Looks very nice
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How is it to use
Stats
And the price point
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Looks very nice
More information possible?
How is it to use
Stats
And the price point
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It's basically a space blanket bivy bag on steroids with the insulating air cells.
The air cells combined with the IR reflection gives it 8 togs / ≈5 clo warmth - essentially a lighter weight 3-season sleeping bag. What temp it'll take one down to will depend on situational and personal variables (clothing worn, individual basal metabolic rate, wind chill, ground insulation, etc.).
My understanding is that an "average" person resting in a seated position will produce 1 MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task - essentially energy per area), 0.8 MET when sleeping (seated or prone, can't remember). At 1 MET, the average person will be thermally neutral (neither gaining nor losing energy/heat) near 31F/-0.6C when resting seated in a bag with 5 clo (assuming thermally neutral ground insulation). If sleeping, at 0.8 MET, the person would be thermally neutral at 43F/6C. The above assumes the bag is the only garment, but realistically one would probably have clothes on, so that boosts warmth.
So, with this bag the average person wearing clothing appropriate for the season would not lose heat down to at least 31-43F if resting or sleeping, respectively, on adequate ground insulation in a spot sheltered from wind. Relatively comfortable for 3-season use, bolsters odds in colder winter temps. As Mike's friend demonstrated, putting it over his actual sleeping bag kept him toasty.
Since the Blizzard Survival Bag is a vapor barrier, I'd imagine the same understanding and precautions when using VBLs (vapor barrier liner) apply. You'll get condensation in the bag even if you don't breathe into it, from your insensible perspiration. So, caution needs to be taken upon exiting to warm up quickly to offset evaporative cooling. And if you're stuck in it for a few days, be aware of how your clothing (or sleeping bag) handles moisture.
The air cells combined with the IR reflection gives it 8 togs / ≈5 clo warmth - essentially a lighter weight 3-season sleeping bag. What temp it'll take one down to will depend on situational and personal variables (clothing worn, individual basal metabolic rate, wind chill, ground insulation, etc.).
My understanding is that an "average" person resting in a seated position will produce 1 MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task - essentially energy per area), 0.8 MET when sleeping (seated or prone, can't remember). At 1 MET, the average person will be thermally neutral (neither gaining nor losing energy/heat) near 31F/-0.6C when resting seated in a bag with 5 clo (assuming thermally neutral ground insulation). If sleeping, at 0.8 MET, the person would be thermally neutral at 43F/6C. The above assumes the bag is the only garment, but realistically one would probably have clothes on, so that boosts warmth.
So, with this bag the average person wearing clothing appropriate for the season would not lose heat down to at least 31-43F if resting or sleeping, respectively, on adequate ground insulation in a spot sheltered from wind. Relatively comfortable for 3-season use, bolsters odds in colder winter temps. As Mike's friend demonstrated, putting it over his actual sleeping bag kept him toasty.
Since the Blizzard Survival Bag is a vapor barrier, I'd imagine the same understanding and precautions when using VBLs (vapor barrier liner) apply. You'll get condensation in the bag even if you don't breathe into it, from your insensible perspiration. So, caution needs to be taken upon exiting to warm up quickly to offset evaporative cooling. And if you're stuck in it for a few days, be aware of how your clothing (or sleeping bag) handles moisture.
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Spec weight: 385 g / 0.85 lbs
Average of my two: 385.8 g / 0.85 lbs
With my 30F Enlightened Equipment quilt weighing 633.3g with stuff sack, the Blizzard weighs about 40% less. Factor in the compactness, and it's an easy day hike carry for me. Possibly add to backpacking trips if I'd be doing long distances away from a base camp.
Average of my two: 385.8 g / 0.85 lbs
With my 30F Enlightened Equipment quilt weighing 633.3g with stuff sack, the Blizzard weighs about 40% less. Factor in the compactness, and it's an easy day hike carry for me. Possibly add to backpacking trips if I'd be doing long distances away from a base camp.
I recently picked up a particular backpacking stove you don't usually see a lot of, the Bushbox from Bushcraft Essentials in Germany. I uploaded a short overview of it. I'll have a boil test with the Trangia coming in a couple days.
[video=youtube_share;T-oviU5hLZU]http://youtu.be/T-oviU5hLZU[/video]
[video=youtube_share;T-oviU5hLZU]http://youtu.be/T-oviU5hLZU[/video]
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AI&P tactical custom 870 started with their basic I model with following mods/upgrades
left handed safety
18.5 in Modified choke tritnium bead barrel
oversized safety button
left handed safety
18.5 in Modified choke tritnium bead barrel
oversized safety button
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I did end up using the vacuum sealer to pack the blizzard bag back up. It worked great, it is at least as small as before, maybe even smaller!
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Good to know! Gonna have to get myself one. Double duty for sealing homemade dehydrated backpacking meals...
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My final Christmas present made it in today. Flint and steel, tin, and hawk head necklace:
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My final Christmas present made it in today. Flint and steel, tin, and hawk head necklace:
Nice necklace!
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Gonna try this out next week with the lows being just below freezing. OR Filament down pullover. 7.3oz, and packs into it's own pocket.
Oh, and the thing sticking out of the pocket is a Deuter Streamer Helix valve kit, mainly for the receptacle the mouthpiece locks into, so I don't have to swap it between packs any more.
Oh, and the thing sticking out of the pocket is a Deuter Streamer Helix valve kit, mainly for the receptacle the mouthpiece locks into, so I don't have to swap it between packs any more.
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Got couple of things to try out if spring ever gets here this year..... :grumpy:
Nice gear you've got there! I'm particularly impressed with the GPSMAP 64st as I have had one ordered since mid-January and seem to be no closer to actually receiving it that I was then. Hard to get info about new Garmin products!
Curious about when you received it and where from? And what do you think about it so far?
Sent you a PM as mentioning your supplier here may be verboten . . .
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Ralph, I received my garmin about a week ago, PM'd you the detail. I haven't able to go try it out yet, still way too cold over here...
Got couple of things to try out if spring ever gets here this year..... :grumpy:
Nice gear you've got there! I'm particularly impressed with the GPSMAP 64st as I have had one ordered since mid-January and seem to be no closer to actually receiving it that I was then. Hard to get info about new Garmin products!
Curious about when you received it and where from? And what do you think about it so far?
Sent you a PM as mentioning your supplier here may be verboten . . .
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Thanks. Appreciate the info!
I predict you're gonna' like the GPSMAP 64 . . . it certainly has all the bells & whistles.
Based on my experience with Garmin, you will probably be updating the software regularly while Garmin gets its house in order. They seem to have an affinity for releasing product before it's ready.
That said, once Garmin gets over it's learning curve with the new product, they generally do a good job.
Looking forward to receiving mine in the next couple weeks. (I hope!) :grumpy:
I predict you're gonna' like the GPSMAP 64 . . . it certainly has all the bells & whistles.
Based on my experience with Garmin, you will probably be updating the software regularly while Garmin gets its house in order. They seem to have an affinity for releasing product before it's ready.
That said, once Garmin gets over it's learning curve with the new product, they generally do a good job.
Looking forward to receiving mine in the next couple weeks. (I hope!) :grumpy:
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Mamun, that saw looks sweet. Who makes it?