EE Revelation loft

[GetOutside]

I just bought a used 30 degree Revelation, with 2 oz of 800 overfill, stored hanging in a closet. What kind of loft would you expect if it was your bag?

 

[mrbillbrown]

Not sure what to expect in your situation but I bought a used (new) EE Rev quilt and was surprised when I opened the box. It arrived in its smaller stuff sack and felt pretty flat and wimpy for a 20* w/3oz extra fill. After spreading it out and leaving it alone for a couple of hours it seemed like it doubled in size. Not sure there's an exact amount of loft to expect or see but down needs to a little time to fluff after it's been compressed. Pretty sure my post didn't help at all but wanted to share my first time quilt ownership experience. Bill

 

[Dos Perros]

(Obviously contact EE first, but...) If you have a dryer with a steam cycle I've heard, and had my own successes, that if you throw the item in there on lower heat setting but with steam and a few tennis balls that it will knock loose the down from hanging on to itself and you'll get better loft.

 

[fillthefreezer]

when my 10* EE first came, i was like, man, this doesnt look very lofty! im going to freeze! but so far so good.

 

[trk3263]

Each time you remove it from compression and even each night before you use it it is recommended to give it a good shake. Mine is a 20 degree and doesn't seem real thick but it feels like a cloud on top of me and has kept me warm so far. I normally don't shake mine each night unless there is a lot of moisture where I am camping.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

I've got a 10° and it takes a minute to gain full loft after being compressed but afterwards its 3-4 inches thick I'd say and very warm though I've not tested its rating yet.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

I have a 0, 10 & 20 degree Rev and am always amazed how warm I am in em given their look.

 

[GetOutside]

Well it looks like I have nothing to worry about! Thanks everyone!

 

[tntowles2413]

*Disclaimer* I work For EE

Normally a 30* quilt has about 2" of loft.

Hope this helps!