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    Sewing Machine

    Well, I finally found me a Singer 401A and it's headed north to me now. I can't wait to get it and start learning to sew.
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    Sewing Machine

    Would a Singer 401A be a good starting machine? Here in Fairbanks, Alaska there is not many places to look/buy machines. You can buy new ones but I don't want to invest a lot at first until I see I can/like sewing. I have found a couple of Singer 401A that are fairly cheap and shipping isn't to...
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    Sewing Machine

    It would just be used for my personal use and I would like to be able to sew some thicker stuff. I would like to learn to make some of my own gear. Also,the sewing will all be new to me so I don't need a super fancy one.
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    Sewing Machine

    What type sewing machines are you guys using for making your own gear? Brand/Model? Thanks
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    DIY Quilt for the Cold

    Around 20* if I remember right and that's going off websites that sell quilts. The 10 oz is used in 0* quilts.
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    Is a "meat shelf" what you want in a pack?

    A meat shelf really helps here in Alaska when you have to haul that moose quarter out whole on the bone.
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    Tipi stove jack location

    I second the BPWD stove jack. I just had them install one in my Luna 6 and I like the extra flap that lays up against the pipe to redirect any water running down from the top.
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    10 day solo Kodiak goat hunt

    Congratulations AK Trout on your goat. I really enjoyed my goat hunt on Kodiak and I also took a nice goat. I can't wait to go back.
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    VIAM vs EE Quilt

    Cool and I would like to hear how your order goes and what you think of your new quilt when it arrives.
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    VIAM vs EE Quilt

    I talked with the owner of VIAM today and he will make a 0* quilt. He will be adding it to his website soon and he uses 10 ounce climashield for the 0* quilt. Seems like a very nice guy and was very helpful.
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    VIAM vs EE Quilt

    That is what I'm working on now. I will be trying to call some places tomorrow to see what insulation/weight of insulation they use. If it's the same as others, then where is the difference in rating coming from?
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    VIAM vs EE Quilt

    Not trying to start a fight but when the sponsoring company says they want make you a synthetic quilt rated for lower then the 20* one they sell, then you look elsewhere for what you want/need. I'm not saying they are not a good company by no means, they just don't have what I am looking for.
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    VIAM vs EE Quilt

    Thanks gentlemen for all the replies and info. I have always used mummy style sleeping bags but I toss and turn a lot in my sleep and usually end up sleeping on my side. I also will be buying a new sleeping pad. I just gave my son my new Exped WinterLite pad that I bought last year. It was a...
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    VIAM vs EE Quilt

    mavmskyb8, Thanks for the info and if you don't mind what was the temps for your hunt? Do you feel the temp rating is pretty accurate on the VIAM? Thanks
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    VIAM vs EE Quilt

    I may have to give VIAM a call about the 0* quilt. I would like to hear more about it price, weight and bulk wise. I would rather have to much then not enough. It seems it would be very easy to vent the quilt for cooling off if you got to hot.
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    Mega vs super tarp vs bpwd

    I have a BPWD Luna 6 and I really like it. I know you are not looking for something like it but the craftsmanship if very good. I would not hesitate to buy from them again if I needed to.
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    VIAM vs EE Quilt

    The EE Prodigy only goes down to 20* were as the VIAM goes down to 10*. I hear that EE ratings are pretty accurate but I'm not sure about VIAM. Cost wise they are about the same price.
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    VIAM vs EE Quilt

    Does anybody have experience with both of these quilts? If not what about the VIAM quilts? I have heard/read a lot about the EE quilts. Thanks for any help.
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    Switching from bag to quilt

    I am in the same boat kinda. I have been thinking about trying a quilt myself but can't make up my mind on whether to go with down or synthetic. I live in Fairbanks, Alaska and like to do float hunts and fly-out hunts. I have made the switch over to a floorless tent and use a bivy to put my...
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    Sleeping bag help, wiggys? Quilt?

    Kodiakfly, The Anchorage Wiggy's store never offered the discount but the main company did.

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