best packable 75 degree topquilt

**Tikker** · 05-14-2018, 20:22

Other than maybe silk, what would the best material be to make an almost not there, top quilt?

I'm ridiculously warm sleeper, and find the costco throws to be just too much quilt during the summer. I'd like to find something that compresses well so that I can take it as well as the CDT and just pick the one I need for that night

was looking at the sleeping bag liners, and thought maybe I'd just grab an old cotton sheet and sew a footbox into it, but wondering as we do, if there's a better material

**Vanhalo** · 05-14-2018, 20:27

Polyester baby blanket? That is what I used last night.

**Bizzz** · 05-14-2018, 20:57

Many nights in warmer weather this is all I've needed.

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/quilt-liner/

I purchased one and have made one. I use it primarily as a liner to keep my quilts cleaner in some of the dustier terrain I frequent. It's just enough for me in warmer weather when a quilt or even a CDT is too much.

**TrailSlug** · 05-14-2018, 20:59

I'd recommend a sleeping bag liner. Like this one from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f_rd_i=3401701

**Tikker** · 05-14-2018, 21:47

Originally Posted by Bizzz

Many nights in warmer weather this is all I've needed.

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/quilt-liner/

I purchased one and have made one. I use it primarily as a liner to keep my quilts cleaner in some of the dustier terrain I frequent. It's just enough for me in warmer weather when a quilt or even a CDT is too much.

I should have guessed Dutch would be the answer lol

that's pretty much what I'm looking for I think. I have looked at the amazon quilt liners, but not sure how well they pack down

**j-Fish** · 05-14-2018, 21:58

Originally Posted by Bizzz

Many nights in warmer weather this is all I've needed.

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/quilt-liner/

I purchased one and have made one. I use it primarily as a liner to keep my quilts cleaner in some of the dustier terrain I frequent. It's just enough for me in warmer weather when a quilt or even a CDT is too much.

Can’t believe I haven’t discovered this sooner. I’ve been using a fleece liner from Amazon and it works well in the 60’s +, but it drives me crazy because it weighs as much as my 20 degree down quilt.

I should have known Dutch would have something clever made up. I know what I’ll be buying from him next.

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**Bizzz** · 05-14-2018, 22:16

Originally Posted by j-Fish

Can’t believe I haven’t discovered this sooner. I’ve been using a fleece liner from Amazon and it works well in the 60’s +, but it drives me crazy because it weighs as much as my 20 degree down quilt.

I should have known Dutch would have something clever made up. I know what I’ll be buying from him next.

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His liner is very well made and I'm glad I bought it. Been using it for over a year and zero signs of wear. I made one out of the same fabric, but one could make a liner using his Ion fabric for under $15.

**sqidmark** · 05-15-2018, 04:18

I made a silk liner out of 10mm china silk. Cost me 20 bucks and works great. There are many diff types of silk, don't spend big bucks. I got mine from dharmatrading. I don't recall the exact name of it but if interesested I'll look it up and post the link.

Last thought, be sure to pay attention to the roll width.

**W8lkinUSA** · 05-15-2018, 06:15

Originally Posted by j-Fish

Can’t believe I haven’t discovered this sooner. I’ve been using a fleece liner from Amazon and it works well in the 60’s +, but it drives me crazy because it weighs as much as my 20 degree down quilt.

I should have known Dutch would have something clever made up. I know what I’ll be buying from him next.

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No kidding. Even the JRB liner is 18oz.. I can't recall the weight of my silk liner, but it packs smaller than the fleece. I'll still use both depending on how hot it is.

**MoldyFrog** · 05-15-2018, 11:56

If you do silk I'd wouldn't recommend anything less than 8mm thickness (about 1oz a square yd). It's pretty darn sheer at that weight and can't imagine it blocking much of anything. I bought some from Dharma Trading for my first pair of quilts. It will pack down pretty small. The dutch option looks pretty good too. Certainly lighter than silk by about an ounce. Never used ARGON so don't know it's hand feel. I know that compared to other ultralight breathable fabrics I prefer the feel of silk myself but the wife is the opposite.