Prices for down and underquilts question

**80083r** · 11-25-2013, 10:45

So, I've been looking around at DIY vs. buying an underquilt, and the only down price I've found is here:
http://thru-hiker.com/materials/insulation.php
at about $10/ounce which seems reasonable.

But then here:
http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/...=revelationx-0
a top quilt (with connections to convert to underquilt) with 25oz of fill (I need the long wide one) is currently $250, plus shipping, etc.

So the math works out like this for DIY:
Down, 25oz $250
Shell, Nylon $30 (plus a few hours of cutting & sewing)
Rigging etc. $25
Total $305

What am I missing?

**dakotaross** · 11-25-2013, 10:56

doesn't he use 750 fill down?

**Shug** · 11-25-2013, 10:59

850 down….$7:00 an ounce here….http://wildernesslogics.com/850-Whit...n-850-Down.htm

Shug

**80083r** · 11-25-2013, 11:09

awesome! thanks,

http://wildernesslogics.com/BULK-850-DOWN-LB.htm

$6.25 here

I need 2 lbs anyhow...

Now to convince the wife I NEED it

LOL

Thanks guys.

**Nighthauk** · 11-25-2013, 11:10

Pride. There is a lot to the fact that someone can said "I made this." There is a certain satisfaction to being able to say that. I know I feel that when someone asks.

**stevebo** · 11-25-2013, 11:14

Originally Posted by Shug

850 down….$7:00 an ounce here….http://wildernesslogics.com/850-Whit...n-850-Down.htm

Shug

Great price, plus he packages it in small packets for you--soooo much easier to stuff down that way!

**Vincethebutcher** · 11-25-2013, 13:07

Always the harvesting route. A bit messy, but i picked up a jacket with 20oz in it for $14. It only 600fp but i paid $0.70 an oz for it.

**Zilla** · 11-25-2013, 13:22

Originally Posted by Nighthauk

Pride. There is a lot to the fact that someone can said "I made this." There is a certain satisfaction to being able to say that. I know I feel that when someone asks.

Agreed, the satifaction and feeling of pride when showing off your own work is AWESOME, Anybody can throw money into something (anyone with money that is!)and show it off but knowing that what your are showing is yours and that you did that is priceless, besides you can harvest down for pennies on the dollar and feel good about what you have made and how much you have saved..,,,..

Of course, this is just my opinion

**80083r** · 11-25-2013, 15:40

Originally Posted by Zilla

Agreed, the satifaction and feeling of pride when showing off your own work is AWESOME, Anybody can throw money into something (anyone with money that is!)and show it off but knowing that what your are showing is yours and that you did that is priceless, besides you can harvest down for pennies on the dollar and feel good about what you have made and how much you have saved..,,,..

Of course, this is just my opinion

Oh, I agree, I much prefer to make my own - that way it's just the way I wanted it. But if I can get someone else to do it cheaper and faster... it becomes a more difficult decision.

Obviously I was missing some information. Cheers!

**tylojuky** · 11-25-2013, 17:29

Originally Posted by Nighthauk

Pride. There is a lot to the fact that someone can said "I made this." There is a certain satisfaction to being able to say that. I know I feel that when someone asks.

I couldn't agree more. I love the things I've made because they always are just a little different than what I can buy because I changed it some way that suits me better.

Having said that, I haven't ventured into down-filled gear yet - that's a little out of my league at this time. So I understand how people who are in business making this stuff stay in business (and I want them to).