Pros, Cons, and Down Migration

[patenaudedanielle]

Hi ya'll!

Im finally looking to get an underquilt going in my setup and I've come down to two options I'm tossed up between. Any thoughts and recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Option 1: Jacks'R'Better Greylock 4
After trying out full length and in particular Hammock Gear underquilts, my sleeping position gives way to HORRIBLE calf ridge. Therefore enter this luxuriously puffy 3/4 length underquilt. I also love the fact that it runs large up around the edges for maximum snuggle. The drawback I am seeing is how the down is set in vertical slits, and from video reviews Ive seen can migrate down to the bottom part of the quilt as the night goes on. Cold shoulders are no fun folks!

Option 2: DIY Cosco Down Throw Hack
The quilting of this blanket looks PERFECT for an underquilt as its done in squares. This hack seems to be super popular both at this forum and on YouTube. Drawback is that although I can do a bit of sewing, I'm definitely not a purveyor of the art. I'm worried the whole thing will end up to complicated and a mess and I'll have spend money and time on quilt I'll inevitably 'hulk rage' on.

So does any one have any valuable insight on these quilts? Or are there any quilts you would recommend that would solve my problems?

[leiavoia]

There are several no-sew options for CDTs.
Option 1
Option 2

On Graylock 4: there is so much down on that thing, i don't think down shifting is a big issue.

[NWABYUCougar]

I can't speak to option 1 but for option 2 the under quilt is really at best good to the 50s for me it is the low 60s upper 50s. I built it to have a summer quilt.


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[Peppy]

Personally, I go with the JRB. It would be a very versatile UQ that could serve in several temperature ranges.

[rick417]

If those were my options, I wouldn't rely on my weak sewing skills - I'd go with the pro-built option. That gives a great example of quality worksmanship that you can try out on your DIY project at a later date. The most important thing to me would be to have a reliable kit so I can get out and hang in the least time! Whatever you decide now, I bet you end up with both eventually anyway Good luck!!!