Ultralight Backpacking Quilt Kit

Our quilt kits use very lightweight materials that are easily sewn.

Ultralight backpacking quilt kit.

With our diy top quilt kit it will be with the same quality craftsmanship and material that we use with our drifter top quilt. Ultralight backpacking quilt sierra designs nitro quilt 35 20 35 degree. Inside and outside this bag uses 10d ultralight fabric with a light dwr coating which further improves water resistance. Sierra designs nitro quilt 20 35 degree ultralight sleeping bag 800 fill camping backpacking sleeping bag.

They can accommodate users on virtually any trip anywhere in the world in any season and any budget. We understand that measuring and laying everything out can be a challenge nightmare and time consuming so we have designed this kit to allow you to spend more time out on the trail instead of spending days behind. As promised from the blog entry on my diy sil nylon tarp i m back to report happily on my diy backpacking quilt which weighs a fraction of what a sleeping bag does and packs down splendidly. This 40 degree quilt is based on the ee revelation quilt their tried and true down quilt.

They kept almost everything the same and instead of using down they switched to climashield apex. High quality goose and duck down with fill powers of 800 850 900 and 950 provide excellent insulation by weight and are widely preferred by backpackers because they re so lightweight. Here is a list of factors to consider when selecting an ultralight backpacking quilt. Filled with 10 5 oz of 850 fill power goose down the magma trail has been rated to 30 f.

45 f 7 c or higher but is unlikely to be warm enough for use in alpine areas or deep into the shoulder season. Everything showed up a day earlier than promised. It is a lightweight and well designed backpacking quilt. For some backpackers taking a quilt instead of a sleeping bag for multiple nights in the backcountry may seem risky what if it s not warm enough.

Backpacking quilt selection criteria. Camping quilt vs backpacking sleeping bag. This should be sufficient for use in milder overnight temps e g. Diy backpacking quilt hello again.

The sewing machine need not be robust. Special types of stitches including the zigzag are not used on our quilts. I ordered the frontcountry kit with 3 6oz apex and 1 0 hyper d fabric. Also got the diy kit for some practice scraps.

The ultralight down camping quilts in this guide are the best on the market. Our quilt kits require only a straight stitch and a reversing lever which virtually all sewing machines have. 4 9 out of 5 stars 13.