Costco Down Throw Quilts

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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby richie_ah » Sun 02 Jul, 2017 5:39 am

Hi guys & gals.
First time poster, but long time follower of this site. So many great ideas here! Do you reckon this would make a good under-quilt for a hammock tent? Just bought my first hammock tent and want to stay warm! Cheers!
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby michael_p » Sun 02 Jul, 2017 11:26 am

There are many examples of people making under-quilts from these. Get on to youtube and search for "costco quilt" or have a look at websites like www.hammockforums.net.

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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby richie_ah » Mon 03 Jul, 2017 9:25 pm

Cheers Michael!

Wondering if anyone here with a Costco membership can help me out to follow suit?? Happy to send money + postage via whatever your desired method. Or can pick up in Sydney & surrounds at location that works for you.

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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby Strider » Thu 20 Jul, 2017 5:32 pm

So I finally had some time today to have a crack at my Costco top quilt conversion. This is my first attempt at sewing since primary school, so it's far from perfect but I'm still very happy with the result.

The footbox doesn't quite cinch closed but being a summer quilt or winter booster, I'm not too worried. Total cost $60.

Thanks to Simon for the live consultation!

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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby michael_p » Fri 04 Aug, 2017 4:03 pm

Just a quick note.

At the Casula Costco these quilts have been moved to the sporting goods aisle next to the fresh produce cool room. Still around 6 boxes left.
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby simonm » Fri 04 Aug, 2017 4:10 pm

Strider wrote:So I finally had some time today to have a crack at my Costco top quilt conversion. This is my first attempt at sewing since primary school, so it's far from perfect but I'm still very happy with the result.

The footbox doesn't quite cinch closed but being a summer quilt or winter booster, I'm not too worried. Total cost $60.

Thanks to Simon for the live consultation!


I have yet to send you my consultation fee :D. The quilt looks good.
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby dgiddy » Tue 29 Aug, 2017 10:23 pm

I went to buy the Costco quilts today at Docklands store in Melbourne to find that they had literally just sold out :( Moorabbin and Ringwood stores are out too and they told me that they had more on order for delivery in the first week of April 2018! I guess it's a winter item.

Does anyone know of any other Costco stores in Australia that still have stock as April is a long time away?

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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby A Jay » Fri 22 Sep, 2017 7:23 am

Strider wrote:The hardest part was deciding whether to keep vertical or horizontal channels!




In my research on top quilts for camping, one vendor said they changed from horizontal to vertical baffling, because with horizontal, the down slips down to the sides when the quilt is over you, so you've got less down actually on top of you. But with vertical baffling, you keep the down on top of you, if you get my meaning.
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby Strider » Fri 22 Sep, 2017 9:06 am

A Jay wrote:
Strider wrote:The hardest part was deciding whether to keep vertical or horizontal channels!




In my research on top quilts for camping, one vendor said they changed from horizontal to vertical baffling, because with horizontal, the down slips down to the sides when the quilt is over you, so you've got less down actually on top of you. But with vertical baffling, you keep the down on top of you, if you get my meaning.

This can actually be an advantage if you get a bit hot and want to move down away from your core. The disadvantage with vertical is everything can end up at your feet.
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby A Jay » Fri 22 Sep, 2017 9:33 am

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This can actually be an advantage if you get a bit hot and want to move down away from your core.[/quote]

I guess it could be.
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby HarryS11 » Sun 19 Nov, 2017 1:20 pm

Sorry to revive an old thread but does anyone know if Costco still stocks these?
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby ChrisJHC » Sun 19 Nov, 2017 6:09 pm

Yes, but not every store and they are sometimes placed in odd parts of the stores that do carry them.


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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby dgiddy » Sun 19 Nov, 2017 7:24 pm

Yes, they do, but they are seasonal stock. Apparently due first week of April 2018.
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby michael_p » Wed 11 Jul, 2018 2:52 pm

11-07-18 - spotted at Casula Costco. Same brand as last year and appear to be cheaper than last year as well. Found amongst the bedding items.
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby PedalRoll » Wed 11 Jul, 2018 5:58 pm

What do these cost?

What do they weight?

How packable?
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby michael_p » Wed 11 Jul, 2018 7:01 pm

Cost - See my second photo above.

Weight - Last years were 460g. I haven't weighed the one I got today. But I'd say they are 460g as well.

Packable - Very. They compress down quite small.

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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby rob1970 » Thu 12 Jul, 2018 1:15 pm

Hi
I bought one a couple of months ago and mine came in at 451g with the stuff sack.

It does pack/compress quiet small and cost $35-
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby Warin » Thu 12 Jul, 2018 1:49 pm

None found at Auburn.
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby michael_p » Fri 13 Jul, 2018 1:43 pm

rob1970 wrote:451g with the stuff sack.

Woohoo. 9 grams saved even before I remove half the stitching. :lol:

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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby GPSGuided » Fri 13 Jul, 2018 4:28 pm

michael_p wrote:Woohoo. 9 grams saved even before I remove half the stitching. :lol:

Half stitching = 4.5g. ;)
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby Blair » Fri 13 Sep, 2019 10:44 am

I know I may be a little late to the party but I thought I’d still ask does anyone know if Costco still has these in any of their stores in Australia? Really want try one as an u derquilt in a hammock. Thanks for your time
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby michael_p » Fri 13 Sep, 2019 12:56 pm

Didn't see any the last time I was at Costco in Casula.
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby Blair » Fri 13 Sep, 2019 6:21 pm

Thanks Michael P.
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby Warin » Fri 13 Sep, 2019 8:55 pm

May want to look in April....
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Re: Costco Down Throw Quilts

Postby kakaruwai » Fri 17 Apr, 2020 9:14 am

Might have to see if anyone I know with a membership over in Aussie can grab me one of these for that kind of price!
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