diy sleeping bag underquilt

[annistonfire153]

Firstly, lets get one thing straight, I'M CHEAP! so I had an idea to cut and modify an old roll up sleeping bag to suspend as an under quilt. Not the most effective but I this k it'd be worth a little time and some thread. Looking for creative ideas or plans if anyone has ever tried this. Thanks

[spandit]

Rectangular bag, fold the sides in about 6" and sew to make channels down each side

Make smaller channels at each end

Thread some bungee through the side channels & use these to suspend the UQ. Use the other channels to gather the ends with more bungee & some barrel locks.

Very effective, just heavier & bulkier than a down UQ

[annistonfire153]

Thanks spandit. Sounds like a plan. It will be heavier and bulkier that an UQ but lighter on the wallet for now.

[spandit]

My sleeping bag was free and the bungee was under $5 (ordered 10m - more than needed). Takes a bit of practice hanging it properly - best suspended from a higher ridgeline

[sunshower]

Rectangular bag, fold the sides in about 6" and sew to make channels down each side

Make smaller channels at each end

Thread some bungee through the side channels & use these to suspend the UQ. Use the other channels to gather the ends with more bungee & some barrel locks.

Very effective, just heavier & bulkier than a down UQ

thanks, i am in the process of converting my mummy, but having trouble making sure the zip cord doesn't pull through the material on the sides.. i like folding the material over on itself. genius!