I'm awaiting materials to make a top quilt. I have pretty much decided on most parameters, but I can't make up my mind on footbox closure method. I know a fully insulated sewn is the warmest, but I'm not interested in dealing with its inherent added complexity. What I'm torn between is a sewn "boxed" footbox vs. a draw-cord "cinched" footbox (with pillow-plug) and zipper.
For a "boxed" design: I'm worried the seams around the fooxbox would be like a "sewn-through" quilt and cause cold spots. I went with a cinched footbox on my climashield quilt and haven't had any problems with drafts.
With a "cinched" footbox: I like the idea of being able to open up the quilt for some ventilation or to use it as a regular blanket in warmer conditions. I haven't utilized this benefit with my climashield quilt because I mostly use it in a layering system in cold weather, so I don't know how well venting/blanket-mode work.
Other details: I'm aiming for a 20 degree rating but I would like the quilt to be as versatile as possible for 3+ season ground and hammock use. I've decided on 55" wide tapered to 40", horizontal baffles filled with the new UP insulation, and horizontal baffles.
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