Diy Down Backpacking Quilt

I ve been thinking about doing something similar as an underquilt for a bridge hammock.

Diy down backpacking quilt.

Then head into the wilds and enjoy your hiking and camping. April 30 2019 at 8 35 am. Width i decided just use. Myog ultralight down sleeping bag quilt step 1.

Building a synthetic quilt is an easy process. Using around 75 of materials and 3 5 hours of work you can assemble a quilt to rival any you might find for purchase. This is arguably the. Diy backpacking quilt hello again.

Knot the yarn on top of the cardboard. Previous patagonia torrentshell rain jacket review. Phew you got all those supplies and now you re ready to get started. Diy down quilt backpacking.

First you have to decide on the quilt dimensions you need. 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. Place the cardboard strip edgewise on the top of the quilt in one top corner. This is my first homemade gear and it is probably not the easiest project to have started on.

Take thicker thread or yarn and with a large needle pass the yarn down through the quilt to the other side. 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. It s a great introduction to the myog diy world and a perfect way to dip your toe into quilts too. But a well designed quilt can also be more versatile.

Backpacking quilts are rapidly gaining popularity among lightweight backpackers and for good reason. The main benefit of a quilt is that it weighs less than an equivalent fully enclosed sleeping bag. A quilt can easily be opened up flat in warmer weather. 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.