I live in the NorthEast US, will the water in this bag potentially freeze in low temperature? Any thoughts on adding a small mixture of AntiFreeze?
315753
I answered this question above.....I wouldn't recommend a small amount of antifreeze because I don't think it would work. You wouldn't fill your windshield washer tank with a small amount of antifreeze....it would freeze. Just use straight windshield washer antifreeze and you shouldn't have a problem. Ps great bag I use it constantly.
315754
I wouldn't I think it may be a bad deal all the way around for you and your bag.
315755
are you going to keep the bag outside in the winter, then it might freeze. My bag is inside my house in the basement, so it is not an issue.
676868
I wouldn't recommend this for two reasons: first, the freezing process might cause the plastic liner to crack thereby ruining the bag for future use; second, a solid block of ice would not allow the bag to "mold itself" to the forehead, leg or other aching body part.
773464
Yes, if the waterer is outside in subfreezing conditions the water will freeze.
1357715
I slept in it in freezing temps in an unexpected early August snow shower during a northern Maine canoe trip - not sure exactly how low it got that night but there was ice and snow all over the ground and in our canoe in the morning. I am a very warm sleeper and made it through all right that night, but it is certainly not built for those conditions. You will survive in it, but you will not be happy in the morning. I would typically opt for a 0 degree down bag if I'm expecting 30 degree temps...gives you a margin of safety and comfort...plus a 700+ fill factor 0 degree down bag weighs about the same as this bag. This bag is well worth the money for a summer bag though.
634001
Not a bag of ice but a freezer pack is OK.(you know, the hard shelled kind that have gel in them.)I freeze bottles of water and they cool it down quicker in the beginning. NEVER EVER let ice melt in it. It will ruin the motor.
808388
I have not used in freezing temperatures. Heated waterer is best, they have one similar to this. This is the best waterer for regular use.
35153
I have not tested this filter but the question isn't stupid like the "breaking physics" answer indicated. The water has energy imparted through the pump and the moving water is much harder to freeze. There is no exact answer without qualifications: "it depends on how low the temperature is and how long you will be leaving it in those temperatures." There may even be parts in the pumping mechanism that are extremely prone to freezing (like a thin hose without insulation that would seize the kinetic energy injection mechanism before it had a chance to postpone the freezing in the larger reservoir. Quick answer: Yes, this will freeze in sub-zero temperatures, eventually. Longer answer: It is likely that this will freeze rapidly because the pump likely has a hose that will freeze like pipes in a house. If sufficiently insulated, this could postpone the freezing but would likely not impart enough constant kinetic energy to the water to keep it from freezing forever. It's possible that the pump is strong enough that there would be an effect similar to what you see when fountains freeze but it's unlikely that it's well insulated and strong enough to do this. I hope this was helpful.
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I bought a little thermometer and put it in the fridge. It will freeze soda and bottled water if set to the coldest.
1414781
Depends if you have any bottles. That was my biggest problem and the temperature was barely cool. The bag is skinny 4x6 inches. I can slip my hand into it.
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I have not had any moisture problem. I've had the bag for a few years. It currently resides in my basement which sometime can get to 55 F or less. I also have not changed the water or opened it since purchase, just hang, move, and re hang... don't know if this would affect it.Update: I probably should include I am in the Mid East USA - I get a wide variety of weather, but rarely any extremes.
794275
I have had no problem with freezing in Mylar. Similar to vac-n-seal. I also vac pack the Mylar.
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The coldness depends on the water temperature. However, even room temperature water works well. The cooling should be immediate.
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I don't know if it won't freeze but I ordered mine in Jan and its been cold here. It arrived fine. You can ask the company. They're great about helping.
124757
Mine is installed on a back wall of the house, in a semi sheltered alcove. It is not usually very cold in Columbus, GA and we have had no problems with it. I would hope there is a setting that would cause it to run a little to keep it from freezing.?? My wife lets the hot water drip just a little anytime that we expect sub 32 degree weather. Bob Behar
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No you can't. The way the bag is set up is those ice packs are sewn inside the bag all over from top to bottom and side to side. You just put it in the freezer overnight and it lasts all day unless it's 90 degrees or hotter than it doesn't last as long. But if I know it will be that hot I usually freeze my water or drinks then it does keep cold. It's great for student lunches!
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My birdbath holds about 2 gallons of water. Several days ago the temperature hit minus 12 degrees where I live. No freeze-up occurred.
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Its made with a heavy cotton like outer so it would absorb a significant amount of water if it got wet. This bag is awesome but is a thick heavy beast so drying it out if it got very wet would take quite some time. These are just guesses based on how the bag feels but id keep it dry....... who wants to sleep in a wet bag any way? By the way when they say -25 degreese i think they mean it, this thing is freakin warm! :) i am also very pleased with the construction of the bag. Highly recomended. If you dont plan to be in arctic temps i would lean toward buying the zero degree version of this bag instead. Did i mention thus bag is warm? Luke