The Enigma APEX is the Enigma’s synthetic twin: the same sewn-closed footbox and zipper-free design, but filled with Climashield APEX instead of down. Without a zipper it is the lightest synthetic quilt Enlightened Equipment makes, and one of the lightest anywhere.
Synthetic insulation makes sense in a wet climate. Down collapses when it gets damp; APEX keeps its loft, dries quickly and goes in the washing machine without fuss. You pay for that with a bit more weight and a larger pack size than the down Enigma, and it compresses less, so give it a slightly bigger stuff sack. For wet-weather bikepacking, canoe trips or anyone who does not want to worry about their quilt, it is a very good choice.
Temperature rating
EE rates its quilts at the limit temperature. Add roughly 5 to 6 degrees for a comfortable night: the 30°F / -1°C model is a quilt for nights down to about 5°C, and usable to -1°C if you sleep warm or add a layer. See About our temperature ratings.
Sizes
Regular / Regular fits people up to about 183 cm and is 137 cm wide. Regular / Wide is the same length but 147 cm wide. Long / Wide is 213 cm long and 147 cm wide, for anyone up to about 198 cm.
Specifications
- Insulation: Climashield APEX continuous-filament synthetic. Insulation weight may vary by up to 10% between production runs.
- Fabric: Navy 10D nylon outer, charcoal 10D nylon inner, PFC-free DWR finish.
- Footbox: sewn closed. No zipper, no drawcord.
- Neck: snaps and drawcord to keep drafts out.
- Pad attachment: elastic straps with clips on both sides.
- Included: silnylon stuff sack, breathable storage bag and two pad straps.
- Made: filled, finished and inspected in Winona, Minnesota.
Anything marked “available on backorder” is ordered from EE for you and usually arrives within six weeks. Want a 40°F or 20°F version? Send us a message and we add it to the next order.
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