April 30 2019 at 8 35 am.
Diy down backpacking quilt.
I ve been thinking about doing something similar as an underquilt for a bridge hammock.
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.
17 oz down quilt.
A quilt can easily be opened up flat in warmer weather.
Diy backpacking quilt hello again.
Then head into the wilds and enjoy your hiking and camping.
Myog ultralight down sleeping bag quilt step 1.
This is my first homemade gear and it is probably not the easiest project to have started on.
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.
The main benefit of a quilt is that it weighs less than an equivalent fully enclosed sleeping bag.
Knot the yarn on top of the cardboard.
Phew you got all those supplies and now you re ready to get started.
Diy down quilt backpacking.
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It s a great introduction to the myog diy world and a perfect way to dip your toe into quilts too.
Building a synthetic quilt is an easy process.
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.
First you have to decide on the quilt dimensions you need.
Width i decided just use.
Place the cardboard strip edgewise on the top of the quilt in one top corner.
But a well designed quilt can also be more versatile.
Now pass the yarn back through to the top on the other side of the cardboard.