UGQ Shop Tour | How They Make Gear

[@DanBecker]

Just a lil disclaimer: I was not paid in any way nor did I receive any free gear or discounts on gear to make this video. I asked UGQ if I could film their shop and drove over four hours to UGQ on my dime because I love their products and think others should too. Although, Paul the owner did make me an amazing cheeseburger on his grill! LOL!

[@chadhoughton5795]

Dan Becker if anything you came out of this with less than what you started with since I now have your trekking poles..😂

[@upcycle.outdoorsman9629]

So were those ducks actually named Chevy and Ferrari? Are they somewhere shivering? Does Chad still look manly with it stuck in his beard? So many unanswered questions...

[@chadhoughton5795]

😂 It’s ok we made quilts for the ducks to stay toasty warm!

[@upcycle.outdoorsman9629]

@@chadhoughton5795 Seriously though, I have a Duck and Turkey farm. I should probably pay closer attention to the duck down...because its clearly more important than I have considered in the past. They are mostly cherished for their egg laying here.

[@natelee78]

I was really impressed with my visit to UGQ last year until now... I did not get a cheeseburger...

[@rogermeyer860]

I am completely sold on UGQ quilts now thanks to Dan, Chad, other die hard customers, and video's like this. I'll be trading in my Mountain Hardwear synthetic sleeping bag for a new UGQ Bandit this off-season:) Thx Dan!

[@PaulMessner]

awesome stuff Dan. good to see the people that make all the great gear we use.

[@DanBecker]

Thanks Paul! It was a fun tour.

[@WanderLost]

Sounds like our new quilt needs to come from here! Good info!

[@ArcticFamilyMN]

[@epiedra99]

Awesome products! Bought a Bandit last year and performed very well already on numerous trips. The ultimate test will be on Mt Whitney in a few months. Can’t wait! Super video man!

[@tammieflemal7871]

Wow after seeing this I’m even happier that I picked UGQ!!! The options for total customization sold me.

[@philipcrisp2802]

So glad to see how they make the quilts. Just got my notice today that my UGQ quilt shipped!!! You may have been watched my quilt in the video. Can't wait to try out my new quilt.

[@dorothycooley1085]

Thanks, Dan, for the post. I have purchased a quilt per your recommendation, and am doubly satisfied that I can support a fellow Michigander. Using the quilt for my AT thru hike attempt 2020. Thanks again!

[@normarinker3245]

This was so interesting!! What a neat experience to have and to share with us. Love their workshop! Thank you, Dan. Really good video!

[@Polkster13]

I just love my Bandit Top Quilt and my next quilts will be from UGQ. I also bought a Winter Dream tarp for my wife. She loves the doors on the end to give her extra privacy.

[@hikehunter9572]

The UGQ crew is great. They make some damn good stuff.

[@davidramos3073]

I ordered a UG Quilt today. I also appreciate your function before the ultralight mantra approach.

[@ColemanOutdoors]

That was so cool! Every time I watch one of these quilt videos, I getting closer to switching Also, I always love seein' a dude on a sewing machine! Breaking stereotypes! It's a power tool as far as I'm concerned and I love power tools! That's why I had my wife teach me how to use one 20 years ago!!!

[@trilbyarnold3341]

I upgraded to a 10* UGQ to take on the JMT this August and Sept. Loved it. It wrapped around me so well, no drafts ever toasty warm in my tent, though even with some extra fill in the foot box I still had cold feet as usual. Definitely recommend their product. It came quickly as well.

[@blakebabcock8069]

Looks like a company I got to get some gear from! Was always nervous and heard bad things about hammock camping in the cold but I really am wanting to give this a go! Thanks for the info and video, Dan!

[@NJHeart2Heart]

Read up on it through hammockforums.net or FB or various youtubers.. It's FUN! Enjoy :)

[@GoThruIt]

Really cool to see where my quilt came from and how it was made! Quality work.

[@betsybarbera9806]

great video. UGQ, I feel, is one of the lesser known quilt companies. I bought my UGQ 20 degree 850 fill Bandit a couple of months ago. I am loving it. Really interesting to see the process.

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

Love UGQ! Have 3 tarps and 8 of their quilts and am going to order another tarp and another top and under quilt. Paul and Missy are great folks as well. A few years ago they made me a show quilt that is a riff on the Texas flag, and I still use it every fall (30° quilt). It still keeps me toasty. Learned a few things too.

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

You are amazing Dan this was an outstanding video and extremely informative. Your videos keep us up to date not only on what you are doing but the latest in gear choices. Have a great weekend.

[@DanBecker]

Thanks so much!

[@jasonmerrill4069]

I love my quilt. I met them down in Damascus Virginia at trail days . Then I come back and ordered my quilt. I am only 30 minutes away from them.

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

Great video Dan! Amazing how that all happens; thanks for taking us along.

[@Chris.Young.]

My Bandit quilt came in the mail just two days ago. I'm taking it with me on a trip up in the Wind Rivers in WY in a few weeks and can't wait! This was an awesome insiders look, thanks for sharing.

[@youwild4432]

That's awesome! Always good to see how it's made and who makes it!

[@biscuitblanco5599]

Just put an order in for a 20* quilt based upon your recommendation and review. Thanks Dan!

[@jeffrey9135]

I just got my quilt from them this Spring. So cool to see this. Great quit too. I have no regrets on the purchase.

[@DavidSmith-bt5wq]

Love my UGQ quilt, thanks Dan.

[@outdoorstransient1498]

Very cool to see the behind the scenes preparation of these products...

[@BlueBoyBackpacking]

Loved the tour Dan. Want to get a quilt from these guys now. Thanks man.

[@jordanebling2138]

Very cool man.. awesome to see how my quilt was made

[@walkingwriter4325]

Cool video. Nice change of pace. Always interesting to see how products are made.

[@GoAdventure83]

Good stuff! Always enjoy learning how things are made and who you're supporting when you buy their brand.

[@footprintsandtyretracks]

Thanks so much for this video Dan! Ive been planning on ordering myself a quilt from UGQ & probably also my partner & 2 kids & sent all the way to Australia, so it was awesome to see behind the scenes of their shop & the explanation of the different downs, obviously I want to get that option right before ordering anything.

[@renaecummings8068]

Thanks Dan so cool. Ordered one for my husband about 3 weeks ago and hope it comes in time for our Michigan, Jordan River Pathway hike in late September🎉🎉

[@markcalbert3741]

I really liked this one Dan!

[@Z0MB13Redfield]

Nice work getting a tour Dan. I've been wanting to get one of thier quits.

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Loved seeing how production goes. I didn’t know they were partners with Dream Hammock. Love my Dream Hammock. Cool video Dan👍

[@RoyADane]

These guys are in my hometown !! If Dan hadn't said so, I would never have guessed ( local lore is that nothing " cool " comes from Jackson, MI ). I know where I buying my sleep system from, now to decide on the options.....

[@GubbioGear]

Awesome video! WHAT AN AMAZING SHOP!!! 🤘🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲😊

[@shiftinggears5870]

Incredible! Nothing like this in Straya!

[@troykallister5138]

Cool vid. I remember when I ordered mine I would watch their shop cam online (don't know if they still do that) all the time. Busy bees they are. Thought I might have saw my quilt in production but probably not. Anyway totally love my Bandit and thanks for the vid!

[@kennethangell1416]

Love my UGQ 10 degree quilt. Great company.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Awesome stuff!!

[@Tgauchsin]

Can’t wait till I can order mine. Should be in next few weeks.

[@kdb97tj]

I love mine, and Paul is an awesome guy.

[@GearSkeptic]

Neat! I’ve always loved “how it’s made” videos. My only question: when can I order the Dan Becker Face model? Price is no object.

[@InimitaPaul]

It’s been discontinued. Park Rangers had a spate of bears with PTSD.

[@Outdoorsaustralia]

Great setup they have there very interesting 👍

[@NJHeart2Heart]

Great vid! Wish it were a little longer! I have a tarp on order from UGQ! Loved my first tarp so much I quickly decided to get another :D (expensive "potato chips" indeed!)

[@vann8414]

Good idea.

[@douglass69]

Love their stuff.

[@chuckmckenney4491]

Good video, real good job Dan.

[@nalonabrato8900]

Awesome job, especially considering your audience. 🤣💗🤣

[@stevenlivingston5470]

I purchased a UGQ quilt along with a comparable Enlightened Equipment. My son and I have used both of them on several backpacking trips. Both of them in the exact same conditions a lot of time in the same tent. The UGQ being about a hundred dollars cheaper than the EE and my UGQ has held up way better than the EE. It’s warmer and has held it’s loft way better. I think I’m going to go with UGQ for all the future quits I purchase.

[@johneason6540]

Awesome company

[@scottgephart9749]

Dan, nice vid! The next time you speak with the guys at UGQ, can you ask them why the footbox baffles are perpendicular when compared to the rest if the quilt's baffles?

[@chadhoughton5795]

Scott Gephart (Copied off the website) Building off of previously established chamber designs, UGQ introduced the concept of isolated chambers on the torso and foot box. This baffle layout provides for zone filling of the quilt, allowing for additional down to be placed where it’s most needed to achieve MAXIMUM comfort and function. Using a combination of vertical and horizontal chambers the BANDIT Quilt will fit you like a glove.

[@scottgephart9749]

@@chadhoughton5795 interesting... thanks for sharing this information. After listening to Dan and fellow camping friends, I am looking at switching from mummy bags to a quilt. Just needs to save up some funds to cover it.

[@curtipetei]

in the background tell them to put the stars on the left side, its the proper way. Good Videos

[@bradwjensen]

Super cool vid.

[@luuk4089]

Great quilts! Funny to see that they use total amounts in oz, and the filling per chamber in grams. Seems confusing to use both systems :-)

[@jhonyermo]

Probably the fill comes in Grams. And total is given in ounces since many ameriKans are ignorant of the far better metric system.

[@DanBecker]

YERMO Adan agreed!! 🤣🤣

[@CMF4L]

Identity theft is not a joke Dan!

[@BryceNewbold]

sweet

[@upcycle.outdoorsman9629]

You tell those fellas to let my grandma out of their basement!

[@evanhammond7305]

Great video makes me want one lol

[@john_kelley]

So.....when are we able to buy the quilt with your face on it? 😂🤣😳😂🤣

[@DanBecker]

I’m not sure you’ll be able to afford it 🤣🤣

[@BackpackingWithJason]

JK is Hiking 😂😂😂

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Dan Becker 😂😂

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