Hammock Gear Burrow vs EE Revelation

By topquilt.com · Updated Oct 21, 2026 · 6 min read

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Burrow vs Revelation is the most common head-to-head in the top quilt world. Both quilts are mainstays of thru-hiker gear lists and hammock forums, and both work well in hammocks and tents. The differences are real but subtle. This comparison is based on published specs and widely reported owner feedback, not lab testing. Both makers update specs and pricing regularly, so confirm before ordering.

Specs side by side

Warmth and ratings

Neither quilt carries an ISO/EN rating. Both brands rate their quilts closer to a lower limit than a comfort rating, and owner feedback on both is similar: average sleepers find the ratings fair with sleep clothes, while cold sleepers prefer one step warmer or overfill. In practice, a 20°F Burrow and a 20°F Revelation of the same width and length feel very similar.

If you want to compare precisely, look at fill weight and fill power on each maker's current spec table rather than the rating number. Our fill weight guide explains how. For the bigger picture, see top quilt temperature ratings.

Weight and packability

In comparable builds, the two quilts usually land within an ounce or two. The Revelation has more ways to shave weight: ultralight shell fabrics, a slim width, and the 950 FP upgrade. The Burrow's premium down upgrade narrows the gap. For most hikers, the weight difference is too small to matter; fit matters more. See our quilt weight guide and best ultralight quilts.

Footbox: nearly identical

Both quilts use a short zipper and a drawcord to close the footbox, and both open completely into a flat blanket. This makes both excellent for hammock use and warm nights. If you specifically want a sewn footbox, look at EE's Enigma and our Revelation vs Enigma comparison.

Sizing: the biggest real difference

EE offers more widths and lengths. If you're average height and build, both quilts have a size that fits. If you're very tall, very broad, or a restless side sleeper who wants extra wide, the Revelation's range is a real advantage. If you're small and still, the Revelation's slim width saves weight.

Use our quilt sizing guide before ordering either.

Hammock use

Both quilts are excellent in a hammock. The Burrow has a slight edge in community familiarity: it's the default recommendation on many hammock forums, and Hammock Gear's underquilts make it easy to build a matched system in one order. The Revelation drapes just as well and opens just as flat. In a hammock, pad attachment doesn't matter, so the Revelation's straps are less of an advantage. See how to use a top quilt in a hammock.

Ground use

On the ground, the Revelation's pad attachment gives it a small edge out of the box, and its wider size range helps side sleepers. The Burrow works just as well once you add straps and choose wide. If you'll mostly sleep in a tent, the Revelation is the slightly more natural fit; if you'll split your time, either works. Pair either with an appropriately rated pad; see R-value for quilts and best sleeping pads for quilts. A common lightweight pad pairing is the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT (Check price on Amazon).

Fabrics and colors

Both offer multiple colors with contrasting inner and outer shells. EE's menu of fabric weights is wider, including very light and more durable options. Hammock Gear's fabrics are lightweight, downproof and well regarded. If you're rough on gear or camp with a dog, choose a more durable shell with either brand. See quilt shell fabrics.

Price, stock and lead time

Prices are close and change with promotions and materials costs. Hammock Gear is often slightly cheaper for comparable builds, and its Economy Burrow is cheaper still. EE's stock program gives you a fast-shipping option at a modest discount compared with custom. Both brands' custom lead times can stretch to several weeks in spring. If you need a quilt soon, check what's in stock at both.

Example buyers

Abstract comparisons only go so far. Here's how the decision usually plays out for a few common buyer types.

• The weekend hammock camper in the eastern US, hanging spring through fall, typically chooses a 20°F Burrow in standard width with a matching Hammock Gear underquilt. One order, one maker, a balanced system.
• The PCT thru-hiker sleeping on the ground almost every night often lands on a stock 20°F Revelation in wide, because it ships quickly, includes the pad straps and fits a side sleeper. See our PCT quilt guide.
• The tall, broad side sleeper usually ends up with a Revelation in long and extra wide, since that combination isn't always available elsewhere.
• The budget-conscious first-timer often skips both flagships for the Economy Burrow, then upgrades later if they catch the ultralight bug.
• The mixed-use camper who hangs in summer and tents in shoulder season can go either way; choose wide for ground comfort and add straps to the Burrow if needed.

Common mistakes when choosing between them

The biggest mistake is agonizing over brand while getting size wrong. A Burrow or Revelation that's too narrow will leak heat no matter whose logo is on it. The second mistake is buying too warm a rating for summer use, then overheating; both quilts open flat, but a 10°F quilt is still bulky in July. The third is ignoring bottom insulation. In a hammock, your underquilt matters as much as your top quilt; on the ground, your pad does. See hammock insulation guide.

What owners report

• Burrow owners most often praise value, the footbox, and how well it works in a hammock. The most common regret is choosing standard width for ground use.
• Revelation owners most often praise the size range and pad straps. The most common friction is the long options list and spring lead times.

Which should you buy?

Bottom line

The Burrow and Revelation are both top-tier quilts, and the right one is the one that fits you and your trips. Hammock campers lean Burrow; ground sleepers and unusual sizes lean Revelation. If you're still undecided, choose based on which brand has your exact size, rating and width in stock or with the shortest lead time. For a broader brand-level comparison, read Hammock Gear vs Enlightened Equipment, and for the full field see best hammock top quilts.

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