I was wondering if anyone had seen a home made uderquilt. Or if anyone new if that was possible. I have a king size bed comforter available to convert. lol
I was wondering if anyone had seen a home made uderquilt. Or if anyone new if that was possible. I have a king size bed comforter available to convert. lol
I take it you haven't looked in the DIY section...
Yes, many DIY underquilts have been done: with synthetic, down, and a variety of other exotic/fun insulators.
Check out the "Forums" link at the top of the page, and look for "Bottom Insulation". A couple quick searches will get you there too. Try "DIY UQ"...
Be nice LR....
Here's a link to the DIY forum DCS... You'll find lots of ideas and plans there, in particular in the 'sticky' threads at the top.
You should be able to re-use the down from your comforter without issue. But, it will be heavier and bulkier than some of the high-fill power down sources you'll see on the forum often. That's fine if you car-camp, canoe, etc. Mostly the higher fill power down is used for those who backpack, etc.
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Be sure to check out the ARTICLES forum too, articles usually have how-to instructions.
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sometimes a cheap popular option is turning an old rectangle sleeping bag into an UQ
Dale Gribble: I'm thinking, "new hammock." For me, laying and swaying in a hammock is like a steady morphine drip without the risk of renal failure.
Randy : yea but just remember yer roots and where ya come from....you got Hennessy in yer blood son......
I did this exact thing. It took me 3 evenings to do. It was really simple. I followed the Red River Gorge article in the DIY section.
I took this
and turned it into this
Yosemite Sam: Are you trying to make me look a fool?
Bugs: You don't need me to make you look like a fool.
Yosemite Sam: Yer deerrrnnn right I don't!
I like the look of your quilt. Whats the weight of it. I think it is a excellent option for someone like myself that has to watch the budget. Did you just cut it down or did you switch to a lighter weight fabric also. About how much insulation did you not use with the cutdown.
Here is the underquilt I made 17oz 3 inch loft. Size is 70 in by 45 in.
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