DIY UQ warmth factors

[Deadphans]

Howdy folks! So I have been researching how to sew a down UQ and have found great videos online. Greatly appreciated! I am also slowly accumulating the supplies.

But what factors do I take in to consideration so I can get it down to a certain temperature?

I.E. I want a 15 degree UQ - how much down do I buy? What height should the baffles be to gain the appropriate loft - how much loft is appropriate?

I plan on buying 850 down as it is a bit cheaper than the highest end.

I wonder if there are any videos floating out there where a specific 15 degree bag is made (this way I can copy that verbatim )

Thanks!

[dragon360]

Can't be too far off a 20 degree quilt. Slight overstuff should do you just fine in my opinion.

[FLRider]

CatSplat has a calculator for roughly estimating temperature ratings in this thread.

Hope it helps!

[Lost_Biker]

Yes - use the calculator to to estimate temp range.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=53701 for CatSplats calc.