Re: Thermarest bags

My wife modified my Haven bag for me.  She sewed the facehole closed, added a small fleece panel, removed the elastic and straps making it into a simple blanket with a footbox.  Now I can sleep in it unrestricted. 

 I also use 0 degree quilt from Warbonnetoutdoors, a 0 degree down Marmot bag, (it' too old to remember the model), and a -20 degree down Marmot Col Membrain bag when conditions require.  Now I'm seriously considering trying a 10 degree down blanket made by Zpacks.


--- In [email protected], "JonB" <BelcherJD@...> wrote:
>
> John
> 
> I use both a sleeping bag (Marmot Plazma) and a Homemade quilt and have not seen any difference in the creepy crawlies between the two.
> The sleeping bag does have it's advantages in high wind conditions when cowboy camping. BTW- I cowboy camp most of the time when the weather allows.
> 
> I've only seen pics of the Therm-a-Rest Haven and it appears to me that it would be great for someone who is a back sleeper and stays put all night. But, for the rest of us not so great.
> 
> As for reviews .... google "Therm-a-Rest Haven reviews"..... there are lots of them (About 22,300 results (0.30 seconds))
> 
> 'til later,
> Jon (Gandalf-PCT class of 2013)
> Marysville WA
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> --- In [email protected], "John" <jge@> wrote:
> >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?
> > >  > Jerry
> > >  
> > > 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
> > >
> > > 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
> > >
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