Diy Down Backpacking Quilt

Phew you got all those supplies and now you re ready to get started.

Diy down backpacking quilt.

The main benefit of a quilt is that it weighs less than an equivalent fully enclosed sleeping bag. But a well designed quilt can also be more versatile. Previous patagonia torrentshell rain jacket review. As promised from the blog entry on my diy sil nylon tarp i m back to report happily on my diy backpacking quilt which weighs a fraction of what a sleeping bag does and packs down splendidly.

Diy backpacking quilt hello again. Backpacking quilts are rapidly gaining popularity among lightweight backpackers and for good reason. Then head into the wilds and enjoy your hiking and camping. 17 oz down quilt.

First you have to decide on the quilt dimensions you need. Using around 75 of materials and 3 5 hours of work you can assemble a quilt to rival any you might find for purchase. April 30 2019 at 8 35 am. However i am very pleased with the outcome and have so chosen to share it and the process with the general public in order to promote and inspire the making of homemade gear.

It s a great introduction to the myog diy world and a perfect way to dip your toe into quilts too. Place the cardboard strip edgewise on the top of the quilt in one top corner. I ve been thinking about doing something similar as an underquilt for a bridge hammock. Building a synthetic quilt is an easy process.

This is arguably the. Goose down during our first backpacking trip the jmt we swapped quilts throughout the trip and found that the ray way quilt with 2 layers of alpine insulation was a great deal warmer than the 20 degree down quilt of equal loft sam j ky. Take thicker thread or yarn and with a large needle pass the yarn down through the quilt to the other side. Knot the yarn on top of the cardboard.

This is my first homemade gear and it is probably not the easiest project to have started on. Next fire maple fixed star fms x1 canister stove system review. Width i decided just use. Now pass the yarn back through to the top on the other side of the cardboard.