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Offline SA Bill

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Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« on: January 24, 2009, 09:11:52 AM »
Knowing I need a better insulated sleeping bag, I've been keeping an eye out for a bargain on a better bag. I ran across a North Face Blaze 3D 20 bag on the big auction site earlier this week so I kept an eye on it to see if there was much auction action, so to speak. Last night I put in a modest bid and went to bed. When I awoke this morning I found that I had won the auction. I know that this bag is not a really a high tech super duper sleeping system but I figure it might do the job for my one night backpacking trips. I'm not camping in winter but my other bag barely keeps me warm in 40-50 degree weather, even in a tent. I'm hoping the Blaze will be a little warmer...should be since it's a mummy bag.

My big concern with this bag is the fact that it is a mummy style bag and I really like to have some room to move around in my sleeping bags. I gave up mummy bags 20+ years ago in favor of rectangular bags. Adjusting to a mummy style bag may or may not work. I'm figuring that I'll be so tired after my hikes that I might sleep okay in a mummy bag. We'll see.
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Re: Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2009, 11:19:05 AM »
You're accumulating quite a collection of gear Bill. I added a North Face Cat's Meow 20 degree mummy bag last year and am quite pleased with it. It replaced an old Holubar -10 down bag which is still in great shape but just too warm for the hiking I do now.  Now if the temps are that cold I want to be close to a heater instead of in a tent.
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Re: Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2009, 11:41:07 AM »
Bill, you have seen this, haven't you? Sounds perfect for you. :icon_lol:
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Re: Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2009, 12:07:18 PM »
hehe, now that's a sleep system, indeed. 

I've found mummy bags serve quite well on backpacking trips.  My 20F Slumberjack bag has a zip open foot which helps with ventilation and allows you more room.  The zip open section is covered with a fine mesh to keep any crawlies out if I'm cowboy camping.  The upper section is plenty wide to twist and turn during a nights' sleep.
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Re: Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2009, 12:21:17 PM »
Quote from: Ray52 on January 24, 2009, 11:19:05 AM
You're accumulating quite a collection of gear Bill.

I am afraid that's not a good thing!  :icon_eek:

I added a North Face Cat's Meow 20 degree mummy bag last year and am quite pleased with it. It replaced an old Holubar -10 down bag which is still in great shape but just too warm for the hiking I do now. Now if the temps are that cold I want to be close to a heater instead of in a tent.

Just need one of these when it gets cold:
http://www.zodi.com/web-content/Consumer/zodihotvent.html  :icon_wink:
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Re: Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2009, 12:24:21 PM »
Quote from: RichardM on January 24, 2009, 11:41:07 AM
Bill, you have seen this, haven't you? Sounds perfect for you. :icon_lol:

 :icon_lol:  Part of me says that system might, and I emphasize might, be a good thing. The rest of me says "I don't think so!"  :eusa_naughty:
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Re: Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2009, 01:46:01 AM »
Quote from: SA Bill on January 24, 2009, 12:21:17 PM
Just need one of these when it gets cold:
http://www.zodi.com/web-content/Consumer/zodihotvent.html :icon_wink:
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Ummm.....your priorities are off a tad.....this is what you NEED when it gets cold! (wait a few seconds for it to load)

:rolling: :rolling: :icon_eek: :eusa_clap: :eusa_dance:
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Re: Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2009, 02:29:56 AM »
It might depend on whether they expect you to carry enough water for them to shower . . .

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Re: Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2009, 08:02:33 AM »
Quote from: presidio on January 25, 2009, 01:46:01 AM

Ummm.....your priorities are off a tad.....this is what you NEED when it gets cold!

:rolling: :rolling: :icon_eek: :eusa_clap: :eusa_dance:

LOL!  :eusa_naughty:
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Re: Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2009, 07:58:52 PM »
Quote from: Al on January 25, 2009, 02:29:56 AM
It might depend on whether they expect you to carry enough water for them to shower . . .

Al


What's a few more gallons of water?
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Re: Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2009, 08:51:32 AM »
Sure they are smiling now wait till they find our you want them to keep YOU WARM and not Visa Versa, coat, wine, home etc. :rolling: :rolling: :rolling:
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Re: Impulse Buy - Sleeping Bag
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2009, 11:43:35 AM »
Quote from: Undertaker on January 26, 2009, 08:51:32 AM
Sure they are smiling now wait till they find our you want them to keep YOU WARM and not Visa Versa, coat, wine, home etc. :rolling: :rolling: :rolling:

Did you notice they are sitting in the 'new & improved' Hot Springs? Tiling, new pool edge to sit on, clean water. These ladies like being in the backcountry!
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