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Re: Sleeping bag alternative
Reply #10 - Oct 25th, 2011 at 6:03pm
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I had mentioned before about making an under quilt from a Military Surplus Th insulate Poncho liner.
This site has something very similar to what I envisioned. #12 as you scroll down.
I'm wondering if you would even need a pad IF this would keep the wind off you and allow you to vent excess heat/moisture if needed.
Some of the ideas would seem like they'd move around unless you lay perfectly flat Undecided

How about night time bathroom needs?
Seems like trying to wrestle yourself out of a top load hammock could result in a face plant if not careful.
I guess you can work that out if it becomes an issue Grin

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Re: Sleeping bag alternative
Reply #11 - Oct 25th, 2011 at 7:40pm
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The glove vs. mitten comment has me re-thinking.  Depends on how cold it gets.

I also use my sleeping bag to dry out damp clothes.  Should be done with care, more care with down bags.  You can load your bag with moisture depending on where the dew point ends up.  Smart trippers hang their bags on nice days, air out, dry out.
  
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Re: Sleeping bag alternative
Reply #12 - Oct 26th, 2011 at 12:56am
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I think what you are describing is one of the combinations I use for the colder summer nights (35-40°) but you are using better (= warmer) garments.  Does your jacket have a hood? I really like a hood on the colder nights.  As you mentioned getting in and out of a bag is a hassle but using a bag as a blanket with a foot box makes a nice cover?  With the rest of the garments you have a light summer bag would be nice to use as a blanket with a foot box.
  
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