I have seam sealed and tried sleeping naked in my Fuzzy Stuff coat I made. It was comfortable for sleeping indoors, and I needed way less covers. I feel this stuff will work in many temperatures not just freezing as explained on the Stephenson Warmlite website. Next test will be in the pouring rain as a raincoat.
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That warmlite triple sleeping bag looks amazing.
SandyofPA wrote:
I have seam sealed and tried sleeping naked in my Fuzzy Stuff coat I made. It was comfortable for sleeping indoors, and I needed way less covers. I feel this stuff will work in many temperatures not just freezing as explained on the Stephenson Warmlite website. Next test will be in the pouring rain as a raincoat.
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Sandy you continue to surprise and are warm and fuzzy too... can we have more details? Do tell.
SandyofPA wrote:
I have seam sealed and tried sleeping naked in my Fuzzy Stuff coat I made. It was comfortable for sleeping indoors, and I needed way less covers. I feel this stuff will work in many temperatures not just freezing as explained on the Stephenson Warmlite website. Next test will be in the pouring rain as a raincoat.
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Well I am enamored with the reflectix when applied to a closed air-cell foam. Air is a excellent heat barrier when held in placed.
WanderingStovie wrote:
The metalized surface is not a vapor barrier, since the Ridgerest is made of closed cell foam, which would block liquid water and vapor anyway.
Wise Old Owl wrote:
I am looking into this and discovering there are many versions of VBL that have been adopted such as the Thermarest with Foil on one side.
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Wise Old Owl wrote:
Well I am enamored with the reflectix when applied to a closed air-cell foam. Air is a excellent heat barrier when held in placed.WanderingStovie wrote:
The metalized surface is not a vapor barrier, since the Ridgerest is made of closed cell foam, which would block liquid water and vapor anyway.Wise Old Owl wrote:
I am looking into this and discovering there are many versions of VBL that have been adopted such as the Thermarest with Foil on one side.
[IMG:https://www.rei.com/media/279bf478-4399-4012-94b6-2aa44f81f8ee]
I still have not tried reflectix. I may get around to making a pot cozy or FBC envelope one of these days.Wise Old Owl wrote:
Well I am enamored with the reflectix when applied to a closed air-cell foam. Air is a excellent heat barrier when held in placed.WanderingStovie wrote:
The metalized surface is not a vapor barrier, since the Ridgerest is made of closed cell foam, which would block liquid water and vapor anyway.Wise Old Owl wrote:
I am looking into this and discovering there are many versions of VBL that have been adopted such as the Thermarest with Foil on one side.
[IMG:https://www.rei.com/media/279bf478-4399-4012-94b6-2aa44f81f8ee]
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Reflectix has a little sister hiding in the Wood Floor dept as a vapor barrier floor underlay and appears to have a neoprene center much like an Oreo Cookie.
Its called Trafficmaster.
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jimmyjam wrote:
I've seen people use a space blanket as a ground sheet- kind of the same effect. The blanket inside an X-lite works so so. I add a 1/8" foam mat on top of mine in the fall.
A windshield sun visor works well. A bit more durable than a space blanket if you use it for multiple outings. I use one for winter backpacking. -
One of the items sent for Christmas gifts to folks currently located down range.
PaulMags wrote:
A windshield sun visor works well. A bit more durable than a space blanket if you use it for multiple outings. I use one for winter backpacking.jimmyjam wrote:
I've seen people use a space blanket as a ground sheet- kind of the same effect. The blanket inside an X-lite works so so. I add a 1/8" foam mat on top of mine in the fall.
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I have seen hammockers use them
PaulMags wrote:
A windshield sun visor works well. A bit more durable than a space blanket if you use it for multiple outings. I use one for winter backpacking.jimmyjam wrote:
I've seen people use a space blanket as a ground sheet- kind of the same effect. The blanket inside an X-lite works so so. I add a 1/8" foam mat on top of mine in the fall.
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Might be a good material for pot cozys, sleeping mat , or garments such as mitts or a vest .
Wise Old Owl wrote:
Reflectix has a little sister hiding in the Wood Floor dept as a vapor barrier floor underlay and appears to have a neoprene center much like an Oreo Cookie.
Its called Trafficmaster.
Lest we forget.....
SSgt Ray Rangel - USAF
SrA Elizabeth Loncki - USAF
PFC Adam Harris - USA
MSgt Eden Pearl - USMC -
I've used a space blanket under my pad. Not sure if it made me warmer, it's hard to measure that. The sun visor idea is great, it can also be used as a sit pad.Lost in the right direction.
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I have too, also can't say if it made me any warmer...I was still cold.TrafficJam wrote:
I've used a space blanket under my pad. Not sure if it made me warmer, it's hard to measure that. The sun visor idea is great, it can also be used as a sit pad.
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I cant get past the performance,TrafficJam wrote:
I've used a space blanket under my pad. Not sure if it made me warmer, it's hard to measure that. The sun visor idea is great, it can also be used as a sit pad.
- survival - nope
- noise
- can't repack it well end up tossing after a while.
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