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Mon 13 Nov, 2017 9:54 am
Finally got to take a look at the new One Planet Quest quilt yesterday - been waiting ages to finally see one.... and ...
I was very underwhelmed if I am honest.
Sewn through construction - really !!
Stitching looked bad, loose threads, not properly back stitched
LOTS of down poking out the end seams of the quilt
No way of making a proper foot box down the bottom
I really wanted this to be my next quilt, been using an Ember 2 for at least 1.5 years
I'll just end up ordering an Enlightened Equipment Revelation
I was very underwhelmed if I am honest.
Sewn through construction - really !!
Stitching looked bad, loose threads, not properly back stitched
LOTS of down poking out the end seams of the quilt
No way of making a proper foot box down the bottom
I really wanted this to be my next quilt, been using an Ember 2 for at least 1.5 years
I'll just end up ordering an Enlightened Equipment Revelation
Re: One Planet Quest Quilt
Mon 13 Nov, 2017 10:35 am
To be fair, it has a temp rating of +12C. I don't think the sewn through construction will be an issue for those using it at these temps, and of course will contribute to a lighter weight overall. A shame to hear of the quality issues though.
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Re: One Planet Quest Quilt
Tue 14 Nov, 2017 10:15 am
Show me the evidence. Let's see some photos.
Re: One Planet Quest Quilt
Tue 21 Nov, 2017 3:50 pm
Just browsing the OP website it seems to be optimised for use as an extender and liner. I don't see the stitched though being a problem either at the nominated temperature rating of as a liner and it is of comparable price to the very similar units from S2S and Western Mountaineering
Re: One Planet Quest Quilt
Wed 22 Nov, 2017 8:51 am
sorry, no photos.. yes, I agree that it is comparable to the STS offering.. I was just expecting more from OP.. Why make a clone of what is out there already locally..
as I said, the sales guy did mention there is a baffled version coming next year, and I hope he took some of my comments on board regarding the foot box not being able to be cinched up tight..
HOWEVER, I still feel the feathers protruding out the outer seam and lack of quality stitch work was disappointing.. I hope it was just a production sample..
as I said, the sales guy did mention there is a baffled version coming next year, and I hope he took some of my comments on board regarding the foot box not being able to be cinched up tight..
HOWEVER, I still feel the feathers protruding out the outer seam and lack of quality stitch work was disappointing.. I hope it was just a production sample..
Re: One Planet Quest Quilt
Mon 27 Nov, 2017 7:09 am
I'm actually headed to the Melbourne store today to talk about a new bag for Alaska so I'll take the opportunity to check them out
Re: One Planet Quest Quilt
Mon 27 Nov, 2017 4:03 pm
A quick eyeball of the sample in the Melbourne city store and I could see none of the issues you raised, it may have been a pre-production sample in the wrong place
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