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[at-l] Re: ATML Emergency Blanket

It is true, as you say, Jim, that space blankets do not breath. 
They are a vapor barrier type of material, and extremely lightweight.

I use a 20 degree bag year round, sometimes using a liner for chilly
nights.  I do use, however, two space blankets that have been sewn together
on three sides.  Under spring, summer, and fall conditions, I use this
"double" space blanket "bag" as a ground cloth, but I don't hesitate to
slip my sleeping bag inside if the temperature drops below what my sleeping

bag will provide for warmth.

I've used my "emergency bag" only twice in late October and November in
Maine.  It beats freezing to death.  I wouldn't recommend a steady diet of
it though, because of the moisture buildup in the bag, as you indicated,
Jim.
I see it as an emergency warmup bag only, as it reflects back around 
90% body heat.  

Each to his own.  Only my opinion.

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> From: Jim Harrison <longwlkr@bluenet.net>
> To: KC <felton@bluenet.net>
> Cc: ATML <atml@trailplace.com>; AT/Womyn only <watl@trailplace.com>
> Subject: Re: ATML Emergency Blanket
> Date: Thursday, May 28, 1998 3:58 PM
> 
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> KC,
>     I would advise against using a "space blanket" as a bag linner. The
reflective
> mylar sheets do not breath. If you tend to sleep "hot" yet tend to find
you need a
> little something extra try a silk bag linner. They are very light and
packable and
> feel good too. Look in a Campmor catalogue. They have a good selection
and fair
> prices.
> LW
> 
> KC wrote:
> 
> > ATML--A place to discuss AT issues with friends in friendship!
> >
> >         I was wondering...I was looking at a sleeping bag that was
rated at 35
> > degrees and weighed only 1lb 11 oz (that is 1lb less than the bag I
have
> > now, the Cat's Meow rated at 20 degrees, weighing 2 lb 11oz....Could
one
> > use an Emergency Blanket (those silver things) in the winter, I know I
> > could but would it keep me warm? I sleep really warm, when I was on the
AT
> > last year in Oct I had to sleep with my bag open. KC
> >
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