Suluk46 presents, “On Thе Trail”, a series οf informative videos related tο ultralight backpacking products, techniques, trips, аnd tutorials. Episode #2, hosted bу Steve Evans, takes аn іn depth look аt thе World’s Lightest Quilt. Covering thе specifications, hοw tο υѕе іt, аnd whеrе tο gеt one mаdе, allows thе audience tο become much more familiar wіth thіѕ product аnd dесіdе іf іt іѕ a suitable piece οf gear fοr thе individual.
I can’t wait to order one!
Epicstove–if you make any progress making something like this, I’d like to pick your brain. I could do this with a little guidance. Thanks, Jonathan in St. Paul
Hi DrChrisBiomed,
Waterproof (cuben fiber) material was used to give the quilt an integrated vapor barrier. Any clamminess or moisture must be vented just as one would do when using a vapor barrier except it is a little easier as you just need to open up the quilt as opposed to venting a pair of VB pants/shirt. On my last 5 day trip, there was some moisture build up in the footbox, but Tim has since redesigned the footbox with a zipper to simplify venting – it has solved the issue.
Steve
Doesn’t it get clammy with cuben fiber as it’s a waterproof material?
Maybe not. . . . I just got my first sewing machine and am learning to make gear. Keep the vids coming!
Hi outside365,
Go to 7:14 to see my disclaimer on the durability of the quilt. For me, it will last as long as any other quilt or sleeping bag, but this will very much be a function of how it is treated. If you are rough on gear or inexperienced with UL materials, this probably isn’t the best product for you.
Thanks epicstove. Everyone needs one of these quilts
Tim has made several of them at this point. Every one he makes is custom so you’ll have to contact him to get it made.
Really nice quilt. I wonder how long it lasts.
Nice work on the video, Steve. I NEED one of these quilts!