The Operator Series Ghost Pepper

The Operator Series Ghost Pepper is a pared down ultralight version of our standard Ghost Pepper quilt. The OSGP has limited options, but comes standard with Argon 67 inside and out and 900 fill power goose down. The standard width is 50" to further pare weight.

Please note: Because this is a pared down design it is not customizable beyond what is offered on the OSGP page. If you seek more customizations (ie. multicolor, etc) on your quilt, then the standard Ghost Pepper should be your choice.

2) The Insulated Footbox. The insulated footbox is by far the warmest option for the cold weather camper and we call it our "Hot Box" option. It consists of an extra  baffle that closes off the bottom of the quilt with another layer of down, not allowing any cold air to enter. Loco Libre Gear stuffs the foot box with an extra 3/4 - 2 ounces of down, depending on quilt temperature, to build a barrier against cold feet. This option adds some extra weight to the total weight and is available for an additional $25 charge. 

Ghost Pepper Topquilt

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         Insulated foot box

                        No taper                                                                            Straight taper   

               Foot box drawn closed                                                          Foot box unsnapped

Serrano Topquilt 

​​As you can see in the above photos, the chevron design of our Ghost Pepper topquilt has 'corners' that catch and keep all that warm, fluffy down on top where it belongs. We are the first and only quilt maker to offer this chevron baffle design, and why? Let's put it this way, I almost named it the "ay caramba (a spanish word denoting surprise or pain) quilt", because it's a bit of extra work to build. I also believe it is worth the trouble so I offer it to you. 

​FOOTBOX DESIGN

There are two basic footbox designs, and we offer them all here at Loco Libre Gear. Each is a matter of personal preference, but hopefully we can help simplify this decision.

1) The Snap/Drawcord Footbox. This design allows for the most flexibility and ventilation. You can close the cord on cooler nights or leave it open when your feet get a little too warm. This design also allows you to use your topquilt inside out, giving you a different color and look. Our snap footbox has 5 reinforced snaps that can be completely undone so the quilt can be worn like a cape on those cool camp mornings. The snap/drawcord option is recommended for temperatures above 20°, but is available on all of our topquilts. When drawn closed the drawcord footbox will have about a 1" diameter opening, but most folks just stuff an extra sock or glove there, if needed. This option is our standard offering.

Our standard topquilt width is 52", but for those who need a little more shoulder room the wide option increases the width to 55". If you choose to go with a wide width and you are a cold sleeper it's recommended that you add an ounce or two of overfill because of the extra quilt area.

TAPER AND WIDTH

For those seeking to save weight and get that mummy bag kind of feel we suggest a straight taper quilt design. Typically the quilt will narrow either 5" or 10" total from top to bottom, depending on which option you choose. If you like a little more foot room a no taper quilt would be a better option. This style maintains the same width from top to bottom. There is no charge for either taper option. 

TOPQUILT CONSTRUCTION

Down topquilts, such as those manufactured by Loco Libre Gear, typically consist of a number of chambers that contain the insulation material (down). There is little difference in the actual construction of these chambers from manufacturer to manufacturer, except in the direction they are oriented. Most topquilts today have the chambers running from side to side, although a few run from head to toe. Others use a combination of the two. Every company has their reasons for their construction methods, but it has been my experience that side to side baffle construction makes for shorter baffles, and thus less down shift. Here at Loco Libre Gear we offer two different takes on baffle design.

1) Serrano Topquilt

The Serrano is a straight side to side baffle quilt with the budget minded buyer in mind. Because of it's simple straight baffle construction we can offer this quilt at a slightly lower price point, but that doesn't mean the Serrano falls short on features. The Serrano can be fully customized, just like our premium Ghost Pepper, with your choice of either 800 or 900 fill down, Argon 90 or 67 fabric, and either snap or insulated Hotbox foot box. 

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2) Ghost Pepper topquilt

Here at Loco Libre Gear we have come up with something unique that we feel does an even better job of keeping your down right where you want it - chevron baffles. Our chevron baffle design features a zig-zag pattern that catches down at every corner turn, keeping the down from shifting along the baffle. This translates into a warm nights sleep with no cold spots. This makes the Ghost Pepper the warmest fully customizable full feature quilt on the market. 

FABRICS

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Argon

ARGON Fabric is a cutting edge ultimate nylon quilt material.  It resists wind and sheds water enough to be the outer shell of a quilt, yet it is breathable enough to be used as the inner shell.  It has a very tight weave, has a top of the line DWR finish,  is calendared and completely downproof. 

ARGON 90

ARGON 90 is 15 denier for added durability and is extremely tough, making it a great outer shell material.  It comes in just under an ounce per sq yard and has a double rip stop grid. 

ARGON 67

Argon 67 taffeta is 10 denier and is an awesome inner shell material, as it has a silky feel and is baby soft.  The best part is it weighs only a scant .67 ounces per square yard for further weight savings, and can be used as an outer shell material for those who want to save extra weight. 

Ion

​While Ion is used in our Saver series of quilts due to it's lower cost, it's easily as durable as our premium Argon fabric. Ion is a 20 denier taffeta with a tight weave and a tough, yet soft feel. It is extremely down proof and comes in at 1.1 ounces per square yard.​​​

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