Costco Throw and Climashield Sandwich for a Top Quilt

[chrislwillers]

Hi Everyone,

I've read a decent amount of threads about both CDTs and Climashield, but was just curious if anyone had made a top quilt consisting of a Costco throw on the bottom, a layer of climashield in the middle, and then the other throw sewn on top. I would be using the patterns others have made extending the length and creating a footbox.

Based on the charts others have made for layering quilts, it looks like if I used 5.0 oz/sq yd Climashield, I could get this down to around 15° or so. I also read somewhere the someone suggested having the Climashield layer on top due to the sewn through seams on the CDT, but I was ideally trying to not use any fabric other than the throws themselves.

Since I'm in Colorado, rarely is there a night camping that doesn't drop into at least the 40's, and I tend to sleep a little cold, so I wanted to create a top quilt that would keep me warm for three Colorado seasons. A single throw would rarely be useful here as a quilt. Thanks in advance for any advice or discussion.

Chris

[peeeeetey]

I made a uq with climashield 7.5 and it is about 3 " thick. It is toasty, but hard to pack due to the bulk.

[leiavoia]

If it were me i would skip the climashield and just wear one bag inside the other. no sewing required, you don't need to cover "sewn through" areas, they can be separated back into two individual blankets, and its super easy to do.

When you stack two together, you naturally get the benefit of both blankets PLUS the dead air in between.

If that just isnt enough... add a third blanket! (or invest in a good purpose-made top quilt and save the blankets as boosters for winter.)

[chrislwillers]

If it were me i would skip the climashield and just wear one bag inside the other. no sewing required, you don't need to cover "sewn through" areas, they can be separated back into two individual blankets, and its super easy to do.

When you stack two together, you naturally get the benefit of both blankets PLUS the dead air in between.

If that just isnt enough... add a third blanket! (or invest in a good purpose-made top quilt and save the blankets as boosters for winter.)

Do you think this would get down to 20° though? That's my goal. I already own the two throws, but then rethought things where I realized that one single layer quilt will never be effective enough and wanted to have one made to use for the entirety of my camping season (where nights range from 20° to 45°).

Chris

[cmoulder]

Do you think this would get down to 20° though? That's my goal. I already own the two throws, but then rethought things where I realized that one single layer quilt will never be effective enough and wanted to have one made to use for the entirety of my camping season (where nights range from 20° to 45°).

Chris

If weight and bulk are not a concern you can add/subtract whatever you wish.

Temp ratings for very well known and widely used models are highly subjective at best and most times you won't know for sure how they'll work for you until you actually try them. You might be freezing and somebody else might be toasty.

Maybe try temporarily tacking the 2 throws together and trying them alone for a while, and than add the CS batting if that isn't enough.

Also, cooling off with a too-warm quilt is easy; the reverse cannot be said!

[Otter1]

My friend used two offset CDT's offset as an UQ into the high 20s and was comfy enough that he said he could've gone lower. He's NOT a very warm sleeper.

If you don't mind the weight and bulk, your suggested system should work. I think a layer of Climashield 2.5 should do the trick if you choose to add a synthetic layer. What I would suggest if you go this route, is to sew just three edges together, creating a pocket to add the Clima layer as conditions dictate. Gives you more versatility.

AHE offers a good price UQ that is proven if price is your motivator.

[chrislwillers]

My friend used two offset CDT's offset as an UQ into the high 20s and was comfy enough that he said he could've gone lower. He's NOT a very warm sleeper.

If you don't mind the weight and bulk, your suggested system should work. I think a layer of Climashield 2.5 should do the trick if you choose to add a synthetic layer. What I would suggest if you go this route, is to sew just three edges together, creating a pocket to add the Clima layer as conditions dictate. Gives you more versatility.

AHE offers a good price UQ that is proven if price is your motivator.

I was thinking about this route, but I'm trying to use the throws for a top quilt, not an underquilt, so the logistics of stuffing a Climashield layer in isn't quite as easy since it's not just a big rectangle.

Chris

[Otter1]

Sorry you did mention that and I got bogged down in my response

[chrislwillers]

Sorry you did mention that and I got bogged down in my response

It happens to the best of us. Anyway the more I think about it, the more that my potential build would probably be similar in weight and compressed size to my 0° sleeping bag, so I might as well use that if I'm not saving anything.

Chris

[Singlespeed]

Would it be worth while, or even possible to get a second pair of quilts.
Butcher one for the down, to extra fill two, giving you a standard one and two extra filled ones.