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Anyone Using EE Revelation Xshort as a half bag?
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Aug 7, 2018 at 11:20 pm #3550446
Hi!
I’m in the market for a half bag for 3 season use. Haven’t decide on 30 or 40degree. I’m 5’10 & have down pullovers to match any weather conditions, & am looking to couple with a half bag to shave weight.
Has anyone used the Revelation this way in Xshort? i don’t believe that was it’s intention, but it appears it should work & be lighter & cheaper than other half bags I’ve found.
Aug 8, 2018 at 5:02 pm #3550556I can’t find the x-short size on their site. What are the specs?
A better option might be Nunatak’s half bag (Apex or down). Lots of customization options to dial in the fit and likely cheaper than a Revelation quilt.
Aug 8, 2018 at 8:14 pm #3550581Here’s the link Paul, it’s one of their custom versions:
https://enlightenedequipment.com/revelation-custom/
The Nunatak half bag does seem like a great option that’s even shorter & more fit for this application, thanks.
Aug 8, 2018 at 8:40 pm #3550582You may want to closely examine comparing the half bag to a 50d quilt. I almost went with a half bag many years ago, but concluded that a full length 50d quilt would ultimately be more versatile in the long run, and not much heavier. In particular, I use it as an overbag in cold weather.
(EE’s regular length 50d 950FP Downtek Enigma in 7d fabric weighs 8.86 oz.)
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