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Bags4266
10-25-2017, 17:05
Quick review, at Costco they are selling a 60x72 700 fill down blanket. I sorry I don't have my postal scale put very light. 4x4 squares stitched through. Would make a nice summer quilt. Probably could sleep in it till about 40* with no issues. And only twenty bucks.
grubbster
10-25-2017, 17:50
There is a lot of diy information on these over at hammockforums. They are great low cost quilts. Most people remove the quilting stitches in one direction to get rid of the "squares". It causes the quilt to loft better and cuts down on cold coming through the stiching.
Hikingjim
10-25-2017, 20:08
These come out often. I have one the same dimensions. Mine's more like 55f, then it's cold. Not much fill, small square baffles
Serves a purpose sometimes though
I bought one last year and used it on my section in Maine this summer. The nights were cooler than usual for July and I was cold. I'm planning to line it with a thin fleece blanket for my next section and see how that works. If I still get cold, I'll be going back to a sleeping bag.
nsherry61
10-26-2017, 09:32
I'm telling y'all, the Ikea Tilkort twin polyester comforters are extraordinarily comfortable, much warmer and more appropriately sized than the Costco Quilts (i.e. they work well for my 6'4" body) and mine weighed in right at 2 lbs. No, they're not high end down, they're cheep-ass ($14.99) glaring white, soft fluffy comforters that are 100% polyester, and quite comfortable down into the high 40's for me.
Did I mention they are comfy? Something about that polyester instead of nylon next to skin is really silky smooth by comparison.
johnspenn
10-26-2017, 21:10
The CDT's are great for mild weather. I'm a warm sleeper and would be confident with it down to 50 or so but not much less. Good value for what they are IMO.
rocketsocks
10-26-2017, 21:12
How do they compress, are they comparable to a quilt, what size?
johnspenn
10-26-2017, 21:18
How do they compress, are they comparable to a quilt, what size?
They compress really well. I don't have the specs handy, but maybe tomorrow I'll get mine out and measure it, take some pics if no one else has given the info.
I would say that if you're over 6' or so it might be a little short. I'm 5'11" and it's just enough.
As mentioned above there are a bunch of different mods over at hammock forums, all the way from the complicated sewing kind to simple no-sew hacks to make it more user friendly for camping, specifically hammock camping but a hammock TQ and ground TQ are similar.
rocketsocks
10-26-2017, 21:19
They compress really well. I don't have the specs handy, but maybe tomorrow I'll get mine out and measure it, take some pics if no one else has given the info.
I would say that if you're over 6' or so it might be a little short. I'm 5'11" and it's just enough.
As mentioned above there are a bunch of different mods over at hammock forums, all the way from the complicated sewing kind to simple no-sew hacks to make it more user friendly for camping, specifically hammock camping but a hammock TQ and ground TQ are similar.thanks for the reply.
I looked it up on ikea
package size is listed as 6 inch diameter x 18-1/2 inch long, 2 pounds 3 oz
I'm guessing it wouldn't be normal to expect packing it down that small, but at least that's what they get at the factory.
Looks like an interesting low cost option for sure. But at that price I'll probably pick one up next time I'm there just to try. Thanks for the tip!
For the size and weight though, I wish your reported temp rating was a bit lower.... because I already have my BA Kings Canyon quilt good down to upper 40's at half the weight. I need something for a bit colder temps....
Time Zone
10-26-2017, 21:40
How do they compress, are they comparable to a quilt, what size?
If you meant the CDT, mine takes up 4.3L in its stuff sack. 14cm diameter, 28cm length (5.5" x 11"). It could be compressed further, I suspect, in a different sack. Weight = 458g / 16.2 oz. Size = 60" x 70"
so the costco throw is half the weight of the Ikea option and maybe twice the volume..... maybe..... just based on that packaging info I found.... Still at $15 it seem like a nice option too
rocketsocks
10-26-2017, 22:12
If you meant the CDT, mine takes up 4.3L in its stuff sack. 14cm diameter, 28cm length (5.5" x 11"). It could be compressed further, I suspect, in a different sack. Weight = 458g / 16.2 oz. Size = 60" x 70"thats pretty darn small, thanks.
nsherry61
10-27-2017, 08:52
. . . I wish your reported temp rating was a bit lower.... because I already have my BA Kings Canyon quilt good down to upper 40's at half the weight. I need something for a bit colder temps....
I can do that . . . it's good down to -15 degrees F. . . when used in conjunction with my 20 degree bag and my insulated clothing. There, is that better? :rolleyes:
so the costco throw is half the weight of the Ikea option and maybe twice the volume..... maybe..... just based on that packaging info I found.... Still at $15 it seem like a nice option too
The Costco throw is probably both 1/2 the packed size and 1/2 the weight, but also maybe about 1/3 less coverage. I would not compress my Ikea comforter down quite as small as the factory on a regular basis, although, obviously you can with a compression sack. I don't think of my Ikea comforter as ultra-light, I think of it as ultra-affordable and highly functional at a very reasonable weight.
Maybe close enough for those without a membership= Kohl's 60x80(but customers say its x70) 650 down $15.99
https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2784975/blue-ridge-activ-packable-down-throw.jsp?ci_mcc=ci&utm_campaign=BLANKETS/DOWN/THROWS&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=google&utm_product=84285908&CID=shopping15&utm_campaignid=196834772&gclid=CjwKCAjwssvPBRBBEiwASFoVdyVcXWizvJfV3dUi-5pjhcgtP_5BPxHDhm5tb_LBdL04lg_xkRC31hoCb-UQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLzKquj1kNcCFYSjswodQ4IIhQ
grubbster
10-27-2017, 10:13
You don't need a membership to buy these from Costco. They are available online from them without a membership. May cost a few more dollars, can't remember.
Current offer seems to be a 2 pack for $39.99 plus $7.99 shipping...Kohls will ship to local store free. My local store is 1.5 miles, Costco 30 miles. YMMV
Other than the listed fill weight, they appear identical.
You don't need a membership to buy these from Costco. They are available online from them without a membership. May cost a few more dollars, can't remember.
johnspenn
10-27-2017, 14:10
I took a few pics. Measurements were posted already so i didn't bother, but I did show the packed size and compressibility, somewhat. Pics aren't great but you get the point. HTH!
https://whiteblaze.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40795&d=1509127566
https://whiteblaze.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40794&d=1509127566
https://whiteblaze.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40792&d=1509127566
https://whiteblaze.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40791&d=1509127566
johnspenn
10-27-2017, 14:11
Ah, forgot this one....
https://whiteblaze.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40793&d=1509127566
rocketsocks
10-27-2017, 21:21
I took a few pics. Measurements were posted already so i didn't bother, but I did show the packed size and compressibility, somewhat. Pics aren't great but you get the point. HTH!
https://whiteblaze.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40795&d=1509127566
https://whiteblaze.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40794&d=1509127566
https://whiteblaze.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40792&d=1509127566
https://whiteblaze.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40791&d=1509127566thanks again
Stone1984
10-29-2017, 09:11
Picked up a couple of these this weekend. Won't be using them for a few months on trail but got them. Looking at mods for them today to increase warmth.
I got one from Costco last year for summer trips. Let my BIL use one night at Mau Pin in August. He loved it, perfect weight for hotter nights. Definitely compresses small, I use a old stuff sack that's probably 4 liters max.
saltysack
11-01-2017, 21:54
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171102/fe25b0e0fe07c7841fd61797b052cc8b.jpg
Same picture as ones from Kohl’s....Costco sale on these nov 24-27...
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Kohls sale ended on the 29th, mine should be here Saturday. They still have them at $19.99 no doubt, and if you order in store at the kiosk, its free shipping to the store. Otherwise its $8.95 to your door.
saltysack
11-01-2017, 22:33
I wouldn’t count on them being comfortable under about 60*-65* for an extended period of time....I’ve got a JRB sierra stealth that’s rated at 40-45* but for ME I get cold under about 55* with it while wearing midweight base layer on a xlite pad and it’s got a lot more down than the cheap throws....personally don’t see much of a use for them....
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Pondjumpr
11-07-2017, 14:59
I bought 3 last year and turned one into a quilt with foot box. There is good instruction on how to do this on www.Hammockforums.com (http://www.Hammockforums.com) It was my first attempt at any DIY gear with full length sewing. It turned out great and I have used it several times so far. I will have it this weekend in South Georgia and it is expected to be down in the upper 30's one night and the mid-40's the other nights. For a cheap quilt, it works great for me on my cot (tent camping). You can't go wrong for $20....
Got mine today thru Kohls, surprise, surprise it came with a Bed, Bath and Beyond price sticker for $29.95. Nothing to write home about but not bad for $15. I'll probably get my use out of it napping on the couch with it :D