Brand new Enlightened Quilt
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:59 pm
Just arrived today, never left the house, but I ordered the wrong version!!! I wanted a sewn footbox (Enigma), as I have bad circulation to my feet, but ordered an open footbox (Revelation - it has a drawcord, and can be closed - more flexible, but not what I wanted) - Gutted!!!
I spent ages researching the various options for an ultra-light summer racing sleep-system, and having used many combinations of down bags and bivis from niche specialists like PHD, MLD, Z packs, etc, this was the best insulation I could find that would be suited to warm damp conditions (UK summer) where condensation is unavoidable on multi-night trips. With no hood it is less claustrophobic and better for restless sleepers (no waking-up in a damp patch where your breath has 'wetted-out' the hood), and can be combined with your warm hat of choice, if needed.
The temp range can be expanded by wearing extra clothing layers underneath, such as merino underwear or a down vest/jacket. When combined with a light down bag (inside) it will also offer not only extra insulation, but increased resilience to dampness ( inevitable in a small tent or bivi bag), providing a 3+ season solution.
More details here:
https://enlightenedequipment.com/quilts/
The spec is:
Revelation Apex (synthetic insulation)
Temp rating: 10 deg C
Size: Short (5'6") / Slim (50")
Fabric - Outside Black (10D) / Inside Red (10D)
Weight - 295g (claimed) / 281g (actual, on my digital scales, which I believe to be accurate)
Organic Cotton storage bag!
Cost:
$165 (no import duty or Royal Mail charges this time) + $46 shipping = approx £163
15% discount for my stupidity = £140
A very specialist item, but one that I think offers many advantages for those focussed on optimising their sleeping options.
Any interest?
PM me for photos - it is identical to the images on the website - packing slip / receipts all available.
I spent ages researching the various options for an ultra-light summer racing sleep-system, and having used many combinations of down bags and bivis from niche specialists like PHD, MLD, Z packs, etc, this was the best insulation I could find that would be suited to warm damp conditions (UK summer) where condensation is unavoidable on multi-night trips. With no hood it is less claustrophobic and better for restless sleepers (no waking-up in a damp patch where your breath has 'wetted-out' the hood), and can be combined with your warm hat of choice, if needed.
The temp range can be expanded by wearing extra clothing layers underneath, such as merino underwear or a down vest/jacket. When combined with a light down bag (inside) it will also offer not only extra insulation, but increased resilience to dampness ( inevitable in a small tent or bivi bag), providing a 3+ season solution.
More details here:
https://enlightenedequipment.com/quilts/
The spec is:
Revelation Apex (synthetic insulation)
Temp rating: 10 deg C
Size: Short (5'6") / Slim (50")
Fabric - Outside Black (10D) / Inside Red (10D)
Weight - 295g (claimed) / 281g (actual, on my digital scales, which I believe to be accurate)
Organic Cotton storage bag!
Cost:
$165 (no import duty or Royal Mail charges this time) + $46 shipping = approx £163
15% discount for my stupidity = £140
A very specialist item, but one that I think offers many advantages for those focussed on optimising their sleeping options.
Any interest?
PM me for photos - it is identical to the images on the website - packing slip / receipts all available.