tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337317150897548396.post923195161320355638..comments2024-03-28T06:54:20.090-07:00Comments on Moments in Dirt and Ink: MYOG: synthetic backpacking quiltValerie Nortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14484251592068749175noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337317150897548396.post-61759404899912675182018-04-21T12:39:13.892-07:002018-04-21T12:39:13.892-07:00I really don't like tossing the water filter a...I really don't like tossing the water filter and whatever else needs to be kept warm into the quilt, but on those very cold days it must be done to protect the filter from freezing. I should figure out where I can stand having the filter and sew in a pocket for it. As long as it bugs me, I keep pushing when I can leave it somewhat sheltered in the pack. Some day that might get me.<br /><br />So to do: Inside pocket for water filter.Valerie Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484251592068749175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337317150897548396.post-65682310976660577522017-03-06T10:07:49.124-08:002017-03-06T10:07:49.124-08:00I've made a second quilt for summer that is ju...I've made a second quilt for summer that is just about exactly 1 pound. I used very slightly modified pattern, shortening the darts by a half inch, because I was using thinner insulation. I got just about all my materials from <a href="https://dutchwaregear.com/" rel="nofollow">DutchWare Gear</a>. I used their Argon 67 on the inside and Argon 90 on the outside. (Had I used Argon 67 for both, it would have been under a pound.) I used 3.6 oz/yd^2 Climashield Apex for insulation. I used the other half of the 5 oz that was sent instead of 2.5 oz for extra rump warmth, but left off the feet one. Other things seem more helpful at my feet. (Without this extra insulation, weight would have been under a pound even with the same fabric. Unfortunately, I seem to sleep very cold in the rump and this is still the first place I want more insulation.) I went with Omni Tape for the closure at the bottom and didn't mess with any snaps. It usually doesn't close perfectly, but the snaps weren't so wonderful either. I left out the bottom piece meant to help close any hole. I think a nice pair of super light booties will do a better job at keeping feet toasty than the extra insulation or closure piece, especially for a summer weight object. I used a loop of cord and a cheap plastic button for closure at the top and the end of the Omni Tape. This is much better than any ties.<br /><br />My quilts are now paired with a 12 oz women's Thermarest NeoAir with R=3.9. I find this to be much colder than the old Big Agnes with R=4.1 unless there is some insulation between me and it. This is a bit of a problem with a quilt. Unfortunately, the Big Agnes has pinholes everywhere, so I can't just go back.<br /><br />I expected this quilt to do well down to 45°F or 40°F. Results in the field for the new summer quilt seem to match that. Also, when wearing my puffy jacket and puffy pants under it in freezing weather with frost forming all around usually leaves me sweating. Since I love to have my puffy pants anyway, the summer quilt has been getting very preferential treatment even in the shoulder seasons.Valerie Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484251592068749175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337317150897548396.post-59423137906953879872015-04-26T21:42:37.965-07:002015-04-26T21:42:37.965-07:00This is wonderful, thank you for taking the time a...This is wonderful, thank you for taking the time and effort to post this. Gives me a bit more confidence that I can do it!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868150246542021753noreply@blogger.com