I've been in research mode for quite awhile now. Over the winter, I think I am going to tackle my first project... making a top quilt.
I'm looking at creating a 72"(ish) wide x 78" long quilt with a karo step baffle (I'm thinking 3"). I'm looking at Ripstop by the Roll and getting 850 fp Hyperdry down. I'm going to have a closed footbox sewn in and thinking 24" being enclosed from the footbox.
I have a few questions....
1) I live in Washington state and camp mostly May - September... mostly it is warm and not humid so I would say overnight temps would not dip really below 40s F. I'm thinking 12oz of down. Would this be enough? Too much? I've done the math from some helpful articles (ThruHiker) and Youtube and think this may be about the right amount. I sleep warm and on my side.
2) I know I need a wide quilt. By-product of being short and stout. I'm looking at some options for my fabric. I could get the extra wide HyperD that comes 72".... or looking at using two pieces (4 if you count outside/inside) of the quilt, but this option would leave seams to deal with around the hip area. (Should I be worried a bit about losing down)... OR is there a third option that I should search out??
3) Is the "water resistant" down worth the extra few bucks $$$
Any comments and help would be awesome! Total beginner on MYOG so looking for input.
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