The surplus retailers at a single time were being (it's possible even now are) chock stuffed with "down" mummy bags which were in essence a failed Military Quartermaster experiment to attempt to use hen feathers. Major, and none far too warm.

It will help preserve the loft in the material. If you can retail outlet it hanging up that's most effective. Also When you have self inflating design ground pad do precisely the same. I retail store mine at the rear of the babys crib. Outa site outa mind..

Northern In. On the river Nov 9, 2022 #27 Why dont you give it to @camp casey . He could weigh it , eliminate the feathers , substitute with down amd then report back to us . Needless to say currently being the hammocker that he is it might possibly find yourself as an underquilt or more than quilt

We just have to realise that the poncho liner [ known as a "Tropical Blanket" in Australia] is produced to an old, old typical and as cheaply as feasible.

Nervous which the bag would not be snug, an upcoming cold snap would allow me to test the bag out. I chose to set up a TCOP tent, as they've usually carried out effectively in cold temperatures...

That is an effective sturdy bag for that looking cottage or for canoe or vehicle transport but way too significant and hulking if you wish to Choose climbing. Okay, probably not significant, in comparison with other previous army sleeping baggage also not overly bulky.

I do think exactly the same comment relates to using 1 to boost the ranking of the patrol bag, it really works Alright if that is all you've but you'll find warmer lighter options In case you have the expertise and possibility and wherewithal.

It does have a plastic zipper however it is heavier than most I have seen. Coton Sleeping We will see how that holds up once the awesome climate receives listed here to Northern AZ. Also has the compulsory velcro zipper lock. Lot's of room once I got in. It absolutely was a little cosy at my shoulders but I am...uh...Unwanted fat. I was within the factor for approximately thirty seconds, It truly is way too darn sizzling for extended tests Despite A/C turned up. A lot of room within the foot so It is really a terrific spot to store tomorrows garments so It really is heat any time you rise up each morning.

ripcurlksm stated: fill a nalgene bottle from REI, #####, Goal, etc brimming with boiling water and place it in a very sock and phone it an evening. throw some tea in there and connect with it a early morning.

Now i have replaced it by using a British Military Artic sleeping bag which i bought new off ebay for £twenty,and its even heavier.

But then I’ve under no circumstances discovered any synthetic bag that would hold me heat in the Winter season time. I’m undecided why This really is but They simply don’t get the job done for me when it’s A lot under...

But then I’ve by no means uncovered any synthetic bag that may preserve me heat inside the Wintertime time. I’m not sure why This is certainly but they just don’t operate for me when it’s A lot underneath...

The Jungle bag is nicely made for the worth, not surprisingly not in Britain, but I am not so extremely certain with regard to the zippers below.

We slept such as this prior to it began to rain. Which was the regular solution to use it generally and just about everywhere.