Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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After two seasons of bikepacking with the Palisade Quilt, Neil finally spills the beans on his go-to sleep system. In this video, he digs into Katabatic Gear, why they build quilts, and what actually separates their designs from the pack.

For every ride and every adventure ORTLIEB is BUILT TO ENDURE --us.ortlieb.com

Outline:
Intro - 0:00
Who is Katabatic Gear - 0:26
Quilt vs Sleeping Bag - 2:38
Quilt vs Sleeping Bag - 4:27
Cord Lock Feature - 7:26
Other Features - 9:39
In Use & Durability - 11:06
Final Thoughts - 14:27

Related Links:
$439 at Garage Grown Gear - garagegrowngear.com/products/palisade-30-f-quilt-by-katabatic-gear?avad=225245_b469a2105
KatabaticGear.com - katabaticgear.com/products/palisade-ultralight-quilt?avad=225245_a469a9a61

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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index