Hey guys I'm just onto making my first underquilt. I've ripped seems and cut it to the size I want now I'm thinking about suspension. Has anyone simply folded the ends over to create a channel for shock cord instead of using grosgrain?
Hey guys I'm just onto making my first underquilt. I've ripped seems and cut it to the size I want now I'm thinking about suspension. Has anyone simply folded the ends over to create a channel for shock cord instead of using grosgrain?
Yes. This is how SargeVining does his snap-together version (see his videos on youtube). You would also have to add a cinch cord to the short ends to draw it up if you go that route.
As an alternative, you can try to the clew suspension used on the GEMINI quilt. There are specific instructions for doing so here.
Thank you. I saw the clew system but it looked like it left a lot of room for tangling and hassle. What's the verdict from everyone here?Originally Posted by leiavoia
Many people, many answers. Only you can decide.
Long story short: if you want a fiddly underquilt that's easy to make, use the traditional suspension. If you want a great underquilt that's fiddly to make, use the clew suspension.
I copied Red Oleary's simple wooki-style CDT mod
I just sewed on a chunk of nylon at each end of the CDT, and added a channel to the end that piece. then just some shock cord thru that channel and it slips over the end of the hammock
no fiddling, nothing to tangle, yet easy to slide out of the way, or back under you when the night starts hot, and cools off
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Which do you guys think is warmer?
A 44"x77" underquilts with no down migrated from unused sections or
A 44" x 70" with down migrated? Not sure how much heat is lost from a 3/4 underquilt?
I would think the shorter one with the down migrated would be warmer. Just my guess anyhow.
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Neither, assuming it is a sewn-through costco blanket. It's the seams where the heat loss is noticeable, regardless of how the blanket is stuffed. This is can be overcome by either 1) layering blankets, or 2) sewing faux-baffles.
Does anyone know the temp rating on the costco quilt? i don't see any info on it. Thanks!
Without any additional overstuff or anything, they're typically good to about 50 or 55°F. Of course, there are some people who have taken them lower than that. 50 to 55 seems to be about the overall average among users I've seen though.
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