My plan in to make an underquilt for my hammock with several (light) layers that goes like this:
-1.1oz Downproof Ripstop (or Momentum 50)
-Insultex
-Down
-Insultex
-1.1oz Downproof Ripstop (or Momentum 50)
Is there any reason I shouldn't do this? I don't see much about using two different types of insulation. I pdf at DIY Gear Supply shows you how to make a 3-season(35*), three layer insultex UQ so I figure two layers of IX with 20 or so ounces of down will get me into some deep cold.
P.S. I bought a down comforter on ebay for 50 bucks.
It's specs:
-550 fill power (not the best, but it was 50 bucks. When I have more experience with down, I'll look for the 750-900 range)
-95 down/5 feather (this is as good as you get, even top top top of line down garments use this mix)
-54oz fill!! (I can make like 4 SUPERWARM down goodies with this much down!! Maybe more)
-And it's already in a baffled quilt so it'll be easier to work with.
This sounds like a win to me! Or did I just make a 50 dollar mistake?
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