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