using pillow stuffing

[Braden]

I've told my Mrs. that we've enough pillows to fill Pasadenas' Rose Bowl. She said "so get rid of the crummy ones". Would the pillow poly fill be of any use as mild temperature TQ or UQ diy projects?

[Smckinney0031]

Following cause I am curious too

[StrungUpNewfoundlander]

I the quilts don't work out, it sounds like you've the makings of a great fort!

[jgscott987]

The pillow stuffing would work fine for a TQ or UQ. The down side (pun intended) is that the pillow stuffing is heavy and not very compressible.

It would be fine for back yard use or car camping, but I wouldn't want to haul it around.

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[Caminante]

Would it work? Yes. As jgscott notes, it's heavy and not very compressible, and I'd guess it would also require quilting loops or baffles for stabilization.

So the question for me would be: is it worth the time and effort compared to a proper quilt insulation for the amount of performance you'd get? A Climashield quilt would be less effort (no quilting loops), probably warmer, more compressible, and $14-18 more expensive than your free pillow stuffing. So for me, that project probably wouldn't be worth my time and effort, but of course YMMV.

[Braden]

Thanks for your responses. I was thinking of a prototype wookie design and thought this might do. jgscott, backyard and jeep / motorcycle camping is my style, thanks for the input. Caminante, your advise is taken. I've just learned to sew and thought I would do climashield builds once my skill has grown. Thanks all.

[mathineer]

Thanks for your responses. I was thinking of a prototype wookie design and thought this might do. jgscott, backyard and jeep / motorcycle camping is my style, thanks for the input. Caminante, your advise is taken. I've just learned to sew and thought I would do climashield builds once my skill has grown. Thanks all.

I've done some Climashield quilts, and my sewing skills are rudimentary. It you want a first project, I suggest a hammock or stuff sacks. If you're already at that level, then I suggest you consider jumping directly to a Climashield quilt. I think it would be easier than the pillow stuffing approach, and immediately usable. A 2.5 to 3.5 oz CS quilt is really pretty easy, and usable in "cool" temperatures. The only potential problem with CS quilts is dealing with a potential snagging issue on the walking foot or feed dogs (I think I sewed with the CS up if I recall correctly). I had no problem with this, btw.

Anyway, good luck with whatever you decide.

mathineer

[mathineer]

I just saw this UP insulation. This would be a great way to do a practice down quilt without paying for expensive down.

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/up...3ba4-228299737

mathineer

[Smckinney0031]

I just saw this UP insulation. This would be a great way to do a practice down quilt without paying for expensive down.

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/up...3ba4-228299737

mathineer

I just wonder how much would be needed for a full legnth UQ

[mathineer]

I just wonder how much would be needed for a full legnth UQ

Of course, it depends on dimensions, channel volume, etc. Dutch's website lists the approximate fill power as 625, and says it takes about 30% more than 800 fp (800/625 = 1.28).

mathineer