I hate sleeping bags. Ideas?

davantalus · Post by **davantalus** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:09 pm

I'm thinking about replacing my sleeping bag. I think they're exceedingly silly.

I think the idea of having a down pants/jacket/booties would add a few ounces but be much more functional.

Has anyone tried this?
Has anyone tried this in a hammock situation?
Any brand/style suggestions?

Post by **Taco** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:30 pm

Y'ever seen these?
http://www.lippiselkbag.co.uk/

I use the same poncho liner I was issued in the Army. That, in a UK Army issue Goretex bivy sack and I'm good to sleep to around 40 something degrees. Real light, and the poncho liner can be used as a sort of small tarp for shade (not waterproof or anything).

I also like to use a poncho (also USGI) as my tent, with a few bungee cords, make a hooch.

Or you can rock this bad boy:

Japanese Robert DeNiro gettin' down with the NihonSnuggay! You'll be defenseless against it's warmth and comfort... and anyone with arms.

outwhere · Post by **outwhere** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:39 am

Man, I want one of those!

But not until they redesign it with arms...

And what's up with the black - when they come in bright pink or lime green, I'm so there...

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:50 am

outwhere wrote: Man, I want one of those!

But not until they redesign it with arms...

And what's up with the black - when they come in bright pink or lime green, I'm so there...

You're in luck:

HJ

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:58 am

davantalus wrote: I'm thinking about replacing my sleeping bag. I think they're exceedingly silly.

I think the idea of having a down pants/jacket/booties would add a few ounces but be much more functional.

Has anyone tried this?
Has anyone tried this in a hammock situation?
Any brand/style suggestions?

Sleeping bags are pretty warm for the weight. You can get something like the Selk bag (see photos above), but it's like mittens vs. gloves: mittens are warmer and so are sleeping bags.

If you get down clothing, the Western Mountaineering Flash pants and jacket are very light. I have a set. I use them around camp and then sleep in them which enables me to take a lighter bag. My last couple of cold camps, temps in the mid to upper 20's, I was able to sleep comfortably in a 32F sleeping bag, and I'm a cold sleeper. I figure I've got to have some insulation around camp anyway, so why not sleep in it and only supplement with a sleeping bag rather than carrying a heavier sleeping bag that will be warm enough stand alone.

HJ

outwhere · Post by **outwhere** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:41 pm

I'm not sure about that yellow one - you know it's a color that us white people shouldn't really wear - uh, that and orange.

Regardless - this photo is just begging for a Taco head photochop! It almost looks like he's dodging a rock to top it off...

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:46 pm

outwhere wrote: I'm not sure about that yellow one - you know it's a color that us white people shouldn't really wear - uh, that and orange.

You're in luck, white boy. Here's a nice, boring green:

If you're feeling jazzy, you can go for electric blue -- or even mauve:

No more cop outs, pale face.

HJ

Post by **Taco** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:05 pm

Those look incredibly retarded.

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:21 pm

There are possibilities here . . . for the next batch of Eispiraten stickers.

Post by **Taco** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:26 pm

Needs a catchy/insulting phrase.

Post by **HikeUp** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:43 pm

EisTeletubbies?

everyday · Post by **everyday** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:44 pm

ROFL, theyre like super-snuggies for hikers. im sorry, but they look pretty ghey. sure, youll be warm and alive when they rescue you...but do you really wanna be found lookin like that???

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:48 pm

everyday wrote: ROFL, theyre like super-snuggies for hikers. im sorry, but they look pretty ghey. sure, youll be warm and alive when they rescue you...but do you really wanna be found lookin like that???

Is that a '93 Prelude?

HJ

everyday · Post by **everyday** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:51 pm

yes. its me from tha other mtn forum

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:59 pm

Thought so. Nice pic. Where's it from?

HJ

everyday · Post by **everyday** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:05 pm

Hwy 74, one of the turnouts a lil past Idyllwild.

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:13 pm

Cool. Really nice.

HJ

everyday · Post by **everyday** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:23 pm

shit. dont get me started on my car pics, I got LOTS of really pretty pics of her that ive takin in various cali places

Post by **Taco** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:50 pm

This is probably my favorite personal car pic:

No no, wait, not that one, hold on...

Damn, I'm no good at this game.

everyday · Post by **everyday** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:15 pm

You tryin to be a smartass or wat? lol

*edit...shit, or are those yer cars u had n dont no more? if thats the case, then sorry bout the smartass comment

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:19 pm

everyday wrote: You tryin to be a smartass or wat?

Oh, no, Taco would never do that.

HJ

Post by **Taco** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:20 pm

HEY, let's get this back on topic!

SNUGGIES!

everyday · Post by **everyday** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:57 pm

davantalus · Post by **davantalus** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:30 am

Well, you guys killed any chance I had of a reasonable discussion so I guess I'll just post this picture of me in my feathered friend. It's alright but it really needs some separated legs.

Post by **Taco** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:58 am

Your attempt to go on topic for your benefit has resulted in your image not working for one reason or another.

Seriously though, if you want I can clean the thread up. I'm sorry for taking it off topic.

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:36 am

everyday · Post by **everyday** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:26 am

It was actually all Jims fault it got off topic. Ya. You do need legs in it, at least if you wanna be able to walk very well.

Cute 510.

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:11 am

everyday wrote: It was actually all Jims fault it got off topic. Ya. You do need legs in it, at least if you wanna be able to walk very well.

Cute 510.

Here's a handy bookmark I look at every day: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/sear ... k=&maxAsk=

davantalus · Post by **davantalus** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:10 am

Taco wrote: Your attempt to go on topic for your benefit has resulted in your image not working for one reason or another.

One of the dangers of hosting images from home. I'm sure the internet will start working again eventually.

Taco wrote: Seriously though, if you want I can clean the thread up. I'm sorry for taking it off topic.

Hahaha. Nah! This is way more entertaining. Plus I can post a picture of my car at some point! (We probably do need few vehicle threads at some point...)

Post by **Taco** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:34 am

Arright.

Also, http://www.kifaru.net/woobie.html