How to Make an Ultralight Backpacking Quilt Using Triangular "V" Baffles

[@jlr3636]

Excellent, easy to follow, too the point, no annoying music, no silliness, included formulas- diagrams- calculations. Now I’m off to subscribe and search out your bootie video, I’ve looked and waited for the return of the old North Face leather bottom booties and now think I’ll just make some.

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

Thank you. Unfortunately I have a video on making down socks but not Booties for walking around in.

[@lankyjanky8364]

this is incredible! your attention to detail is mesmerizing. i now understand why these cost 5-700 to buy, it takes a master and allot of time.

[@deniseblack1592]

I'm always impressed with how creative and capable you two are!

[@balticbagalut2347]

Thanks for the inspiring video. I just finished my quilt which I build pretty much the same way as yours. The v shaped baffles are awesome, the next quilt I'll build the same way. Thank you very much!!!

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

Awesome! Glad it worked for you.

[@richardksimpson800]

Fantastic. I was mesmerized the entire time. I truly love watch talented people build things. Well done.

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@noahschaich7091]

Thank you for the very informative and well narrated video. I just finished my first quilt using your design and tried it out over the weekend. It packs down to about half the size of my sleeping bag, which is great. Overall I thought your video was great and was able to follow along just fine. Thanks again!

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

You made my day. Glad it helped you!

[@LostAussieOnTheTrail]

Great video. Very clever. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas.

[@l2p58]

Nice works

[@coffeenclinic]

Has anyone tried just wetting the down before stuffing? Then adjust the weight, e.g. 1 lb down goes to 4 lb after wetting, so each tube gets 4 oz instead of 1. After sewing, dry the bag and fluff it in the dryer just like you would if washing the bag. Seems like that would be less messy and difficult to control the down? It would also keep the down out of the way as you finish sewing the open edge.

[@frostland9193]

Can you show how to make feather proof cotton baffled shell to rid cold spots for DIY down comforter please?

[@peterpavek3786]

Joel, could you please explain the pros/cons of this design vs. one with "rectangular" baffles?

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

I would say the pros of Rectangular baffles is there is a very slight weight advantage (less baffle material) and slightly less likely to make a mistake. The pros of the triangular baffles I would say is, less labor, less cold spots, and a better weight to warmth ratio.

[@heyborttheeditor1608]

That baffle technique is interesting! Which one of you came up with the design?

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

The "V" baffle is established technology but our technique was a joint design.

[@Chris-gc6ws]

What kind of tape are you using?

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

www.amazon.com/Outus-Quilting-Tape-Wash-Away/dp/B071R3HWFH/ref=asc_df_B071R3HWFH?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80745465716600&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345019880821&psc=1

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Incredible. Nice video. Do you sell these? Subscribed. ✌️

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

Thanks for your comment. No we don't sell these, but just want to get info out for people to make their own.

[@chrisprice5806]

what kind of pins are you using?

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

ordinary pin and fork pins.

[@hannahakerson5882]

Is the 30 degrees comfort, limit, or survival rating?

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

The 30 degrees is just a middle ballpark comfort number based on the inches of down loft. This quilt has 2 inches of loft. The main quilt I use has 3 inches of loft and I sleep with comfort to 20 degrees. Just remember everyone is different in how they sleep. Some people can sleep under a cotton sheet at 30 degrees and be warm while other have to have 4 inches of loft. The trick is to figure out what works for you. You can change this design to add or subtract more baffle space for more or less loft.

[@Taxfyl-th6gl]

Hi! I have a question about the construction that I’m not following well. I’ve never done baffles. It’s me, not your video. Lol. When sewing the no-see-um, am I sewing on one side, then turning to sew on the matching line on the opposite side? If so, is it better to start sewing in the middle and work out to the edges? Lastly, which column am I filling once sew? Apologies for all of the questions. Thank you

[@Taxfyl-th6gl]

Ok, I think I answered my question. You are starting in the middle and working out. Brilliant! Has anyone here made this one?

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

Glad you figured it out. In the comments below someone said they made one and really liked it.@@Taxfyl-th6gl

[@haventli]

I'm struggling conceptually a little with this design, so thank you for asking this question and answering it, taxfyl. I just made an insert to manage the filling of one of our beds with this method. Definitely overkill for the dog bed, but good practice for the quilt and I think I'm starting to get the idea. Thank you, Joel and Crystal, for publishing your design.

[@matthewbracken2546]

how much would you say all the materials cost for the entire quilt?

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

Probably a little over a $150. The down is the most expensive. I got mine at downlinens.com but there is a new company called loosegoosedownsupply.com that sells even cheaper. All the other materials I bought a ripstopbytheroll.com.