SHELL CONSTRUCTION
We use our M10, MRS20, or HD1.0 fabrics for the outer shell of our BANDIT Quilts. MRS20 and HD1.0 fabrics provide an excellent compromise between ultralight weight, durability, and DWR finish – without sacrificing breathability. M10 is used for our inner shells because of its superior finish and satin feel. For those seeking the lightest possible finished product, M10 is the best option for both inner and outer shells. M10, MRS20 and HD1.0 fabrics have been given exceptional ratings in independent testing by the International Down and Feather Laboratory (IDFL).
The down-filled chambers on the torso section of the BANDIT Quilts run vertically (top to bottom), providing exceptional drape, which means that the quilt will lie close to your body, resulting in better thermal performance. Gaps between your body and the inside of the quilt are hard for your body to heat; the efficient draping of the BANDIT eliminates almost all of this dead air. The chamber design of the BANDIT’s foot box allows for a variety of options with a snug, efficient fit.
Each down chamber is constructed using Ultralight Nano-mesh baffles between the chambers to allow for maximum loft. This also enables thermal convection between the chambers. The vertical design of the torso chambers allows for heat transfer between your core and extremities. The size of the inner chambers varies from 4-5″, resulting in less down shifting than other larger-chambered designs.
The location of each Nano-mesh baffle is integral to the function of the quilt. Using advanced design and construction, the down is concentrated in those areas that need it most. This functional approach results in a quilt with maximum warmth for minimum weight.
FOOT BOX OPTIONS
The BANDIT Youth Quilt offers two foot box styles: Zipper w/Draw; or Boxed Flat Sewn.
For maximum versatility, choose the Zipper w/Draw option, which allows you the choice of laying the quilt out fully open, creating a partially-closed foot box for ventilation, or fully closing the foot box for colder weather use. This option is available at no additional cost.
For simplicity and additional warmth – at the sacrifice of versatility – choose the Boxed Flat Sewn option. This style does not have the snaps or draw-cord of the previous option; rather the foot box is simply sewn shut then shaped into a “Box”. This option will reduce the weight of the finished product by approximately 0.25oz, and is an add-on at additional cost.
TAPER OPTIONS
The BANDIT Youth Quilt is available in two taper options, either a Full Taper or a No-Taper. The shape of the quilt will impact its coverage, weight, and thermal efficiency.
Full-Taper: When fully opened and lying flat, there is a gradual taper from the head end to the foot end along both sides. This style has better thermal efficiency and lighter weight, but provides less coverage and a smaller foot box than no taper quilts.
No-Taper: When fully opened and lying flat, this shape forms a rectangle, with the head and foot ends being equal. The advantage of this style is that it provides maximum coverage and maximum foot box space, but at the disadvantages of increased weight and slight loss of thermal efficiency. We do recommend that you add an additional 5-8% over stuff to offset the increased surface area of the quilt when selecting No-Taper. You can use the following chart as a guide line for how much over stuff to add to your quilt if you select No-Taper.
| BASE FILL | OVERSTUFF | BASE FILL | OVERSTUFF | | | | |
| AMOUNT IN OZ | RECOMMENDATION | AMOUNT IN OZ | RECOMMENDATION | | | | |
| 6 | 1 | 16 | 1 | | | | |
| 7 | 1 | 17 | 1 | | | | |
| 8 | 1 | 18 | 1 | | | | |
| 9 | 1 | 19 | 2 | | | | |
| 10 | 1 | 20 | 2 | | | | |
| 11 | 1 | 21 | 2 | | | | |
| 12 | 1 | 22 | 2 | | | | |
| 13 | 1 | 23 | 2 | | | | |
| 14 | 1 | 24 | 2 | | | | |
| 15 | 1 | 25 | 2 | | | | |
ULTRALIGHT FABRICS
| M10 is an ultralight 10-denier breathable, calendared DOWNPROOF taffeta nylon. Our M10 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. M10 has a Durable Water Repellant (DWR) finish applied to the face side of the fabric, protecting you and your down from environmental moisture. M10 has received a 5 out of 5 score on the International Rotating Box Down proof Test (a score of 3 is considered average). M10 is best suited for the inner of a quilt and the outer of a quilt for those looking for the lightest possible quilt but at the sacrifice of some durability. |
| MRS20 is our ultralight 20-denier 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 including HD1.0. 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. |
| HD1.0 is our line of lightweight diamond-grid pattern nylon. Designed to provide superior performance and feel compared to standard square-grid pattern fabrics, HD1.0 is both stronger and softer, with a unique visual pop. At only 1.0 oz/yd2, HD1.0 performs to the same standard as standard 1.1 oz/yd2 fabrics, without sacrificing strength or durability, making it the premium fabric choice when conditions demand the most from you and your gear. HD1.0 has a Durable Water Repellant finish applied to the face side of the fabric to protect both you and your down from environmental moisture. HD1.0 has received a 4 out of 5 score on the International Rotating Box Down proof Test (a score of 3 is considered average). HD1.0 is the most durable outer shell fabric we offer but at the sacrifice of some down proof. |
| OutdoorINK® fabrics are our line of lightweight custom printed patterns on a 20d 1.1 oz breathable, double-calendared polyester micro ripstop (MRS20-P) with DWR applied. Like M10 nylon taffeta, these fabrics combine breathability, wind/water resistance, and exceptional down proofing with the softest hand feel on the market. To make OutdoorINK® fabric, we start with a custom woven, 20d 1.1 oz/yd2 fabrics high thread-count polyester base material with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating. In addition to adding durability, this reduces moisture absorption compared to a nylon base. MRS20-P has received a 5 out of 5 score on the International Rotating Box Down proof Test (a score of 3 is considered average). MRS20-P is the best overall outer shell fabric for weight, durability, down proof score for those looking to have a unique printed quilt. |
| PRYM1® Patterns are digitally printed using the same process as OutdoorINK® on a 20d 1.1 oz breathable, double-calendared polyester micro ripstop with DWR applied. This fabric is DOWNPROOF and suitable for use in down gear/projects. Similar to 1.1 oz ripstop nylon, but with less stretch, increased UV resistance, and a micro-ripstop grid pattern. MRS20-P has received a 5 out of 5 score on the International Rotating Box Down proof Test (a score of 3 is considered average). MRS20-P is the best overall outer shell fabric for weight, durability, down proof score for those looking to have a unique printed quilt. |
| HEXCAM® Patterns are digitally printed using the same process as OutdoorINK® on a 20d 1.1 oz breathable, double-calendared polyester micro ripstop with DWR applied. This fabric is DOWNPROOF and suitable for use in down gear/projects. Similar to 1.1 oz ripstop nylon, but with less stretch, increased UV resistance, and a micro-ripstop grid pattern. MRS20-P has received a 5 out of 5 score on the International Rotating Box Down proof Test (a score of 3 is considered average). MRS20-P is the best overall outer shell fabric for weight, durability, down proof score for those looking to have a unique printed quilt. |
| There are lighter fabrics available on the market, but as with all things in life, there are small compromises to be made. We chose these fabrics because they provide the best balance of performance across the board for durability, down proof rating, weather resistance, and weight all the factors critical to the long-term survival of you and your gear on the trail. |
| DISCLAIMER: Due to monitor setting, monitor pixel definitions, the limitations of desktop scanners, digital photography, and dye lot variations, we cannot guarantee that the color you see on your screen is the exact color of the product. We strive to make our colors as accurate as possible, but the images on our website are intended as a guide to help you choose your items. All colors on the website are approximations of the actual colors. For best results, view this page with your color depth set to 16-bit (thousands of colors) or higher. If you'd like an actual sample swatch of fabric delivered to you so that you can see, touch, and evaluate the quality, color, and finish, please feel free to send us a request via email. Colors may be discontinued without notice. If you place an order for a color that is unavailable, you will be notified via email, at which time you may either select an alternate color, or request a full refund. |
OUR DOWNS: Ultima800DD / Ultima850GD / Ultima950GD
Our BANDIT Quilts allow you to choose from three types of down: Ultima 800 fill power duck down; Ultima 850 fill power goose down; or for even lighter weight and superior performance in severe conditions, Ultima 950 fill power goose down. The combination of our DWR shell materials and UltimaDOWN will give you the perfect balance between moisture control and breathability. All our down is third party tested and certified for fill power, down content, species, and cleanliness. Learn more about down testing and standards HERE
Our commitment to using Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified down means that the whole story of the down we source is monitored by the independent and highly respected Textile Exchange. With the rigid standards of the RDS, you can be confident that the down in your UGQ product is not only the highest quality available, but was also ethically sourced from humanely treated animals. Each phase of down sourcing is monitored and audited every year. Paired with tracing capabilities, the origins of down have never been more transparent. Learn more about the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) HERE
UltimaDOWN is not a hydrophobic treated down. Although we have offered hydrophobic treated down in the past, we have weighed the benefits vs. drawbacks carefully, and have recently stopped offering WR down. The benefits, which are marginal at best in real world scenarios, are offset by lower loft, intra laundering clumping, and the need for more down to offset the lower lofting and possible clumping. Effective April 11, 2016, we will no longer use hydrophobic down in our products.
PAD ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
Our BANDIT Quilts come with a removable pad attachment system to secure your quilt to your sleeping pad. Each quilt has a total of three attachment location along the sides, one at roughly the top of your thigh, one mid torso, and one at the shoulder line. Each quilt ships with a single pad strap for you to use featuring an adjustable elastic cord with attachment toggles that secure the quilt to your pad. Hammock users, warm weather campers, and those who sleep like the dead can choose to remove the system completely, leaving it at home to save weight.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
All BANDIT Youth Quilts include a 40d Silpoly Stuff Sack, Foot Box Cinch Strap, and our Pad Attachment System (Single Strap).
CRAIG M. (verified owner) –
I purchased this and it was too small for my son (I did not read the sizing so it was my fault). When I emailed about replacement, Paul was quick to respond, no hassle, and very helpful.
Luke (verified owner) –
Excellent build quality! As a DIYer who has made my own quilts, these things are top notch. And at this price point, I dont know if I’ll ever make another one myself again. The quilt is beyond my expectations in price and quality. Great company to work with!