{"id":9175,"date":"2020-09-19T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T14:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daytripper28.com\/?p=9175"},"modified":"2023-07-29T14:15:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T19:15:17","slug":"diy-ultralight-sleeping-bag-for-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daytripper28.com\/diy-ultralight-sleeping-bag-for-40\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Ultralight Sleeping Bag for $30"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sleeping bags are a necessity for any camping trip. Whether you are spending time in the BWCA<\/a> or backpacking on the Superior Hiking Trail<\/a>, you\u2019ll want something to keep you warm at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only problem is traditional sleeping bags take up a lot of space and add to the weight you carry. Finding a good sleeping bag under a hundred dollars is almost impossible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why I made my own DIY ultralight sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make vs Buy and Ultralight Sleeping Bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it was just me needing a bag, I\u2019d probably do tons of price shopping, review all the reviews, look through outlets and finally end up just picking one up at the local Sheels or REI<\/a>. But when you have a family of four, the cost adds up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With sleeping bags, it’s hard to find one you like. Most stores carry an abundance of mummy designs and can feel restrictive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chances are, you don\u2019t even need one for those types of temperatures, anyway. That\u2019s when I started investigating how to make your own sleeping bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I didn’t realize was how many options there are for sleeping bags. I can make a DIY ultralight sleeping bag in under an hour, for about $30 if you are buying all the materials new. Otherwise, you may have the supplies at home already, costing a lot less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why alter two existing products vs. creating it from scratch? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I make my DIY Ultralight Sleeping bags with two Costo Down Blankets. It seems silly to some to take existing products but the cost is what drove me to this option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get some ripstop or other outdoor utility fabric, put down feathers in between, sew it into a baffle, then add another layer until you reach the top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

700 grams of Goose Down Feathers in bulk cost $40, the same price as two blankets. I also didn\u2019t want to create a cleanroom in my house to manage feathers that will inevitably fly everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My sister decided to go with a hybrid approach. Using the Costco Blankets, she used a seam ripper to remove all the vertical seams, creating a larger baffle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then she added additional feathers in-between so the bag would work in colder weather. While it works, it\u2019s a bunch of extra steps and feathers go everywhere. No matter how you try to control it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supplies you\u2019ll need: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n