Post by: syoungs on July 29, 2016, 09:09:15 AM
I've never loved bags, annd only own a old Woolrich down mummy bag, and some cheaper warm weather bags now.
Will I regret going with a wool blanket instead of a bag? Weight is no concern, and I figure with a wood stove burning, I probably won't need a super low rated bag, but this is my first foray into a hot tent, so maybe I'm not thinking along the right path.
If I do go with a bag, it'll be a rectangular, canvas and flannel job.
Thanks for any input!
Post by: Woodchuck on July 29, 2016, 09:17:27 AM
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Post by: Bofire on July 29, 2016, 09:47:49 AM
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Post by: syoungs on July 29, 2016, 10:25:30 AM
I prefer blankets. I put some egg foam then an old rectangular bag on top of that to be the mattress. If you roll around a lot and side sleep, a bag gets uncomfortable.
This is my major problem, moving around in a bag drives me nuts. Which is what lead me to wanting to go to blankets, that and usually keep a leg out of the covers when I sleep to some degree, which means I usually keep m y bag unzipped anyhow.
Maybe I need both...
Post by: rasbo on July 29, 2016, 10:32:26 AM
I have a 3inch pad,with a wool blanket over that if needed and I open my sleeping bag and lay that over me..With a wood stove I have always ended up just laying on my bag most the time..better have what you might need and not use it,than go with outI prefer blankets. I put some egg foam then an old rectangular bag on top of that to be the mattress. If you roll around a lot and side sleep, a bag gets uncomfortable.
This is my major problem, moving around in a bag drives me nuts. Which is what lead me to wanting to go to blankets, that and usually keep a leg out of the covers when I sleep to some degree, which means I usually keep m y bag unzipped anyhow.
Maybe I need both...
Post by: Fl0und3rz on July 29, 2016, 10:35:36 AM
Post by: syoungs on July 29, 2016, 10:38:40 AM
I think between those, the Woodstove, a buddy heater and thermals, I should be good in Anny weather that's cold.
Now then, I really like the Pendleton blankets, and the fact I can go to Pendleton and pick one up right from the factory, but should I put the "local" thing out of the way and look at Hudson or Woolrich for a nice blanket?
Post by: whacker1 on July 29, 2016, 10:48:36 AM
Post by: Alchase on July 29, 2016, 10:50:59 AM
I do use another sleeping bag on top of my 2" pad that goes in my cot on really cold nights.
I use to use a queen size blowup mattress with a down comforter. That was totally comfortable, but left little room to work around in the tent.
Post by: ghosthunter on July 29, 2016, 11:16:46 AM
I have tent camped my entire life. Never had a wood stove until the past couple years. Back when the seasons were in the cold times. I tried blankets for years froze.
$165.00 and I will solve your problem for life.
Go where ever you want and buy the biggest roomiest sleeping bag you can find with flannel lining. On the way home stop in a rite aid and buy yourself a $15.00 hot water bottle.
Put a pad under your bag to block cold air under the cot. Lay your bag out. About 1 hour before bed boil a pot of water. put it in the water bottle. I use plyers to hold the bottle while filling. Wrap in old shirt or pillow case put in the bottom of your bag.
You will be warm all night. :IBCOOL:
Post by: Alchase on July 29, 2016, 11:46:38 AM
I also put my clothes for the next day in the bottom Sleeping bag so they are toasty on the cold mornings.
On really cold nights I sleep with either a scull cap or dew rag on. plus they help from getting your pillow grungy.
Post by: syoungs on July 29, 2016, 11:50:54 AM
You could also try a down quilt, which is open sided. Enlightened equipment is what many have gravitated toward that face the dilemma you are facing. More for backpacking than wall tent, but I could see using it for the same reason.
I've thought about cutting my down bag up and making a quilt actually, especially for the few times i decide a hammock hang is a good idea!
Post by: dscubame on July 29, 2016, 11:58:36 AM
http://reviews.cabelas.com/8815/515369/cabelas-magnum-44-sleeping-bag-reviews/reviews.htm
Post by: rasbo on July 29, 2016, 12:00:46 PM
Us old guys need to stay warm, LOLwhen I was solo camping with just a small tent I did the same thing,the only thing that wasn't covered was my nose..had some cold get ups forsure
I also put my clothes for the next day in the bottom Sleeping bag so they are toasty on the cold mornings.
On really cold nights I sleep with either a scull cap or dew rag on. plus they help from getting your pillow grungy.
Post by: syoungs on July 29, 2016, 01:54:43 PM
Too bad Cabelas stopped offering the Magnum 44 bag. I have one and once discovered I was more comfortable in it on my cot than my down on the king bed at home.
http://reviews.cabelas.com/8815/515369/cabelas-magnum-44-sleeping-bag-reviews/reviews.htm
Looks like they still offer that bag, in 0 annd -20 ratings. This is the type of bag id go with/may go with.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Magnum-deg-F-Sleeping-Bag/2263942.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dmagnum%2B44%26CQ_st%3Db
I'm going to try a combination of bags and blankets on my cots this next weekend to see how it works as far as blankets falling off etc. If it's not to big of a pain I'll probably go with a blanket this year, and if I hate it, at least I've got a sweet blanket for home use, and can grab up a bag later
Post by: Fl0und3rz on July 29, 2016, 02:00:18 PM
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Your welcome!
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Post by: ghosthunter on July 30, 2016, 07:48:51 AM
Too bad Cabelas stopped offering the Magnum 44 bag. I have one and once discovered I was more comfortable in it on my cot than my down on the king bed at home.
http://reviews.cabelas.com/8815/515369/cabelas-magnum-44-sleeping-bag-reviews/reviews.htm
Looks like they still offer that bag, in 0 annd -20 ratings. This is the type of bag id go with/may go with.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Magnum-deg-F-Sleeping-Bag/2263942.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dmagnum%2B44%26CQ_st%3Db
I'm going to try a combination of bags and blankets on my cots this next weekend to see how it works as far as blankets falling off etc. If it's not to big of a pain I'll probably go with a blanket this year, and if I hate it, at least I've got a sweet blanket for home use, and can grab up a bag later
Yep that bag will work. :tup:
Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 30, 2016, 08:54:33 AM
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Post by: Tom Reichner on August 04, 2016, 11:26:08 AM
In fact, I prefer a sleeping bag so much that that is what I sleep in at home; on my bed there are no sheets or blankets.....but there is a nice comfy sleeping bag!
Post by: bracer40 on August 04, 2016, 11:32:47 AM