UGQ Bandit Backpacking Top Quilt - Review

[@MattyOutdoors]

These are hella nice! Had mine for over a year now, and couldn't be happier! I've got over 40 nights with mine, half of those sleeping around 15F-30F (my quilt is a 20 degree, with non taper, and open footbox same as yours) and havent had any issues with down migrating in the footbox, and zero cold spots! Great review Dan!

[@jeffreydublitz1443]

Matty Outdoors I saw your review as well, these quilts look awesome!

[@rogermeyer860]

awesome...I'm contemplating on upgrading from my current synthetic bag to a quilt or down sleeping bag and this UGQ Bandit quilt is at the top of my list. I only camp a few weeks a year and never in freezing weather....

[@susansheppard2349]

I recently purchased and received this quilt right before an April hike on the AT. I purchases this quilt because the price was about $50 less than the Enlightened Equipment guilt. It worked great. Your review as it validated my purchase.

[@stephaniew2545]

I was waiting for this review! I’m so glad I discovered your channel! Thanks for all the great content!

[@rogermeyer860]

Thx for you honest review Dan! While I'm a motorcycle camper I follow you for all my camping gear wants/needs:) ...I'm contemplating on upgrading from my current synthetic bag to a quilt or down sleeping bag and this UGQ Bandit quilt is at the top of my list. I only camp a few weeks a year and never in freezing weather....

[@shawnwindle9932]

I literally just ordered this quilt last night. Went with the XL just to have the super-extra width. I appreciate the review and the reassurance I made a good choice!

[@FmProdigyProductions]

Would like to see a updated video on quilts Dan! Especially with the UGQ brand

[@adamhanson6706]

I spent the better part of two years doing research before purchasing my first quilt. Luckily I made the right decision with a custom made Bandit that didn’t break the bank. Love the channel, Dan!

[@FlyfishermanMike]

I love my UGQ quilt! I'm super impressed with the quality, size, weight and customization! Paul answered all my questions quickly. I was on the quilt fence but I'm a full convert now! I need to somehow justify buying another.

[@MikeLamentola]

I have a UGQ quilt and love it. Living near Jackson Michigan where they are located I have also met Paul and his family who works with him. Great company, passionate employees and top of the line products.

[@DanBecker]

Thanks Mike! Also, I loved the documentary you did for them!!

[@streetbarnett4782]

It was a toss up for me to either get this quilt or the Enlightened Equipment Revelation. I ended up buying the Revelation and was very happy with my purchase. If I were to purchase a second quilt I would get the UGQ Bandit just becasue of how custamizable it really is. I really like the way you customized yours! Thanks for the video! Keep them coming!

[@jimbomac3668]

I'm ready to order a UGQ Bandit now. I've never used a quilt. Never even seen a backpacking quilt. I'm 5'10 190lbs. I'm looking at the 20 degree bag with 2oz over stuff and 1oz over in the foot box. I roll and toss from back to belly to side all night so I'm thinking the ExWide and I like the idea of pulling it over my head when colder so I'm looking at the ExLong. The length and width will also allow me to add a fleece liner for those colder camp outs. Zipper/pull cord foot box so I can use it as a blanket when car camping in the fall and early winter hunt trips. Most of my backpacking trips will be spring fall and usually 2 to 3 days out. Input? Concerns? Bad/Good Idea

[@theknowlodge8294]

Just waiting for mine. Got to -12 Celsius (20F) quilt as it's about the limit to what you can expect in the UK. An ounce of overstuff. Absolutely cannot wait. They are amazing quality, my mate has one, I've borrowed it and it's just brilliant.

[@chadwillms1849]

This is the best quilt review video I’ve ever seen

[@jeffreydublitz1443]

Fantastic review Dan! I think I'm sold on these ugq quilts now!

[@normarinker3245]

Great review! I have an EE Revelation, but this is wider. I will definitely take a look at UGQ if I decide to buy another quilt. Thank you!! Always good stuff!

[@GubbioGear]

Man, it really does look warm! Great review!! 👍

[@sofreedesign]

Now I know what Jim did after The Office! #jimhalpert

[@tammieflemal7871]

I’m under 5 feet tall and was able to finally find a quilt that was custom enough for me. All other bags and quilts were way to large. Tried a youth bag but the 20degree rating not so much. I sleep cold and needed a warm something that was short enough that I could warm it with my body heat. UGQ was my answer. It’s warm and so versatile. The order a was filled very fast had mine in my home in about 4 weeks from the time I placed the orders. Price was great. Wide color choices. Enjoy your UGQ

[@xmetal280]

With regards to the hole in the footbox, Katabatic did solve this with some additional baffling (very similar to the neck collar) and the position of a snap so that when you tighten that up the baffle puffs up all around and there is zero daylight in the footbox end. Works great!

[@dorothycooley1085]

Just used mine in wet, 40 degree weather on the Pictured Rocks. Love it!

[@willfalkner4936]

Dan I was hoping you would show how you sleep with a wide pad with this. I am looking at UGQ and wanting to run a 25" pad after watching your other videos. And I can't find any video content of their Outlaw Hybrid showing the pad system and how that works. I liked how you did the video of the ZenBivy review by getting in it - much more informative. I have a Hammock Gear Burrow 20 quilt that I bought in 2016 but took it freezing conditions this September on a 20" pad and could not get warm and it felt like I had a draft alot. Thanks for the great content. I really enjoy your videos.

[@stageoutlaw]

this has now made list of top ten "wants" for backpacking. Love your videos and info Dan! i have a 4 day solo trip on the AT coming up and i feel more prepared because of you. I am also a Dad who wants to go backpacking! wish you were closer to me we could definitely be backpacking buddies!

[@garrycollins3415]

Holding onto this video for my next quilt.

[@betsybarbera9806]

I have the same UGQ quilt - except no draft collar and 72" long. Just used it this past weekend for the first time in high 30's - low 40's temps. Very cozy. I bought an extra cord to go around my pad, so I have 2 points on either side to adjust ,in or out, the sides of the quilt to avoid drafts on the sides. I found it easy to turn over in, move around inside. I never got twisted up like I would in my mummy bag which would wake me up. I'm a side sleeper and the 55" width works great with 2 side toggles - no drafts. The first night I didn't have the collar synched tight enough and had drafts coming in the neck. The second night, I synched the neck down and no drafts. No cold feet even with the little hole at the bottom. I'm happy with this quilt and would buy it again. I would recommend buying the extra cord for your pad. I think it cost $3.00 extra.

[@DanBecker]

Great to know, Betsy! They definitely make a great quilt!

[@markcalbert3741]

Thanks Dan! I have not taken the plunge and bought a quilt yet so I really appreciate the info!

[@DanBecker]

Mark Calbert Thanks Mark! I have a recommend you check these guys out. It’s a fantastic quilt!

[@trekmtns2seabarrons749]

“Stuffed crust pizza”; “Stuff a sock in it (.... Becky)”...cracked me up. Your videos are the perfect balance between informative, professional, well-spoken and funny! Going to UGQ website right now for a lighter option. I own the Nemo Women’s Jam Sleeping bag and love it but in warmer months with my Thermarest NeoAir Rvalue, it can get really warm. Hey UGQ, send him more gear for reviews!! 🙌😄

[@BlueBoyBackpacking]

Now thats a beautiful fresh look Dan. :) Love it. Taking it outside even though its raining. The greenery, the orange of the quilt, you are excited about it possibly raining. It feels much more invigorating and energetic and something one wants to watch. Good one man, you are on the right track. Do some studio vids of course still but keep varying it up and keeping it fresh. Your friend - Blue Boy

[@supergirladventures9380]

Only 3 weeks since 10k and up to 15k.. keep it going!!!

[@natelee78]

I LOVE UGQ! I actually went and visited their shop when I was first shopping for a quilt. They were really nice, really helpful, and seemed to be just all around good people. I was so impressed that I bought one and I love it! Totally worth the money!

[@Z0MB13Redfield]

Another awesome review by Dan. Thank you

[@troykallister5138]

Nice review 👍 Had mine coming up on a year now (20* 800 fill long wide zipper foot box draft collar 1oz overfill 26oz's) and it's my favorite piece of gear by far

[@Saigemeister]

Love my UGQ too!! Great review, very concise!

[@anthonypicone3463]

I have the feathered friends flicker UL 20 degree. There is no hole in the foot box when you cinch it closed. It completely seals. You should do a review on their products. The flicker is amazingly warm. It is a full zip so you can use it as a traditional sleeping bag or fully unzip it to use as a quilt.

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Whew! You almost make me want to get a quilt. Great review...I'm sold if I ever change my mind.

[@MattyOutdoors]

Doooo it! Quilts are a total game changer!

[@ColemanOutdoors]

@@MattyOutdoors haha... deffinately considering it. I'll add your enthusiastic endorsement to the list of folks "for" quilts!

[@SirSkeazy]

Nice, I literally just ordered one last night. It's my first quilt, so pretty excited to try it out.

[@Segrissom]

Dean J you won’t regret it. I love my Bandit Quilt.

[@Jonistired]

How many quilts do you own? Wow. I’m trying to get back into backpacking after a twenty year hiatus. I never did big trips and I spent very little time at high altitude. I’m trying to put together a simple but comprehensive kit for all situations I want to hike into. I love all the ultra light gear that’s come out since my time but I have to make compromises. Sometimes I have to use something heavier because it’s what I can afford. Other times I spend money because weight saving is crucial. I really appreciate you and others who test a lot of gear because it helps me make up my mind on my little Kit. Way back in the ‘40s, Jack Kerouac wrote about the poet, Gary Snyder’s setup. He had a canvas rucksack, a down bag, a waterproof match safe, a little pot, a spoon, extra socks and two wool sweaters. Snyder hiked many miles and summited snow capped peaks all over the west with that gear, wearing heavy, Italian mountaineering boots. I try to keep that in mind.

[@joeykerr5517]

They have some great stuff. I've seen a lot of reviews, all good but haven't tried any of the quilts. I do have the Winter Dream tarp though and I love it. A bit pricey. It goes with me whether I'm in my hammock or just a hike as an emergency shelter.

[@HeyItsTim]

So..."stick a sock in it", and, "stuff crust around your neck" got it. I love it Dan. My quilt is on the way.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

Just ordered one myself. My friend has a 10 degree quilt from UGQ and he stays plenty warm while I’m freezing in my mystery rating down bag. I assume it’s a 40 degree or so bag. I ordered a 10 degree quilt and it should be here just in time for the cold season :-).

[@josephbrown-ut9ty]

I really enjoyed this video and will be looking into this company more. As for the hole in the foot box, they could easyly fix that by intergrating a draft collar on the that end as they did the neck end. Tuck it in well and the hole should be closed up. And i LOVE the colors you choose, when i order mine itll be the same and itll match my new pack.

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

Dan, I've got 8 of their quilts and need at least 1 more. If I could, I'd post a pic here of a custom quilt they did for me that is Texas themed. It's their old style Flight Jacket, which was discontinued in favor of the Bandit line. It's beautiful and I couldn't be happier. I also have about 3 of their tarps and will get at least one more. Love me UGQ. Paul and MIssy are salt of the earth folks and all their employees save like 2 are family members. And no, I do not work for them in any capacity. They're just folks who are friends in another state. :-) Also, TBH, that drawstring placement is new with the Bandit. The old Flight Jacket has the draw in the front. Good review!

[@DanBecker]

Wow! 8 UGQ quilts??!!

[@TripsOnTrail]

Geeeez almost 16k subs already?! You’re growing at incredible speed! Really needed this videos because I’m in the market for a new quilt and this one definitely made my wish list. Keep up the great work, Dan!!

[@DanBecker]

Thanks Hoss!!!

[@john_kelley]

That's a sweet quilt! I definitely need to check out UGQ.

[@USMC6976]

I ordered the XL bandit Aug 12. Still waiting for the "In Production" update. They do warn you, production time is 5-6 weeks, so don't wait till the first snow falls to order your winter quilt. I went with extra wide, extra long, open footbox, no taper and 0F.

[@PatJ61]

Great review. I love their options and that they are a small company. Congrats on the 15000 subscribers!

[@andrewsanguinetti5011]

I love your channel and I love your acknowledgment of the beauty of Creation . It's nice to see a person after my own heart and faith posting about stuff I also enjoy! Anyway.... I noticed in some of your other videos you have a Garmin mini gps thing. My wife gets worried about me going out alone (I'm trying to get another full set of gear so my friends don't have an excuse) how does it work for you? Would you recommend? Or given a do-over pick something else? Thank you so much. I really love your channel. It's nice to see another Believer and gear enthusiast!

[@HikeCamp]

Super review Dan!!! 👍👍

[@nunzioification]

Dan: I know a thing or 2 about quilts. Also Dan: tufeeta, tafeeeta? velveeta!?

[@tullochgorum6323]

There are ways of sealing the foot without a hole, but they all add weight. The neatest alternative is to make a small down plug, and tie it to the bottom of the quilt so it's ready for use.

[@danielyacykewych4066]

Hi Dan. What color is the interior? Do you like the width and length for you. I have a similar build but 2 inches shorter in height.

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Nice review Dan.

[@kevincafaro8846]

I'm contemplating getting this quilt. need something for backpacking and i would have the closed footbed option. and maybe extra down in the footbed for extra $25.

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

Very interesting to say the least. I love the color scheme. I do like the stuff cord at the feet. Certainly a better option than stretchy cord.

[@davidsawmandave8731]

I apologize if I didn't catch the weight but I was wondering how much it weighs in your configuration

[@DanBecker]

david sawmandave just over 25 ounces!

[@Guncleana]

Have you tied a katabatic gear flex? They have solved the hole problem in the footbox. Top tier quilts

[@DanBecker]

Not yet! I’ve heard about them and I have seen nothing but good things. I believe UGQ also has since fixed the hole in the quilt as well.

[@RainyDayForge]

I think I would have slept better if I would have had an UGQ for my hammock on my last trip. I was soooo cooold.

[@paddle_hike]

Great review! Thanks for sharing

[@williamsanders9977]

Love your content Dan. I have a ZPacks quilt and have been looking around for something new that can attach to a sleeping pad. I'm actually from northern Illinois so I find myself venturing up into WI for trips all the time. Any advice on finding good trails? I like to feel like I'm secluded - but I find that's hard to do with what we have available, unless going up towards the UP.

[@kristinaparrish915]

William Sanders I was trying to get him to tell me the same thing... I don’t think he’s giving up his secrets.. 😉

[@DanBecker]

Hey great question! Next time you run through here or you should let me know! Kettle moraine south and kettle moraine northern unit are both excellent places to hike! You can definitely feel pretty secluded there.

[@shaesmith9460]

Hey Dan. Katabatic gear has found a cool way to mitigate the hole at the bottom of the footbox. They do a down draft blocker on their flex model (same concept at the draft tube at the neck of your UGQ quilt). I have read that this takes care of most of the issues involved with the open footbox. Just some food for thought.

[@DanBecker]

Hi Shae! Thanks so much for that info! I had never even heard of those guys so I appreciate the recommendation!

[@shaesmith9460]

Dan Becker I would say they are the “western mountaineering” of the quilt world. I’ve heard they are next level and very accurate temperature ratings.

[@youtube7076]

sure... but what does it look like in its stuff sack? it it bigger or smaller than a beverage can? by how much?

[@MjrTraumaVictim]

I discovered these guys on another video, and checked them out, it SCREAMS quality, and the element of customisation that they offer is superb, however, with that there is a price, Im Scottish, and i would be going for the coldest rated version they have. Really wish they had a UK distributor, or an endorsed company making these to spec and pattern under license.

[@israel9292]

Dan, Love your channel and love that you encourage people to get out there and do backpacking to fit our needs! Loved the review on this quilt and it pushed me to explore into getting a quilt. I ordered one of these and should have it delivered in a few weeks. With that being said, I am new to quilts and was wondering, in your experience with tent sleeping, what pad do you use and what R value do you use? I have a Klymit insulated air pad that has an r value of 4.4 and was wondering what insulation values you use and for what temperatures. I figure I will be sleeping anywhere between the high 20's low 30's in the sierras in california, as well as up into the 50-70's in the southern mountains here in california. I ordered a 20 degree of these with 2 oz of overstuff. Do you use a foam pad underneath as well? and what r value is that? I'm not comfortable enough yet to try hammock camping, but I feel this is a good segue there and want to make sure i maximize my quilt set up on the ground but not over kill it so im a sweat machine inside either. Any and all info would be totally helpful. Thanks bunches brother!

[@DanBecker]

I use a Nemo Tensor Insulated regular/wide pad. They don't list the R value on the site but it was definitely warm down to about 30F (that's the coldest I've had it at). I would say an R value of 4.4 is definitely good enough for the 20's but not much past that. I do not use foam underneath the pad. The pad has always been good enough. Awesome questions and let me know how it turns out!!

[@biscuitblanco5599]

Thanks Dan! I was waiting on your review before pulling the trigger on my next quilt. I already own an HG Econ Burrow 10 and am in the market for a good 20 deg quilt. I was about to purchase a EE Revelation 20 but If you give it this one a thumbs up, I'll take your advice. Much appreciated brother! -Biscuit

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

UGQ has "Ready to ship" quilts built that are much like the HG Econs. No custom on them, but the price can be right.

[@DanBecker]

It’s a great quilt. If I bought all my quilts over again I would likely get them all from UGQ!

[@friarrodneyburnap4336]

Outdoor Vitals has a add lifetime warranty...I solutely love my zero degree outdoor vitals Quilt...best on the market for the money.

[@WanderLost]

Great review! Thanks for the great info!

[@bryoncatterall]

Just made the order today.. pretty much got the same other the xl in sizes..

[@gorsch777]

Another great video. I'd love to hear more on what you think about that Outdoor Vitals you mentioned in your last video. I was eyeing UGQ over Enlightened equipment due to all the options, but its my first quilt and not totally sure I'd like it, so jumped on a Black Friday deal on the Outdoor Vitals (same one). I havent gotten to use it yet and there isn't much on "the tube" for it. I'm sure others would like a review from a credible source too. But yeah...UGQ for my next one if I dig quilts.

[@DanBecker]

A review on the OV quilt is coming soon!

[@Not31337]

*Want* BTW, I love the color combo you have.

[@outdoorwilderness5299]

Whichone would you prefer UGQ bandit or EE enigma ?

[@jimpflugrath6220]

Thanks for the review. I'm looking for a summer-time quilt and this helps. Weight? I'll guess I will look that up. Curious about how you and other configure their sleeping pad with their quilt? Quilt completely on top? Pad inside foot box? Pad completely inside quilt top to bottom? Hybrid with pad inside quilt at bottom, but outside quilt at top? What do people do? Thanks!

[@DanBecker]

Hey Jim! I think everyone’s a bit different. But how I do it is just sleep directly on the pad. The pad does not go inside of the foot box for me. I find that if I would do that then drafts make it into the foot box. Also, it’s best to use pad straps to hold the quilt to the sides of the pad when it’s cold. Hope that helps!

[@jimpflugrath6220]

Helps somewhat, thanks. I put my tapered pad inside my quilt footbox, so there are no drafts if I stuff a sock in it. I use the straps to hold the quilt edges under my pad. That means my pad is completely inside my quilt. I thus sleep directly on the pad without my body touching the quilt except where the quilt it draped over the top of my body. This also means that I never roll off the pad accidentally as the quilt keeps/locks my body on the pad. If you have ever rolled off your pad onto snow, then you know how annoyingly cold that can be. With a sleeping bag, I also put my pad inside it because only then did I never roll off my pad. If I am on my back and I bend my knees to bring my feet towards my waist, then my pad can bend, too. If I am on my side and bend my knees, then no problem either as pad stays straight and I stay under the quilt edges. Maybe I'm weird, so I was just trying to find out what other people do. I go solo for the past several years, so don't get a chance to ask people on the trail.

[@gerardhaubert8210]

How small does it pack down to? Pack size is a major deal for me?

[@eduardonavarro5499]

Nice video! I just ordered my first quilt ever from them yesterday in those exact dimensions. You think the width is appropriate for side sleeping on a sleeping pad? That’s the only thing that has me thinking if I made the right decision. I’m 5’11” 190 lbs

[@shadowgovernment3000]

I remember reading somewhere online that these quilts don't have "drydown" type of protection to stop the down from absorbing moisture like Enlightened Equipment, etc. But then again I read that drydown washes off after a few washes, rendering the protection worthless.

[@DanBecker]

shadowgovernment3000 I found this on the UGQ website.. UltimaDOWN is not a hydrophobic treated down. Although we have offered hydrophobic treated down in the past, we have weighed the benefits vs. drawbacks carefully, and have recently stopped offering WR down. The benefits, which are marginal at best in real world scenarios, are offset by lower loft, intra laundering clumping, and the need for more down to offset the lower lofting and possible clumping. Effective April 11, 2016, we will no longer use hydrophobic down in our products.

[@JohnOgdenJr]

What’s the pack size of the quilt? Looking at getting one, but would be disappointed if the pack size was any better than my big angus.

[@smallville701]

Hi, I'm new to camping and am considering buying the nemo tango solo 30 degree quilt can I ask your opinion of this product? (most of my camping/hiking/trekking will be in Europe/Asia/Africa/U.S.A)

[@HM-gk3rq]

Have you tried the Katabatic quilt? I got it for my husband of Christmas and it seems so nice! Would like a comparison between Katabatic and this one. Katabatic doesn’t have a hole when it’s cinched.

[@DanBecker]

I have not tried it! I’ll have to check it out! Thanks for recommending it!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Great review bud!

[@alorr4uz]

hey Dan, question on fiil and over stuff on a quilt. I have the warbonnet bridge hammock and I'm looking to buy a better underquilt. I sleep cold so I like to have a little bit more protection even in the summer I'm wondering whether to buy a 800 fill and just add a 10 or a 20 oz over stuff or just go full monty on the 850 fill. What do you think. Is overstuff a cheaper way to get more fill? ✌️🤟

[@DanBecker]

Great question! If you have the ridgerunner, the only quilt that will fit it properly is the one that is actually sold by warbonnet! Make sure you talk to them first before you purchase one. Also, it sounds like you’re a cold sleeper so I would go with the more comfortable and warmer under quilt. You’ll be glad you did!

[@alorr4uz]

@@DanBecker great thx, so... can 800 with over fill be as warm as 850 or am I just not understanding what over fill does. 😁

[@Marklar435]

Dan, curious about what color orange you have on the inside???

[@DanBecker]

I believe Blaze Orange

[@adamkebby7118]

Hi dan I currently looking for the perfect sleep system. I have a little dog that likes to sleep in the backs of my legs while I side sleep to keep warm and with this I’m thinking a quilt would be the best option With this in mind I want a long wide sleeping pad and a mat cover to protect it and I want a nice pillow. Possibly the exped down mat What you your recommend? Also any chance you could do a video of your sleep system all set up?

[@markscott4059]

Do they make a closed foot box like the enlightened equipment enigma?

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

Yes they do. In fact you have 3 options for the footbox.

[@florianfrey2002]

Hey, nice review! I will definitly get one, too. but i am not sure about the dimensions. How tall are you and whats your shoulder width?

[@DanBecker]

I’m not super broad shouldered. I’m not sure what my worth is. But I am 6‘2“ tall. I would definitely recommend at least 78 inches in length if you are as tall as me. Also, if you are tent camping, get the widest quilt you can.

[@cindywilson4328]

Dan, Would you compare the EE quilt to the U GQ. I am trying to decide between the two.

[@DanBecker]

Both are great companies but UGQ is a better bang for the buck in my opinion.

[@cindywilson4328]

Thank you for responding so promptly. Are you in Kenosha? I am there in September and October. My daughter and grandson are there.

[@danstewart3957]

Hey I have been looking at these and it’s so hard to make a decision with out being able to go and actually see and touch them my self thanks for this review. I have been on the fence between this and the hammock Gear Burrow since my last trip recently, I’m in Canada and I sleep in a hammock I was pretty chilly so now I have seen these options look like they make a lot of sense. So my question is over all would you personally pick UGQ over the Hammock Gear Burrow ? I have never even owned a down blanket before but these look like the type of thing that would truly enhance my hammock experience, they are not cheap looks like the HG one is a bit more affordable but UGQ looks like it has more options so... what would you recommend a UGQ over the HG?

[@jordanebling2138]

Can't wait to get mine

[@AdrianSilva-cn4ty]

Awesome review! I just order a UGQ quilt last week but I still had some questions about the zippered foot box. Supposedly, that's a new feature for them. I couldn't find any reviews of a UGQ with a zipper. I have an Enlightened Equipment Revelation already but I hate it! Like you said, the draw cord dangles in your face...but what's worse is that the draw cord is NOT bungee cord. It's guy line. So good luck trying to get the quilt off your head in a hurry with out strangling yourself first. I had a situation where I thought a bear was in my camp. Good thing it wasn't a bear because I got so tangled up in my quilt trying to get it off my head that I would have made an easy meal for the bear. Ha! By the way, the Katabatic Flex Quilt has a baffle in the foot box to seal the hole that's left when you zipper the quilt up.

[@USMC6976]

I hate being restrained when I sleep. That is why I ordered a quilt, to avoid those pesky zippers on sleeping bags. If my head is cold, i use a beanie or balaclava. I don't want to be attached to anything. You never know when you may have to exit your sleep system in a hurry.

[@flypes1560]

The Cumulus quilts have a baffle at the bottom to cover up the hole at the footbox

[@sonofwormwood]

I only wish you would have included pack down size and weight in the review.

[@outdoorwilderness5299]

Do you like outer fabric that it is 20 d ? Why didn't you choose 10 d outer fabric ?

[@davidshirley6850]

Anyone know where to find all the 1500 custom colors he spoke of , only see about 15 color choices

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Dan, do you have a discount code for UGQ?

[@DanBecker]

No sorry.....

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Dan Becker it was worth a try

[@MsRotorwings]

But, why is a UGQ quilt better than an EE quilt? Price? Draft collar? Thanks for the video.

[@basecampsacramento1811]

Dan- if completely unzipped and everything, how flat does this lay" I’d kinda like something I can use in a camper van as well and this seems like it’ll kill both birds

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

I've got 8 of their quilts, 4 of them Top quilts (I hammock), so, aside from the natural loft of the down, they will lay like a feather comforter. And the widest width is 84" (I think. It's on the website), so with no taper, you'd have a, basically, a comforter. And it will keep you warm. There's also up to a 2" overstuff option for a little extra warmth.

[@basecampsacramento1811]

lostagain thanks, that’s pretty much exactly what I’m looking for

[@Scarywoody]

I made my own from Ripstop by the Roll for about $60.

[@sk8erdawg25]

I'm not sure if he mentioned this or not, kinda listened to this video while shopping for quilts, but I think it's important to note that this quilt uses UNTREATED down. Deal breaker for some, not for others. Just throwing that out there.

[@BacktotheOutdoors]

Great review. I received mine a few weeks ago. 950 fill, 10 degree, no taper with a fully insulated foot box and 1oz of overstuff in the body. 78” length 60” width. Testing it out in the Sierras in a few weeks!

[@danielyacykewych4066]

SlyGuy curious of your height and if you think You got the right length based on your height. And do you bury your head under it--is it long enough in that regard.

[@rickwebermusic]

The best trick for closing the small hole at the foot end is to just wrap the excess cord around it like a balloon, and then tuck the last little bit of cord underneath itself. It stays permanently closed this way, and you'll never have to use a sock again.

[@kristinaparrish915]

Have you ever reviewed Cedar Ridge Outdoor quilts? I have been thinking of buying from them, very comparable. Now I am confused...

[@DanBecker]

I’ve never even heard of them.. maybe I’M the one who’s confused!! 😂

[@Tikichii]

Do you know that Dan Becker was the character from the office that fell off Mount Kilimanjaro in a climbing accident? S7E5. Also love the channel!

[@rtfrenchjr]

Hey Dan! Where did you get the hat?

[@DanBecker]

MY HAT amzn.to/2W3lvWz

[@alexweigelhikes]

Dan, how comfortable does the nylon feel after a hot, sweaty day? Is it pretty comfortable on skin, or is it pretty sticky? Also, great review! I was all ready to get the EE, but I think you've sold me on the UGQ regardless.