Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 28
  1. #1
    New Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    bristol,va
    Posts
    41

    sleeping bag to quilt

    i was thinking of convering my sleeping bag over to a quilt and buying a new bag.........has anyone ever done this with pics and details thanks........

  2. #2
    Senior Member Just Jeff's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Charlottesville, VA
    Hammock
    Blackbird
    Tarp
    MacCat Standard
    Insulation
    Winter Yeti, MWUQ4
    Suspension
    Whoopie Slings
    Posts
    7,924
    Images
    32
    Patrick converted a TNF bag to an underquilt...look on WB for pics and some details. There are probably some pics of a bag to top quilt somewhere but I don't think I've seen any.
    “Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story

    - My site: http://www.tothewoods.net/
    - Designer, Jeff's Gear Hammock / Pack Cover by JRB

    IMPOSSIBLE JUST TAKES LONGER

  3. #3
    Senior Member hangnout's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Monterey, TN
    Hammock
    DIY Bridge
    Tarp
    DIY Tarps
    Insulation
    Leigh's UQ's
    Posts
    1,917
    Images
    123
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=383

    The link above shows a rectangular bag conversion HE (Coffee) posted.

  4. #4
    Senior Member Cannibal's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Denver, CO
    Hammock
    Warbonnet ON!
    Tarp
    SuperFly or MacCat
    Insulation
    Yetis & Mambas
    Suspension
    Webbing and rings
    Posts
    13,605
    Images
    136
    I didn't take any pics, but yeah I've made 2 converted sleeping bag UQs. They are both about 3/4 length and HEAVY! I used cheap $15 bags from Target, which is why they are so heavy. I just hacked-up the bags and followed the KAQ design with modified lengths. The nylon harvested from the bags was the limiting factor and the reason for the shorter length.
    Trust nobody!

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Western New York
    Posts
    369
    well, if it is not a mummy bag, but instead a nice rectangular bag that opens all the way, unzip it, and sew a draw cord tube. then add a shock cord through the short sides so it bundles up at the ends and sew tieouts in the 4 corners. then use string to tie that to the suspension.

    or, just sew tieouts on the 4 corners of webbing, and put it under the hammock, pull the corners over the sides of the quilt and use string to tie them together. and also string the, to the suspension.

  6. #6
    Senior Member Mule's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Kokomo IN
    Hammock
    Hammock gear
    Tarp
    Dyneema Hammock ge
    Insulation
    Down top and botto
    Suspension
    Hammock gear
    Posts
    3,392
    Images
    27
    I took a rectangular down bag from Campmore, $125.00, and shook the down to one side. I then sewed a seam down the side of the unzipped bag that would shorten the width of he bag by one foot. Then I folded the seam over to stop the edges from fraying and sewed it again. I then removed the zippers and sewed the opened bag closed on the foot side and closed up about 2 feet to make a foot box. My quilt will not open up again; it IS a top quilt. It weights only two pounds, which is what a Speer Snugfit weighs, but much more loft than a Jacks R Better. The down is only 550 fill instead of Jack's 800 or 900 fill, but it is warmer that the JRB top quilt and I use it when I think it will be below freezing.
    Hope this helps a little. Mule
    Predictions are risky, especially when it comes to the future.

  7. #7
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Western New York
    Posts
    369
    nice thing (as redundant as it is) bout low fp down in winter, since it is heavier, you wont kick it off as easily with the light weight stuff. but for anything besides car camping, it has its weak points.

    but 2lbs and warmer then a JRB? what model. good job with it tho.

  8. #8
    Senior Member Mule's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Kokomo IN
    Hammock
    Hammock gear
    Tarp
    Dyneema Hammock ge
    Insulation
    Down top and botto
    Suspension
    Hammock gear
    Posts
    3,392
    Images
    27

    Quilt weights and a photo.

    I just weighed everything and took a picture. The JRB is only twenty two ounces for the over quilt I have and the Speer Snugfit is 32 ounces. My DIY quilt seems twice as heavy. I just got it out to check the loft. It has four + inches for my DIY and weighs 35 ounces. See picture too. Mule
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Predictions are risky, especially when it comes to the future.

  9. #9
    New Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    bristol,va
    Posts
    41
    3 ounces lol is that it
    Quote Originally Posted by skskinner View Post
    I just weighed everything and took a picture. The JRB is only twenty two ounces for the over quilt I have and the Speer Snugfit is 32 ounces. My DIY quilt seems twice as heavy. I just got it out to check the loft. It has four + inches for my DIY and weighs 35 ounces. See picture too. Mule

  10. #10
    Senior Member Cannibal's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Denver, CO
    Hammock
    Warbonnet ON!
    Tarp
    SuperFly or MacCat
    Insulation
    Yetis & Mambas
    Suspension
    Webbing and rings
    Posts
    13,605
    Images
    136
    Quote Originally Posted by blackedoutcoupe View Post
    3 ounces lol is that it
    That's a snickers bar!
    Trust nobody!

  • + New Posts
  • Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. Sleeping bag under quilt
      By latriper in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 11
      Last Post: 02-25-2014, 11:55
    2. under quilt from a down sleeping bag
      By doinky72 in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 9
      Last Post: 02-17-2014, 21:59
    3. Sleeping bag to Quilt
      By Traverson in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 12-12-2012, 20:20
    4. Replies: 8
      Last Post: 08-14-2012, 10:09
    5. Sleeping Bag and Quilt
      By KC8QVO in forum Top Insulation
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 08-21-2011, 20:12

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •