Okay gang, I got a question for ya...

First off, My hiking buddy and his wife made a couple of UQs for us. here is what they did:

  • He got a down comforter off of e-bay and split it down the middle.
  • sewed up the open edges.
  • sewed some ripstop on tome pf the existing comforter material.


I feel that this adds too much unwanted weight, so this is what I am thinking:

  • Split the UQ open and try to catch all the feathers as they fly around the room.
  • Using Parachute material, make another UQ and use that.


Do you think that Parachute material will be good for an underquilt?

Here are my concerns:
  • thinner than Ripstop (which should make it lighter) but the cold air may still reach my backside.
  • Thinner so moisture may be an issue.
  • I have never worked with parachute before so how easy is it to work with?


I look forward to your thoughts