think I had a bit of range left to spare and I wouldn't be shy about trying it out in the open.
Personally I ordered an extra set of straps and use the style that wraps around the sleeping pad on both top and bottom. Helps lock the sides down nicely when it's cold if you roll around in your sleep. I'm sure a lot of people prefer a different system so you'll have to experiment.
Wow, best bag ive ever used
Comfortable, cozy, soft, and especially warm. I like the ability to freely move around without being constrained by mummy bag designs. The bag opens up like a blanket, and I was able to just throw it over me with a little light tuck under my sides, and keeping the feet end of the bag zipped up I was able to just throw it over me, slide my feet into the end hole, and was able to move around flawlesly. Very cozy, very soft, and very warm. I give it a high recommendation over the mummy type bags.
Warm and cozy!
The first night of a SNP section hike the temperature went down to 20 degrees, and the EE Revelation kept me warm a cozy. My quilt is rated to 20 degrees and performed well. The following three weeks had nights nearly as cold and I was happy to have the EE Revelation with me. On those cold mornings you really didn't want to leave the warmth of the Revelation.
No regrets
Totally worth the wait cut my sleeping bag size in half clearing up a lot of space in my pack at 20 ounces compared to my sleeping bag weight of 5 lbs saving me tons of weight. Temperature ratings I feel are conservative and you can sleep out in weather lower than its intended rating . Looking to now order another in a 30 degree option . Love the product and will never go back to sleeping bags again thanks enlightened equipment !!!
Will be buying my next underquilt from EE
I've had it out on a half dozen cold weather excursions and it's performed great, whether in my TarpTent or WB Hammock. Great quality and value from an American business. Will definitely be ordering a new underquilt from EE when it comes time. Highly recommended.
Best gear I've ever owned.
Custom picked my colors and got long/wide and it's perfect for me, the girl, and the dog to all snuggle under it. Compresses down amazingly, relofts perfectly, and is the sleeping solution I've been searching for. You won't regret picking one of these up no matter what.
Packs tiny, weighs nothing, runs a little cold
I'm really really impressed with this quilt. It packs so freaking small and is so very light. It does run a little cold though it seems. I had a 30-35 degree night in a tent and I had to wear my down jacket, to stay warm. But I did stay warm, and had a wonderful nights sleep. I love the increased flexibility you get sleeping in a quilt, especially as I sleep on my side.
It makes sleeping in the back country SO MUCH BETTER
Really though. I purchased the Revelation for my PCT thru hike. I believe I bought the 850 fill, regular length and width, 10° quilt. When it first arrived, I was a bit skeptical that it would keep me warm. But once I set it up and used the straps with my sleeping pad, I became all sorts of happy. I can toss and turn all night and never roll off my sleeping pad or have my bag rotate in a weird way. I can sleep scrunched up on my side. It's long enough I can tighten it around my head if I get really cold. I haven't been cold since I've started and it's gotten below freezing some nights. I really haven't found much to complain about with the Revelation. In fact, I'm so thrilled with it I probably won't go back to a sleeping bag again.
Like Sleeping in a Cloud
I totally love this quilt! It's like sleeping in a cloud! The fabric is so soft and silky and lofts beautifully. I ordered the 10 degree wide and there is plenty of room to wrap up in and the optional foot box is wonderful. A great addition to my hammock sleep system. So far only tested it down to the high 30's/low 40's but it kept me toasty warm. Highly recommend giving it a try! (PS EE's customer service is also top notch!)
Extremely Lightweight
Love this bag - it will be great for bikepacking. I have to say I was a bit surprised of where the zipper ended (just my lack of reading the whole description) but am very happy to have room to move and stretch. Very weel made and love that both the stuff sack and storage sack are included. Being able to pick my own colors was a bonus too.
One happy hiker
Best 3-season bag I have ever owned. I bought it for its versatility and am very pleased. So far I've been quite comfortable down to 38 degrees. I have the 20 degree quilt but I think I would be wearing my down sweater and hat at temperatures below 32 degrees as I sleep a bit on the cold side. It is very light and packs down to quite small volume. I turn often and mostly sleep curled up and this quilt allows positioning without having to fight the cramped space of a mummy bag. The pad straps were easy to use and kept out drafts from the side. I use a Thermarest NeoAir lyte inflatable pad with this for added insulation underneath (women's 5'6" pad has R value of 3.9 with its extra refective layer that the men's sizes don't have). The foot cords cinch down tightly and I know I will be leaving this open on warmer summer nights. My only minor thought would be to place the top cinch cords on the top corners rather than in the center as the cord ends are directly over one's face when tightened up. I am 5'11" and 164# and the regular 6' length and regular width fits me perfectly.
Great Quilt!
I have had my quilt for a few weeks now. First and foremost the folks at enlightened equipment make top notch gear and the quality is outstanding. I bought the quilt for my south bound AT hike this summer. I am currently in the process of getting out of the USMC so I have not had much time to use this quilt outside, however I have been couch surfing the last month and this quilt has been awesome. It is super toasty and if I start getting too warm I just open up the toe box and I cool right down. I have no doubts that the quilt will perform amazing on the trail and I will write another review post hike.
Cheers,
Brad F.
Best piece of gear I bought!
I love my Revelation 40 800 Down-Tek Normal Wide Quilt. Let me start off my saying that this quit is a work of art. Every stitch it perfect and the colors are amazing. It is super soft and packs down to the size of a large grapefruit. I recently took it on a backpacking trip in Southern Arkansas over spring-break and the temps dropped down to 34 at night. I was a little worried but with my wool base layer on I was plenty warm and slept just fine. I would not hesitate to recommend Enlightened Equipment products to anyone.
Great top quilt
I'm a warm sleeper so the 40* was perfect for most nights. Love this quilt and my wife jumped in it and loved it also. So, I'll be buying her one soon too.
Bought 5 of these for my four kids and myself
Just got back from a 3 day trip in Southern Utah with my family of 6. Kids are 14, 13, 13 and 10. 20 degree, 800 fill quilts.
All of us were really happy with how much more space we had in our packs with these compared to our previous non-down bags. They use 42 liter Osprey packs and I use a 58. They also were really happy with the weight savings. The youngest was happiest with how it slept because he wrap the standard width around himself. The others were ok, but need to learn how to use it and get used to the new feeling of it. I was really happy with mine, but I use an inflatable mattress. They use Z-pads and wouldn't listen to me about wrapping the straps around them. I think they'll need inflatable pads to round out how the quilt works, but it's not like they couldn't sleep or there was a significant problem
I shop around a lot because I have a lot of people to outfit. The cost per quality of these is fantastic and in a class by themselves because you buy direct. Customer service is excellent. Ask them what your'e thinking and get their input.
We also got to choose our own unique colors for each quilt too, which is much more fun than everyone having the same colors if you buy where you can't do custom.
In case you're wondering, mom was kitted out last year with best pad and expensive down bag. She was still cold anyway.
VERY well made but ratings inflated (for me)
I bought a 10-degree Revelation figuring it would be good to 30-degrees really. That's about right for me (75 years old). It's beautifully crafted and the 900 down is impressive. But don't believe the temp ratings unless you sleep very warm. They are light enough to get one rated warmer.
I changed my mind several times, and EE was extremely helpful and good to work with, that aspect was definitely 5-stars!
Took it to Utah for a cold March backpack on Nokai Dome and it was good though I'm still adjusting to the quilt style, sealing the leaks. One night the shell got very wet from dew and I got a trifle cool, water froze, but the down did not collapse.
I expect it to be excellent for shoulder-season Utah hikes, which is what I got it for. Whether it's warm enough for mountain climbing is still unknown, perhaps wearing a hooded down parka?
Love it!
I love this sucker! I live and work in US national parks all year, bounce from park to park every season. I do endless amounts of backpacking and camping all year and this is my favorite piece of new gear. Got on for myself thisnpast holiday season and its been indispensable, even use it not camping. Anyway its a fantastic product made well and has served me thus far beyond my original thoughts.
Amazing bag- stood up to Kilimanjaro trek!
My fiance and I are recent converts to this company and the sleeping quilts, and we can't emphasize enough how great they are. We came across the website a month before our trip, and placed our order- Tyler was able to get us hooked up on short notice in less than four weeks. THANK YOU!! The bags are super light weight, durable, breathable, and really versatile- in warmer weather at lower altitudes they were great as unzipped quilts and great cinched in the cold and windy weather. They were great in various environments and altitudes on Kilimanjaro- rainforest, tundra, and up top in the cold and wind. We traveled with the 0F and 10F quilts, and comfortable in temps at night ranging from 15F to 60F. Thank you again to Tyler and the crew at Enlightened Equipment- you have two customers for life!
LOVE MY QUILT!
This is my first quilt and a replacement for a heavy synthetic mummy bag. Being my first quilt, much of my enjoyment of this quilt was primarily with the concept of quilts in general but as I used this quilt I became more and more impressed with the design and construction of my new favorite piece of backpacking gear. Every detail was well though out and even more well executed. What I really really love is the fact that I was able to get this item customized for my size. I am a big fat side sleeper (6' 300+lbs) who loves backpacking (despite my size) and having a sleeping system that actually fits me is amazing. For the first two weeks after I received it, I used it in place of my normal blankets in bed and found that I slept better and more regulated than ever. Now that I have taken it out on an overnight on the trail, I am even more happy with it. The straps kept the lower half secured to my sleeping pad as designed, prevent drafts and the extra width allowed me to bundle it around my torso and head to stay warm all night long. The enclosed footbox kept my feet warm with a single pair of hiking socks.
I cannot review this item highly enough. I am so happy with the decision to purchase this quilt.
Excellent Product delivered on time
Just wanted to let you know that we took our new Revelations out on their maiden trip. They are great. I was initially impressed that you delivered ahead of schedule. Then the quality of the product is fantastic. Thanks for being a GREAT made in America company.
Such versatility!
I took my new 20 degree Revelation (wide/long) on a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon, and was amazed by the versatility of the quilt! I slept out every night, with early night time temps starting in the 50's and dipping into the 30's, often accompanied by winds. I could quickly and easily adjust the straps and buttons to deal with changing temperature and wind conditions. Also, I am a restless sleeper who constantly changes sleeping positions, and only rarely did I feel drafts (which were quickly dealt with by shifting the quilt like I would a blanket in my own bed). Amazing product. I am recommending it to everyone I know.
Ultimate in Outdoor Sleep System
I am a 6'1"; 350lbs highly active and outdoor individual side sleeper who is an avid backpacker, camper, hiker, traveler, hammock sleeper, you name it and this has completely revolutionized my life!
Every time I used to turn from my left to right side or vice versa my whole sleeping bag would twist with me twisting up and causing me to get trapped. This system wraps around my body just fine and lets me move around freely without twisting up. It is super warm keeping me perfectly heated down to its rating maybe even lower whereas my other bags of the same rating are freezing usually nowhere near their rating. It is sooo light and easy to put in a back it has made my whole system so much more compact and lieightweight. Finally it is super high quality, its already been snagged on some sharp edges by careless kids and it didn't rip! I can't sing enough praises!
Well made, warm, and light
After a lot of internet research I found myself purchasing this quilt based on hundreds of glowing reviews. The 20* quilt is well made, very compressible and light, and so warm. I recently took it on a winter camping trip and it kept me nice and warm all night. The strap system works perfectly. I'll be picking up a quilt for my daughter very soon!
Awesome buy!
What brought me to Enlightened Equipment was a desire to lighten my load and to buy an American-made quality product. I accomplished both and although I was a bit hesitant because of the price-tag, after sleeping with it every night for the last two months, I can say with confidence this is one of the best purchases I have ever made. It is ultalight, cut generously, insanely comfortable, super warm, and the Forest Green/Coyote color combination is very good-looking. This is my first quilt and in the last year I have replaced my conventional gear with smaller cottage industry, ultralight gear. EE is a company I will be promoting to my friends - quality gear, impeccable attention to detail, and A+ service. I will be a repeat customer.
