An ultralight, durable and infinitely configurable doggie camping quilt. Canis Quiltis is a result of years of design and experiementation on long trails with my dogs. Its a doggie sleeping bag that actually stays on your dog through the night, allowing them to move around and keep their insulation with them. When your dog lays down, the quilt naturally tucks in around them covering 90% of their body every time. It's also a jacket they can run around in with full, unrestricted movement and activity. The crucial parts remain open for peeing and pooping. It goes on and off crazy fast. It packs down to almost nothing and weighs just a few ounces. It's pretty much THE answer every dog owner that camps or backpacks have been looking for.
Hand-made in the USA from a durable 20 danier ripstop nylon shell, and Apex Climashield synthetic insulation. Apex Climashield is the lightest continuous filament insulation on the market. Synthetic is the way to go for dogs because, it still isulates just fine when wet (I dont know if you noticed but dogs will always get wet), and if the nylon shell tears open, no big deal. Insulation will not spill out in any way like down will.
Weight varies based on size but these have been coming out to be about 1 ounce per 10 pounds of dog.
Features:
- paracord cinch around neck
- 4 break-away clips for multiple securing options
- 20 danier ripstop nylon shell for durability
- synthetic insulation will not migrate, leak or clump
- insulates even when wet
- dries crazy fast
- machine washable (see care instructions)
- hand-made stuff sack included (chose option when ordering)
- repair services available to keep your garment going for many years
Made to order from two measurements. Multiple color choices. Customization available.
Your color choice will be the nylon on OUTSIDE of garment. Inside nylon will be black or dark gray. This helps you orient the inside and outside of garment quickly or in low light.
Required measurements:
1) length from base of skull, to base of tail (where tail joins body) following contours of the spine
2) circumfrence of chest
A note about insulating your dog from the ground: Just like with people, it is not enough to just insulate your dog from the air and have them sleep on the cold, hard ground expecting them to be warm and cozy. This quit is designed to work in conjunction with insulation under the animal. You can see in some of my pics my dogs are laying on a foam mat. I highly recommend the Nemo Switchback pad, cut down to the size of your dog. Its crazy durable, light and packable.
Currently shipping within 5 days of order placement.
Canis Quiltis
The quilt does not need, or like, frequent washing. For light dirt or dust, just wipe it down with a damp towel. When it gets really soiled, hand washing is recommended with cool, soapy water, rinse and air dry. It IS possible to get away with machine washing this quilt once in a while, in some machines. If you have a machine WITHOUT a center agitater which has a gentle or hand wash cycle, you can use that, on one of those settings, with cold water, and machine dry on low or air dry setting. The key here is a very gentle machine wash and dry with no heat, keeping in mind you can probably only do this 6-8 times in the life of the garment. (I know because I tested it). Eventually the nylon gets runs in it and gets pretty thin.
Dogs beat the heck out of stuff and eventually, you will get tears and need repairs. For tears in the nylon I recommend Gear Aid Tenacious Tape. Clean area with alcohol and allow to dry, then apply tape. For more major repairs, contact me.