Current Updates:

    • Lead Times : Christmas.  It’s busy! Thanks for the orders
    • I am catching up on the summer orders
    • Recent pricing of fabrics (sourcing is usually through the USA and hence pricy) and the availability of cheap camping hammocks on Amazon have prompted me to focus on Quilts for the time being.  I have a bit of fabric left so I may make up a few RTS insulated/integrated hammocks/UQ’s as time allows.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • ***You are required to create an account to place an order.  This prevents fake orders from being created to try out stolen credit cards (on guest accounts).
  • *** “It is labelling me as spam and won’t let me make an account” – Most times this is due to you or your provider/business using a VPN. Turn off your VPN and this will most likely fix your problem
  • If you are on a Satellite internet it may automatically fire you through a different Country and be labelled as spam.  If this is the case send me an email and tell me.  littleshopofhammocks@gmail.com
  • All your information is kept private meaning I don’t sell information. Phone numbers are for shipping and if you need to be contacted immediately in regards to an order question. After a certain timeframe I will delete old accounts.  If you can’t login and it doesn’t seem to work make a new account.
  • Here’s a big one.  Why the long lead times?  I am literally a one man business that makes everything myself.  A lot of businesses get their whole quilt lineup made overseas, or even just the shells made overseas at 1/3 the cost.  If they stuff the quilts themselves they can claim they are made domestically.  I refuse to do that.  Each quilt is made by me from start to finish. Takes a bit longer and the cost is more. Gives me piece of mind that I have made each item.  It also means no one is copying my designs overseas easily.

To contact me please send me an email.

Contact info: littleshopofhammocks@gmail.com

Payment: I am currently using e-transfers as the sole means of payment. I don’t accept credit cards or paypal for payment.  This has eliminated all attempts at stolen payments plus additional charges.

E-Transfers  are to  be sent to the above address. Email separately with the E-transfer password although for most it should autodeposit.
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
I manually accept the etransfer so it may take a day or so for you to get the follow up email.  There is a possibility I might be out camping out of cell coverage so confirmation may take longer.

  • Returns and warranty:
    There are no returns or cancellations on gear so please make your decisions carefully. Please contact me immediately after an order if you need to change something.
    • I don’t allow returns on items unless there is a defect in manufacturing which I will correct. If you have any questions please contact me before ordering to make sure you get all the information needed.
    • Zippers are considered a normal wear and tear item. Taking care of them will extend the product life. (please don’t use your feet to open a zipper)
    • Please note that over compressing your down quilt in a compression stuff sack is not covered under warranty.  It hasn’t happened yet but please remember that inside a quilt there are baffles which, if you over torque can tear out stitching and damage a quilt. It’s something I have seen online and it’s pretty obvious what’s happened.
    • Repairs: Contact me if you have damaged your items. It maybe possible to fix at a minimal or no charge (depending on the circumstance) – You would pay shipping costs.
  • Shipping
    • I use couriers like UPS and Purolator with a signature required.  If you do not require a signature please state so in the notes at the end of the order.  Do note that if something goes missing insurance will not cover it.  I do realize that some addresses don’t have a problem so let me know to save the need to be there to sign for it.
    • If you would prefer that Canada Post is used let me know.  CP is a last option (for addresses in small towns or places with no courier service.) I have had more issues with shipping stuff using Canada Post then any other service but your area may be different.
    • Flat rates which don’t quite cover the shipping.  I pay the extra above the amount. It seems fair.
    • Items that have been shipped and shown as being delivered by the carrier stand as being delivered.
    • Please understand that shipping takes into account the actual shipping and the packaging.
    • When you receive your package do not use a box cutter or sharp knife to open it.
      It might take a few more seconds to open but it will save you from damaging your new gear.

Fabrics
Any of the fabrics can be used as an inner or outer layer.  All of the fabrics are pretty durable although the heavier fabrics are easier to care for and launder when needing a cleaning. Please be careful with pets (dogs) on your quilts.

  • 20D – The heavier of options.  Strong and has an amazing color depth . Weight is approx 1.0-1.1 oz/yard. Feel is silky and soft. A bit more slippery.
  • 15D – A mid weight option that is pretty close to weight to the 20D. Weight is from .9 to 1.0 oz/yd.  Has a nice even color with a soft buttery feel.
  • 10D – You would expect these to be fragile but they are not.  Quite wind resistant and nice for packing smaller

I get asked for personal preferences on fabric.  Honestly if you aren’t doing 5-10 day hikes don’t worry about the lightest fabric.  Choose the colors that make you happy on a rainy day.  If you are usually wearing a base layer when sleeping then don’t worry about how a fabric feels.  Your base layer handles that point of contact.

Quilts and Down information:
The Toaster and Serratus Quilts are designs created by myself using custom baffle heights and down weights. I am constantly testing the gear to make sure it performs in the outdoors. The quilts are all Comfort Rated meaning they should get you down to the rated temperature comfortably (and I have to say this is for most average people.)

The down I use in the quilts is produced within Canada and sourced within Canada. It’s not brought in from overseas and China. We have such nice down available here that it’s nice to keep the business local helping our economy.

Design : The designs all implement a closed baffle design. It takes a bit more work but it’s worth it. Down stays put. All my shells are made by myself personally here in Canada. Nothing is outsourced outside Canada.

Down: I currently offer down which is ethically produced and sourced within Canada. None of the down is bleached. All down insulates the same so fill power is fill power. The down used is untreated which I have found to loft better than the equivalent ‘treated’ down.

  • You will see some smaller down particles come through any material. The lighter the material gets, the more you will see it.  It comes through in clothing articles like jackets and you will see it come through quilt material regardless of the IDFL labs scoring.
  • By it’s very nature all down clusters have spines and will try and work it’s way through material. If you see something coming through the fabric try not to pull it out. Reach through the fabric from the opposite site and pull the down back inside. The fabric will seal itself, as the threads come back together.

Care of your Down Quilts : Treat your quilt with care and you will get many years use out of it. Always air them out after use. If you are on a multi-day hike spread them out on your tent or over the hammock (TQ’s) UQ’s get more air flow hanging under the hammock but still need airing. So if your taking a lunch break and it’s sunny spread them out.

Pad / Quilt straps and attachments:

  • Quilt / Pad straps are now using flat elastic in combination to adjustable clips to make attachment easy and ‘adjustable’. Each topquilt comes with one strap and pad clips standard. You can change that in your order if they are not wanted.

How to clean your Down Quilts (general information):

  • Your quilts are made with some of the lightest weight fabrics available so special care is required to prevent any damage to them. If you fail to follow these instructions you can damage your quilts severely.
    • If you choose to use a washing machine, only use front loaders on gentle.
    • Use proper down detergent only, that being said I have used woolite in a pinch (Use less rather than more. It doesn’t take much detergent to do the job)
    • Hand washing works in a large basin or tub with warm water. Gently push the air out of the quilt in the water and knead the quilt allowing the water to saturate the down. Then a minimal amount of kneading, pushing the water through the material. Drain the tub and knead out the water. Do no wring or whip the quilt around. This can damage the quilt. Fill the tub with fresh water and repeat to flush the detergent out. Repeat until the water is clear and not cloudy.
    • It may take several rinses to remove the detergent and contaminants.
  • Careful moving the quilt around while saturated with water. It’s heavy and the internal baffles can be easily damaged this way.
  • Drying:
    • Never hang a wet/soaked down item on a line. Lay it on a drying rack so it’s supported while heavy. Drying outside in dry air with air movement works great.
    • Once the quilt is fairly dry you can move it to the dryer with tennis balls. Only use Fluff / No Heat setting. Minimal heat can cause hot spots in your dryer and melt the fabric. NO HEAT. The tennis balls will help break up the clumps of down. It may take 3-4 hours to dry a quilt.
    • Once the quilt is dry you will need to shift down around with gentle hand pushes.
    • Do not Dry Clean.
  • Storage : Store loose in a large breathable bag. Do not store in the stuff sack.