Silinylon for quilts

[andrewallan]

Anyone used a home made silinylon quilt?

Having read as much of the forum as practical, and thinking about vapor barriers etc, what about making a quilt with silinylon on the inside to work as a VB. The outside layer could be either breathable or silinylon, as no moisture should be getting out from inside - one would use whatever was lightest, unless there was a risk of the outer getting wet.
Andrew A

[Alamosa]

In cold weather, that would work well to protect the insulation from moisture and keep the humidity around you like you want.

In warm/hot weather, it would lock the moisture next to you and you may end up laying in a puddle.

[lori]

Ugh. Makes me squirm in discomfort just thinking about it.

I would never use a VB above 20F.

[Dutch]

I made a quilt like this and it works great but I don't sweat much.

[tammons]

Tim at BPL makes cuben quilts.
I think he hangs here sometimes too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g46SUD27nf0

[warbonnetguy]

i've used a silnylon cover for an underquilt and had good results

[Cannibal]

i've used a silnylon cover for an underquilt and had good results

Are you talking about the pillowcase you made for the original Yeti? If so, I can attest to its virtues. I used it comfortably and I'm a very warm sleeper (I sweat easy). Course, being a 'case' instead of an integrated layer may have allowed it to breath just enough.

[G.L.P.]

if your going to try this i would only make the top side out of Sil...
and the side against you out of ripstop...

[warbonnetguy]

yeah, that's the same one. it could be useful for wind, of course, a big tarp might be a better option for many. would certainly be useful for those camping in winter with a minimal tarp.