tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post7054199181057934579..comments2023-08-14T13:56:23.066+02:00Comments on Thunder In The Night: "If you're gonna be stupid, you'd better be tough"Joe Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907231785281446095noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-83742728456733472472009-08-06T14:58:04.399+02:002009-08-06T14:58:04.399+02:00Baz - I agree, the warm hat I always carry but nev...Baz - I agree, the warm hat I always carry but never use in summer will suddenly become an important part of my sleep system.Joe Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907231785281446095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-31288213007474385502009-08-06T14:51:56.263+02:002009-08-06T14:51:56.263+02:00It looks like my Mountain equipment Skyline that I...It looks like my Mountain equipment Skyline that I own. Great for summer but a bit thin on clear nights. I always take a hat when I use this bag :)baz carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316818349601585501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-67295057129176275632009-07-26T10:54:22.586+02:002009-07-26T10:54:22.586+02:00Chris - for quite a while I've been quilt/top-...Chris - for quite a while I've been quilt/top-bag curious! I stopped short again of going down that route when I bought the Xero but it's a step in that direction. On my Hardanger trip I slept in just my merino, pulling my unzipped PD400 over my legs when I got a little chilly in the early hours. I know I had good weather but I still feel there was plenty of scope for reducing the amount of insulation I was carrying. I'm a back sleeper too and it almost seems madness to carry around insulation that you're just going to crush underneath you, hence why I can see the reasoning behind quilt/top-bags. It's only drafts that you have to worry about then...Joe Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907231785281446095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-56673034491686263362009-07-26T08:44:48.217+02:002009-07-26T08:44:48.217+02:00Interesting, interesting! I'm looking forward ...Interesting, interesting! I'm looking forward to hearing the test results. I've been thinking about breaking the baffles in the bottom of my summer bag, so I can pile the down to the top half - I'm a back sleeper, so it seems a waste to carry all that insulation only to crush half of it. We'll see...Chris (i-cjw.com)http://i-cjw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-46929195051514360062009-07-22T10:02:28.413+02:002009-07-22T10:02:28.413+02:00Mac E - Thanks for your comment and welcome (I'...Mac E - Thanks for your comment and welcome (I've added your blog by the way and subscribed via Google Reader). No doubt this bag has a limit but I'm keen to learn the techniques required (wearing your clothing to bed, keeping well fed, etc) to enable me to use such a light bag. When I test it I'll try to remember to take my Suunto off (leaving it on your wrist plays havoc with the thermometer) and check the temperatures periodically.<br /><br />Quite often when camping I find I leave my insulating jacket/vest off when I go to bed, especially in summer. My plan is to simply cut down on the duplicate insulation I carry. If it all goes wrong then you'll all hear about it on here soon enough!Joe Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907231785281446095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-41004423087770545312009-07-22T02:04:49.885+02:002009-07-22T02:04:49.885+02:00I think the Xero 150 might be a bit light for me b...I think the Xero 150 might be a bit light for me but I'm interested to hear how you get on. The elasticated section should help cut down air movement/drafts. I have a Xero 250 and really like it, the elastic suits me as I'm skinny.Mac Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-13335590048990532512009-07-22T00:24:51.350+02:002009-07-22T00:24:51.350+02:00Dave - Half-bags have interested me before. I know...Dave - Half-bags have interested me before. I know Alpkit used to do the PipeDream 200 which would have been worth a punt. <br /><br />Another option is the Nunatak Arc A.T. half (or 3/4 according to them) bag. At 227g and $200 it is an expensive but very light alternative.Joe Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907231785281446095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-83412611156209333272009-07-21T22:43:44.201+02:002009-07-21T22:43:44.201+02:00My good buddy Willem-Maarten (of rondane write up ...My good buddy Willem-Maarten (of rondane write up fame) went with a PHD down pulover and half bag combi this time out to test the water. He loaned a rather old heavyweight halfbag for the purpose. The combi worked so well he'll be buying a half bag of his own. I was jealous so slept in my down puly and prentended I have a half bagpushing my cumulus down around my waist. I sleep a bit cold so was glad to have the bag to pull up later in the night. Sure that as long as Ive got head gear a bag without a hood would be fine though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113976429882261890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-86262741253229434442009-07-21T22:19:54.409+02:002009-07-21T22:19:54.409+02:00Martin - it is pushing it I'll admit but I'...Martin - it is pushing it I'll admit but I'm confident that with good weather, suitable clothing and the fact that I'll be in a tent that it'll be just fine. I'm happy to sleep in my clothing to augment my bag and would happily use some puffy troos to push it further. <br /><br />Dave - just waiting for a break in this incessant rain to get out.<br /><br />Hendrik - I will aim to satiate my audience's thirst for feedback shortly. I'm as interested as you guys are! <br /><br />I think that if you're already carrying a hood on your insulation piece or a warm hat and hooded windshirt then you may not require one on your bag too (in summer at least!). The more things I find with dual uses, the more weight I'm saving.Joe Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907231785281446095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-1165946261028751372009-07-21T21:57:35.654+02:002009-07-21T21:57:35.654+02:00TEST TEST TEST.
Yes Joe, we need a test. A full ...TEST TEST TEST. <br /><br />Yes Joe, we need a test. A full blown review, with a video and everything. We're a demanding audience, and we want it now-ish. <br /><br />Seriously, congratulations on the new sleeping bag. Looks interesting, I don't know if I could do without a hood but your review with the insulated jacket + hood will give us plenty to think about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17919113324490223605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-80541635064271899182009-07-21T21:43:13.038+02:002009-07-21T21:43:13.038+02:00Looks funky. will be watching out for the write up...Looks funky. will be watching out for the write up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113976429882261890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-46799710914706429842009-07-21T21:37:41.916+02:002009-07-21T21:37:41.916+02:00Very nice and pushing the limits. The way to go. ...Very nice and pushing the limits. The way to go. The less I carry the more uncomplicated a walk seems.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.com