Might can quilt

[David Goodyear]

I saw this at REI last week and it has me intrigued. I wonder if I have the sewing chops to make one. It will have to have synthetic insulation – as I am allergic to down. I like the integrated pad sleeve. I am thinking of a warmer weather quilt – 30 degrees.

http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Bag/pitchpinesl45

What fabric would be advantageous? How much insulation will I need? I own a neo-air and would incorporate that as my base. I mainly sleep in tents, but may consider a tarp in the future.

Thanks for your help

Dave

[Jerry Adams]

5 ounce Apex is supposed to be good down to 30 F.

1.1 or 0.9 ounce nylon would be good. thruhiker.com, owfinc.com for example

thruhiker had 0.5 ounce for a while but I don't think anymore

[te – wa]

down is hypoallergenic, you are allergic to dander found in cheap, unwashed down.

get some good down from any of the cottage retailers, where it is washed several times with a plant fiber called syriaca which is like a dander magnet.

[David Goodyear]

Thanks for your help.
Maybe it is time to try down again. I remeber reacting to the down pillows as a kid and the michelin man coats as a teenager. (that was a long long time ago)

As I look into this project more, the above is more of a bag with a fabric bottom and not a quilt. I like the freedom of a quilt – esp. in temp regulation.

There are some fine posts and how to's on this site.

Dave

[te – wa]

i have insane reactions to cheap down pillows, asthma – puffy itchy eyes – for instance. but now i work with down and have no troubles. interestingly, hungarian down is less likely to hold dander and mites due to it's shape and is easier to clean.
i suggest purchase one ounce of down and make a little backpacking pillow. see how it goes for you. i hope you can get by with using it and have no negative effects.

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