From Quilts to Apparel, we have all of the hot topics you need
to know about when it comes to using
and maintaining your EE gear!
The Basics - What is a Quilt?
Deep Dive - Comprehensive Guide to Quilts
The Benefits - Why Choose a Quilt?
Revelation
Our Best Selling Quilt
Revelation APEX
Synthetic Insulation
Enigma
Sewn in Footbox
Convert
Quilt/Sleeping Bag Hybrid
Conundrum
UL Sleeping Bag
Accomplice
Quilt Built for Two
Revolt
Hammock Underquilt
Ultralight Apparel for Men and Women in a Wide Range of Sizes
Torrid Jacket
Insulated UL Jacket
Torrid Pullover
Quarter Zip
Torrid Hood
Keep your Head Warm
Torrid Booties
For Cold Feet
Torrid Mitts
Adjustible Mitts
Torrid Pants
Sleep Warm
Rain Wrap
Rain Coverage
Copperfield
Wind Resistance
Down Vs Synthetic - Which is Better?
How to Use Quilt Pad Straps
Enlightened Equipment is driven by a passion for making ultralight outdoor gear that goes wherever you go. Our philosophy is to be smarter and lighter, focusing on quality and eliminating extra features so you carry only what you need. Since our gear uses incredibly lightweight materials, strength and durability may be reduced. It is up to you, the user, to determine if the items will serve their intended purposes for you. Take note that lightweight gear may not be able to stand up to the same use and abuse that heavier gear built with more durable materials can withstand. Enlightened Equipment warrants its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original owner for three years from the time of Purchase.
We will repair or replace, at our discretion, any damaged product covered by our warranty, free of charge. If we determine the warrantied item is irreparable, we will replace it with the same, or similar, item at our discretion. If we cannot repair or replace the warrantied item, we will issue you a refund for the original purchase price.
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear, accident, lost or stolen items, improper care or cleaning, non-standard usage, negligence, or aftermarket modifications.
Materials and components wear out, deteriorate and fade over time, depending on the product’s exposure to the elements and how the product is used and cared for. Our warranty does not cover products that fail or are damaged due to wear and tear. Ultralight products are made from less durable materials in order to achieve noticeable reductions in weight. This does not imply that our gear needs to be treated delicately. It does mean that it needs to be treated with thoughtful intent. Be aware of the zippers in your tent, and be conscious of the things around you that may damage your gear, eg. dogs, fire, sharp objects, and so on.
All Warehouse items are covered by our warranty, excluding any specific issues mentioned on the product page. Warehouse items are sold in like new condition.
For professional repairs, we have arranged discounts with a third-party company based out of Bend, Oregon called Rugged Thread.
You can request a quote from them here: Rugged Thread Repair Quote
Items sent in for repair must be reasonably clean. If we determine that an item is too dirty to handle or repair, we will send it back.
Sleeping quilts are used as a part of a sleep system that usually includes your tent, your sleeping pad, your sleeping quilt or bag, and base layer cloths. Without each of these pieces accounted for in the conditions you expect to be sleeping in, your system may fail, and your other parts of your sleep system cannot make up for it. For example, your 0° sleeping quilt will not be able to keep you warm if your heat is lost beneath you by having an inadequate sleeping pad..
Quilts use strap systems to attach the quilt to your sleeping pad. This usually includes some combination of either flat straps, or loop straps, which loop around the pad, then attach the quilt via clips..
Both Sleeping Quilts and Bags use temperature rating to measure their level of warmth, meaning that a 20° sleeping quilt should be equally warm (when used properly) against a 20° sleeping bag. In extreme cold conditions, having your body fully encapsulated by a sleeping bag may create extra layers of failsafe for keeping out moisture and drafts.
Because of their ability to be opened and moved within more freely, quilts are generally better for side sleepers. Quilts allow you to sleep more naturally while in blanket-mode, and allow you to choose how secure/tight to your body the quilt sits on colder nights.
Sleeping bags fully encompass the user head-to-toe, while sleeping quilts only cover the most necessary parts of the body. Sleeping quilts lack the hood of a sleeping bag, as well as the insulation underneath your body in exchange for a more highly versatile sleeping experience. Sleeping quilts can be formed as blankets, or closer to full bags, depending on the temperatures and variables the night calls for, while sleeping bags will only wrap around the user fully in the 'mummy bag' fashion.
Why do we keep calling it a Sleep System? Can't I just roll out my sleeping bag and be good?
Why can't temperature ratings all just be the same?! Let's try to make an (unfortunately) long story short.
Make sure you have the best night of sleep possible - body temperature management, caloric intake, & more.