Is a Quilt For You? - UGQ Outlaw Hybrid Quilt Review

[@AdventurewithCaboose]

Luke is right on the money! I have 4500 miles on mine since 2019 and it still keeps me warm below it’s rated temp. UGQ is by far my favorite

[@tammieflemal7871]

Love love love my UGQ!!!! It was the only company that I could customize not only to my wishes but also to my needs. Being a woman who isn’t even 5 feet tall it’s hard to find bags and quilts that aren’t to long which makes them difficult to fill with body heat. The straps are great. I actually put them on so my quilt wraps around/under my pad. I’m a toss and turn sleeper and find I rarely have drafts with this. Save your pennies and invest in one

[@dianewalker9154]

Important to understand how you sleep at home, because that is how you will want to sleep while camping, backpacking, thru hiking. I need my legs free. I can’t stand heavy blankets or tucked in bedding around the feet. So those mummy sleeping bags are a huge nope for me. It’s like being in a coffin. Yikes! I prefer quilts or double sleeping bags just so I don’t freak out about the trapped feeling. Great review, thanks.

[@defiant4698]

I have a Butler Bag I use elk hunting. It is great but it's heavy! We use horses packing in to elk camp so it helps. I ordered a UGQ quilt after seeing your reviews for when I'm packing on my own back. Thank you for the honest reviews, keep up the good work. 👍

[@MWDAdventures]

I have backpacked with the owner and seen their products first hand from the beginning of the company. I own many of their items. 5 stars... Customer service is top-notch.

[@jacobbliss13]

UGQ is the best in the business! I have a bandit top quilt with the 950 fill down and the hexcam pattern cost me almost 450.00 and I also have a under quilt to match and that was 400.00 both are 20 degree and I have no regrets buying them and I would never use anything els also I live in Michigan so it’s always good to support your local cottage company’s

[@midlifetravelers6151]

Jacob, that is exactly why I chose UGQ as well. I also saw a Dan Becker vid hiking with the owner of UGQ, "Paul" and ordered mine. What a great investment! No regrets!

[@tinsoldier5621]

I have long used a mummy bag as a quilt when it's too warm to zip up or breaks or it's too cold to sleep with zipper open. This system works well for me and it's cheaper. Great review. Thanks

[@heidih2887]

Sounds about perfect for back of your truck camping, a remote cabin, or on a bed at home during power outages or whatnot, as well as backpacking and camping. SO nice to learn of companies that don't "fudge" on the temperature ratings. So many products claimed "comfort" ratings are vastly exaggerated as an advertising ploy. Has Susan tried this bag/quilt yet? Would love her impressions, since she's a colder sleeper, but about the same height as you. :D

[@gearlist]

Great review and great timing as we head towards the colder seasons 👍

[@hikingwithyowie]

Love my UGQ quilt…best made out there tested my 30 degree down to 20 no issues…use it in my hammock and tent

[@HammockRadio]

UGQ is great gear. I've had my eye on the hybrid as an upgrade for hammock use.

[@didiergiraldo8606]

I changed many things in my ultimate survival backpack I took out things that over time you realize are useless in a true survival situation and that only weigh too much now I have removed more than six pounds from my backpack, thanks for your reviews.

[@kalilay]

If you’re storing your down sleeping bag compressed you’re doing it wrong

[@jamesellsworth9673]

@@kalilay TRUE but off-topic on this post. General readers need to see this advice.

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

you should check out some of the ultralight thru hiker setups. there are some that are full comfort and only 7 pounds, and some that get it down to under 4 pounds which is just nuts. there is a lot of overlap with thru hiking and bug out bags, survival bags or whatever you want to call it. so in my opinion its best to get the baseline necessities for a thru hike down, then add whatever survival gear which a thru hiker wouldn't carry, like maybe some snare wire, fishing gear, a gun and ammo, axe/saw bigger knife etc. Alan Kay has a pretty awesome 15 pound get home bag setup.

[@jinyow5581]

@@kalilay Can a Feather not be re- fluffed ?

[@kalilay]

@@jinyow5581 if down is stored in a compressed state for extended periods it will lose some of its loft. So no, it cannot fully be refluffed.

[@philbiker3]

Thanks for the review. Very helpful. I just ordered one of these ta 0 degree for my annual winter hammock camping trip. Between this and my 20 degree underquilt I should be toasty even if the temps get to -15 F like they did last year!

[@curtisfike]

Love UGQ !!!! Have a few of their quilts and all are EXCELLENT !!!

[@elizabethingram9784]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing! Great channel, I really enjoy watching your videos. Great attitude and great info.

[@TYOUNG0168]

I confess... I can't sleep in a Mummy bag. There I said it... This seems like the perfect option for me. A good night sleep in the woods can be priceless. Thank You so much for the this review.

[@jays7318]

I own a UGQ quilt, and find it to be a very warm, high quality product. All the extra features (extra width, dynamic tensioning, full insulated foot box, draft collar) are worth it

[@thebeardedgorilla8596]

I have the same and agree, well worth it. Nicest one I've personally owned

[@SalmondOutdoors]

I have two top quilts and two underquilts from UGQ, fantastic products and a great company to buy them from 👌🏼

[@MissNikkor]

A few months ago I received my UGQ quilt Bandit 950fill 0 ° F It wasn't cheap! Because I had to pay in $ USD and I live in Canada. Still, I will certainly not be disappointed! High quality product, perfect stitching. I can't wait to try it

[@georgelaurie2302]

A very nice sleeping bag! Thanx for your input on it it sounds like an awesome investment for the camping season

[@ScottyD0578]

I’ve got a 20• Enlightened Equipment Quilt. Paid a little less and love it. Thanks for the video.

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

You paid less for a convert than an outlaw? They're the same for me when I built them.. both custom, equal features, they're the same. Although ugq offers way more customization

[@ScottyD0578]

@@maximusjoseppi5904 I got the revelation I think. It may be a little different than the UGQ Bandit but it’s a nice quilt. I paid $350 for a 20 degree. Bought it last year. Works great.

[@FingersCrossedOutdoors]

I have the 20 degree bandit 850 with overstuff and love it. Was just in Colorado this past weekend with it and was supper warm on the 34 degree night. Love how light and compact it is

[@dudebig5404]

WOW... Luke really like this one... I think this is my next buy !! Peace and be safe !

[@InimitaPaul]

Been waiting for this one! I have the Bandit and love it.

[@grendelbiter303]

I ordered the Bandit Quilt about 2 years ago and while it is excellent I made the mistake of ordering the smaller size (which is now renamed Bandit youth) cause I'm a thin guy but I'm a side sleeper and I didn't fit. I then ordered the XL and it fits perfectly. If you're a side sleeper don't make the same mistake I did.

[@lukebonagurio4503]

I did the same I'm not a xl guy so didn't think I needed it I was wrong

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

i just bought one of these... i LOVE the prym1 camo.. omg its so cool. i want like 10 of these. i paid 450 for 40 degree quilt with the special camo fabric and 950 fillpower long wide. totally worth it for the features and customization.

[@KuntryRD]

I have one their 40 degree hammock underquilts that I bought in 2012. It is awesome and of great quality. I use it regularly to low 40's and never cold.

[@Will-Parr]

Nice review. Informative and to the point. Like the music. Excellent job Luke.

[@andrewavila1084]

UGQ worked with me on what and how I wanted in my quilt. Recommended.

[@burtwonderstone5315]

I bought a sleeping bag at Aldi the other day for $10. $10!! It's rated for 50 deg. and perfect for summertime backpack camping.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

What goes unsaid about this type of product is the LACK OF A HOOD. Without a hood system, the bag can be lighter and easier to convert from quilt to sleeping bag. HOWEVER, I would need to add length to accommodate an inflatable pillow and to cover my head in cold weather... as I do in bed at home. Since so much customization is offered, I wish they had side draft tubes as an option. Check out Luke's review of the CARINTHIA DEFENCE 1 posted a few weeks back. It may be the budget alternative you are seeking. Luke has also reviewed ENLIGHTENED EQUIPMENT products.

[@functionaldoc5054]

This one vs Enlightened Equipment Convert which one is best for the money?

[@ottocycle2446]

Same question. Thanks!

[@mcoppock214]

Great review Luke.

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures and your family

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

i just got my 10F western mountaineering Versalite bag and im such a huge fan of it. i dont get all the hype about quilts, unless its one of the really lightweight ones. my bag unzips maybe like 90% leaving a small footbox, so its absolutely the best of both worlds. i can use it as a quilt if i want to, or its a thermally efficient zipped up mummy bag if its really cold. i heavily contemplated quilt vs mummy bag and the few ounces of extra weight from the sleeping bag for guaranteed warmer sleep in cold weather is worth it in my opinion. an Enlightened equipment Enigma 950 fill, 0F, long, wide, 7D inner and outer is 28 ounces. that being the super flimsy 7D one which i wouldn't get or recommend. if i were to get one it would be the 10D inner 20D outer and it weighs 31 ounces. my large 6ft6 10F mummy bag with 3 ounce overfill has a legit comfort rating of around 0f-5f, unzips to open even more than the EE quilt (which has a much longer footbox) and the sleeping bag only weighs 35 ounces. that 4 ounce difference isnt worth the lack of versatility to me, and yes you read that right, quilts are less versatile, because my mummy bag is a mummy bag or a quilt. i guess the only other variable would be cost. my mummy bag was $620 and the EE quilt ive quoted is $510, but im not worried about that little bit of cost savings for a product im using to keep me alive and ill use for the next few decades. if we are talking about summer camping, its a different story. a 50 degree quilt with all of the same stuff i mentioned is only 14.5 ounces. quilts for warm weather and mummy bags for winter or colder climates. maybe im wrong but i dont think people are climbing MT Everest and using a quilt... really the only downside (other than cost) to western mountaineering is that there is no color customization, but thats not something i care about.

[@gearhead-do1xh]

Thanks for your detailed insights. It's weird that not many reviews are out there for the best cold weather sleeping bags. I was just wondering if you had any thoughts on the Marmot Col - 20 sleeping bag ❄️?

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

@@gearhead-do1xh sorry i have not used or recall doing any research on that specific bag.

[@LeftySurvival]

Luke, How does this compare to the Enlightened Equipment hybrid you also recommended?

[@ottocycle2446]

I have the same question as above. Thanks!

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

I've got a UGQ Synergy Bandit (synthetic) bag and really like it!

[@Joel_Unbound]

Lighter faster further. Love my UGQ.

[@Joel_Unbound]

I have a 10 degree with 1 oz overstuff and draft collar UGQ in reg/long for $400 that I bought in just Sept 2020 btw so for a 40 degree quilt maybe not but for a 10 degree quilt Hell yes UGQ ftw.

[@jaredstewmelt]

Luke, have you ever had a look at Hammock Gear's economy quilts? I'm rocking a 20°F Econ Burrow top quilt that was $200 and made to my specs - with a 1 oz overfill. I absolutely love it (it replaced a Kelty Cosmic Down 20). It tips the scale at ~28 oz. I view it as the value alternative to the other cottage industry custom offerings.

[@SugarFreeTargets]

I'm also rocking a HG's quilt. Been using it for a few years now and I still think they're great. For less than 200 bucks and made in the USA, it's an awesome alternative.

[@indycharlie]

Yep , I have a camo 20 degree Bandit . I got it last year , and have not used it. Look the weight and the look. I also have the 40degree Western Mountaineering Miytlite . Same price as your hybrid UGQ , and can be used as a blanket . I have stayed warm at 35d with WM bag : Stay safe out there ... gubs

[@calvinmonroe2408]

Thanks Luke!

[@susiehamm216]

Great job Luke! Thank you!🥰

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

I'm friends with the owners. Great people. I've been buying UGQ quilts and tarps since 2012 and can't say enough good things about them. And, I've never been disappointed, and consider them all worth every penny. But one nitpick, it's Jackson, MI, not Jacksonville. ;-)

[@brianadventures9622]

UGQ is amazing! I've got a 20* Underquilt and plan on ordering a 0*

[@suezaple4950]

looks awesome Luke ,

[@LOFIGSD]

Go Gucci if you need to, but sometimes a quick hack does the job, I have been using a jungle blanket with some cordage to turn it into a low cost ultralight quilt, cost about 30 bucks, I did a video showing how to do.

[@huntermarshall]

Been saving up for this. I have their Under-quilt and it is awesome.

[@bdlsmoran]

UGQ has black Friday sales if you can wait.

[@huntermarshall]

Yep, I plan on holding out until their next big sale at least.

[@joemartin7848]

Can you also use it as an under quilt for hammock camping??

[@appreciatizer5911]

Thanks for ur review. Ive been thinking about getting one for a bit. Ive been torn on price. While i fully understand why, but its still hard to drop that much on one thats not bomb proof. But i think youve convinced me to make the jump. Thanks for all you do

[@johoover209]

Have you reviewed the Aegismax ultralight quilt? Under $100 on amazon. 1lb with the stuff sack and equally rated plus it has the same zipper to make it both.

[@safromnc8616]

I have one of their underquilts for hammock camping (or my daughter does) they make quality stuff. She is a cold sleeper, I would roast if I used it.

[@YoungGunzBass01]

I have a UGQ Bandit 10° for cold adventures. But for my summer bag I went hammock gear Econ 40° with 1 oz overstuff. Couldn’t justify the price for a premium warm weather quilt when my base weight is lower anyways in that season. Cold weather is where the ounces count more.

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the information Luke.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Using a quilt for the first time this coming winter

[@johnburgin7478]

Thanks for the info. What is this Fall you speak of ? Have a great evening

[@Brettmlyons]

I was just at their website yesterday looking at this stuff and wondering about the Quality! So great timing! Looks to be worth every penny! Still waiting for my defence 1 and I'm already picking out new stuff 🤣

[@susantompkins8810]

Awesome review love it! I'm in Michigan, I think you meant Jackson, Michigan not Jacksonville, don't mean to nitpick just a tiny correction.

[@finerbiner]

I have an Enlightened Equipment accomplice and can't imagine couples using anything but a quilt for two. No sleeping bag to carry is a great gift for your lady.

[@johnmullins2228]

Have you reviewed the puffel yet?

[@NodakKid83]

Hey Luke, would you say that the UGQ and Enlightened Equipment quilts are comparable in quality?

[@maswasnos8774]

I'm not Luke but I do own both a Bandit and a Revelation... Both are very good quality. I think EE has been in the game longer and might have a slight edge in quality over UGQ, but realistically you can't go wrong with either one. UGQ has a slight edge in terms of customization if you want a crazy camo pattern or something.

[@NodakKid83]

@@maswasnos8774 Cool, thanks for the reply 👍

[@ScottyD0578]

I like my EE QUILT 20•

[@dkeener13]

UGQ is awesome, and this is a very well thought out product. But I will say, anyone looking for a much cheaper alternative, the Naturehike CWM400 is pretty solid. *Almost* as light, *almost* as warm, and *almost* as versatile.

[@brycetheshredder]

That cwm400 is nice but honestly there is a huge difference in usability for those two. The way he spec’d out this hybrid quilt it could easily get him below freezing while the transition rating of the naturehike is 32. And anybody who has ever used a rated sleeping bag knows you don’t actually want to sleep in the transition rating of the bag. That being said the price difference is signifigant but you have to pay for quality/durability.

[@utopia.exploring]

I own an Enlightened Equipment FULL quilt, not a Hybrid/Convertible quilt I know they make a 40 degree convertible bag, at about 20oz (regular/regular) for length/width that's $345 + tax...so, very similar I initially did a comparison with UGQ and EE and thought they were roughly the same, but can't remember WHY i went EE I CAN tell you My EE Quilt is a 10 degree, 850 duck fill, bag (Welcome to the colorado rockies outside of a 2 month time frame) is about 28oz and is COMFORTABLE at about 15 degrees with the right sleeping pad. I only mention this because UGQ and EE are VERY similar, both in cost, features and quality. I wont ever go back to a sleeping bag. Infact, Luke did a review on the EE Convertible quilt and called it Excellent so, regardless of UGQ or EE, moving to a quilt has been the best decision for me and my sleep system. If you need a hood, pick up a down balaclava/hat and you wont even notice!

[@yashwantmithilesh5275]

Hi luke, you should take a look at blue bolt solo quilt. It is also a hybrid bag and it's light and comes in around 200$

[@jasontesar7325]

I ordered this exact quilt at 10° extra long and wide with draft collars at both ends not tapered, not overstuffed for 430.00 it’s dope!!!!

[@coreysullivan3090]

What is the weight and about size can roll or compress to?

[@jasontesar7325]

2lb 6oz packs down to 10”x6-8”

[@jasontesar7325]

38oz actually at 850 fill no overstuff, and no taper, with draft collars at each end.

[@tennyis28]

This looks awesome! I’ve been really disappointed with my big Agnes lost ranger, it’s not nearly as warm as they say and it’s showing a lot of wear after only 4 years. I think I’ll go with this next!

[@oldfunsfrontporch5390]

Love my ugq quilt…. Well worth the cost

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Luke, great review as always mate. Been quite some years since I've needed a new bag, but from memory most models used to fold out into a quilt, which as a hot sleeper, I do prefer. So, not diss'n this one, obviously excellent quality, with a great form factor, but man that's around 700 AUD after currency conversion, it'd wanna be good. Cheers Duke.

[@garrycollins3415]

Yeah, UGQ rocks. I have a 0 degree and love it. What's nice is UGQ, like other cottage vendors has gone to comfort rating instead of survival rating. Not all big box manufacturers have done that.

[@bluefrog8670]

Being made in Michigan explains why it's great. ✋

[@creedosborne7885]

Love your videos and your honest reviews, I was hoping you could do a review on the naturehike p series tent

[@GratefulTrekker]

Looks very versatile

[@calvinmonroe2408]

Do they make less expensive quilts

[@danielsweeney6742]

So for over 300 buck is there a butler that serves you coffee in the morning?

[@zarlydoug]

But … my sleeping bag can be unzipped and used as a blanket/quilt and I haven’t had any issues with that. Often I’ll unzip it and let me legs hang out. I don’t know maybe I’m missing something and I’m mistaken.

[@andreasweber7828]

I use my Vaude sleeping bag for years in the same way. Does that make it a hybrid now? I’m a belly and side sleeper and the hood on my bag doesn’t bother me at all. But that ucq quilt does appeal to me. My choice 950 fill power, 30 F/-1C Temp rate, reg/reg size, no overstuff, MRS fabric outer shell, UL straps and a storage stuff sack comes as a total damage of 462,95 $. Total bargain with the current USDollar . Hope they‘ll ship to Germany

[@glennshoup118]

Luke what about inliiken equipment that you got for Susie can you let us know

[@keln08]

Well done Luke!

[@Wealthofhealth_CD]

Do you have a list of your fav items for camping?

[@tedspang1945]

Cool review...

[@aznaurshamanov5423]

Veri good products ! Like !

[@titanpreparedness]

Excellent looking sleeping system. Not sure i can justify the price but it would be awesome to have.

[@jeffstull2534]

I always wanted a sleeping bag with a sleeve that I could insert my Thermarest into but never got one. It a pain rolling around your bag and it keeps sliding off the pad, basically ending up at a 45 degree angle from the pad.

[@unholyape]

I have a Big Agnes sleeping bag that has a sleeve for the sleeping pad. I'm not sure if they still make them that way but its definitely nice quality of life.

[@Scarywoody]

If you are a DIYer try Ripstop by the Roll.

[@perfectweather]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@sonnyboywannabe]

Also note: UGQ is a "comfort rating" which means a 40degree rating is usable down to 30, and will keep you alive below that. UGQ is an expensive, but Excellent brand.

[@bluesummers5051]

What color did you choose on their website for that quilt? Edit: Nevermind, I just read the description 😅

[@wolfgangmikeleit4630]

Hi Luke, sure a good sleeping bag. But, when can we expect new adventures? Greetings from Germany, best regards, Wolfgang. :-)))))

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@johnarndt1501]

Which color is that? Olive? Or..

[@kevinmorris4432]

Question off subject, new to your awesome channel. Anyway Duke or North Carolina?

[@harvesterbladeco]

You should review the Covacure Hammock. It's a great budget hammock. Atleast, for me it is.

[@robster6868]

Great review,it’s a shame shipping plus taxes are prohibitive to buying in Europe. I’m interested to know Luke why you went with that color after hating on the yellow Thermarest parsec bag.

[@brianmabin5947]

Luke, great video as always. What do you recommend for a restless toss and turning side sleeper, quilt or sleeping bag, anything specific to try? Ty

[@toxicteabaging]

Get a quilt bro, a regular sleeping bad would be restricting for someone like you, as you are like me. I love the UGQ quilt, never used any of my regular sleeping bags since.

[@wildhike]

For a hammock always quilts. But on the ground sleeping bag could be a safer option. There are quilts with different straps and attachments to pad but you will have to try them to know if they will prevent draft while you toss. Attaching a quilt is additional task. You can go with wide quilt to minimise risk of draft, but then it might weight as much as sleeping bag. The colder the more problematic the draft is. So, if it's just for summer camping this could become a benefit.

[@robnoodle1]

Once you've committed to being a avid hiker, UGQ is tried & true. #1 Forget price. It's an investment.

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

same is true for western mountaineering for cold weather mummy bags. price is irrelevant if your life depends on it, and its an item that will last for 20 years or so if you take care of it.

[@iamgroot8631]

Is it possible to take 2 of these quilts , and zip them together to make one large quilt ? This may be a idea for product improvement

[@vicariousjourneys]

OMG, that would be like zipping 2 sleeping bags together :O

[@tthall44]

Sorry I am a little late joining the party, but which would you say is the better quality product the UGQ or Enlightened Equipment?

[@OldPackMule]

Hey Luke, how about a disclosure on the front end of the video about who paid for the product. Would be nice to know.

[@jasontesar7325]

You must be new to the video and also didn’t see the disclaimer he pays for all of his own gear all of his reviews are unbiased,the good, and the bad. I would suggest watching a lot of his videos he’s very honest sometimes brutally so but it’s your money in this guys doing it for you at his cost. No bias

[@OldPackMule]

@@jasontesar7325 please point me to the disclaimer. I see that the channel is viewer supported but that doesn't make it clear that there is no company supplied equipment.

[@jasontesar7325]

Also if you look at the video description it does say it three lines down it just takes a little bit of effort to take a look at the description, I would argue less effort then randomly blurting out a comment without context

[@OldPackMule]

@@jasontesar7325 it says "100% agenda free". And "fully supported by viewers". It does not say that there have been no equipment donations and/or considerations given to equipment suppliers. I'm not saying it's a dishonest or biased review but the question has never been answered.

[@OldPackMule]

@@jamesellsworth9673 I think you need to listen more carefully. He says he ordered it. He does NOT say he paid for it. Many companies offer "influencers" to order and test what they want. Again, not saying the review is biased or not done properly, just saying it would be nice to know who paid for it. Luke can jump in and correct us any time. How much do you think all those power banks that he tests cost? Thousands. That's tough on a budget, even for a substantial Patreon following.

[@bobjoncas2814]

...good one, stay safe..

[@ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957]

I have the same, different company and I paid $100.00 on sale. 10 degrees. So if you look around you can find one without paying the price

[@streetballplayer100]

Breathable? I missed it