Tue 31 Jan, 2017 7:03 pm
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| +4C | 800 goose down | 850 HyperDRY duck down | 950 HyperDRY goose down |
+-------------+----------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
| weight | 450g | 440g | 420g |
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| fill weight | 260g | 250g | 230g |
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| price | $330.00 | $370.00 | $455.00 |
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| | | | |
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| -2C | 800 goose down | 850 HyperDRY duck down | 950 HyperDRY goose down |
+-------------+----------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
| weight | 530g | 520g | 490g |
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| fill weight | 340g | 330g | 300g |
+-------------+----------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
| price | $350.00 | $400.00 | $510.00 |
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| | | | |
+-------------+----------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
| -8C | 800 goose down | 850 HyperDRY duck down | 950 HyperDRY goose down |
+-------------+----------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
| weight | 635g | 620g | 585g |
+-------------+----------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
| fill weight | 440g | 425g | 390g |
+-------------+----------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
| price | $380.00 | $440.00 | $580.00 |
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Tue 31 Jan, 2017 7:29 pm
Tue 31 Jan, 2017 9:26 pm
Wed 01 Feb, 2017 7:36 am
Mon 20 Feb, 2017 10:21 pm
Fri 24 Feb, 2017 1:32 pm
Mon 27 Feb, 2017 7:32 am
Fri 03 Mar, 2017 11:55 am
Fri 03 Mar, 2017 1:55 pm
Bikemadpete wrote:Hi Mike,
This is just what I've been looking for. I'm into cycle touring and love riding and hiking in the Snowy Mountain region.
Being new to the forums I wasn't clear on how to contact you. Have registered and added you as a friend but can't see how to PM? Is it possible you could PM me please?
Very grateful to Bushwalk Australia and I'm keen to follow up on this resource.
Cheers,
Pete (Bikemadpete)
Fri 03 Mar, 2017 10:17 pm
jobell wrote:Hey Mike,
Just wanted to say thank you for my custom filled quilt - I finally managed to test it out in Kosciuszko National Park this week. Camped at 1500 metres on Tuesday night and while I'm not sure just how cold it was it definitely was somewhere close to 0'C and I was comfortably warm. As you know I'm a stupidly cold sleeper and in the past have needed to carry a much heavier bag to keep myself warm. Anyway it performed beautifully and I'm very happy to recommend your quilts! The quilt will be coming with me for my next trip which I'm leaving for this coming Tuesday - I have a full two months free to wander along the Bibbulmun Track. Happy days!
Cheers, Joanne
Sat 04 Mar, 2017 12:15 pm
doates wrote:If you don't mind me asking, which quilt did you opt for?
cheers
Doates
Sun 05 Mar, 2017 6:29 am
Sun 05 Mar, 2017 7:41 am
Sun 05 Mar, 2017 12:06 pm
Sun 05 Mar, 2017 4:14 pm
racca wrote:Hi Mike
Any chance you could post a pic of one of your quilts in the stuff sack? Interested in final packed volume as I usually only run a 30L pack.
Many thanks
Mark
Mon 06 Mar, 2017 5:29 pm
Tue 07 Mar, 2017 2:40 pm
undercling-mike wrote:If you want to compare the ability to compress different quilts and sleeping bags the biggest factor is the amount of down. A sleeping bag with a full length larger (#5) zip with anti-snag strip on the draft tube and more fabric overall will have a bit more bulk from that but the main factor is the amount of down, quilts are more compact than bags mainly because they need less down for the same warmth.
Tue 07 Mar, 2017 4:19 pm
Tue 07 Mar, 2017 9:55 pm
Aushiker wrote:This is interesting. Whilst I prefer a quilt I have gone back to a sleeping bag as I haven't come across a quilt that offers the same or better level of pack-ability. My current bag of choice is a Mont Bell Ultralight Super Spiral Down Hugger #3 which is not a current model but the link may give you an idea on its rating etc. The big advantage for me is that this packs down quite small, i.e., not much fatter than a 1 litre Nalagene bottle
I am interested to know what your equivalent quilt might be and if you have any images of its pack-ability. Would love to get back to quilts if I can.
Wed 08 Mar, 2017 4:49 pm
Thu 09 Mar, 2017 2:39 pm
undercling-mike wrote:As a follow up I made up another stuff sack which is about the smallest size that works with a -2C quilt and lined it up against the minimum sized stuff sack for a -8C quilt, my standard stuff sack and a 1L Nalgene bottle. In order of size the stuff sacks have volumes of approx. 4L, 5L and 7L, the purple sack measures 14.6cm in diameter and 24cm long and the red sack is 16cm x 26cm.
Thu 09 Mar, 2017 5:58 pm
Thu 09 Mar, 2017 6:42 pm
Aushiker wrote:Thanks for your work on providing more details and images. Much appreciated. I will have another look at my current bag setup and see how it compares re the possibility of going back to a quilt, one of your quilts.
racca wrote:Mike,
Qult received today! All I can say is WOW! I am super impressed. Bring on Winter so I can give it a proper test run!
Many thanks for the extra info and the smaller stuff sack, both are much appreciated.
Mark
Tue 14 Mar, 2017 9:45 pm
Wed 15 Mar, 2017 10:07 am
asset wrote:Hi Mike, you're exactly what I've been looking for, I love my EE but hate paying $60 shipping, plus you have purple tartan fabric! I'm new to the forum and either not allowed to PM or I'm too stupid to figure it out so can you please PM me? Cheers,
J.
Sat 18 Mar, 2017 2:41 pm
Sat 18 Mar, 2017 8:37 pm
skipper_nz wrote:hey Mike, I am also new to Bushwalking Australia (but have looked for advice here many times. Could you please send me a PM.
Cheers
Tue 28 Mar, 2017 9:25 am
Tue 28 Mar, 2017 7:00 pm
apollo74 wrote:These look really great, as long time quilt user it is great to see them been made here. If I need a new one I will be knocking on your door to order one. I had a question mike I am wondering if you have had any demand to make slip on lightweight covers for peoples sleeping mats. It is something I have been thinking about to have top cover I can slip on my mat to make it a bit more comfortable like 20 or lighter nylon.
Dave
Tue 04 Apr, 2017 5:40 pm
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