Outdoor Vitals - StormLoft™ Down TopQuilt

[db3445]

I am in the market for a new quilt, and my research thus far has pointed me to Outdoor Vitals StormLoft quilt.

If you have personal experience with this quilt, what are your thoughts? What are your pros and cons with the product?

What other options should I consider?

 

[Beagle001]

I can’t speak to that quilt, though they have a solid reputation and reviews are mostly positive.

I have a HammockGear 0 degree and I really like it. By specs, it looks to be a little heavier than the OV. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy again

 

[db3445]

@Brigham @ Outdoor Vitals Welcome to Rokslide! Saw that you joined and figured it would be best to get your first hand review on the quilt mentioned in the subject.

Any recommended sleeping pads for this specific quilt?

Go ahead and sell me on it!

 

[Brigham @ Outdoor Vitals]

@Brigham @ Outdoor Vitals Welcome to Rokslide! Saw that you joined and figured it would be best to get your first hand review on the quilt mentioned in the subject.

Any recommended sleeping pads for this specific quilt?

Go ahead and sell me on it!

Haha, well I'm no good at sales and about as far from a marketer as one can get!

I'll start with the second question. Easiest question first. My go-to answer is Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm NXT. It has the best warmth to weight ratio there is. It is lighter than most pads with R-values 2 lower than itself. It is also the most durable in terms of fabric in the backpacking category. It has a 70d nylon on the bottom, which no one else really has. That is a very important consideration. I want the pad with the least likelihood of puncturing on a hunt. This is the one. I think it's adequately comfortable, but not any better than 'good.' There is enough thickness that I can deflate it a little bit and not contact the ground. If I could only have one pad, this it it.

I have used others, like Nemo Tensor Ultralight. It was a little more comfortable than the Xtherm, but a little heavier, and it punctured more than once. Done with that one.

The previous generation Big Agnes Rapide SL is a good pad. I think it's well balanced for comfort, R-value, and durability. I have many nights on that one and no punctures yet. It's a little more comfortable than the Tensor and Xtherm. Also a little thicker and I like the baffle orientation. This pad has since been updated and I have not used the updated version so I can't speak on it.

I have limited experience with the Thermarest NeoAir Neoloft. Its very new. Massively thick, and the standard version is 2 inches wider than most 'standard.' It is definitely the plushest, most comfortable pad I've used. But I only have a few nights on it so I can't speak to durability yet. It is obviously heavier. Like 1.5 lbs plus or minus. But I would consider taking it on certain hunts or backpacking trips, where I know I could maintain a very light pack, and therefore justify the extra weight of that one item.

I need to say that with quilts, a pad with an adequate R-value is paramount. Err on the side of warmer, not what you can just get by with.

Contd....

 

[Brigham @ Outdoor Vitals]

Ok about the topquilt. Our topquilt is designed to be very trim so the user doesn't have a ton of volume to keep warm inside the quilt. It's also designed specifically as a ground quilt, not a hammock quilt.

It's designed to naturally self-seal around the torso and shoulders. Sounds like something from "frozen" but is is kind of like getting a hug from the quilt. The top 18 inches or so is aggressively tapered which is what makes it wrap around you and self seal when the collar is snapped together. This really helps reduce or eliminate drafts and heat loss. Q quilt that is not tapered toward the top has a lot of excess open area around the neck and shoulders that needs to be cinched up to avoid too much heat loss. Our aggressive taper pre-emptively eliminates that need. The two pad straps and clips also play a role in that regard.

I've been mulling over making a quick video to demonstrate the functionality of our tapered quilt design. Wouldn't be high production quality, but if you or anyone else feels like that would be helpful I'll see if I can post something up. Assuming that's allowed, don't know for sure!

Other than that, I'd be happy to talk to you over the phone if it would be helpful to you. 435-757-8686. That's my mobile.

 

[SikaHuntaa]

Ok about the topquilt. Our topquilt is designed to be very trim so the user doesn't have a ton of volume to keep warm inside the quilt. It's also designed specifically as a ground quilt, not a hammock quilt.

It's designed to naturally self-seal around the torso and shoulders. Sounds like something from "frozen" but is is kind of like getting a hug from the quilt. The top 18 inches or so is aggressively tapered which is what makes it wrap around you and self seal when the collar is snapped together. This really helps reduce or eliminate drafts and heat loss. Q quilt that is not tapered toward the top has a lot of excess open area around the neck and shoulders that needs to be cinched up to avoid too much heat loss. Our aggressive taper pre-emptively eliminates that need. The two pad straps and clips also play a role in that regard.

I've been mulling over making a quick video to demonstrate the functionality of our tapered quilt design. Wouldn't be high production quality, but if you or anyone else feels like that would be helpful I'll see if I can post something up. Assuming that's allowed, don't know for sure!

Other than that, I'd be happy to talk to you over the phone if it would be helpful to you. 435-757-8686. That's my mobile.

A video would definitely be useful mate! Watched a video from a backpacker on it but always good to see more

 

[db3445]

Ok about the topquilt. Our topquilt is designed to be very trim so the user doesn't have a ton of volume to keep warm inside the quilt. It's also designed specifically as a ground quilt, not a hammock quilt.

It's designed to naturally self-seal around the torso and shoulders. Sounds like something from "frozen" but is is kind of like getting a hug from the quilt. The top 18 inches or so is aggressively tapered which is what makes it wrap around you and self seal when the collar is snapped together. This really helps reduce or eliminate drafts and heat loss. Q quilt that is not tapered toward the top has a lot of excess open area around the neck and shoulders that needs to be cinched up to avoid too much heat loss. Our aggressive taper pre-emptively eliminates that need. The two pad straps and clips also play a role in that regard.

I've been mulling over making a quick video to demonstrate the functionality of our tapered quilt design. Wouldn't be high production quality, but if you or anyone else feels like that would be helpful I'll see if I can post something up. Assuming that's allowed, don't know for sure!

Other than that, I'd be happy to talk to you over the phone if it would be helpful to you. 435-757-8686. That's my mobile.

Thank you very much for the thorough response.

I think a video would be great, especially for the customers who are not familiar with quilts.

The Exo Mountain Gear team does a great job of creating videos to show the functionality of their pack systems and accessories for their pack systems. I find their videos very helpful, and admittedly the videos persuaded me to buy their product over one of their competitors.

I know other youtubers post about Outdoor Vitals products, but by posting your products on your own channel is a great way to market your business. Just a thought.