How cold can you go if you couple this blanket along with a gortex bivvy cover? Anybody ever try this combination?
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By themselves, not very. What's your definition of cold? And what would you be wearing? Street clothes or snowsuit with thermal base layer? Bottom line, if you're just casually prepared, I would say 40's or 50's overnight, with heat loss through ground contact being the major concern. If you have skills and getting through the night was your priority, you could make it work at any temperature above freezing. By skills, I mean actual cold weather training, not wishful thinking.
852111
Much of that depends on your own comfort level, what clothing you have on, what type of protection you have from the ground, and so on. This blanket might be rated at summer bag level of warmth except without the enclosed foot box and side zippers, so plan accordingly. This is designed more for sitting around camp watching the fire and the occasional trip to the latrine. I toss it over my bag, or beneath me, if I need a little extra warmth, but I would not bring this INSTEAD of a regular bag.
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depends on how cold tolerant you are - i would not try to use it if i thought it would be very cold- i used the thing in mid summer in the desert and it worked well for that and I pulled a tarp over me in the rain but your question would make me think you will want something better - this thing is a blanket - not a sleeping bag and the edges of it are loose like a blanket and do not join like a bag
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Hey Boni - this elect blanket is the most unique I've ever used! I'm a aged Vermonter who now can't stand the cold... so first time I plugged it in I expected a warmed bed when I got in. That wasn't the case. What really happened was - almost immediately I was warmed by a combination of my own body heat & the blanket's heating system. Now, during cold nights my setting is not much higher than 2... and I'm comfy & cozy. The blanket holds your heat better than any I've ever used. Enjoy!
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My 3 year old kicks off all blankets, but this would have stayed put just fine when she was younger and still in her crib. I use it as a second layer with a quilt in her toddler bed. Probably not warm enough to use alone in the winter, but that also depends on how warm you keep your house.
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I suppose it would depend on your climate. I live in the Midwest where spring and fall can be chilly so I use my fleece blanket as a throw and put it on my bed at night. It is amazingly comfy!! In winter, during really chilly times, I use it more as a throw when watching TV or napping -- very snug, cozy and comfortable because it is so light. Using it under your comforter would, I think, make your bed warmer -- if that is what you'd like.
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Yes. It is very cold, I like to use a pillow case. They also sell covers for the packs.
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I would recommend giving it a try. Try it on a small area in the corner at first and set it to the highest setting. I cannot guarantee it won't damage your blanket, but if you're careful, I would think not.
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I used this all last winter. I didn't have a snow suit on him but did have a blanket in case the sides popped off. I had a safety first seat and the cover wouldn't hook on wear the seatbelt holds. So I used either a snow suit or cover. Although the distance in and out from the vehicle was not far enough for me to worry. I live in northern MN, winter here can be vicious.
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I have used it as a blanket once. Its not very warm but it still sorta works
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It's an outter green bag, and they go together. In my opinion, having slept in both on a porch in 30-degree weather to test out the claim, it is unsuited for zero degrees in every way. I'm small and female, and I didn't use a sleeping pad, but I was shivering too hard to stay out after midnight in a mere 30F.
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Personally, I think it would be a bit too light for use as a travel blanket, but that's just me. It might be just the right amount of warmth for you. I think it's a great idea and would take up so little room!! Give it a shot and share your experience with the rest of us as to whether you think it works in that capacity or not. I definately think it would be better than nothing. ~ jade ~
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Hi Courtney, this bivy has a hydrostatic resistance of 10,000 mm, and is suitable for use in snow. As with any bivy or tent, it is always best to use a groundsheet. It is also best to use an ultralight sil tarp with any bivy or tent, in order to give yourself some protection in case of any amount of rain ( http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Quest-Guide-Waterproof-Lightweight-Silicone/dp/B005JEI932/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&m=A3U0POL7IT4VS5&qid=1384897180&s=generic&sr=1-12 or http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Quest-Guide-Waterproof-Lightweight-Silicone/dp/B004RVHBLO/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3U0POL7IT4VS5&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1384897533&sr=1-1&keywords=sil+tarp ). The tarp can actually double as a ground sheet in snow, and you can wrap the bivy with the tarp for extra warmth in cold conditions. The perfect thing about using the bivy/tarp system, is that you have flexibility in a multitude of situations. On nice nights, you can use the bivy by itself, with the top layer rolled down, staring up at the stars through the mesh. You can use the tarp in any kind of weather, and you can also use it by itself, or with other tents, other campers under the same tarp, etc. There is no better solo shelter system than this type of bivy / tarp combo. Safe and happy adventures :) Gear Out Here
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Not completely. You can get waterproofing spray at Wal Mart, etc. and that will help greatly. You can also get a poncho liner and use it to cover the gortex bivy cover.
842126
I think I would bring another blanket if the evenings are cooler. If it is a warm night, it should be fine.
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I have used mine in Washington state camping and used it in my hammock with my sleeping bag and it was great, the temperature was around 60 during the day and low 40s at night. I would not recommend anything colder than that if its a stand alone blanket, but yeah it will keep you relatively dry and alive but you will be cold if it were anything below 40 especially of it were below freezing.
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Yes - went with Safe T because the blanket wasn't integrated into the product. Our baby boy sleeps great in this and we can safely add a blanket that he can't dislodge if it is cool, but leave him blanketless if it is warm. Very happy with the product.
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I never tried it seeing as how I used mine in Afghanistan mostly and then a few times camping solo. From the design and how far it unzips, I would say no. I will say tho, this is probably the most comfortable and warm sleeping bag I've ever had! In below 20 deg weather, this thing was warm and if you throw a fleece sleeping bag over it as a blanket or inside it as a liner, you will def be more than cozy
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I just used K&H; self warming pad, with old small blanket I had laying around. I also had it up on my deck & had it wind block with a tarp. I made sure I had it turned out of the wind & snow could not get in. Hope this will help you :)