What temperatures are these blankets rated for? Can this be used as a sleeping bag replacement (with adequate pad)?
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Dave this is the response I received from Mambe. I was simply impressed to get an answer. Hope this helps in your decision making process.Thank you for your note. Specific temp ratings are tricky to assign due to the many factors involved when using a blanket outdoors. However, the Super Extreme is often used down into the teens or even lower with great results.
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I don't know about temp. rating. I guess you could use it as a sleeping bag but it would be open on 3 sides. I bought it to wrap up in at granddaughters lacrosse games. However during this winter I have been using it on my bed - fleece side down- and find I like it much better than my electric blanket. I'm afraid I haven't helped much with your questions.
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I don't see the blanket working as a sleeping bag on a regular basis. If necessary it would keep you warm all night but I don't see it as a good replacement. I did check the vendor site for a temp rating but it's not listed. I also sent the company an email asking what the rating was... I thought it was a good question. I have not received an answer yet but if and when I do I will update my reply.
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Definitely not for a sleeping bag... I would say its good for temperatures 20's (with proper clothing) and up but its best for blocking the wind and rain. So a thick blanket underneath be perfect with Mambe over to keep heat in and stay dry too.
1194562
It's rated as a light weight bag. At cold temps the bag will not be enough to keep warmth. We use for sleepovers but our home has heat and air.
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My first use of this bag was on a night that dipped to 40 degrees. If I completely covered myself (hood up and tight) I was actually a little too warm. My feet were chilly all night though regardless - wish I had worm wool socks that night.
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I would not recommend for cold weather. The reason we bought them is they zip together and wife and I could zip them together and sleep like in double bed. Zipper is a bit weak but overall a decent price and worked for us...
838159
I have used it in weather that was below freezing and i was fine. I was just sleeping in this sleeping bag out in the open.
81886
I think the -30 would still be my choice we have 90F days and 30F nights during archery season in Oregon. Is the sleeping bag sometimes warm when going to bed yes but iI do not like additional blankets. Hope this helped.
1527191
If you like being super warm when you sleep sure! I used it this past summer in 50degree at night temps and was comfortable. ..I'm also the type that can't sleep with socks on and like it to be just a bit nippy when I sleep....That being said it's by no means a heavy sleeping bag - I purchased a different coleman for my husband with same temperature ratings and his is warmer/thicker. ..makes no sense but it it what it is!.....To thin it out a little maybe wash it a half dozen times before you use it?
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I don't own this bag but am considering buying for my 14 year old. I have many years of outdoor experience and temp ratings on bags are kinda like person ratings on tents...they don't quite hold true. For camping at those temps my suggestion is for you to put a light weight fleece sleeping bag inside it and you'll be comfy cozy on even the coldest of nights. Just saw some Coleman brand fleece bags on Amazon for about $20. This solution gives you more flexibility with the temp range of the bag because you can remove it for sleeping in warmer temps.
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I say this sleeping bag it good to 25f/-2c, if have wear warmer long john it may be ok cooler.willie
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this one is about 3.25 lbs and can be compressed down "Not recommended for storage but in backpack trail mode" to the size of a basket ball. Hope this helps its pretty warm bag I have had it down to 25 degrees and was warm. Remember there are several important factors for sleeping warm. Eating well good sleeping pad and tent placement and a few other things.
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I don't know about the heated mattress pad, but I would think the heated blanket would be fine. I often sleep with heating pads and haven't had any issues. I haven't actually used a heated blanket though, so I'm not sure.
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I've personally had it down to -17F in Michigan and was toasty warm. I was in a tent with no wind blowing directly on me and the bag isn't like a weather proof shell or anything. Inside a tent though with a good cot or ground pad and you'll sleep like a baby.
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I bought this bag because I didn't want to roast in my winter bag while sleeping inside a cruising sailboat in Florida. I also wanted a small, lightweight bag. When it's 40 to 50 degrees outside, with no heat on in the boat, I'm extremely warm and comfortable. However, I wouldn't push the limits of this bag (or any other bag), especially if you're going to be uncovered or regularly in 45 degree weather. You should purchase a bag that exceeds that limit, more like a 30-degree bag.
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I don't think so. The general consensus (with which I agree) is that this is actually more of a 40 degree bag. You may have to undress a bit for warmer nights but you should be good.
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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I have 3 month old twins and used with my 3 and 4 yr old in chgo and put them in those fleece one piece jackets during colder temps and they were always warm. The sleepinh bag styles are reported not to be safe in an accident.
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I slept in this bag, in a tent with no heat with an outside temp of 9 degrees and a -2 windchill. I had my head inside the bag and the cover draped over the top of the bag. I slept perfect for 8 hrs. I also had a hooded sweatshirt and fleece pants on. also used it just last weekend and the temp was 16 when I woke up. the bag is big enough to get my head inside so on the super cold nights that's what I do and I sleep great.