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Skylar Ogren is the Head of Marketing for Enlightened Equipment and joins me on this episode to explain what exactly a "quilt" is and how it will benefit you in the backcountry. You&aposre about to learn what a quilt is, how it works, who Enlightened Equipment is, how down "fill" ratings impact your comfort levels and overall pack weight, and much more!
Show Notes and Links
Intro to EEDefining a “quilt”Quilts versus regular bagsCommon concerns with going with a sleeping quiltSleeping in a quiltHow a quilt can reduce your overall pack weight Benefits of better sleep Why Thru Hikers have chosen quilts over traditional bagsAT Speed Record set this year by a user of Enlightened EquipmentImpacts of having more weight than what you need in your packThe differences in the quality of downHow down fill weight worksEnlightened Equipment origin story and timelineOrdering process, options, and custom-built quiltsTimes when quilts don’t make “sense” How to choose a quilt for your applicationSkylar’s advice for choosing gearEnlightened Equipment product offeringsHow to reach EEwww.enlightenedequipment.com
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