Re: Thermarest bags

I go to the Grand Canyon a lot, and like many backpackers there, I mostly sleep out in the open (i.e. no tent).   Because of the creepy crawlies and the wind, I prefer to be fully enclosed (so bag instead of blanket).

John


--- In [email protected], "casey" <casey.cox@...> wrote:
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> I've been using a Therm-a-Rest Haven 20 deg. down blanket for the last two seasons with an Exped Synmat UL7 sleeping pad.  Works great, quite comfortable down to 30 deg. after that I put on a baselayer.  My wife customized it for me, removing the straps, most of the elastic, and sewing the face hole closed.  This allows it to be used as a blanket with a footbox without being strapped in.  
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> You might also check out Warbonnetoutdoors, they also make down blankets with a foot box.
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> --- In [email protected], "John" <jge@> wrote:
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> > Anyone tried Therm-a-Rest's new line of sleeping bags ?   They're kinda like the Big Agnes system, where there's not much insulation on the bottom, so an insulated pad is required to complete the thermal envelope.   But instead of using a pad sleeve, they use straps.  Apparently they work with wide pads (i.e. 25"), which I require; none of the BA bags that meet my weight/volume requirements work with pads larger than 20".
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