24hourcampfire.com
24hourcampfire.com
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Hop To
Page 2 of 2 1 2
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 14,435
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 14,435
George, your quilts looks great! I really like that chevron baffle pattern. Any chance you'll be using a zipper and drawstring in the future, rather than snaps, or at least as another option?

BP-B2

Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 85
G
Campfire Greenhorn
Offline
Campfire Greenhorn
G
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 85
Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
George, your quilts looks great! I really like that chevron baffle pattern. Any chance you'll be using a zipper and drawstring in the future, rather than snaps, or at least as another option?


Thanks Jordan! I stay away from zippers b/c in my opinion its something else to fail, and it defeats the whole point of a quilt.I do offer an insulated footbox that is super warm,but it has the bottom 20" sewn shut, so it can't be laid flat.


“Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.” -Francis Chan

Down Quilts : www.locolibregear.com/gear.html
Blog : www.walkingwiththeson.com

Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 85
G
Campfire Greenhorn
Offline
Campfire Greenhorn
G
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 85
Originally Posted by Brad
What brand, and what are your thoughts in comparison to a hooded mummy?

Most quilt users use a cap or balaclava along with a pillow.That's what I do and I find I don't miss having the hood of a sleeping bag. In fact I feel less constricted. Try it with your current sleep system to see what you think.

Last edited by George_Carr; 06/05/16.

“Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.” -Francis Chan

Down Quilts : www.locolibregear.com/gear.html
Blog : www.walkingwiththeson.com

Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 135
S
Campfire Member
Offline
Campfire Member
S
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 135
EE Enigma, 20 degree, 850 fill. Like it much better than mummies I've used for 40 years. Much more comfortable for my side-sleeping-toss-around self.

Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,604
K
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
K
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,604
The new Nunatek quilts look to be a well made , lightweight , relatively inexpensive 20 degree quilt option.

Nunatek Arc Lite


Lightweight Tipi Tents and Hunting Tents https://seekoutside.com/tipis-and-hot-tents/
Backpacks for backpack hunting https://seekoutside.com/hunting-backpacks/
Hot Tent Systemshttps://seekoutside.com/hot-tent-combos/
IC B2

Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 5,611
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 5,611
Kevin, thanks for the link. I REALLY like the Nunatek design. Wish they made synthetic.


Joined: May 2011
Posts: 88
P
Campfire Greenhorn
Offline
Campfire Greenhorn
P
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 88
Switched to a EE zero degree quilt last year. Was skeptical but wanted to see if I could really shave over a pound off my sleep system.

Wow. Loved it. Don't use any of my mummy bags until I get down to bear camp on kodiak! No drafts of any concern, I can roll around and my quilt don't twist up, my feet are much warmer than in my mummy bag. I use a neo air sleeping pad. Not the warmest set up in cold temps but very comfy the rest of the time.
I'd buy another quilt before is buy another mummy bag.

Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 8,839
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 8,839
I own quilts from multiple "cottage industry" makers: Enlightened Equipment, Loco Libre, Hammock Gear and Arrowhead Equipment. All are excellent and high quality.


_________________________________________________________________________
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck


ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Page 2 of 2 1 2

Moderated by  RickBin 

Link Copied to Clipboard
YB23

Who's Online Now
668 members (17CalFan, 10gaugemag, 1beaver_shooter, 1minute, 10ring1, 12308300, 74 invisible), 2,756 guests, and 1,308 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums81
Topics1,187,644
Posts18,399,051
Members73,817
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023


 







Fish & Game Departments | Solunar Tables | Mission Statement | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | DMCA
Hunting | Fishing | Camping | Backpacking | Reloading | Campfire Forums | Gear Shop
Copyright © 2000-2024 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5
(Release build 20201027)
Responsive Width:

PHP: 7.3.33 Page Time: 0.111s Queries: 15 (0.004s) Memory: 0.8381 MB (Peak: 0.9242 MB) Data Comp: Zlib Server Time: 2024-03-28 17:42:50 UTC
Valid HTML 5 and Valid CSS