First Impression of Enlitghtened Equipment Revelation 10 degree

[skyjacker]

I do not own any other quilts other than EE. So maybe my opinion doesn't matter. But I'll try to answer why I think EE is a top choice just based off of my research. I'll give you the pros and cons of EE and you can research the rest.

Pro's
- Uses ethical and one of the best treated downs (IDFL certified DownTek). It's one of the first treated downs and has been around for a while.
- Fill weight is on par if not better than the other vendors
- Offers 900 and 950 fill (which I think currently is waste of money for the ounces saved ... google it)
- Uses Phantom fabric with an option for 20D on the outside for better durability
- Charges the same price for a sewn (Enigma) vs zippered (Revelation) footbox
- Lightweight
- Good color choices
- Excellent quality
- Made to pair with a sleeping pad for occasional ground dweller
- Offers a wide TQ option for $5 extra
- Secondary suspension and karo baffles on the UQ (Revolt)
- A lot of thorough online TQ reviews from ground dwellers
- One of the cheapest
- Professionally made education videos
- Come with a nylon breathable storage sack and a silnylon stuff sack (some vendors charge extra for this, which is crazy)
- OutdoorGearLab's Best Buy Award since 2013

Con's
- Wait time, probably because they are selling a ton of quilts and are really busy
- No overstuff option through the website (but they might do this if you contact them)
- UQ's do not have a draft collar (with the secondary suspension and dialed in they seal up just fine without it)

I'm sure I'm missing other options and features. HG, LL, UGQ, JRB, WB all make great quilts and I would buy any of them. Out of this list EE and LL are the only vendors that do not sell hammocks, suspensions, or shelters, only quilts. IMO EE has the best options for the money. NO I DON'T work for EE.

[Levi Tate]

Thanks for that, skyjacker.

[Roundtrip Raven]

For those that use the Revelation in the hammock, do you see a risk in the zipper slider or zipper teeth wearing down on the hammock fabric, or even worse, tearing it.

[skyjacker]

For those that use the Revelation in the hammock, do you see a risk in the zipper slider or zipper teeth wearing down on the hammock fabric, or even worse, tearing it.

I chose to upgrade to the 20D option so it's a little more durable. I've only unzipped it a few times and it's never snagged. I found my self never really needing to open it. But if you do the options there. No, I have zero worries about the zipper wearing out or the fabric getting caught. Good thing is if you are worried about it you can get the sewn footbox (Enigma) for the same price.

[Afterparty]

The thought has never crossed my mind in warmer months I use the shock cord pulled tight and the zipper open.

[Nedh84]

From what I understand the overstuff option comes by default but it would be good to check with EE on that. (They used to offer it but now I think its a default feature)

[Brewbud]

For those that use the Revelation in the hammock, do you see a risk in the zipper slider or zipper teeth wearing down on the hammock fabric, or even worse, tearing it.

I was worried about that before I ordered it. However, I figured so many use this with inflatable pads that any wear problem would have shown up already. When I received it I didn't give it a thought again since first time I used it I was setting up in the dark. I was just ready for shut eye. Now I am all thinking about it again. I need to go back and look for a sign of wear. I can't remember what the pull tab looks like now but it may get some Plasti Dip.

[DuctTapeMessiah]

I don't know that they're better but I know you can get a wide TQ at no extra charge. That's a good deal.

[Roundtrip Raven]

I don't know that they're better but I know you can get a wide TQ at no extra charge. That's a good deal.

Are you referring to Hammock Gear Burrow? For the 20*, the price increases when I switch from Standard width to Wide.

[DuctTapeMessiah]

Are you referring to Hammock Gear Burrow? For the 20*, the price increases when I switch from Standard width to Wide.

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