DIY KARO Top Quilt

**boca1** · 12-08-2018, 12:58

looks fantastic

**Cbenzy** · 12-09-2018, 09:46

Originally Posted by rais'n hammock

The one I posted here is a 0° and I have about 3 1/2"-4" of loft. The 30° red one is about 2 1/2".

Wow! Great looking quilt! How much down did you use?

**rais'n hammock** · 12-09-2018, 19:53

Originally Posted by Cbenzy

Wow! Great looking quilt! How much down did you use?

The 30° quilt is 18oz. I think the shell was around 5-6oz and I used 12-13oz of down. I have used it to about 26°f and just started to feell like I needed to put more on than the base layer I usually sleep in. No socks ever, I find they make my feet colder than the nice soft down and material.
One of my next DIY projects are down booties.

**Cbenzy** · 12-10-2018, 20:07

Originally Posted by rais'n hammock

The 30° quilt is 18oz. I think the shell was around 5-6oz and I used 12-13oz of down. I have used it to about 26°f and just started to feell like I needed to put more on than the base layer I usually sleep in. No socks ever, I find they make my feet colder than the nice soft down and material.
One of my next DIY projects are down booties.

Awesome! Thanks. Yea I have a bunch of apex left over thinking about booties and a hooligan style hood.

**Codea1991** · 12-11-2018, 10:15

Looks great! I love the Karo style but I’ve got the straight baffles down and haven’t taken the time to do a karo.

**LostCause** · 12-24-2018, 21:24

Well done. I have had a project on my to do list for a long time. Happy to see when DIY projects go this well. Congrats!

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

**Cbenzy** · 12-25-2018, 14:30

Originally Posted by LostCause

Well done. I have had a project on my to do list for a long time. Happy to see when DIY projects go this well. Congrats!

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Thank you very much!

**Cbenzy** · 12-25-2018, 14:31

Just an update all... I had the quilt down to 29deg and was very warm!

**Cbenzy** · 12-25-2018, 14:34

Originally Posted by allwood2006

Great Job. Curious to know what you think after you test in the elements? Would you mind if I use that design and attempt to pull one off for myself? I am thinking it will be a little different, but I don't like to just take anything without asking even if it is the Internet.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

Hey I just wanted to give you an update. I had the quilt down to 29deg this weekend. Performed very well. I actually was very warm.

**MAD777** · 12-25-2018, 16:54

Congratulations! I'm contemplating a queen size one for my bed at home. New England winters can get chilly! Dutch's new down alternative could make that an affordable project.

Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk