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DIY TQ, No Sniv style
I finally finished my (hopefully) 20 degree down TQ. I made it JRB No Sniveller (long) style, with a dash of Burrow thrown in. I used 1.1 ripstop, no-see-um mesh, and shock cord from DIY Gear Supply, omni-tape from Arrowhead Equipment, and 800 fill down from a pillow. The only real difference from the No Sniv is the footbox closure, which I used metal snaps for a la the Burrow. Oh, and much shoddier stitching. :D It weighs 24 oz.
I really wanted a TQ to replace my sleeping bag, which weighs 48 oz. packed and gets me to 20 degrees, but I can't afford one (even with Hammock Gear's black friday sale :eek:). I've made a few things before, but this was my first down project. I spent about $70 making this. The hardest part for me was cutting ripstop in straight lines. I just got a rotary cutter, so hopefully my next project (UQ) will be much easier.
My only complaint is the attachment point on the front of the quilt in serape mode. I used about an inch of omni-tape, and it doesn't cut it. It comes apart with almost no provocation. I considered a snap, but I don't want the hard edges under my shoulders in TQ mode. Any suggestions?
Many thanks to stoikurt's for his wearable quilt instructions and JustJeff's RRG quilt instructions. Very clear and understandable. It's test time in a few days; getting down to the 20's at night here.
Now on to the pics.
I needed proof of concept for the headhole, so I used $1 WM fabric to get dimensions and make a mini version.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8...0/DSC_3792.JPG
Kept him warm.
Finished: Open
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G...0/DSC_4039.jpg
Footbox closed:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-V...0/DSC_4043.jpg
Aaaaand the glamour shot:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Y...0/DSC_4048.jpg
If I wasn't married, the ladies would be all over me in that thing. Who needs Armani?
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hey nice job,...looks great. i'm looking forward to the photo's for your uq.
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Well thank ya'. Hopefully the UQ will get done right after finals week. For now I have to resist.
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Good work. Yes, you might have to add a pocket to carry a stick to beat off the ladies! Looking good!
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That's some great work - congrats!
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Thar's a darn fine pice of gear that you have made there. Congrats!
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Nice job, that first concept pic is what made the project a great one :D
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Nice job! That thing is AWESOME!