Under Quilts: Zeppelin

Features:

SHELL CONSTRUCTION

We use our M10, illume15 or HD1.0 fabrics for the outer shell of our ZEPPELIN Quilts.  illume15 or 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, illume15 or HD1.0 fabrics have been given exceptional ratings in independent testing by the International Down and Feather Laboratory (IDFL).

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.

Every ZEPPELIN Under Quilt has an over-sized draft collar located on both the head and foot end. The draft collars helps to ensure a snug fit on the ends to prevent any drafts. These are made from the same inner shell fabric as the quilt and filled with the same fill power down.

SUSPENSION OPTIONS

The ZEPPELIN offers two primary suspension sizes, either 3/32″ or 1/8″. The default selection is 3/32″ which works well for most quilts. We offer 1/8″ as well due to a tendency for elastics to “RELAX” in cold conditions. If you are purchasing a 10*F (-12*C) or 0*F (-18*C) we recommend you upgrade the primary suspension to 1/8″ to provide extra lift in colder temperatures.

Both the head end and foot end of the quilt include a 3/32″ elastic draw w/ mini cord locks  to provide for adjustment of the draft collar seal. Snug these to seal the ends of the quilt to your hammock and open these to vent your quilt in warmer weather.

3/32″ Secondary suspension is provided and each end as well, this is white in color for easy reference as all other suspension is black in color. The secondary suspension is used to position the quilt along the primary suspension and hammock. The secondary suspension also prevents the quilt from compressing along the primary suspension through the night, it helps hold the quilt “OPEN” to it’s full length.

All ZEPPELIN quilts are equipped with both a left and right Pack Hook Shoulder Lock (PHSL). These PHSL allow you to clip the quilt to your hammock guy out on your outboard shoulder, either left or right from centerline of the hammock. The PHSL prevents “Quilt Creep”, this is the condition where during the night the quilt walks off the hammock from left to right or right to left depending on the lay of the hammock.

PACK HOOK SHOULDER LOCK

You’ll notice two pack hooks on the outer primary suspension channels, these are at the shoulders of the quilt. If your hammock has a guy out on your outboard shoulder (for a right lay hammock it is your left shoulder and for a left lay hammock it is your right shoulder) you can attach the pack hook to the guy out effectively “LOCKING” the quilt on your shoulder preventing quilt creep. Quilt creep is a quilts behavior some users experience were the quilt will “WALK” off the user during the night.

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE QUILT DO NOT USE BOTH PACK HOOK SHOULDER LOCKS AT THE SAME TIME.

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 downproof (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.

illume15 is an ultralight 15-denier breathable, calendared DOWNPROOF ripstop nylon.  It has 15-denier nylon thread woven into a true ripstop pattern, resulting in an exceptionally strong fabric with a finished weight of only 0.91 oz/yd2.  illume15 has a Durable Water Repellant (DWR) finish applied to the face side of the fabric, protecting you and your down from environmental moisture.  illume15 retains a high level of breathability, allowing moisture from your body to pass through the quilt, preventing excessive condensation inside the down chambers.  illume15 has excellent color depth, giving your quilt a rich, luxurious look and feel.  Note, however, that you will tend to see the down through lighter-colored illume15 fabrics, so if you don’t like that look, be sure to choose a darker color.

HD1.0 is our line of lightweight diamond-grid ripstop nylon.  Designed to provide superior performance and feel compared to standard square-grid ripstop, 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 received a 4 out of 5 score on the International Rotating Box Downproof Test (a score of 3 is considered “average”).  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.

OutdoorINK® fabrics are our line of lightweight custom printed polyester taffeta. Like M10 nylon taffeta, these fabrics combine breathability, wind/water resistance, and exceptional downproofing with the softest hand feel on the market. To make OutdoorINK® fabric, we start with a custom woven, 15d 0.9 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.

Then through dye sublimation process, ink is permanently bonded to the polyester yarn at a molecular level. That’s fancy speak for “it won’t come off”. This means that our printed fabrics are incredibly color fast. They will resist fading and discoloration even after washing and sun exposure. The dye sublimation print process allows extraordinary color brilliance due to the ink’s molecular-level bond with the transparent polyester fibers.

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, downproofness, weather resistance, and weight – all the factors critical to the long-term survival of you and your gear on the trail.

illume15, M10, HD1.0 and OutdoorINK® fabrics have been given exceptional ratings in independent testing by IFDL for use in down filled garments.

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 ZEPPELIN 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.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

All ZEPPELIN Quilts include  Over-sized Draft Collars, 40d Silpoly Stuff Sack,  and complete suspension system with s-biners.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE