Revelation Sleeping Quilt

We have two EE 10F quilts; one is a double (Accomplice), the other is a Revelation for when one of us goes solo. Been very happy with them. We've been down into maybe around 20F in them and were fine, but you're going to want some decent head warmth like a down hoodie or an add-on sleep hood like their Torrid hood. I'm a side-sleeper and roll around a lot. I typically put a ZLite on top of my air pad for extra warmth and improved sleep profile, and use the EE pad straps to keep it in place. I don't usually use the quilt clips to secure the sides of the quilt unless it's really cold. We've had our Accomplice for at least seven years now and it continues to perform well. Only had to wash it once so far (which is actually a pretty lengthy process to do it right).

Same -- two EE quilts; a double for when wife and I go together, single when we're on solo adventures. Been a good purchase for us.

I have both an EE Revelation 20F and EE Revelation Apex 20F. The synthetic (Apex) takes up noticeably more room in my pack. But I don't really notice the minimal weight difference. Only time I take the synthetic is when I am heading out to the coast since it is always moist air there - day in and day out. Down just doesn't keep you as warm under those conditions. For trips where there might be rain I don't really consider taking the synthetic. I can be pretty cautious about unpacking the down quilt from my pack without exposing it directly to the rain. If it is going to be raining the entire time then I'll take synthetic because it is pretty much the same as being on the coast. Another thing I've found helpful is, if you can find a very thin fleece blanket to lay over your down quilt when you know you are going to face condensation that might end up soaking your quilt it really can help with moisture management. I have one that is just barely big enough to cover my quilt and is about 100 weight (gsm?) synthetic fleece. It catches the condensation from rubbing your quilt on the tent walls or it dripping on your quilt. And the synthetic does a great job at causing it to evaporate. The combination of the down quilt + the fleece still weight less than an apex quilt alone. And I only take it when I know there will be condensation.

I have an EE Revelation 850 & an EE Enigma 950. Both 20°, 10D inner and outer. I haven’t had any problems with drafts or down leakage in either but the 850 fill is significantly warmer and doesn’t have issues with down migrating. I will soon be selling the 950 because it just isn’t warm enough.

EE has a children’s size that’s all the same materials and same options. I have one for my kiddo and it maxes out at 5’ tall. Would be perfect for your height.

I said children’s bag but it looks like I actually just bought the revelation in extra short rather than a children’s version. I got a 10 degree and I think the lowest my kiddo has used it is around 40 degrees.

Cold sleep problems aren't always the bag, it's usually the pad. Your Nemo Tensor has an R-value around 4, which is good for maybe 25-30°F. Below that you're losing heat to the ground fast. Try adding a thin closed-cell foam pad underneath, like a 2mm GG thinlight. That alone made me stop shivering in my 20° quilt in Colorado. 

There’s a lot of quilts that cost less that are better than EE. Sell some gift cards on one of the gift card exchanges, do some research, and get a better quilt. EE made good, affordable quilts years ago and are still riding the hype with a mediocre quilt at exorbitant prices. See r/ultralight If you’re really stuck on getting something with those REI gift cards. Sux it up and get a sleeping bag by Western Mountaineering. A 30F sleeping bag by WM is going to be warmer than a 20F quilt from EE. Some brands to check out: hammock gear, hang tight (cheap good ETSY), Katabatic, Nunatak, Feathered Friends, Loco Libre, Zpacks, warbonnet, gryphon gear, UGQ, cumulus, Neve Warath Have fun!

EE hasn’t fixed the issues at all. Not sure where you heard they did, but here are the top 5 complaints you’ll see in the community: 1. Drafts sneak in around shoulders, sides, and neck—EE’s pad straps often fail to seal fully for side sleepers or restless movers, creating cold spots. 2. Temperature ratings feel optimistic—a 20°F quilt frequently performs closer to 25–30°F comfort in real conditions due to drafts and shifting down. 3. Down migration and clumping—U-shaped baffles let down shift over time, leading to uneven loft and cold spots that require frequent fluffing. 4. Fragile fabrics—lightweight 7D/10D shells snag, tear, or leak feathers more easily with heavy use compared to premium competitors. 5. Poor moisture handling—down loses loft quickly if damp from condensation or sweat, with no strong hydrophobic treatment standard. I agree, WM is probably overkill for the AT once warm weather hits. But, so is an EE 20F revelation. However, if the only place you’re shopping is REI, and you’re doing a thru hike starting March to mid-April, a 30F WM is going to be better than a 20F EE on all the metrics above. If you’re able to shop somewhere else besides REI, for the same money, a Katabatic Flex 30 is going to outperform an EE 20F revelation in every key metric. All the brands I listed will outperform EE for the same or less money. When you buy EE, you’re paying a premium for the brand name without accompanying performance. The only time I would consider EE for a quilt is if I needed a synthetic quilt in the 40-50F range for summer fast packing. But, that’s not an AT thru hike thing. And the synthetic climashield apex insulation solves all the issues EE has with down. This is because apex is one continuous sheet of insulation that cannot migrate like down to create cold spots. That said, I would still be wary of their temp rating even for a synthetic quilt.

30s M, side sleeper, toss and turn a lot though. Sleep very warm. I use a Nemo Tensor All-Season LW (R 5.4) and an Enlightened Equipment Revelation (10F/-12C) 850 Fill in a Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 with 1 other person. Coldest night was 0 +/- a couple degrees with snow on the ground. Only issue is the lack of fabric between myself and the pad (don't like to sleep with a shirt on). Significantly better than a mummy bag for my sleep.