[pct-l] Home made quilts

[Kent Spring]

Hi Bill -

I made a Ray-way quilt a few years ago.  It wasn't too 
hard, although it took me longer than what I remember 
the ads saying.  It is very light, although it doesn't
stuff as small as I would like.  As per Ray, you should 
not pack it real tight, or it will lose it's loft.

The quilt is quite warm, although I am pretty big, and 
find that I often get cool, drafty spots where I don't 
"seal" down the edge.  There have been a number of posts
- check the archives - about modifications.  Mostly there 
is the idea of making the flaps extend under the sleeping 
pad by either lengthening them, or adding tapes that run
side to side.

good hiking, Kent


> 
> From: "William A. Chavez"
>
> Subject: [pct-l] Home made quilts
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> 
> I was wondering if anyone on the list has made their own
> sleeping  
> quilt?  Was it an easy process and were you satisfied with
> the results?
> 
> Bill