Enlightened Equipment Revelation vs Enigma, and the Torrid
How we did this: Enlightened Equipment builds its quilts to order, so the weight depends on the options. We asked EE’s own online store for the weight and price of each build in Regular length and width, 10D fabric, no draft collar, checked on 29 Sep 2026. We have not field-tested these products.
The Enlightened Equipment Revelation is EE’s best-selling quilt, and the Enigma is the same quilt with the footbox sewn shut. At 20°F with 850-fill down, the Revelation weighs 22.32 oz and the Enigma 20.91 oz. The Torrid Jacket is EE’s synthetic insulated layer, from 7.60 oz.
Enlightened Equipment Revelation vs Enigma: weights by rating
| Rating | Revelation 850-fill | Enigma 850-fill | Revelation 950-fill | Enigma 950-fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40°F | 15.62 oz, $320.00 | 14.43 oz, $330.00 | 14.63 oz, $390.00 | 13.45 oz, $400.00 |
| 30°F | 18.98 oz, $345.00 | 17.67 oz, $355.00 | 17.62 oz, $445.00 | 16.37 oz, $450.00 |
| 20°F | 22.32 oz, $375.00 | 20.91 oz, $385.00 | 20.65 oz, $490.00 | 19.28 oz, $500.00 |
| 10°F | 25.69 oz, $400.00 | 24.14 oz, $410.00 | 23.66 oz, $540.00 | 22.18 oz, $545.00 |
Source: Enlightened Equipment’s store, Regular length and width, 10D fabric, no draft collar, checked 29 Sep 2026. A draft collar adds 1.0 oz and $20 on the 20°F Revelation.
Revelation or Enigma: what the zipper costs
Both quilts share one template. At 20°F with 850-fill, the Enigma’s sewn footbox is 1.41 oz lighter and costs $10 more than the Revelation’s zippered one. The Revelation’s 1/4-length zipper lets it open flat on warm nights; the Enigma, in EE’s words, is for “those who always get cold feet.”
The bigger lever is down. Going from 850 to 950-fill on a 20°F Revelation saves 1.67 oz for $115, about $69 per ounce. Dropping from 20°F to 30°F saves 3.34 oz and $30.
Enlightened Equipment Revelation
- Opens flat as a blanket
- Ratings from 50°F to 0°F
- Pad straps included
- 1.41 oz heavier than the Enigma at 20°F
- No hood; needs a sleeping pad
EE describes the Revelation this way:
Check price →“On warm nights, The Revelation can lay open as a blanket, or in colder temperatures you can cinch the adjustable 1/4 length zipper footbox closed.”
Enlightened Equipment, Revelation page
Enlightened Equipment Enigma
- 1.41 oz lighter than the Revelation at 20°F
- No zipper to snag or fail
- EE’s lightest quilt
- Cannot open flat
- $10 more than the Revelation
EE calls the Enigma “our lightest and most minimalist sleeping quilt.” It has no zipper and no hood.
Check price →Enlightened Equipment Torrid Jacket
- From 7.60 oz
- Synthetic insulation keeps working when damp
- Optional hood
- Apex weights vary by about 10%, EE says
- Cut slightly oversized
EE says the Torrid “maintains warmth and breathability even when damp,” thanks to its Climashield Apex insulation. It is cut slightly oversized to go over layers.
Check price →Which should you buy?
- One quilt for every season: Revelation.
- Cold feet, lightest: Enigma.
- Save weight cheapest: a warmer-rated quilt in 850-fill before paying $115 for 950-fill.
- Insulated jacket: Torrid, from 7.60 oz.
For EE’s rain jacket, see Zpacks Vertice vs EE Visp.
FAQ
How much does the Enlightened Equipment Revelation weigh?
Revelation or Enigma?
Is 950-fill down worth it on an EE quilt?
How warm is the Enlightened Equipment Torrid?
Do EE quilts need a sleeping pad?
The bottom line
The Enlightened Equipment Revelation and Enigma are one quilt with two footboxes: the Enigma saves 1.41 oz at 20°F, the Revelation opens flat. 950-fill saves about 1.7 oz for $115; the Torrid adds a 7.60 oz synthetic layer.
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