I have one of the dual temperature bags with one side thinner than the other. Depending on the temps you sleep with the thick side up or thinner side up. I believe it is temp rated to 50/40 or somewhere in that range. It has been a great summer/ Fall bag but I have not tested it lower than mid 40s. As posted previously a fleece liner would easily decrease the temperature rating down into the 30s. I also recommend a sleeping pad to get you off the ground- that makes any bag warmer (and more comfortable). My bag was purchased through Campmor. It packs well/drys fast and is filled with polarguard type material. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Wayne wrote [edited]: > > I also recommend a sleeping pad to get you off the ground- > that makes any bag warmer (and more comfortable). I have a Therm-a-Rest sleeping pad that I like a whole lot. BUT-- I made the mistake of buying a 3/4 length model to save a few grams of weight. Hence my feet, ankles, and calves hang of the edge and get cold. I know it's not supposed to get cold during the summer, but last year while camping in Michigan (I think it was June or July) the temperature plummeted to +34F at night. -Bob Matter ----------- "The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war." --Ralph Waldo Emerson *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
"Robert J. Matter" wrote: > > I have a Therm-a-Rest sleeping pad that I like a whole lot. > BUT-- I made the mistake of buying a 3/4 length model to save a few grams of I would suggest stowing empty bags, if the outside is dry, under your tail end. If you can make a neat pile that doesn't shift around too much and isn't too lumpy, you'll be warmer. People often have the pad under their head; it is better to make a pillow with a stuff sack or fleece jacket, and leave the top of the pad for your shoulders. - Elias Ross *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
At 10/4/01 -0400 02:55 PM, elias.ross_at_openwave.com wrote: > have a Therm-a-Rest sleeping pad that I like a whole lot. I have a Therm-a-Rest that I purchased in 1980 and it is still going strong. I just replaced the old valve a couple of months ago and it now fills up faster. It is a bit slow, age I guess (like me). If you are looking at new ones check out the Guide Lite. Packs small, full length and is thick enough to be really comfortable. Good Sleeping! Fred Thomas *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
If space permits I bring along a Crazy Creek Chair. One of the folding seats made of the same material as the pads. Besides providing a great seat for camp, it extends the sleeping pad to full length. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I don't give a damn for a man who can spell a word only one way. Mark Twain WhiteRabbit - ICQ#111665477 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert J. Matter" <rjmatter_at_PRODIGY.NET> To: "Paddlewise" <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 9:41 AM Subject: [Paddlewise] Sleeping pads [was sleeping bags] > Wayne wrote [edited]: > > > > I also recommend a sleeping pad to get you off the ground- > > that makes any bag warmer (and more comfortable). > > I have a Therm-a-Rest sleeping pad that I like a whole lot. BUT-- I made the mistake of buying a 3/4 length model to save a few grams of weight. Hence my feet, ankles, and calves hang of the edge and get cold. I know it's not supposed to get cold during the summer, but last year while camping in Michigan (I think it was June or July) the temperature plummeted to +34F at night. > > -Bob Matter > ----------- > "The real and lasting victories are > those of peace, and not of war." > --Ralph Waldo Emerson > > *************************************************************************** > 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/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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