For most who are looking to travel over 2000 miles on a thru-hike, they will need a better, lighter, and more effective sleep system than the standard heavier versions. Having a sleeping quilt that can take you to ZERO degrees gives you a strong starting advantage over the cold nights. Spending some solid money on … Read more
While there are many makers of quilts the team at Enlightened Equipment has built some masterpieces which continue to be the favorites for thru-hikers and section hikers all around the world. The top two quilts that we are discussing today are the hugely popular Enlightened Equipment Revelation vs Enigma quilts. Why are these two quilts … Read more
When you are looking to get a good value from your gear without totally busting your budget there are very few options that can give you the same or similar performance to the expensive quilts from places like Enlightened Equipment so today we are diving into cheap hiking quilts for all seasons. What I wanted … Read more
Backpacking across the country is an excellent form of travel and recreation. If you are an avid backpacker then you must have noticed the recent trend among backpackers converting to quilts from sleeping bags. But, why are people trading their sleeping bags for backpacking quilts? Backpacking quilts are very affordable and lightweight, which you can … Read more
When looking to begin backpacking you will begin to read and hear terms you may be very unfamiliar with. One of the big ones you will want to learn and pay attention to is the backpacking big three, so what are backpacking big three? The big three are your backpack, sleep system, and shelter. They … Read more
If you are looking to be at the ultimate in lightweight from a quilt than look no further as you are on the bleeding edge of warmth and weight. The Enigma uses a sewn closed foot box to cut down on the need to zipper and drawstring. The Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt is another quilt … Read more
For many of us looking to hike more frequently we like the get higher quality gear that can keep us safe and warm through the nights after long days of hiking. The only issue many face is to move from lower cost gear to higher quality typically means moving to down and having nearly a … Read more
For hikers who live on a budget like I do finding gems in the rough is what you have to do for the best cost to performance. Recently I found this really new quilt from Featherstone called the Moondance and it is the quilt I plan to purchase for my cold weather (20-30 degree) trips! … Read more
Are you looking for something a bit more customizable than the pure budget quilts from AliExpress and Amazon? Well this is the perfect fit for those looking to better their gear but not at the cost of their fortune. The Hammock Gear Economy Burrow is the perfect way to get a more custom gear item … Read more
