Sports Authority Down Throws

**jbo_c** · 11-05-2010, 07:33

Holy cow. That's heavy. Was interested 'till I saw the weight.

Jbo

**KerMegan** · 11-05-2010, 08:09

sounds like they would be comparable (in size at least) to the 3-6$ fleece throw/lap-robes not sure if the weight is comparable, or the warmth retention...KM

**rjcress** · 11-05-2010, 08:51

Originally Posted by gargoyle

I can not find the blankets on the site.

A man after my own heart.

First thing I did when I saw the thread was start searching the SA website (did not find the down throw).

**rjcress** · 11-05-2010, 09:12

Originally Posted by KerMegan

sounds like they would be comparable (in size at least) to the 3-6$ fleece throw/lap-robes not sure if the weight is comparable, or the warmth retention...KM

I need to find a scale to weigh my fleece throw/top 1/2 bag.
I used ~3 yards of $1.49/yd fleece from Hancock Fabric's fleece sale last week. I'm 6'4", but it is so long I can pull it over my head and make my own micro-climate inside.
These throws would be a bit short for me.
Still interested in playing with a few of these throws, if I can find them. I have no experience with Down.

**gargoyle** · 11-05-2010, 09:27

Just got off the phone with SA and the down throw is ONLY available at the store.
And they do not accept phone sales at the store....grrrr.

**Knotty** · 11-05-2010, 09:45

Originally Posted by jbo_c

Holy cow. That's heavy. Was interested 'till I saw the weight.

Jbo

That's why I'm using them to make insulation for indoor hanging.

**GaHammockGuy** · 11-05-2010, 11:05

Thanks for the heads up on this..... now... WERE ARE MY KEYS????? gotta go and get me some....

**Kayak Camper** · 11-05-2010, 11:53

I just snagged two from my local SA and they still have about 25-30 left still for 9.97. For the price ya can't beat it and I still have no clue what I'll use it for. Maybe sew them together and see what kind of UQ I can make from this mess. Now if only I knew how to sew...

**exup** · 11-05-2010, 12:11

They are a lot of weight but I plan on taking the take from it and putting it in a new light weight shell. The reason I got these besides the price and becuase I can't afford a appropriate top quilt is because packability. I could use my old 40 degree sinthetic bag that takes up my entire pack or take these for the same weight/warmth. I was able to put two of them in one stuff sack that the came in as well.

**djfaber** · 11-05-2010, 14:06

I bought alot of these throws and made uq and tq. You can't beat the price. My tq measures 50x70. Just cut and add to make size you want. The throws I got weigh in at 24-27ozs.

Dennis