Real world temp for Costco quilts?

[mheinze]

I have a really warm setup for cold weather. I was just trying to get an idea on the single layer, seam ripped quilts.

I would say upper 50s for a single layer top and bottom, no seams ripped. Kicked off the TQ last weekend when in the mid 60s - too hot.

Tossing in the 3rd quilt on the bottom gets me into the upper 40s (no seams ripped or modifications - just stock with channels sewn down the sides for the UQ).

Note that I usually switch to different gear when temps are expected below 50 so I've only done the 40s once with just the Costco quilts (unexpected cold snap). I had to be very careful to avoid "cold spots" but once adjusted I was warm enough.

BTW, these are back at my local Costco.

[FJRpilot]

Differs for everyone... are you a cold or warm sleeper?


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[rais'n hammock]

I converted mine with the standard conversions. I have been comfortable at 40°F. The lowest I have been with them is 38°F. I could just start to feel the cool air. I would rate it at low 40s but that is in a low humidity area. I am a relatively cold sleeper. At least I would rather be warm at night than be chilled all night.

[Dhagan]

Differs for everyone... are you a cold or warm sleeper?


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Im a pretty warm sleeper when it comes to down.

[Flash Grundelore]

+1 on the 50° "confidence" cutoff.
Besides, at 50°, I'm not going to be in anything except minimal discomfort. I've slept on the ground, in my clothes at that before.

[FJRpilot]

Im a pretty warm sleeper when it comes to down.

IMHO, a single layer, seem ripped CDT will take most to about mid 50's. if your a warm sleeper, it may get you into the high 40's. add a second layer and you will most likely get into the high 30's. obviously it will be different for everyone.


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[Secondmouse]

I'm not a warm sleeper and I took one without the seams ripped down to 48*, in a tent, wearing top and bottom long polypro base layer, on a R5 insulated air mattress.

it wasn't really long enough for me so I had some drafts but I felt the blanket itself kept me warm enough...

[AndyG]

Does anyone see more down loss when seam ripping? When I sleep wearing a black tshirt or bottoms with a non-seam ripped Costco TQ I wake up looking like I slept with a sheep dog. There's tiny bits of down all over me.

I wouldn't go below 50 with them.

[FJRpilot]

I haven't seen a lot of down loss with the 2 that I have made, but I'm sure you will see some. The bigger issue will be all of this holes in the fabric one you rip the seams. If you hold that quilt up to a bright light source they will become very conspicuous. Cold air will seep into the quilt thru those holes and cause cold spots in the quilt. The colder it gets, the more you will notice it. Some on the forums have experimented with sewing an additional layer of light fabric on one side (usually the external side) to combat this. If you do, you want a really light fabric (7D) that is calendared and breathable. This will help, but quilts made from these throws I think are best used as light weight summer insulation. Pushing them down into the 30's and 40's (while some can do it), may not be for everyone.

[gfstanley]

I have a modular UQ system that consists of 2 throws. One throw has the seams ripped and the suspension running through folded over channels on the long edges. The second throw is folded in half and snaps into the other throw to give me 3 layers underneath me. I also have a TQ that is seam ripped with a snapped footbox. I have used these, combined with proper clothes, to comfortably get me down to the low 30s a few times.