"Back within the 1980s I chanced upon a German military services sleeping bag that had a hood and SLEEVES, of all things! Because I also am a aspect sleeper I gave one particular a test.
To my surprise, they were being possessing a sale on 0* sleeping baggage, and at $a hundred and sixty, I thought it absolutely was worthwhile to give it a shot. I am a aspect sleeper, and these ended up mummy bags, so I purchased a daily huge bag.
edit: I see Grabbers has MSDS data also- commons feeling of keeping away from direct prolonged pores and skin Speak to appears to become the only real hazard I am able to see.
Eagle River, Alaska. Mar 15, 2012 #14 Glacier's Edge is commonly offered in Alaska by Fred Meyer (I believe it would be A non-public label for Fred Meyer, in fact) and I in fact genuinely like their equipment. I've employed their tents and their sleeping bags and happen to be fairly pleased. As a rule They're clones of leading brand name gear and work quite well. Their pricing is also Great. I do think for summertime in Alaska It will be fantastic.
SW PA Jan 9, 2014 #3 I simply cannot see this staying a secure strategy. I've utilized the MSS into your very low teens without scorching h2o bottles or heaters in any way, but this was Usually within Adirondack shelters so I was out on the wind.
I was employing a self inflating (I've by no means uncovered a self inflating pad that truly self inflates) Sea to Summit insulated pad. It's a very good, but bulky pad. Undecided what model.
I do think the same remark relates to using 1 to boost the rating of the patrol bag, it really works Alright if that may be all you have but you will find hotter lighter solutions When you have the understanding and chance and wherewithal.
It does Possess a plastic zipper however it is heavier than most I've found. We'll see how that holds up after the amazing weather conditions receives in this article to Northern AZ. Also has the compulsory velcro zipper lock. Good deal's of room when I obtained in. It absolutely was a bit snug at my shoulders but I'm...uh...Unwanted fat. I used to be while in the matter for around 30 seconds, it's too darn sizzling for extended tests In spite of A/C turned up. A good amount of space in the foot so it's a great place to retail store tomorrows apparel so It really is heat if you get up each morning.
Harper said: One of many other factors it is best to consider Using the Overbag is which you can use it by itself as being a sleeping bag at temperatures previously mentioned freezing with considerably less body weight and bulk. It might be mire relaxed Sleeping Bag at All those temps.
Now I've changed it that has a British Military Artic sleeping bag which i bought new off ebay for £twenty,and its even heavier.
GMScooter claimed: Rusty, that MSDS is for butane. The head hotter that the OP is talking about isn't going to use butane. It makes use of the traditional zippo fluid. I don't see an MSDS on the hand heaters on This web site at all. Click on to expand...
I employed my previous EMS sleeping bag from highschool, it absolutely was a thirty diploma bag when it absolutely was new, again during the '90s, but becoming old has misplaced a little bit of loft. That combined with my wool bag as an internal liner was super cozy.
WY_Not claimed: I have had mine to get a few years now and have experienced it out in temps underneath zero and are toasty heat. Among the list of several items of kit that I'd personally obtain yet again inside a heartbeat. A bit cumbersome Along with the overbag but properly worth it. And, rated to -forty° file With all the two.
We slept such as this before it began to rain. Which was the normal solution to use it generally and almost everywhere.