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Just finished overstuffing mine. Ended up adding a bit more down than I was anticipating, finished weight is close to 27 oz :scared:
Wondering if I should take some out. Down was...

I was all set to do this mod, when on my weekly pilgrimage to good will happened upon a JC Penny down comforter for $10. Pretty good quality down in it, too, barely any feathers! I think you can...

Got two of these and was planning on making an UQ, so really glad to hear this should work! I have a Full length 20 degree (probably lower as it has over a lb of 800fill down in it!) I was looking...

That actually looks perfect - I have a maccat standard that could definitely use a little extra coverage for storms

sorry to hear that, kinda disappointing as I've been reading so many other reports on how tough this material is! I found the patio kit at goodwill for $1 so I grabbed it (still unopened in the box...

Heyo hangers, finished my first DIY hammock and it's a bit on the long side for my OES Maccat Standard (specs here: http://www.outdoorequipmentsupplier.com/maccat_tarps.php ; mine is the standard,...

Need some down to finish my underquilt, and feathertex is out of stock. not looking to spend big $$$ so hoping someone has some left over they need. Looking for ~16oz total, but will definitely take...

FINALLY made it out on a trip to the porkies with the modified bag / CCF combo. First night was about 45 and I did get a little chilly around dawn, but mostly because I had my tarp (macat standard)...

Should also mention there is a LOT of down in this little bag. unzipped as a single layer it's about 4" of loft, and it's 9" tall when it's all zipped up (closer to 10" in the middle). So hopefully...

Appreciate the methodology. I will give it a shot!

Excellent point about washing it, I should probably do that anyway as if it was washed, it was probably done with regular laundry soap and that's definitely not helping the loft-ability of the down! ...

Ok, so I got all the materials together and followed (or should I say had a friend follow!) the instructions for the red river gorge underquilt. I have the shell and am just getting ready to fill it....

Normally I would agree with you about WW, however it appears that downright bag (the 20 degree one) isn't something they normally sell, it's a 3rd party selling it through their site. Also, if you...

Not sure why someone would suggest 500 fp. Sounds like they took it out of the stuff sack straight from the shelf, saw that it was flat as a pancake and assumed it must be low quality down. Some of...

Yes, it definitely has baffles. I found the footbox to have plenty of down in it so I didn't add any there (it's also a separate seam and I was trying to keep things as simple as possible). Each...

Brad, just curious what the final weight you ended up with on your bag(s) was and how much warmth it added?

I used a seam puller (first time using one!). Ripped out about every 4th - 5th stitch and the rest pulled out pretty easily. I left a little bit of the stitches in tact between the baffle to keep...

Thanks to everyone who gave advice, unfortunately I had to change my plans at the last second. I'll try again next weekend. Since I couldn't get out, I opted to try my hand at overfilling this...

Still don't have my underquilt yet so I was going to go with a pad / mylar sun shade combo. my 700 fp PDS and down booties will be going with as well

Question for anybody who's used this sleeping bag as a top quilt... how low have you gone with this thing? I'm thinking of heading up to the porcupine mountains this weekend for a couple nights and...

got out and tested mine last night, though I only stayed out til it was about 54, I was nice and toasty w/ my down jacket and vest rigged between my two GT ultralights as an "underquilt". Thanks for...

I brought the packing slip, it had the pad and the bag listed separately w/ prices. No hassle.

Not sure how anyone feels about this, but I was able to return the sleeping pad back to walmart for $18, effectively making it a $51 bag. not too shabby!

I was thinking about this the other day. To some people, the endeavor of going lighter is an end to itself, it's a hobby like anything else. For me, going lighter enhances everything about hiking and...

Nice! Why didn't I think of that? This might be better than my snaps idea, and easier to sew for a n00b like myself than velcro. Thanks for the info! Couple questions... How much weight did the...

I just ordered some material to make my first double layer hammock. I plan on it just being a simple gathered end, no-sew setup, at least til I get it dialed in. Was thinking about adding some slack...

I've done this with two Grand trunk ultralights (bought a second one when they were $12 on amazon) and it works well. Recently I removed the metal hardware from the second one and attached it to the...

That looks awesome! Definitely looking forward to seeing your results, please post lots of pictures! I have a few "scrap" down items as well and ordered one of these down bags (it's getting...

I've been seeing a lot this year here in WI - including a ton on the bike trail that goes past my house. Going to see how much I can harvest this year before the frost - thanks for the heads up!

By center, do you mean running parallel to the hammock? So that I can run a third shock cord down the middle? Never thought about that, would probably help keep everything snug against my back...

I like the idea of using the binder clips until I get this dialed in (bonus - I can grab a bunch from the office :jj:). I'll experiment with a few different configurations until I figure out what...

So I've been tossing around ideas how to make an underquilt out of the down vest or jacket I have , while still maintaining good functionality of both. Looking at the JCP down puffer mods people have...

I probably should have mentioned, but I have a friend that sews currently modding a down vest into an underquilt for me - channels into the collar and waste, zippers on the arm holes. But this video...

I've been hammocking for a couple years now - to the point where I'm ready to start getting serious about insulation. I'm aiming to have a versatile, simple, reasonably lightweight solution to...

Would that be kettle moraine? I know there's a few state parks that aren't too far from you, but that'd be my choice in SE wisconsin

that's what im going to use mine for (just ordered one). I have 2 GT ultralights i use for backpacking, this will be nice for lounging w/ someone in the park right by my house :D

Just found these on ebay, anyone have any experience with them? would like to try this one out w/ 2 people:
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Well I certainly wasn't planning on going without it... although, I was just fine using a sleeping bag liner my first night out (I started the night out with literally nothing!), temps didn't go...

Went up to Sugarloaf as kids, too... amazing place. Thanks for the other links, those places look incredible! Being relatively new to these forums I'm constantly blown away by how helpful,...

Yeah, looks like I'm shooting for Mosquito / Chapel! Planning to do a decent amount of photography so the views are a plus. Coves is a bit on the far side but I think I'd be up for it. If I do end...

Thanks, I really appreciate the info. I have been to the porkies when I was a kid, it's really an amazing place... about an hour further from where I'm coming from though (green bay area). I'll...

Is anyone pretty familiar with Pictured Rocks (U.P. Michigan)? This weekend is looking absolutely perfect to make my weekend trip up there as the whole upper midwest is bathed in indian summer. ...

cool idea, thanks! Not sure I'll really need the insulative properties this weekend, as the forecast is calling for lows in the 50s (which is insane this time of year) but you won't hear me...

Ah! the cat's out of the bag now :) Anyone have a good write up / how to on doubling these up? I'm thinking of just hooking the s-hooks on to the carabiners I've got on my current UL.

Let me know how the doubling up goes - My 2nd GT UL is on the way right now and should be here tuesday (gotta love amazon prime...).

I had to postpone my trip, but hopefully I can make it up to...

I've tossed this idea around myself a bit. But a couple of things I think there might be issues with, in your case:

If you get caught - the gear test explanation MIGHT work... then it might not. ...

So I just noticed that the hammock I have (grand trunks ultralight) is on sale on amazon right now, for 12 bucks! With prime shipping, I can get it overnighted for $4! seriously thinking about...

I know, I wanna check into quilts, all in good time :D

So, is there anything close to a consensus as to which pad would be warmer?

good advice, thanks! I will probably bring my liner too, just because it's nice to use as a pillow. I always have a space blanket with me, the weight / usefulness ratio is too good not to carry!

Since this is my first year at the hammock camping thing, and it's REALLY starting to grow on me, I'm looking to bring my mountain bike up (assuming the weather holds) to Grand Island in michigan's...