Quilts

M10T is our ultralight 10-denier breathable, calendared DOWNPROOF taffeta nylon.  Our M10T was developed to be a great all-around UL fabric that offers excellent wind/water resistance, has an incredibly soft hand feel, and is highly down proof (both in lab tests and in field use) all at a great price point.  It has a finished weight of only 0.66 oz/yd2, making it one of the thinnest/lightest taffeta nylon fabrics on the market. M10T has a Durable Water Repellant (DWR) finish applied to the face side of the fabric, protecting you and your down from environmental moisture. M10T has received a 5 out of 5 score on the International Rotating Box Down proof Test (a score of 3 is considered average). M10T is best suited for the inner shell of a quilt and the outer shell of a quilt for those looking for the lightest possible quilt but at the sacrifice of some durability.

A: MRS20 is our ultralight 20-denier breathable mirco-ripstopped, calendared DOWNPROOF nylon. It has a 20-denier nylon thread woven into a micro-ripstop pattern, resulting in an exceptionally strong fabric with a finish weight of only 1.1oz/yd2. MRS20 has a Durable Water Repellant (DWR) finish applied to the face side of the fabric, protecting you and your down from environmental moisture. MRS20 retains a high level of breathability, allowing moisture from your body to pass through the quilt, preventing excessive condensation inside the down chamber. MRS20 has excellent color depth, giving your quilt a rich, luxurious look and feel. MRS20 has the softest feel of all our outer shell fabrics. MRS20 is an excellent combination of weight, durability, and value. MRS20 has received a 5 out of 5 score on the International Rotating Box Down proof Test (a score of 3 is considered average). MRS20 is the best overall outer shell fabric for weight, durability, and down proof score.

After extensive in-house testing, UGQ sent out several fabric sample panels to the International Down and Feather Laboratory (IDFL) in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Founded in 1978, the IDFL is the largest down and feather laboratory in the world, and is the global leader in filled textile testing.  All our test panels received high passing grades on IDFL's industry standard Rotating Box Test.

First, we need to understand the components of down, there are down plumules, down fibers, and feathers. In high quality down there is always a small percentage of feathers and down fibers in addition to the down plumules. Down plumules are the actual down clusters that open and provide the trapped air in your quilt, these represent 92-95% of the content in high fill power down. Down fibers represent 1-2% and are the small fluffy filaments/barbs that break off a down plumule. Small feathers typically represent 1-2% and are impossible to fully sort from the down, they are typically small but are considered a feather nonetheless as they are not down.

While each and every fabric offered for use in the construction of your UGQ Quilt has been thoroughly tested for use with high fill power down by its very nature, the shell fabric of a quilt is porous. This is what allows the fabric to be breathable and as a result, it is possible for the small spines of feathers, down fibers, and down clusters to work their way through the fabric. It is important to realize that the fabric is not torn, but that the offending item is passing in between the threads.

If this is a down cluster or feather the best maintenance in this situation is to reach behind the fabric and pull the offending item cluster BACK INTO its chamber. The small space between the threads will close and reposition themselves. You may also gently massage the area to promote this "self-sealing". Do not attempt to pull the cluster OUT OF THE QUILT! Two things will happen if you do, 1) that cluster/feather will be tangled with another cluster and it too will follow out of the quilt in an endless fountain of down, and 2) the space between the threads will become larger and take longer to reseal.

Down fibers can also work their way through the fabric, the thinner the fabric the more prone it is to passing down fibers. Again, this is not indicative of a hole but a result of the fiber passing between the threads of the fabric. Typically, this occurs on a new quilt in the first few months of use and then abates over time.

Rest assured that the fabrics we use are down proof to industry standards and have the tightest weaves and the highest available thread counts and that performance is in no way compromised.

For a period of time we did offer hydrophobic down, through both our personal experience and our customers feed back we discontinued its use in 2016. We have found in our own experience that the performance enhancements of hydrophobic treatments on high quality down are widely overstated. High quality untreated down already has naturally water repellant oils on it left by the geese (makes sense since geese spend a lot of time in water). These oils help repel water and keep down lofted. More importantly is that these oils last indefinitely. Hydrophobic treatments wash out like a DWR and remove the natural oils during the application process. Because of this, and the water resistant capability of our shell fabrics, we feel that hydrophobic down does not provide a considerable impact on performance and could actually inhibit performance over the lifetime of our products

Our down supplier is the only down company to be both bluesign® approved, and certified allergen-free.  These accreditations were awarded by third-party sources that uphold rigorous standards, and conduct timely audits to ensure compliance.  Our supplier's sourcing, sorting, testing, and cleaning processes are the most advance in the industry, and were designed specifically to protect the welfare of the animals, as well as the environment.

Yes, our down supplier is a global leader in the development and implementation of industry practices to ensure that the down in UGQ quilts has been raised and collected ethically and humanely.

Based on its 3-dimensional structure, and its ability to loft, each down cluster traps more dead air for its weight than any synthetic material.  Every ounce of down has about two million fluffy filaments that interlock and overlap to form a protective layer of non-conducting still air that keeps warmth in, and cold out.  Because of its natural resilience, down can be scrunched up or flattened out, and it only requires a good shake for it to fluff up and bounce back to its original, highly-insulating form.

Fill power refers to down's ability to loft and regain its original volume after being compressed.  In technical terms, fill power is a rating system based on how much space one ounce of down will occupy in cubic inches when allowed to reach its maximum loft.  The higher the fill power, the lighter and fluffier the down will be, and the more efficiently it will insulate and provide warmth.  Fill power applies equally to duck down and goose down.  Down is available in a range of fill powers, from 500fp to 950fp.

No.  Down quality is determined mainly by the age of the bird, its species, and its size.  White down is particularly prized, not because it is inherently superior, but because it can be put into light-colored coverings without being seen through the fabric.

While we do use white down in all our quilts it is impossible for our supplier to sort out 100% of the darker clusters. Due to the light weight natures of our fabrics you may see an occasional darker cluster of down.

Yes, down is perfectly safe for use in quilts, pillows, hats, etc.  The FDA requires down to be washed and steamed at 130*C for 30 minutes before it can be used in the production of garments in the USA.  Viruses and pathogens, including bird flu, die within two minutes of exposure to temperatures of 70*C.

We base our temperature ratings on the chart, below.  This is not an official guide, but rather it is a good rule of thumb based on averages.

Single layer Loft and Estimated Temperature Rating

Temp (°F)Loft (in)Temp (°C)Loft (cm)
501102.54
401.54.43.81
302-1.15.08
202.5-6.76.35
103-127.62
03.5-188.89
-104-2310.16

We strive to provide most users with a comfortable temperature rating meaning that most people will be warm at a quilt's given temperature rating.  However, everyone is different when it comes to cold tolerance, so some folks who are cold sleepers (you know who you are) will need to add overstuffing to ensure that they're warm enough.  Various other factors will influence your overall warmth, including a campsite exposed to wind, hydration, caloric intake, fitness, and humidity.

We typically recommend that you wear a light base layer to keep FUNK off your quilt.  During prolonged use at/below a quilt's lower temperature rating, you may find that you need to wear a heavier base layer to maintain warmth during the night.  The addition of a silk liner is also a good way to keep you warm and ensure that your quilt remains funk-free for a longer period between washings.

Yes, with proper venting techniques, any UGQ underquilt can be used in much warmer weather than it is rated for.  Typically, the upper limit of a given quilt will be 45-50*F above its rating.  To vent your underquilt, simply loosen the head and foot draws, and if additional venting is needed, the primary and secondary suspensions can be loosened.

We do overstuff to 130% (included in the base price of all our quilts), but you may want to consider additional overstuff if you are a cold sleeper.  The extra down will help buffer the lower limits of the quilt, keeping you toasty-warm even beyond the lower limit.  Another reason for ordering overstuff is when you expect to use your quilt for an extended period of time without access to laundering.  The additional down will help to retain the performance of the quilt between washings.

Overstuff will help the quilt loft quicker as it will have more SPRING in the quilt with the additional down. Overstuff  helps with reduced thinning, which is thin spots in the insulation opening up to create a cold zone. Down is a loose fill insulation and even though we section off the quilt with baffles/chambers there is always a possible chance of thinning. Overstuff increases the density of the down inside each chamber to help reduce any movement of the down.

We offer two overstuff options, the first is OVERSTUFF which will be evenly distributed throughout the entire quilt. The second is FOOT-BOX OVERSTUFF which will be evenly applied to only the bottom six chambers of the foot-box.

Our Zeppelin UnderQuilts will fit most hammocks, regardless of size or style.  For some bridge hammocks, you may have to make some modification to your hammock's underquilt suspension system, but UGQ's underquilts will fit most gathered end hammocks without need for modification.

Yes, our Zeppelin UnderQuilt will fit a hammock of this size.  The size of a hammock and the size of an underquilt are not dependent on each other, because the purpose of an underquilt is to provide the user with the necessary thermal coverage.  An underquilt made to fit every inch of a hammock 11'x72" would be very heavy and very expensive.  When purchasing an underquilt, the user must decide on whether they want partial coverage or full coverage.

Yes, we include a series of small loops along both sides of the quilt, which, when used in conjunction with our quilt anchor system, will keep your quilt snugly attached to your pad.

All of our quilts have three sets of attachment points along each side, one at thigh level, one mid torso, and one armpit level. The Deluxe pad strap system contains one 6" flat strap and one adjustable continuous loop, both have wafer clips for attaching to the quilt. Spare continuous straps are available to purchase.

HOW TO USE

1) Use the flat strap on the lowest set of points on the quilt, this helps to stop the quilt from opening up and creating a draft in that area.

2) Use the continuous loop pad strap on the next set of points, install it around your pad to line up with those points on the quilt then simply clip the quilt in. The clips can be opened with one hand which makes getting out in the middle of the night easy.

3) In colder weather add a second continuous pad strap on the top set of points on the quilt, this helps hold the top of the quilt down on the pad to help control drafts.

The Deluxe Pad Strap paired with the DTCS is currently the Cadillac pad system on the market.

A quilt with a full taper will resemble a mummy-style sleeping bag when the foot box is closed.  When a full taper quilt is fully open, it will narrow from top to bottom providing a slimmer lighter finished product..  A no taper quilt will be rectangular when laid out flat, and will have slightly more room in the foot box when the foot is fully closed.

Our advanced in-house design software calculates both our fill weights and the weights of our finished products.  We also weigh all finished product as it leaves the shop in order to verify the accuracy of the entire system.  Because our filling process leaves little room for error or tolerance stacking, we have exceptionally accurate target and finish weights.

We only inventory certain colors and fabrics to keep our overall costs down, these are ordered by the roll securing a better price. To offer a full palette of colors we offer the additional fabrics/colors at an additional cost. These are ordered as needed from our supplier at a cut yardage rate which is more than full roll pricing.

Tarps

Considering an 11' hammock is roughly 110" (279cm) when you allow for the droop of the hammock a tarp with an 11' (132" / 335cm) ridge will provide roughly 11" (28cm) of coverage on each end. While this is sufficient most people prefer to have more coverage and opt for the 12' (144" / 366cm) ridge length. Just keep in mind a longer tarp does require more distance between your hang trees.

Under most situations the tarp ridge will be water tight with proper set-up. Proper set up is a taut pitch to ensure no water is allowed to pond against the ridge seam.

Yes, panel pulls will need to be sealed using an appropriate sealant. You can easily do this from the back side of the panel pull to ensure a leak free tarp.

A simple dab of an appropriate sealant on the inside of the tarp covering the small hole should be sufficient. If the hole is actually a small tear you may need to use a piece of scrap fabric to act as a patch. You can adhere this to your tarp from the inside using an appropriate sealant.

We only inventory certain colors and fabrics to keep our overall costs down, these are ordered by the roll securing a better price. To offer a full palette of colors we offer the additional fabrics/colors at an additional cost. These are ordered as needed from our supplier at a cut yardage rate which is more than full roll pricing.

Ordering

Because we are a working shop, it is not always easy for us to answer the phone, because we're usually in the workshop making our great products. The most efficient way to ask us product questions is via email: sales@ugqoutdoor.com. We are normally very responsive, and most emails are answered within 24 hours.

We cannot accept any form of payment over the phone, all orders need to be completed via our website.

Our preferred payment method is PayPal.  Please note that, even if you do not have a PayPal account, you can still process your order through PayPal, using the following method:  After adding all your items to your shopping cart, press the Check Out button.  You will be offered an option to check out via PayPal, or to check out as a Guest, using your credit or debit card.  Using the Guest check out, PayPal is simply acting as the card processing agent for your purchase.  UGQ will also accept checks and money orders, made payable to UGQ Outdoor Equipment.

Because we make every piece to your specs, to reserve your place in line, we require your payment up front.  This ensures that everyone on our priority list gets the fairest treatment and the shortest possible wait times.

While we appreciate our current and former military members, and our law enforcement members, we do not offer any additional discounts.

Yes, please refer to our group discount policy on our POLICIES page.

We have chosen to put a slight limitation on some of our color selections because we cannot keep every color in inventory without raising our/your costs.  If you do not see the color you want listed on our pull-down menu, you can include a NOTE with your order, indicating your alternative color preference.

Yes, we offer custom quilts, as well as standard quilts.  Please contact us via email to tell us what you need, and we will provide you with a price and an estimated completion weight.  Once we have worked out the details with you, we will send you an invoice, and as soon as payment is complete, we will schedule your custom order.

Delivery & Shipping

Because we are a working shop, it is not always easy for us to answer the phone, because we're usually in the workshop making our great products. The most efficient way to ask us product questions is via email: sales@ugqoutdoor.com. We are normally very responsive, and most emails are answered within 24 hours.

We cannot accept any form of payment over the phone, all orders need to be completed via our website.

Our preferred payment method is PayPal.  Please note that, even if you do not have a PayPal account, you can still process your order through PayPal, using the following method:  After adding all your items to your shopping cart, press the Check Out button.  You will be offered an option to check out via PayPal, or to check out as a Guest, using your credit or debit card.  Using the Guest check out, PayPal is simply acting as the card processing agent for your purchase.  UGQ will also accept checks and money orders, made payable to UGQ Outdoor Equipment.

Because we make every piece to your specs, to reserve your place in line, we require your payment up front.  This ensures that everyone on our priority list gets the fairest treatment and the shortest possible wait times.

You can see our current lead time by checking our ORDER STATUS page. Lead-times are listed on this page based on current order load and subject to vary.

For a single quilt order usually they are square 12x02x8 brown boxes. For larger orders we use larger brown boxes based on the orders needs. Orders for smaller items may be shipped in large yellow padded envelopes as determined by the items ordered. For international shipments all packages are brown boxes or plain yellow envelopes.. Again for larger orders we use a range of larger brown boxes.

Typically quilts will be shipped in their storage sack if selected with all accessories including the stuff sack shipped in a zip lock plastic bag on the bottom of the package. If no storage sack is included with your order your quilt will ship loose in the box. It is important to remember that the items inside are fabric, so you won't want to use a knife to open the packages. Once you receive your quilt it is a good idea to take it out of any sack and let it lay out to loft up.

Tarps will be shipped in their stuff sack if selected or loose in the package. All accessories will ship in a zip lock bag inside the shipment.  It is important to remember that the items inside are fabric, so you won't want to use a knife to open the packages.

Most orders sent within the Continental USA will typically arrive 2-5 business days after they were shipped; shipping times due vary by locations, weather, mail volume, etc. Estimated delivery dates provided by the carrier are just that, an estimate, actual delivery dates may vary from those estimates. International order will take longer depending on the service selected. International packages may also experience additional delays due to the destination country's import procedures.

In fairness to all customers we do not offer expedited service, orders are typically processed on a first come first serve basis. We do reserve the right to adjust production schedules as need due to materials, labor, or other considerations.

Yes, but using a different service may incur additional charges, please contact us prior to placing your order if you have any questions on shipping options. For current shipping carriers used please see the following page: >>>CURRENT SHIPPING INFORMATION<<<

Yes, we will combine your items into a single shipment if we are made aware of this, and will credit your payment method for the difference in shipping charges after we have determined actual shipping costs.

If you are an international customer, keep in mind, there may be duties and taxes that your government imposes that are your responsibility. These fees are not from our shipping partners or UGQ Outdoor LLC, but from the country that we are sending the items to. If applicable, each country has it's own procedures for calculating and collecting these duties and taxes. You can go to your local governments website to learn more about any import fees your order may be subject to. 

Down Product Care

Washing down items is a practical approach to prolonging their lifespan and restoring the down to its original loft. For optimal results, follow these steps:

  1. Select Down-Safe Detergent: Choose a low-sudsing, down-safe detergent for washing your items.

  2. Extended Rinse Cycle: Extend the rinse cycle to ensure thorough removal of detergent residues from the down.

  3. Protective Laundry Bag: It's advisable to place your quilt in a large, heavy-duty commercial-style laundry bag. This safeguards the quilt from potential damage caused by sharp edges in the washer and dryer, as well as exposure to hot dryer components.

  4. Front Loader Tumble Washer: Use a front loader tumble-style washing machine rather than an agitator-style machine. Select the cold water setting on the machine's gentle cycle for washing.

  5. Low Heat Drying: When drying your down quilt, opt for low heat settings. Utilize dryer balls to prevent clumping of down and to fluff up the plumules within the quilt.

  6. Avoid High Heat: High heat can potentially harm the down and nylon fabrics, so refrain from using high-temperature drying settings.

  7. Ensure Full Drying: Ensure that your down quilt is completely dry before storing it. It's essential to eliminate any residual dampness to prevent damage or mildew growth.

Following these washing and drying guidelines will help maintain the quality and longevity of your down items.

Down quilts and garments should be cleaned when they start to accumulate too many oils from your body, hair, or from lotions/cosmetics that you use.  If your product has started to lose loft, or if the fabric is starting to look discolored, it's time to wash it.

The way you store your down quilt between uses will affect its lifespan.  When you get home from a trip, begin by airing out your quilt (turned inside out) for a couple of days to ensure that it's completely dry.  Then store it in a large breathable storage sack such as the ones we sell separately; do not store your quilt in a tight stuff sack, as this will damage the loft in the long term.  Do not use waterproof storage sacks, because condensation can accumulate in them, and cause your quilt to develop mildew.  In short, store your quilt so that it is adequately lofted, with plenty of cool, dry ventilation.

Never leave your quilt in a compressed state for an extended period because that will eventually reduce its loft.  Down can be stored partially-compressed in a breathable sack; never in a non-breathable bag.  Our advice is to store your quilt in the provided large mesh sack, or in a king-size cotton pillow case, in a dry place that has a fairly consistent temperature.  Do not expose your quilt to sunlight except to dry it out, because excessive heat evaporates the natural oils in the down.

Yes, a quilt's loft often returns to its original value with proper air circulation, warmth, and moisture.  Some of those conditions can be met simply by using your quilt.  In addition, proper care, storage, and cleaning of your down items can help return maximum loft.  Another way to maximize loft is to gently shake out the product before using it (increasing air circulation), or tumble dry the item to add warmth and air circulation.

With proper care and cleaning, your down quilt will remain functional longer than you will!  You will definitely get your money's worth so get out there and go camping!

Tarp Product Care

Tarps should only be hand-washed with mild detergent. Never use a washing machine or dryer as it may damage the fabrics, voiding your warranty.