simonm wrote:Hey Dan,
3 Layers might be around -7 depending on individual variability. 4 layers would be quite bulky but should get you below -10.
simonm wrote:I am just cutting out another quilt now so will measure everything and post the weights.
DanShell wrote:simonm wrote:I am just cutting out another quilt now so will measure everything and post the weights.
Thanks. Ive always wanted a synthetic quilt but I didn't want the bulk or weight to go with it, so this looks good. I always new it was available of course and I almost bought an EE synthetic quilt once but with the $$ being so poor its not worth it.
GPSGuided wrote:Ever considered selling these as DIY kits? Are there such out there?
simonm wrote:DanShell wrote:simonm wrote:I am just cutting out another quilt now so will measure everything and post the weights.
Thanks. Ive always wanted a synthetic quilt but I didn't want the bulk or weight to go with it, so this looks good. I always new it was available of course and I almost bought an EE synthetic quilt once but with the $$ being so poor its not worth it.
The Argon67 fabric is 54g x 2 layers so 108g total and the climashield is 204g for one layer. That is with a straight taper at 198cm long, 134cm wide at the head and 104cm wide at the foot end - that's raw, prior to sewing. Obviously need to add zipper and other accessories.
simonm wrote:..The Argon67 fabric is 54g x 2 layers so 108g total and the climashield is 204g for one layer. That is with a straight taper at 198cm long, 134cm wide at the head and 104cm wide at the foot end - that's raw, prior to sewing. Obviously need to add zipper and other accessories.
neilmny wrote:[
Great job as usual Simon and as you mentioned elsewhere they are an easy DIY if you can use a sewing machine.
Probably the only tricky bit is the cutting of the fabric..........do you have a particualr method that you use?
I've been laying both fabric pieces back to back then cutting around the shape I want with a small soldering iron over a lump of wood with a hard "laminex" face on it.
This serves 2 purposes, you cut the shape and "weld" the materials together making them easier keep matched up as you run through the sewing machine.
Was the zipper something your mate wanted or your own idea to make the quilt able to flatten out?
simonm wrote:Ok I see you are using a different method. Do you then sew the fabric along the side to hold the Climashield in place? ..........
Eljimberino wrote:Hello,
I'll be very interested if you can add a poncho option, wrap it in water resistant material and get the weight below 400g for a 5-10 degree quilt.
Thank you
Eljimberino wrote:Is there a approximate price?
undercling-mike wrote:Very nice Simon, the buckles are a nice touch. Do you plan on having a pad attachment system?
simonm wrote:
Hey Michael - I may do with the next one, though I will need to experiment with what works as I have never used a pad attachment system. That colour combo is moss green and charcoal grey in Argon67 - just so you know how they look together - may be an option for your quilts?? It looks reasonably sharp but subdued in real life.
dagsands wrote:This looks great Simon! What size does this prototype pack down to? Just wondering about the compressibility of the Apex. Cheers
dagsands wrote:This looks great Simon! What size does this prototype pack down to? Just wondering about the compressibility of the Apex. Cheers
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