Re: Thermarest bags

Sorry if I wasn't clear.   No, I have not tried the Therm-a-Rest bag yet (and though REI has it in-stock for mail-order sales, they do not have it in stores to try out).   I am considering purchasing it and was asking for recommendations; I can't even find an online review.

As far as personal preferences, yes, sleeping tent-less in the desert, I am not comfortable with a quilt or blanket, because of wind and creepy crawlies.

John

> So, in other words, you've not tried the Therm-a-Rest bag and are just
> stating your personal preferences.right?
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> Jerry
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> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:01 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [BackpackingLight] Re: Thermarest bags
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> 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).
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> John
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> --- In [email protected]
> <mailto:BackpackingLight%40yahoogroups.com> , "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]
> <mailto:BackpackingLight%40yahoogroups.com> , "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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> > > John
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