Thanks for the response. Going to play with it a bit and see what I can't get together.
Thanks for the response. Going to play with it a bit and see what I can't get together.
Im at work and don't really have time to read through this entire thread, but it has me very intrigued! How low (temp wise) can you camp with these? And can anyone post some links where you can buy some IX? Thanks guys...
Adam
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Thank you, not as expensive as I thought it would be, did some quick reading on insultex, looks like some great stuff, still wondering how cold you can go with it. If you use it and a 0* bag, can you make it into single digits? One more newb question, why would you not want to make a full length UQ? The only reasons that pop in my head are size and weight... or are there other reasons?Originally Posted by raiffnuke
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3 layers is generally 40* is what's generally expected some have gone lower... And adding a 4th layer would maybe get you down that low... But most people going single digits fess up the money for down, or DIY down...
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I have material on the way but I have decided to buy a hammockgear 20* phoenix for the cooler months so now I'm rethinking my design so I don't have redundant quilts since I already have a good 40* quilt. I'm wanting this to be as light as possible and work from 50* and up. Will 2 layers get me there? What weight savings should I expect to get removing one layer? I'm also planning on shortening the quilt 10inches to around 50inches so do I need to shorten my darts? Also if I'm removing a layer which layer should I not make, top or bottom from the OP's design? Thank you.
has anyone taken this same design and converted it into a top quilt? I was thinking if giving one whirl and maybe making the inner out if fleece or something nice and soft against your skin and maybe help on keeping you from getting clammy, what do you think?
Yup. It's been done. And not just by me. This one is a two layer, drawstring foot enclosure with velcro running up about 2 feet with a tie at the end to keep it together. I use it sometimes in the winter as an overcover for my 35deg bag and it gets me the extra boost I need for those really cold nights.
One thing to note is that IX is effectively a vapor barrier - it's not a true vapor barrier as it does breath a very tiny bit, but breathability is so limited that it should be used with vapor barrier considerations in mind. I only use it when it's really cold out because of that.
It does an amazing job of trapping heat in when used as a quilt overcover.
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I ordered my materials from Scott at DIYgearsupply. I will be starting this 3 layer design, hoping it will get me to 25 degrees or so for the fall archery season. This will be a interesting venture for sure. Waiting on the materials to arrive. Thank you all for your wisdom, and know that I would not be doing this without you. Thanks.
-Bill
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Bill,
25° might be too much to ask. I intend to start mine soon too and will be leaving enough of one of the long sides unsewn to slip in another layer of IX if needed.
Good luck and please start a new thread with some pics and stuff.
How long will yours be?
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