Re: Thermarest bags

Didn't mention that I am a four season tarp camper, just upgraded to cuben fiber.   I only set up a tarp when weather threatens or for mosquito protection, haven't slept in a sealed tent in years.  Also I spend an average of more than 75 nights a year sleeping out, never had a problem with bugs.  Have backpacked in the Grand Canyon, the Santa Catalina Mts. north of Tucson, and the Sahaura National Monument east of Tucson, now spend most of my time in the Sierra Nevada Mts.

If you use the Haven blanket the way it is designed to be used, strapped to a sleeping pad there wouldn't be any opening for critter intrusion.  You could also use it in conjunction with a bivy.  That would give you the security you have with a zipped bag. 

 I just like the freedom of a tarp and blanket, being able to get up without having to unzip anything.


--- In [email protected], "John" <jge@...> wrote:
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> Sorry if I wasn't clear.   No, I have not triether theatens oe for mpsquitod 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.
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> 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.
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> John
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> > 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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> > From: [email protected]
> > [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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