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Jacks R Better No Sniveller!

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PostedAug 14, 2009 at 12:52 pm

How viable is it to use this in place of an actual insulative top layer?
Would I be able to not bring a down jacket or vest for 3 season use?
(Ex: PCT thru hike)

Would you need a poncho rather than a rain jacket so that you could use the No Sniveller like a poncho liner? Would you tuck in the excess material that would hang out of a standard rain jacket into your pants or just bunch it up inside the jacket? Buy the jacket a bit large to have more room for the material?

Are there other wearable sleep systems? I am interested in going with the Nunatak Skaha with the Arc AT (3/4 length bag) with 1-2oz overfill but that would cost $500+ whereas the No Sniveller is half of that.

todd BPL Member
PostedAug 14, 2009 at 1:03 pm

It is VERY viable.

To reap the full benefits, though, I've found I need to be in temps where I wouldn't need to add a vest or jacket during sleep. I mean – if you have to bring one of those anyway, then the poncho feature is not useful.

It works great under FroggToggs or DriDucks, which are cut big. I look like the Michelin Man in it, though! I end up tucking the extra insulation into the rain jacket.

Side note: the JRB down hood is a great add-on, and I hope to add the sleeves one day, but have not, as of yet.

PostedAug 14, 2009 at 1:11 pm

What about the Rocky Mountain No Sniv? More versatile because you'd be less likely to have to add a down jacket layer while sleeping?

What about under an Integral Designs eVent? Should I order a large if I usually wear a medium?

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