Ultralight Backpacking Quilt Kit

The sewing machine need not be robust.

Ultralight backpacking quilt kit.

Here is a list of factors to consider when selecting an ultralight backpacking quilt. As such they ve become a staple in ultralight and lightweight backpacking kits. I ordered the frontcountry kit with 3 6oz apex and 1 0 hyper d fabric. Inside and outside this bag uses 10d ultralight fabric with a light dwr coating which further improves water resistance.

Diy backpacking quilt hello again. With our diy top quilt kit it will be with the same quality craftsmanship and material that we use with our drifter top quilt. They kept almost everything the same and instead of using down they switched to climashield apex. Filled with 10 5 oz of 850 fill power goose down the magma trail has been rated to 30 f.

Sierra designs nitro quilt 20 35 degree ultralight sleeping bag 800 fill camping backpacking sleeping bag. Special types of stitches including the zigzag are not used on our quilts. 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. The ultralight down camping quilts in this guide are the best on the market.

Backpacking quilt selection criteria. Picked up a sewing machine on the cheap so i figured i d try a backpacking quilt since i ve always wanted to try one out. This should be sufficient for use in milder overnight temps e g. 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.

1 16 of 167 results for ultralight backpacking quilt price and other details may vary based on size and color. Our quilt kits use very lightweight materials that are easily sewn. 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.

This 40 degree quilt is based on the ee revelation quilt their tried and true down quilt. 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. Our quilt kits require only a straight stitch and a reversing lever which virtually all sewing machines have. Camping quilt vs backpacking sleeping bag.

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. It is a lightweight and well designed backpacking quilt. 4 9 out of 5 stars 13.