UGQ OUTDOOR, LLC
Red Paw Packs
Red Paw Packs
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I'm Matthew Evans. I make gear.
In the mountains of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, my story began.
I packed too light.
Shivering in my hammock, with totally inadequate gear, I had a realization: my backpacking kit should be comfortable at camp AND ultralight.
That night, everything changed. I needed to make my own gear, a better kind of ultralight.
A few days later, I returned home and searched "MYOG”.
That day I discovered the latest and greatest materials: high-durability, ultralight sailcloths.
I was fascinated. Initially by the impressive specs of the different textiles, but then for their potential.
Like any Redditor, I started using LighterPack to determine my base weight weight. I started calculating just how light I could and should.
Yet... I was in college and broke. So I purchased a simple home sewing machine, which was promptly destroyed. I realized that ultra-durability was not just a marketing slogan.
Five years later, I've moved to Boulder, Colorado with a happy family of industrial sewing machines, hundreds of packs emerging from their steely finesse.
My own skills have improved enough to make those first packs nearly unrecognizable to me— even though I still have all of them. I've cherished every little frustration and triumph on my journey to mastering the world of sewing, textiles, and bag design.
Almost as much as I appreciate you.
I know that I have the greatest customers in the world.
I befriend so many of my customers, granting me the best privilege of all: seeing my handiwork survive and thrive thousands of miles in the backcountry.
You, dear reader, have enabled me to take my craft and make it into a career, a full-time-and-a-half job as well as a business.
I've gotten to share my skills with others, both on YouTube and with great friends. Miraculously, I’ve managed to connect my passion of sewing and the outdoors. I’m grateful to share those experiences with you, embodied in every pack I make.
Thank you! I can't express how great it is that you've found my little shop and gave me the time of day. I hope you'll look around.
Matt Evans
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Build Specs
🔧 BUILD SPECS – THIS DROP'S CONFIGURATION
- Base Quilt: Bandit Top Quilt
- Fill Power: 850FP Down
- Temp Rating: 30°F / -1°C
(Comfort-rated to 20°F with Alpha integration) - Overstuff: 2oz of additional 850FP down
- Width: REG (55")
- Length: LONG (78")
- Inner Shell: M10T – Black / Alpha Direct
- Outer Shell: MRS20 – Moroccan Blue
- Draft Collars: None
- Footbox Style: Zipper & Drawcord
- Taper Style: No Taper
- Dynamic Tension Control: Yes
- Pad Attachment System: Deluxe
- Included: Two full-length continuous straps
- Total Weight:35.8 oz (1,015 g)
What Makes it Different?
🌡️ WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
This build was designed as a 30°F quilt, but the Alpha Direct liner sewn into the interior increases performance to a true 20°F comfort rating. This integration eliminates layering needs and gives you:
- ✴️ High warmth-to-weight ratio
- ✴️ Exceptional airflow and breathability
- ✴️ Lightning-fast drying
- ✴️ 78% recycled content
- ✴️ Trail-tested innovation from the inside out
Limited Run
🔒 ONE-TIME RUN — LIMITED TO 50 QUILTS
- Only 50 Alpha Bandits will ship in 2025
- Each is hand-numbered
- No customization requests for this drop
- First-come, first-served
- Quilt #1 and #50 include a custom UGQ Quillow, personally co-designed with you and created by the founder of the UGQ Quillow
Shipping & Timing
📦 SHIPPING & TIMING
- All quilts will ship no later than October 1, 2025
- Timed perfectly for fall and cold-weather camping
- Handcrafted in-house at UGQ Outdoor in Michigan
- Available for U.S. & International shipping
*Effective March 23, 2021 at 3:30 PM EST, all orders placed with UGQ OUTDOOR LLC and shipped via our carrier partners (USPS, UPS and FedEx) are sent via FOB Jackson, MI USA terms. FOB Jackson MI USA means that UGQ OUTDOOR LLC is not responsible for ANYlost, stolen, or damaged packages.
In order to protect your shipment from these events, we offer low-cost shipping protection for every order directly on the cart page. Simply follow the provided link, select the appropriate order value amount and add to your cart. Be sure to select the correct amount based on the contents of your cart. Amounts shown are in US Dollars.
If adding insurance to an existing order that hasNOTshipped please be sure to include your original order number in the appropriate location.
By adding shipping protection to your order, you can be confident in knowing that should something happen during transit, your order will be 100% covered (including shipping costs).
The only things NOT covered by shipping protection are shown explicitly below:
If applicable Import Duties, Brokerage Fees, VAT, PST, HST, GST paid are NOT covered.
Customs delays, package seizure, or failure to pay customs duties that are due.
Incorrect or undeliverable address.
Shipments being returned for exchange or refund.
Claims are handled quickly (typically within 1-2 business days) by reaching out to us at sales@ugqoutdoor.com
Please be advised that byDECLINING shipping protection, YOU assume ALL shipment risk and agree to not hold UGQ OUTDOOR LLC liable for ANY lost, stolen, or damaged packages.
If you do not want to risk loss, adding shipping protection to all orders is strongly advised.
Warranty
Every Alpha Bandit quilt is backed by our UGQ 2-Year Warranty covering defects in materials and craftsmanship. If your quilt experiences any issues due to manufacturing flaws within two years of purchase, we’ll repair or replace it at no cost to you — fast and hassle-free.
This warranty applies to:
- Stitching failures
- Zipper or snap malfunctions
- Fabric or down integrity issues not caused by misuse
We stand behind every stitch because we build every quilt ourselves.
For questions or to begin a warranty claim, email: sales@ugqoutdoor.com
Policies
🔒 Returns Policy – Limited Drops
Due to the extremely limited nature of this release, all sales are final. We do not accept returns or exchanges on limited drop items, including the Alpha Bandit.
Each quilt is made in small batches, hand-numbered, and built specifically for this drop. Because of this, we cannot resell returned units or make changes after production begins.
Your quilt is backed by our 2-Year Warranty, and if you experience any issues related to craftsmanship or materials, we will make it right.
🚫 Cancellation Policy
Once an order is placed, it cannot be canceled or refunded. These quilts are built to order, and your purchase secures one of only 50 available units.
The only exception:
If we are unable to meet the promised shipment deadline of October 1, 2025, you will be eligible for a full refund upon request.
We appreciate your understanding — and your trust — as we pour everything into making this drop as special and flawless as possible.
Only 50 Made. Will you get one?
