I've begun looking for a source for supplies for a TQ and UQ. While looking on the bay I ran across this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WHITE-DOWN-C...item5639d97952
Would this be a cheap source of down, or is there a cheaper alternative?
I've begun looking for a source for supplies for a TQ and UQ. While looking on the bay I ran across this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WHITE-DOWN-C...item5639d97952
Would this be a cheap source of down, or is there a cheaper alternative?
Last edited by Strapped-4-Cache; 02-18-2010 at 20:44. Reason: Mis-spelled title
as in so many situations- it depends- I note that they only class it as 550 fill power, so anything you make will be marginally heavier than if you used 800-900, for an equal thickness (i am defaulting to the guess that you are thinking about DIY tq/uq) and there will be more pokey bits-
consider also the toal weight of the down used/available, (and the shipping charges) then take your best shot!
good luck, KM
Best source for quality down... at reasonable prices and in small quantities is Ed Speer at Speer Hammocks.
Pan
Ounces to Grams.
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Stormcrow over at The Perfect Trees also sells bulk 800 fill down by the ounce.Originally Posted by Peter_pan
Cheers
Brian
Another good option is rolls of claimshield, its cheaper.
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Read the full description it is 95% feathers & 5% down.
My knife is so sharp it cut the sixth finger off my right hand!On the plus side, Inigo Montoya no longer hunts me.
Good catch on that detail.
Cheers
Brian
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