Diy Top Quilt Footbox. Make sure the top and bottom buckles are about 2 inches up from the bottom to leave space for the shock cord canal. In preparation for my upcoming backpacking trip to Havasupai with my wife Ive been debating on different insulation options for our hammocks.
To make it a topquilt I sewed in a extra channel at the bottom and ran a drawstring through. To make the sewn footbox I used the same overall karo design as my summer quilt expect I sewed the sides together at the bottom and added a circle of fabric at the bottom. I cut the outer fabric longer than the inner shell to give a differential.
Ultralight 7 denier ripstop nylon is used for both the inner and outer shells.
The footbox is sewn in and there isnt a zippered footbox option available. This will be good to about 40 degrees with the 36oz apex. Advantages of a sewn-in footbox - more failproof for long hikes especially compared to zipped closures less hassle and a bit warmer. Ultralight 7 denier ripstop nylon is used for both the inner and outer shells.
