My new climashield TQ

[wa4chq]

Just finished my climashield 5.0 TQ using 1.1oz ripstop. I think it's gonna be plenty warm.....however, note to self....add a few more inches to the length. I'm 5'7" and cut the ripstop 72"..... I was hoping to have it cover my head when using it. Well, I'm pleased with it but I would feel better if it was a bit longer. I think I can add to the length if I have enough CS left from the next project which will be the UQ. To see how well it compresses, I took the bag you get when you buy stuff from the Dollar store or Food Lion etc and was able to cram it in.....
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Something else....rough hands don't go well with climashield!

[Firetruck]

That's exactly what I want to do. Just aint found the intestinal fortitude to pull the trigger.

[wa4chq]

If I can do it, you can do it....just don't short sheet yourself like I did....

[Charliev]

Got some climashield left over. u want. I had to put on latex gloves to handle my climashield. Could not let go of it.

[wa4chq]

Hey Charliev...mighty kind of ya...let me see what I end up with, if any after making the UQ. As is, it may be ok. I tested it on the floor where I made it. Brought it back to the boat and tried it and it didn't feel too bad. The real test will be in the hammock.
I thought about putting vinyl gloves on, but I hate working in gloves! May give it go when doing the UQ tho...
Tnx for offer and glove tip...

[wa4chq]

Temps here didn't get too low last night but I wanted to try the TQ. Tests were made on my boat. Temperature in the forward cabin didn't go below 60. Just sleeping in my camo boxers I was very warm....in fact too warm. Had to switch over to the PLTQ. I also noticed that I had pretty good coverage...better then I first thought. Tonight is supposed to be colder so will try it again. I am a happy soon-to-be (in a hammock) camper.

Thanks to everyone here on the HF for some really cool ideas, great how-to videos and lots of inspiration for someone new to the hobby.

[kerryandjane]

Really nice looking quilt. I'm about to make one just like it.... but with Primaloft.

My eyes miss the baffles for some reason.

Post a pic of the packed size. Looking good mate.

[wa4chq]

I did have enough climashield and 1.1 rippy left to make a 12" x 60" add on to the TQ I made yesterday. Will attach and report tomorrow....

[JasonByers]

Great job on the quilt! Yeah I have to lather up with lotion before I handle climashield so my hands don't act like Velcro.

[wa4chq]

Thanks JasonByers....made the UQ yesterday and employed vinyl gloves. That helps big time, even when smoothing out the ripstop when lining things up...my hands would snag on it too. I made the extension for the TQ yesterday afternoon and will add it on today. Took some pics of the it in a bag. I don't know if its bad for Climashield to be compressed much, but I could have gotten it smaller. Don't have scales but it is very lite....
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