Introduction
The Enlightened Equipment Rev-HOLE-ation Quilt ($335, 24 oz / 686 g) is a fresh take on their classic sleeping bag, the Revelation Quilt.
The Revelation is a perennial favorite among ultralight backpackers – it features an adjustable, zippered foot-box, U-shaped baffles, the ability to open all the way out into a blanket, and solid, long-lasting construction. Now Enlightened Equipment is introducing the Rev-HOLE-ation – the same quilt but with a hook-and-loop neck-hole for use as a poncho in camp on cold mornings and evenings.
Here’s a brief video overview:
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Highlights (Regular/Regular 20F / -7C, 850 FP)
- Features:
- A hook-and-loop neck-hole for use as a poncho!
- Flat clips for pad attachment system double to gather the material when using as a poncho
- 20 in (51 cm) YKK #3 zippered foot box with snap and drawstring
- Draft-tube
- Snaps and drawstring at collar
- U-shaped baffles
- Box-baffle construction
- Available in short/regular, regular/regular, regular/wide, and long/wide
- Weight (measured): 24 oz (686 g)
- Fabrics: 10d nylon (0.65 oz per sq yard down fill)
- fill type: 850 fill power RDS certified duck down
- fill weight: 16.08 oz (456 g)
- average loft: 2.5 in (6 cm)
- baffle width: 5.75 (15 cm)
- type of baffle: box
- Measurements:
- Length: 78 in (192 cm)
- Shoulder width: 54 in (137 cm)
- Foot box width: 40 in (102 cm)
First Impressions
- The Rev-HOLE-ation Quilt is the same Revelation Quilt template that made Enlightened Equipment’s name in the ultralight world – now with more functionality!
- I’m a big fan of this concept, but – I’ve used poncho-style quilts in the past, and a big problem is that the loose material gets in your way, especially while cooking – which is when I most want a nice cozy poncho wrapped around me!
- That being said, Enlightened Equipment’s already solid pad-attachment system does double duty here to keep the material locked in close around your body while maintaining loft.
- There’s a little extra material around the hook-and-loop closure so that what touches your neck is nylon and not scratchy hook-and-loop – a thoughtful touch.
- 10 denier fabric, box baffles, a draft collar, a zippered foot box, stellar construction quality, good pad attachment system, and now poncho-style utility – the Rev-HOLE-ation is a highly versatile foundation for a sleep system!
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Where to Buy
More Info
- Even the stock products at Enlightened Equipment come in a variety of options. Price and weight may vary depending on custom sizing, materials, and design choices.
- Questions? Hit us up in the forum below, and we’ll do our best to answer them based on our brief experience with this product.
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Discussion
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Enlightened Equipment’s new Rev-HOLE-ation Quilt ($335, 24 oz / 686 g) is a fresh take on a classic: The Revelation Quilt.
Looks like the disco version of the Jacks R Better Sierra quilts. :-)
I have two MLD Spirit quilts (38 & 48) that have “poncho” holes; I think it’s a great idea that adds very little extra weight. I use them a lot elk hunting- as part of an emergency sleep system, but also very handy when glassing in cold weather- simply pull it over the clothing I’m already wearing.
I feel like them not making this in Apex is missing the main use cases that I can see for this feature. That is:
^ very valid points; maybe they will offer it in Apex too
@Mike I’ve been using a desert MARPAT poncho liner for the same thing but want to upgrade to a proper quilt this hunting season- definitely synthetic in this case.
The EE quilt/poncho looks slick, but definitely more geared for the UL hiker than hunting apps; loft looks too high to sit in the brush while glassing.
Great upgrade but waiting for them to offer it on their Enigmas. Doubt there’ll be much difference for the fashionable but would like to keep the weight savings.
Maybe make the fixed footbox a kangaroo pocket?
Craig- the MLD Spirit 48 is pretty good, only 12 oz and packs pretty small
Mike
I’m interested but will also wait for an Apex and Enigma configuration.
I would also look at getting this in Multicam or Marpat but for birding.
^ Was wondering when someone would go there.
If you seek for a quilt with poncho mode using apex insulation take a look at the Sestrals-Poncho from As Tucas. They are selling it for years. It comes with Apex 100/167/233. Its my 3-season quilt for the last three years. For winter I add the Sestrals Quilt (Apex 233).
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