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1) Triangle Folds?
In your drawings, the triangle folds are on the bottom of the under quilt, correct? Would you not need then on the top too? (Note: I am very new to all this and sewing is very new to me.) But to me it looks like the baffles will have a 4 1/2" top and a 5 1/2" bottom? Also what do you plan to do with the fold of material? Would it become part of the baffle wall or just extra material?
The outer layer material is wider then the inner, to allow for the curved outer surface of the down chamber: If you look at
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3) Materials?
Down vs. man made materials? Down is lighter right? I live in the PNW and I have nothing of Down, to much water around here. I worry about it getting damp or wet and becoming worthless. I know hammock should not be effected by rain and humidity, but I still worry about it. Also, the ripstop you are planning on using is not treated for water, correct?
I am in the Pacific Northwest, too, and share your concern about wet conditions. But, while I try to use mostly synthetics for my teenager, I love down. In the case of these quilts, I am using down in large part for the added compressibility. Finally, though I have not yet placed my order--waiting for a return email from supplier--my plan is to use calendared but untreated ripstop for inner layer (highly breathable) and Durable Water Resistant (DWR) ripstop for outer layer (still breathable but with some resistance to groundsplash. Mostly, I intend to be sure my tarp is properly dialed in to keep the quilt dry.