Enlightened Equipment Revelation 850FP 40F Down Quilt

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Quilts are a brilliant way to lighten the loads, and we are incredibly pleased to be suppliers of enlightened equipment, a quilt specialist from the U.S.A.

Enlightened Equipment says: 

Our original and best selling sleeping quilt! A favorite of long distance hikers, the Revelation Sleeping Quilt is known for its amazing versatility, thoughtful design, and ultralight weight. On warm nights, The Revelation can lay open as a blanket, or in colder temperatures you can cinch the adjustable 1/4 length zipper footbox closed. This design allows you to dial in a comfortable night’s sleep in a wide range of different temperatures and climates.

The Revelation is a sleeping quilt, not a sleeping bag, which means it’s designed to be used with a sleeping pad to provide insulation underneath you, between you and the ground. The Revelation doesn’t have a full-length zipper or a built-in hood, saving weight and space in your pack.

Our Verdict

 The Revelation is an incredibly versatile and adaptable quilt; left open, it works fantastically in warmer weather; unrestrictive, it’s similar to sleeping with a duvet at home. However, the quilt can be cinched right down in cooler climates, more akin to a traditional sleeping bag, including a foot box, created by zipping the sides together and pulling a draw cord to close the foot. The Footbox isn’t restrictive, and it stops your feet from straying out from under the quilt.

The Revelation includes a pair of clips that can secure the quilt to a sleeping mat; this isn’t confining and allows you to toss and turn without twisting the quilt around you. The clips are effective and prevent the quilt from moving too much, so you don’t create yawning gaps for the heat to escape.

The quilt packs down incredibly small, so it takes up very little room in your pack. This 40°F / 5°C Quilt would be fantastic for refuge hopping and camping in the summer months here in the UK, but if you plan on camping in cooler weather, look at the rest of the Enlightened Equipment range, here

If you’ve never taken the plunge into quilt camping, but it’s something you have considered, we think you would be hard-pressed to find a better brand than Enlighten Equipment to take the leap finally.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

In-depth Reviews:

• Revelation 850FP 20F Down Quilt Review – “ It’s an amazingly lightweight option for camping”

Features

• Footbox has a 20” zipper and shock cord combination for a totally adjustable closure.
• Included pad attachment system uses elastic straps and clips on each side of the quilt to keep it secure on a sleeping pad and lock out drafts on cold nights.
• Snap and drawcord neck closure lets you fine-tune draft control.
• Unique U-shaped continuous baffles keep the down where you need it, all night long.
• Includes Silnylon Stuff Sack (.3oz-.8oz), 100% cotton storage bag, and 2 Elastic Straps (0.4oz each – One Straight, One Loop).
• Stuffed, finished and inspected in Winona, MN. Shells are imported.

Specifications

• Temperature Rating: 40°F / 5°C (The temperature ratings are independently verified through EE’s own testing, customer feedback and design knowledge. Most of the items in the catalog have been made for years, which means there is lots of prior knowledge from everyday consumers on what ratings are accurate)

Regular

• Weight: 446g (excludes stuff sack)
• Length: 78″ / 192cm
• Shoulder Width: 54″ / 137cm
• Foot Width: 40″ / 101cm
• Fill Power: 850
• Fill Weight: 9.67 oz / 274g

Regular Wide

• Weight: 481g (excludes stuff sack)
• Length: 78″ / 192cm
• Shoulder Width: 58″ / 147cm
• Foot Width: 42″ / 106cm
• Fill Power: 850
• Fill Weight: 10.19 oz / 288g

Long Wide

• Weight: 511g (excludes stuff sack)
• Length: 84″ / 213cm
• Shoulder Width: 58″ / 147cm
• Foot Width: 42″ / 106cm
• Fill Power: 850
• Fill Weight: 10.93 oz / 309g

Note: All quilt height and width measurements reference the dimensions of the sewn but not stuffed product. Each quilt type measures differently based on product design. For sizing related questions, please review the size chart located in the image section. The length measurement above is taken while the quilt is completely open and laid flat. When the footbox is fully closed the length will decrease by 4” – 6”. Unless otherwise noted, this chart reflects the weight of 10D outside and inside fabric.

Material & Construction

• Outer fabric is either a Forest 10D, Burnt Orange 10D, or Navy 10D fabric. Liner fabric is a Charcoal 10D. Fabric has a DWR finish.
• Lighter colored fabrics are semi-transparent, which will see through to the down. Down is not white, but a mottled grey and white mix. 
• 850FP Grey Duck Down. Ethically sourced from an RDS certified supplier. Down product weights may vary +/- 3% due to production variances.

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Sleeping Bags
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Sleeping Bag
• Anatomy of a Quilt – Enlightened Equipment
• About Enlightened Equipment
• Why Choose a Backpacking Quilt?
• All About Down
• Responsible Down Standard
• Ethical Down