sleeping bag suit........

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Retired Member southey

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Jun 4, 2006
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Had a selk bag for five minuets, workmanship was terrible, sent it back and got a remote control helicopter, crashed it, sat about for a bit, then came up with the funniest joke you have ever heard.........................
 

merc350

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Had a selk bag for five minuets, workmanship was terrible, sent it back and got a remote control helicopter, crashed it, sat about for a bit, then came up with the funniest joke you have ever heard.........................

Well your post made me laugh. What's the joke ? :)
 

Miyagi

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Aug 6, 2008
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A long, long time ago, way back in the 1980's, a few of us replaced (that's paid for - not swapped in stores) our 58 sleeping bags with surplus ex-German army sleeping bags with sleeves and a fold up end...

Not really that great tbh, getting a stove lit from a sleeping bag isn't a great idea in the first place, the novelty wears off anyway.

Once you're up; you're up. No slouching or lounging around the laager area allowed. Immediate and swift remedial PT followed and I sold it on...

Just my tuppence worth.

Liam
 

Boucaneer

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Dec 2, 2012
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https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/sas-ecw-coveralls-extreme-cold-1169972.html

I'm using a Sioen ECW coverall suit, used by M.O.D truck and tank drivers operating in the Baltic area. In the winter time I also use a Northern Diver undersuit or sometimes two Northern Diver undersuits, 200g and 100g with the Sioen ECW coveralls. With a trappers hat and hood and decent gloves or mittens it can make for a warm comfy night.

Still testing it out, but I may instal inside pockets for Zippo hand warmers than run on a small amount of petroleum for an internal heating system.

I like to be able to move quickly if sleeping in a place considered insecure in wild camping situations and prefer to be in a movable suit rather than a bag.

Much like mittens are warmer than gloves, heating loss is more in a suit, but with correct undersuit layers and possibly internal heating, a bit like a space suit, I hope to find the correct combination for a great sleeping suit.

Artic boot insulation may be the next upgrade to the system.

Cheers, Alex.
 
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