DIY Gear Tips: Calculating Down Fill Requirements For Quilts

[@donaldburton6869]

Wow! This is the best video showing how to calculate the down for quilt construction. You've answered a lot of my questions. Now all I have to do is start.

[@mrd05d]

Good video. To eliminate the addition step when calculating the overfill you can just multiply by 1.2 to get the overall with the added 20%.

[@theseventhweb]

Your videos are truly useful, the karo step design one and this one really helped me in finishing my diy top and underquilt, which i just did. Thank you for sharing the knowledge. Saludos

[@DonMilligan]

Good stuff, when/if I make my own quilt you can bet I will reference this video. Thanks ~Don

[@SmackNC]

So when will you apply to work in the research and development departments for REI, North Face, or any other outdoor gear company. You were born to be in the R&D group of such a company :)

[@nathanstingray5]

Thanks for the great videos. I'm considering making 1" thick 50º quilt. I am wondering whether the bag still functions well with the karo step design, or whether the down pushes to the side and vertical baffles would be more suitable? Many thanks :)

[@SaddamAdil]

How will be the calculation...if a total jkt needs 200 gram of down.

[@drewwatts2803]

Im loving these videos! I have one question, though: How tall are you? I just want to make sure that your blueprints would work for me as well. Thank you!

[@BackcountryBanter]

I am around 5' 11". I actually just completed the quilt and it pulls up to around the top of my head. It is super roomy!

[@mcpen72]

Where do you buy your down fill?

[@BackcountryBanter]

Check out the downlinens website. They sell down in bulk for a reasonable price.

[@Jobrewerful1]

I agree SmackNC.