Downy goodness had arrived!!

[curlymaple42]

Thank you George for crafting such a thing of beauty! I was conflicted about the snaps and draw string as many day if you are going cold, go sewn foot box. I like the versatility I think with the snaps. We shall see what happens this winter. Regardless, this TQ is beautiful and I suspect my daughter will be saving her pennies so she can order one as well. Thank you again. God has given you a gift and you clearly are using it!

Now I just hope it cools down a little tonight as there is no way I'm not trying out this thing!

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[georgecarr]

Here's to cooler weather! Enjoy!

[kitsapcowboy]

I like how CM hauls out the biggest possible Crocodile Dundee knife to open the box containing his new LLG...

Nice quilt! Enjoy!

[TrailSlug]

NICE! Congrats on that nice looking quilt. What's the temp rating on this one? I have that cammo and really like it. Another good job George.

[Cory Hess]

Congrats on the new quilt. I love the camo/neon combo. It's stealth and jarring at the same time. ;)

[curlymaple42]

It is a 0 degree with the 900 fill power goose down. WAY back in June there was a sale and it basically gave me the upgrade to 900 fill power for free. I really kind of wanted the RSBTR OutdoorInk Fallen Leaves pattern, but I really couldn't spend that extra cash at the time. I really like this camo though regardless! The neon green inside matches the backpack I made actually, which is why I went with it. I totally was going for the stealth/jarring deal on it Cory! Good call!

Kitsap, that's my Gerber LMF ASEK knife. You were totally right, I saw that sticker and grabbed the biggest closest knife I had, which was sitting right on my drafting board in my shop! The next knife in line was a machete actually. Some people get nervous coming into my shop for some reason... Note: I actually used my Leatherman sheepsfoot blade VERY gently and carefully to open the box. Could you imagine slicing your brandy new TQ????? That would SUCK!!

Picture to come: Me wearing the TQ on my head. Nobody here this weekend to take the picture so I will have to wait. Hammock set up out back so I don't have to make the bed all weekend! Wuhoooooo!!!! Time to go practice on the drum kit and then get in my hammock for a nice night of sleeeeep!

[kitsapcowboy]

Kitsap, that's my Gerber LMF ASEK knife. You were totally right, I saw that sticker and grabbed the biggest closest knife I had, which was sitting right on my drafting board in my shop! The next knife in line was a machete actually. Some people get nervous coming into my shop for some reason... Note: I actually used my Leatherman sheepsfoot blade VERY gently and carefully to open the box. Could you imagine slicing your brandy new TQ????? That would SUCK!!LOL. See, I had already figured out that you were pretty awesome, but this just confirms it. I keep a Gerber LMF II Infantry (not quite as nice as your ASEK) in my bug-out bag -- because one never knows when one will have to punch through an aircraft fuselage or make a spear -- and a little Gerber Prodigy in my vehicle get-home bag. I love the feel of the LMF; and for what it is and what you pay for it, you can beat on these Gerbers pretty hard, and they will take it. They will even open a box!

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[Flash Grundelore]

Nice quilt, CM. George does incredible work.
I'll join the chorus on this one to say that the Camo/lime is a winner

[curlymaple42]

Kitsap, if they only made the exact knife without the serrations, but yes, you can split about anything with it and hammer and break glass and mine even came with a seatbelt clothing knife thing! I keep that in the door pocket of my truck for obviously reasons. I love the grip feel for sure.

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[curlymaple42]

Nice quilt, CM. George does incredible work.
I'll join the chorus on this one to say that the Camo/lime is a winner

yes he does!!! oh, Sammy and I are working on a surprise for Flash! More info hopefully soon and there will be a delivery once prototypes are worked out. ;-)

[curlymaple42]

Here's to cooler weather! Enjoy!

We were blessed with a 45 degree night here in Maine last night! I didn't cook under the TQ and in fact, I woke up chilly because I didn't put a hat on. I always have a fleece cap with me though so I stuck it on and slept like a baby the rest of the night! Woke up and unsnapped the foot box to air it out for the day. That's "making the bed" for hammockers!!

[Slack Packhiker]

900 FP down makes a quilt lighter than air. Going for it when the right sale lines up is the way to go. Congrats!

[curlymaple42]

900 FP down makes a quilt lighter than air. Going for it when the right sale lines up is the way to go. Congrats!

You are so right! When I was reading I could barely tell it was on my legs. It is so much better than my 40 degree down sleeping bag I converted into a TQ too as it is so wide!!! Standard width, but way better fitting than the DIY one. I like have a 40 and a 0 though. No way would I bring the 0 in the dead of summer even here in Maine.

[Flash Grundelore]

CM~~"No way would I bring the 0 in the dead of summer even here in Maine."

THIS is why gawd gave us the CDT... you might be a dite to tall though