Peter Rathmann writes: > For a few dollars more, one can get the space blanket in the form of a > bag that is more efficient at retaining heat. The bag form can also > serve as a vapor-barrier liner inside a sleeping bag to extend the > temperature range if the weather gets colder than anticipated. Of > course, the regular blanket form can also be made into a bag with > application of enough duct tape. Either way, I agree with Ulli - > they're definitely worth their cost and weight and I've found them to be > surprisingly durable (somehow the weather frequently turns out colder > than I anticipate). Duct tape adhesive tends to dry out over time. I recommend black (or any other color) plastic electrician's tape, which is far less bulky and stays flexible over time. My sleeping bag vapor barrier liner, which I made for winter camping from one and a fraction space blankets and electrician's tape, is still quite usable some 15 years later. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Oct 29 2001 - 10:09:51 PST
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