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Insulation Tips with UGQ

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In the backcountry, your insulation pieces are your lifeline. It's important to select them intentionally and care for them carefully so you can use them freely. In this episode, we talk with down expert, Chad Houghton from UGQ about how to care for your down products and how they fill their quilts in the shop.
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Takeaways

  • UGQ Outdoor Equipment has recently undergone changes, with Chad Houghton taking over as the new owner.
  • Chad's go-to backpacking trip is North Manitou Island in Michigan, and his favorite gear includes a hammock from Dream Hammock.
  • UGQ's latest product is the Quillow, which combines a blanket, pillow, quilt, and liner into one versatile item.
  • Chad recommends hand washing and air drying down products and emphasizes the importance of conservative temperature ratings.

Chapters

00:00- Introduction and UGQ Overview

01:35- Excitement of Taking Over a Cottage Company

03:03- Favorite Backpacking Trip and Gear

05:01- Go-To Backpack

06:16- Funny Story of Working with Down

08:14- Dealing with Down Clinging and Cleaning

10:25- Introduction to the Quillow

15:06- Quilt Production Process

18:13- Duck vs Goose Down

20:30- Conservative Temperature Ratings

23:28- Fabric with Best Balance of Weight and Durability

29:17- Missing Fabric in the Market

34:30- Missing Insulation in the Market

39:02- Principles of Down Care

40:55- Importance of Down Care

42:30- Natural vs Synthetic Insulation

45:19- Fabric Care for Down Products

46:37- Recommended Down Wash

48:53- UGQ Outdoor Links and Podcast

51:57- This or That Game
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In the backcountry, your insulation pieces are your lifeline. It's important to select them intentionally and care for them carefully so you can use them freely. In this episode, we talk with down expert, Chad Houghton from UGQ about how to care for your down products and how they fill their quilts in the shop.
UGQ Shop
UGQ Quillow
UGQ Instagram
UGQ YouTube
UGQ TikTok
Takeaways

  • UGQ Outdoor Equipment has recently undergone changes, with Chad Houghton taking over as the new owner.
  • Chad's go-to backpacking trip is North Manitou Island in Michigan, and his favorite gear includes a hammock from Dream Hammock.
  • UGQ's latest product is the Quillow, which combines a blanket, pillow, quilt, and liner into one versatile item.
  • Chad recommends hand washing and air drying down products and emphasizes the importance of conservative temperature ratings.

Chapters

00:00- Introduction and UGQ Overview

01:35- Excitement of Taking Over a Cottage Company

03:03- Favorite Backpacking Trip and Gear

05:01- Go-To Backpack

06:16- Funny Story of Working with Down

08:14- Dealing with Down Clinging and Cleaning

10:25- Introduction to the Quillow

15:06- Quilt Production Process

18:13- Duck vs Goose Down

20:30- Conservative Temperature Ratings

23:28- Fabric with Best Balance of Weight and Durability

29:17- Missing Fabric in the Market

34:30- Missing Insulation in the Market

39:02- Principles of Down Care

40:55- Importance of Down Care

42:30- Natural vs Synthetic Insulation

45:19- Fabric Care for Down Products

46:37- Recommended Down Wash

48:53- UGQ Outdoor Links and Podcast

51:57- This or That Game
Find Us on Social Media 🚀
@RipstopbytheRoll
www.ripstopbytheroll.com

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