On The Trail - Episode #2 - World's Lightest Quilt

Suluk46 presents, "On The Trail", a series of informative videos related to ultralight backpacking products, techniques, trips, and tutorials. Episode #2, hosted by Steve Evans, takes an in depth look at the World's Lightest Quilt. Covering the specifications, how to use it, and where to get one made, allows the audience to become much more familiar with this product and decide if it is a suitable piece of gear for the individual.

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• Ultralight sleeping bag
• lightest quilt
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• suluk 46

[trenttyre]

the website no longer works do you have an updated one?

[Suluk46]

@trenttyre

Youtube doesn't allow website links to be posted in the comments, but do a search on google for "enlightened equipment", which is his company name, and you will find it.

Steve

[DrChrisBiomed]

Doesn't it get clammy with cuben fiber as it's a waterproof material?

[Suluk46]

Hi DrChrisBiomed,

Waterproof (cuben fiber) material was used to give the quilt an integrated vapor barrier. Any clamminess or moisture must be vented just as one would do when using a vapor barrier except it is a little easier as you just need to open up the quilt as opposed to venting a pair of VB pants/shirt. On my last 5 day trip, there was some moisture build up in the footbox, but Tim has since redesigned the footbox with a zipper to simplify venting - it has solved the issue.

Steve

[outside365]

Really nice quilt. I wonder how long it lasts.

[Suluk46]

Hi outside365,

Go to 7:14 to see my disclaimer on the durability of the quilt. For me, it will last as long as any other quilt or sleeping bag, but this will very much be a function of how it is treated. If you are rough on gear or inexperienced with UL materials, this probably isn't the best product for you.

[forexpipz]

People exert extreme effort to show the world their best creations only to film it on a crappy 1940's mobile phone. Jesus christ. I'd love to see this quilt in hd. Great work.

[trenttyre]

@Suluk46 word.  thanks man keep up the great gear videos

[taloyoak]

I can't wait to order one!

[kc7fys]

Epicstove--if you make any progress making something like this, I'd like to pick your brain. I could do this with a little guidance. Thanks, Jonathan in St. Paul

[epicstove]

Maybe not....I just got my first sewing machine and am learning to make gear. Keep the vids coming!