DIY Summer Top Quilt and Matchcoat

How to make a do-it-yourself Summer Top Quilt and Matchcoat for a hammock using a basic blanket such as the Tribe Provisions Go Anywhere Blanket.

Materials needed

Rectangular quilt or blanket (top quilts can work if the footbox can open up)
Belt or rope to go around your waist

Making the Matchcoat

Hold the quilt behind you and over your head (if your quilt has a foot end that can snap or cinch closed, use this for the head end)
With the quilt draped over your head, wrap the left and right sides across your waist
Fasten the quilt around your waist using the rope or belt
Snap the hood leaving a space for your head

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6 responses to “DIY Summer Top Quilt and Matchcoat”

Ian

May 27, 2016

Any experience with The Puredown Nylon Waterproof White Goose Down Indoor/Outdoor Camping Blanket? For another $10 ($50 MSRP) it would seem to offer some added waterproof benefit as well as almost a pound lighter for a sim. size blanket. But curious about your thoughts!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B019OIAAR6?psc=1

Thanks for sharing your great info!

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Jay Dubya

May 27, 2016

How does that blanket compare to the Costco down throw that was all the rage over the winter?

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1. Derek
  
  May 27, 2016
  
  Down vs synthetic is one big difference. Fabric and weight. About equally warm. This blanket is more wind and water protective.
  
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  1. Tom
    
    March 8, 2024
    
    The real functioning difference between down and polyester is that when down is wet it collapses and takes forever to dry.
    
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    1. Derek Hansen
      
      August 5, 2024
      
      Good luck! Easier and cheaper to just buy one. Plenty of options online or at a local outdoor store. Walmart even sells them so you’re really without an excuse.
      
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