Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt - Smallest Pack Size EVER! 20 Degree 950 Fill

I wanted to share with you my new Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt! I got the 20 degree model with 950 fill down and draft collars. I got this primarily for fast packing adventures here in the Weminuch Wilderness of Colorado. These are my initial impressions of the quilt.
Features I love!
- Super super small packed size, about 4 liters.
- Draft collars to seal in warmth
- Extremely lightweight at barely over 20 ounces
- Made in my favorite Midwestern state, Minnesota!
Like always, these are unbiased reviews. I review gear that I already own and tell you the good, bad, and the ugly. This is just an initial impressions review to highlight the extraordinary packed size of this quilt. We are in the dead of winter here in the San Juan Mountains and I won't be able to get this quilt out into the field for quite some time yet. I will do a full field review as soon as I'm able to.

[@Squattheplanet]

thank you for showing the pack size, i don't know why most reviews forget to do that.

[@MaranaVisuals]

Right!? It's so important.

[@elxakiltse8773]

100%. It makes this the best review for this quilt on youtube.

[@MoeBergOSS]

Great review. Nicely done with just enough details.

[@mindreader]

Thank you for the overview. It was helpful. I ordered one yesterday and now I understand it better. See you on the trail. Dana San Diego PCT 2016 AZT Almost Finished :)

[@romererunamerika9437]

have the enigma 10,20,30 temp custom quilts: never use stuff sacks put the quilt on the bottom within a nylofoam bag then pack from there. less weight and can fill in gaps with other gear by compressing the water proof bag after adding extra clothes etc... then I put a wet tent on top of nylofoam bag or on out Side of the pack to dry while hiking. has worked for 30 years and on completing the PCT

[@bakicci]

good to know thank you

[@mootseighthecat]

Atta Boy, nothing like experience when doing reviews:) Tks, I'm sold.

[@MaranaVisuals]

Hope it's been working out well for ya!

[@rkatrails]

I'm seriously considering an EE Revelation quilt to replace my Western Mountaineering mummy down bag which feels very claustrophobic to me. I wanted to see how it packs down into a stuff sack so I found your video to be very helpful.

[@josephphillips865]

I was scared when my quilt just arrived. Your packing technique was just what I was looking for. I'm glad I sprung for the down version now for packability and loft. I'm a small guy but am thinking I should have gotten the next size up from the regular width but maybe it will be fine.

[@MaranaVisuals]

I’ve never understood why people don’t demonstrate the pack ability!

[@pianomom1108]

That is so cool! May I know where to get the compressor sack?

[@BlueBoyChavez1993]

good video!

[@MaranaVisuals]

Thanks!

[@DirtyDirtbath]

Cool video, I wish more people would make compression videos for their quilts.. I'm wanting to get the enigma APEX from E.E but am trying to find something to show it compressed , knowing down compresses better than synthetic im really curious how much more space the apex would take up as opposed to this down

[@bluesummers5051]

I had a regular 20 degree EE Apex a while back and tested a couple dry sacks with it. The smallest I was able to pack it was inside a 10 liter dry bag, but it was a pain to stuff and the seams were ready to pop. 12-13 liters turned out to be the smallest size I was comfortable with. Alternatively, I saw a guy on another video stuff a 20 degree down Revelation quilt into a 4 liter dry bag.

[@DirtyDirtbath]

@@bluesummers5051 hey thank you so much for the feedback !

[@bluesummers5051]

In my experience, you can get things packed even smaller with dry bags. They create a vacuum like effect. These compression sacks keep air inside as you’re trying to squeeze.

[@MaranaVisuals]

You could be using the wrong bags then because all of my compression bags expel air and let you get things extremely small.

[@IronBubbles]

I just ordered one (in almost the same color scheme), but don't have a stuff sack yet! Just the video I needed. Thanks! Do you think it could stuff down any smaller than the 8 liter sack?

[@MaranaVisuals]

Yeah i think you can get this compressed to close to 4 liters. It's very very small!

[@zorrog.2947]

Thanks for the excellent review...Very helpful. It was my first chance to see the draft collar at each end. Are you happy with the length 9Regular)? Does your head stay in or stick out? I am 6'1" and am torn between Regular and Long size? I am a side sleeper who likes to sleep out in cold weather with my head under the blanket. Which size might you recommend? Any suggestions are most appreciated. Cheers!

[@MaranaVisuals]

I would steer you towards the longer version. I'm happy with the regular but i'm definitely right on the edge. My head is going to stick out just above the draft collar but I normally will wear a warm hat. You'll want to go with a longer version.

[@zorrog.2947]

Thanks, John, for your valuable and timely feedback and advice. Yes, I will probably go with the Long/Wide version. Keep making such interesting and informative videos. Happy trails...Cheers!

[@jeffreyallen1290]

It's been a year since you posted your review. Are you happy with the quilt? I'm considering buying either the Revelation or the Enigma. I'm concerned that the foot box on the Revelation could be cold due to the zipper and draw-strings. That is making me lean towards the Enigma with the sewn in foot box, I suspect it would be warmer. Thanks.

[@MaranaVisuals]

This has been a great quilt though a litttttle small for me, I make it work. I added a draft collar to the foot box and I never had one single issue with that area getting cold. I’d recommend that as an add on for sure.

[@judeoliver5256]

@@MaranaVisuals Does the drat collar add to the length of the quilt. Note you are 5ft .11 and using a regular regular. I am 5 ft 5 and hoping to buy.a short with draft collar. Don't want extra quilt if I don't need it!

[@arturv83]

I couldnt hear that part too good, is that the included stuff sack or did you buy a different one?

[@loganpayne6086]

It's a separate one from granite gear

[@user-dd1lu3gj5l]

How much larger do you think the 850 fill would be compared to the 950 fill when stuffed & compressed ?

[@MaranaVisuals]

That's hard to say. I don't think it would make or break your pack weight/size. I bet it adds another one to two liters in compressed size.

[@michaelpenney3775]

Just trying to decide wether to buy this quilt, watching this video think I will. 40 - 50 mile days 😕

[@MaranaVisuals]

it's been a really great quilt.

[@chillydoog]

What brand stuff sack are you using here?

[@MaranaVisuals]

Granite gear ultralight 8L compression bag

[@OshiriTantei-m2g]

Is this compression sack comes with the quilt?

[@MaranaVisuals]

No, this is a compression bag from granite gear.

[@bakicci]

i got 850 fill, hope I dont regret it :,)

[@user-dd1lu3gj5l]

How small are you able to stuff & compress your 850 fill? What length & width did you get?

[@MaranaVisuals]

How is that working out for you?

[@Dave-qj1yg]

Doesnt pack a lot smaller than my WM Ultralite size L from what it seems. I thought quilts were supposed to be lighter and less bulky but the difference is just 250 g.

[@MaranaVisuals]

This one as 950 all down. My guess is that my compression sack is actually a bit large to fully take advantage of this. Western Mountaineering also makes an incredible bag.

[@Y2J3469]

The unnecessary draft tubs added some weight; however, the bigger issue is the lack of a Dyneema Composite Fabric (aka cuben fiber) stuff sack. Indeed, your choice of stuff sack could have resulted in a lighter weight with equally or better compression. Only mentioning this because of the super small pack size you’re utilizing.

[@edwardstroud8245]

The temperature ratings on the revelation bag is awful. Read the reviews on their on website to back up. I bought the -6c. The temp dropped to around +1c and I was bloody cold. For the money I paid and to have it imported to the UK, I am seriously pissed off. Until you’ve used it on the trail you don’t know how it will hold up, which it DID NOT, and then obviously you can not return it. All the hype around these bags - what a let down!!!

[@shaggyterrell8460]

What is the R-Value of your sleep pad? It’s very important when using a quilt. Both of my EE Quilts are about spot on on temp rating and I use a pad with an R-Rating of about 4.4 Also, EE’s temp rating is at a limit rating, not a comfort rating but even then they work great for me. Durability has been great as well, I mean, it only comes out in my tent. Edit: Also, I got the closed foot box, didn’t want that whole in the bottom, stuff your extra clothes in there