A few weeks ago I decided to try my hand at making my first backpacking quilt for those warm nights where having my 20 degree down filled sleeping bag might be too much.
My current down bag weighs in at 2 lbs. 14 oz. and my goal was to make a summer quilt that would weigh at 2 lbs. I know that 2 lbs isn't quite "Ultralight" but seeing how I didn't have any down, I had no option but to use synthetic insulation.
Loosely following the instructions found on ww.lytw8.com, off to the living I went to begin the process of making my quilt.
The below picture showing the fabric being laid out so I can measure and cut the taper. Fabric used for the top layer is 1.9 ripstop and the inside layer is 1.1 ripstop.
Completed quilt with sewn-thru baffles. Footbox has a draw-cord closure to keep your feet warm.
A little over 2 inches height on the baffles. Based on online estimates and research, this should keep me warm to 50 degrees.
Weighs in at under 2 lbs.
As of today, this quilt has been with me twice. However, I haven't fully tested this quilt on colder temps of around 50 degrees. The lowest I have taken this quilt down to is around 65 degrees but at those temps, I have to say this quilt has done it's job and kept me nice and toasty.
Here's a picture of he quilt from a recent trip on top of my Z-Lite pad. Total weight of my backpack from this trip including food and water was 17.4 lbs.
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My current down bag weighs in at 2 lbs. 14 oz. and my goal was to make a summer quilt that would weigh at 2 lbs. I know that 2 lbs isn't quite "Ultralight" but seeing how I didn't have any down, I had no option but to use synthetic insulation.
Loosely following the instructions found on ww.lytw8.com, off to the living I went to begin the process of making my quilt.
The below picture showing the fabric being laid out so I can measure and cut the taper. Fabric used for the top layer is 1.9 ripstop and the inside layer is 1.1 ripstop.
Completed quilt with sewn-thru baffles. Footbox has a draw-cord closure to keep your feet warm.
Backside/Underside view of the quilt.
A little over 2 inches height on the baffles. Based on online estimates and research, this should keep me warm to 50 degrees.
Weighs in at under 2 lbs.
As of today, this quilt has been with me twice. However, I haven't fully tested this quilt on colder temps of around 50 degrees. The lowest I have taken this quilt down to is around 65 degrees but at those temps, I have to say this quilt has done it's job and kept me nice and toasty.
Here's a picture of he quilt from a recent trip on top of my Z-Lite pad. Total weight of my backpack from this trip including food and water was 17.4 lbs.
