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    Down?

    If I were to order some down in an attempt to make my own Underquilt or Topquilt, How much down should I order? I'm sure this all verys based on warmth and season of use. Lets just say and average quilt to keep a 6' 3" body warm in temps of 35-65 degrees. Anyone have suggestions to get me started?

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    80" long by 48" wide by 2" thick = 7680 in^3

    7680 divided by 800fp down = 9.6 oz

    Plus 10% overstuff and you're at ~11 oz. Probably comes in 3 or 4 oz increments so get 12 oz and either use more for overstuff or make something else with the extra ounce.
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    Good down fill chart and info here .... scroll down a bit: http://thru-hiker.com/projects/down_quilt.php
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    sources include ed speer, storm crow and Thru-hiker websites. Hope that helps! KM

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    I have found this to be a most usefull guide...
    http://www.jacksrbetter.com/Quilt%20...on%20Chart.htm
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    Thanks for the info guys. I am 6'3" also, so you answered my down questions too.

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