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  Topic Name: Down sleeping quilt on: February 06, 2013, 06:09:31 PM
SlimJim


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« on: February 06, 2013, 06:09:31 PM »
Here's a project I just finished. A 1# down quilt, 2" of loft and covers me from toes to bald spot with length to spare.
The cool thing, is that I spent just $75 (plus shipping) on this quilt. A similar one would cost $200 at least, and a similar weight and loft bag would cost over $300. I'm stoked to try it out!



Now I just need to finish the bivy!

Full instructions are free at makegear.blogspot.com

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  Topic Name: Down sleeping quilt Reply #1 on: February 07, 2013, 08:13:31 AM
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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2013, 08:13:31 AM »
Looks slick.  I am curious why you sized it to cover your face; condensation would become an issue pretty quickly.  Regardless, I added the link to my bookmarks, as my sleeping bag is getting long in the teeth.
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  Topic Name: Down sleeping quilt Reply #2 on: February 07, 2013, 08:21:37 AM
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2013, 08:21:37 AM »
I'm a belly-sleeper, so I don't really cover my face, more the back of my head. As soon as I get the bivy finished, I will test it out on some February night and give an update.
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  Topic Name: Down sleeping quilt Reply #3 on: February 08, 2013, 10:21:22 AM
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2013, 10:21:22 AM »
Great job.  That green 1.1oz fabric that Scott sells is really nice and a bargain at $3.20 a yard.  Was this your first time working with down?
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  Topic Name: Down sleeping quilt Reply #4 on: February 24, 2013, 08:17:13 PM
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« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2013, 08:17:13 PM »
This is probably one of the better tutorials i've seen on making a down quilt. I was dabbling with the idea for awhile but I picked up 2 GoLite down quilts for not much more than it would have cost me to make them.  Tempted to do it for the experience though.  Great job!
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  Topic Name: Down sleeping quilt Reply #5 on: February 25, 2013, 12:55:21 PM
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2013, 12:55:21 PM »
You should make one.  It's easier than most people think and they really are versatile.  I've been using this one for a couple years comfortably in temperatures from the 20's to 50's.  It's made from the same fabric SlimJim used, 11.5oz of 900 fill down, and has 1 3/4" high baffles.  It weighs 21.5oz, fits into 5.5 x 12" stuff sack, and cost around $100 to make.  The small hood works great for side and stomich sleepers. 

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  Topic Name: Down sleeping quilt Reply #6 on: February 26, 2013, 02:46:10 PM
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2013, 02:46:10 PM »
Thanks for all the comments! Honestly, this isn't a tough project, and working with the down was the easiest part!

HOWEVER: I tested out my quilt on a 30 degree night... I'm glad it was in the back yard, because I was inside by one in the morning!

I think a simple bit of stitching will solve the problem though.

Here are the details http://makegear.blogspot.com/2013/02/quit-performance-some-changes-required.html...

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