RE: Re: Thermarest bags

So, in other words, you've not tried the Therm-a-Rest bag and are just
stating your personal preferences.right?

 

Jerry

 

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Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:01 PM
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Subject: [BackpackingLight] 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]
<mailto:BackpackingLight%40yahoogroups.com> , "casey" <casey.cox@...> wrote:
>
> 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. 
> 
> You might also check out Warbonnetoutdoors, they also make down blankets
with a foot box.
> 
> --- In [email protected]
<mailto:BackpackingLight%40yahoogroups.com> , "John" <jge@> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > 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".
> > 
> > John
> >
>