They are a lot. The jackets alone are $170. The bags are not yet being sold, but that should be changed in the next couple weeks. I think they will be $300+. It would be much better to make your own, but good luck finding polarguard delta.
They are a lot. The jackets alone are $170. The bags are not yet being sold, but that should be changed in the next couple weeks. I think they will be $300+. It would be much better to make your own, but good luck finding polarguard delta.
You'd be better off making a Ray-Way quilt kit by the time you find all the materials you need separately. That's the route I ended up going. First I bought a Fanatic Fringe quilt, but was very unhappy with the workmanship (no quilting in the quilt!), so I sent it back.
Last edited by NCPatrick; 04-11-2007 at 09:09.
i didn't intend to take away from HE's questions/discussions on the quilts he's getting ready to make... just thought the specs chart they gave might be a good reference.
maybe this cocoon talk could be moved to another thread if needed. mater a fact i'll do that.
all the cocoon line stuff is insulated w/ delta polarguard.
no way can i give all the specs, but as a reference for the 3 quilts they are offering now...
cocoon UL 60 quilt... 11.0 ozs
$159.99...member
$189.99...non mem
cocoon PRO 90 quilt...14ozs
$179.99...mem
$219.99...non
cocoon UL 180... 19.6 ozs
$199.99...mem
$239.99...non
if i had the cash, i'd be going for it.
BTW... you would recoup more than the $25.00 membership fee w/ one of these purchases.
but if i remember right, at least part (if not all) of the clothing line will not be shipped until june. but i believe the quilts may be available now???
they are just getting this line up & running.
very well thought out stuff.
I too will something make and joy in it's making
Good point. I will crunch some numbers and see what my saving actually are. I think if I am only saving an oz, than it is probibly not worth it.Originally Posted by Arkwater
Is that too much to ask? Girls with frikkin' lasers on their heads?
The hanger formly known as "hammock engineer".
Are Ray-Way quilts down quilts? My current underquilt is Primaloft, but I was barely able to sew it on my machine. I really needed a walking foot machine. It seams a down quilt is easier to make.
Last edited by funbun; 04-11-2007 at 09:45.
no, they use polarguard delta i belive.
I too will something make and joy in it's making
They are Polarguard 3D. Ray Jardine does not use Delta. Here's why: http://www.ray-way.com/quilt/delta.shtml
Ok, there are some quick and dirty calculations on how much weight the taper will save. Given using starting width of 48", mom90 fabric at 1.05oz per sq yard (as given on thru-hiker), 750 fill down, and the taper length of 3' (approx 1/2 my height or waist level).
EDIT: Numbers removed due to a miscalulation, corrected in later post.
Given those savings, this is something I think I want to add to my quilt design.
EDIT: I forgot to add there will also be a savings from the baffle material. I am using nanoseeum for this, so the saving will only be approx .03 - .08 oz. Sorry the engineer in me can't forget to account this.
Last edited by Coffee; 04-11-2007 at 10:57.
Is that too much to ask? Girls with frikkin' lasers on their heads?
The hanger formly known as "hammock engineer".
Will you be adding taper to the underquilt also?Ok, there are some quick and dirty calculations on how much weight the taper will save.
I can't seem to make those numbers work in my design?!? What are your specs for your quilt design?
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