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Mechrock 
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Posted on: Apr. 27 2012, 2:11 pm |
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Does anyone know of a good Cheap ultralight (1lb) quilt that would work well for summer backpacking? My current bag is down 15F at 3lbs; way overkill for summer.
I think as long as it's comfortable to 50F, that would work, but I would like 40F as a safety. I guess for $50ish. Not really sure on prices. I could maybe get one sewed as well.
Thanks for your help!
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ol-zeke
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Posted on: Apr. 27 2012, 3:32 pm |
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Not gonna happen, not at that price point. Cheap, light, down. Pick 2. Cheap down is mostly feathers, and not light. To my way of thinking, a cheap, light, nice, quilt would cost about $300, maybe a bit less but I doubt it.
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Franco
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Posted on: Apr. 27 2012, 5:39 pm |
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Not under 1 lb but at 1 lbs 3 oz this :
GoLite UltraLite 800 Fill 1-Season Quilt (Regular)
could be worth a look at $125
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STICK
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Posted on: Apr. 29 2012, 9:56 am |
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You can pick up a few yards of M90 and some Climashield Apex 2.5 from Thru Hiker for about $70 and DIY one. These are high quality materials, and other than sewing around the perimeter, quilting is not needed when using Climashield Apex, so it should be an easy project.
I actually plan to do this same thing, hopefully in the next few weeks. This way I can cut the shape to the way that fits me best, and of course their is the coolness factor of doing it yourself. As long as I don't mess it up, I will replace my Hammock Gear 50F Top Quilt with my DIY one...
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Mechrock
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Posted on: Apr. 30 2012, 6:22 pm |
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(STICK @ Apr. 29 2012, 9:56 am)
QUOTE You can pick up a few yards of M90 and some Climashield Apex 2.5 from Thru Hiker for about $70 and DIY one. These are high quality materials, and other than sewing around the perimeter, quilting is not needed when using Climashield Apex, so it should be an easy project. I actually plan to do this same thing, hopefully in the next few weeks. This way I can cut the shape to the way that fits me best, and of course their is the coolness factor of doing it yourself. As long as I don't mess it up, I will replace my Hammock Gear 50F Top Quilt with my DIY one...
Thanks for the links. My friends also wanted a lighter summer sleeping bag, but didn't have as much to spend. This should be a good place to get insulation.
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