Insulation Tips with UGQ
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
Available Results
Generated results are saved to the knowledge database for reuse and search.
Extract Knowledge
Pick what you want extracted first. Model, scope, and chapter options appear after a template is selected.