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    Baby Orca using Climashield insulation

    I made a Baby Orca underquilt using Climashield for Mr Ploppy in Tasmania, where it is now winter. It turned out better than I expected! It weighs 14+ ounces, and packs a wee bit smaller than a Baby Orca made with PPEF.

    You can see it in this video.

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    Looks like a nice spot Mac.

    Can't wait to get it over here and put it to use. Now that you have tried it out what temperature do you estimate it will be good for?

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    Fun video, nice snake! Did u say how the CS UQ worked? Did U get those lows in the 40s?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Ploppy View Post
    Can't wait to get it over here and put it to use. Now that you have tried it out what temperature do you estimate it will be good for?
    Quote Originally Posted by BillyBob58 View Post
    Fun video, nice snake! Did u say how the CS UQ worked? Did U get those lows in the 40s?
    There was lots of wind, and we did not use tarps. I had no drafts into the UQ. It was a good fit without using the end channels. It will certainly take you well below freezing. My back had a hot spot with the temp about 50, so it should be good to 20*F.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MacEntyre View Post
    There was lots of wind, and we did not use tarps. I had no drafts into the UQ. It was a good fit without using the end channels. It will certainly take you well below freezing. My back had a hot spot with the temp about 50, so it should be good to 20*F.
    That sounds good Mac. Will let you know how it performs down here.

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    Mac & T1, Thanks for the Fun video!
    The ClimaShield Baby Orca looks great!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MacEntyre View Post
    There was lots of wind, and we did not use tarps. I had no drafts into the UQ. It was a good fit without using the end channels. It will certainly take you well below freezing. My back had a hot spot with the temp about 50, so it should be good to 20*F.
    That's pretty impressive!

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    how much climashield was in it? Was it the Apex version? and the most important question, will you start offering this on your site?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ojdash View Post
    how much climashield was in it?
    One layer of ClimaShield 11.7 HL, 11.7 oz, 2-3 1/2" loft, which I split in half to make it half as thick.

    Quote Originally Posted by ojdash View Post
    Was it the Apex version?
    That's what I will use now. One layer of ClimaShield Apex, 6.0 oz, 1-2" loft.

    Quote Originally Posted by ojdash View Post
    ...will you start offering this on your site?
    Yes! Look for it as an option on the Baby Orca page of the online store.

    $25 ...replace PPEF insulation with ClimaShield 6.0 oz Apex 1-2" loft,
    breathable and good for temps well below freezing
    Total weight of UQ about 14 oz, packable to one liter


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    Would you put the apex in the Shamu also?

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