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Nov 14, 2010 at 7:19 am #1265466
Forgive me, but when this beautiful thing became available on Gear Swap, my brain went dead and my heart soared.
I must show off the ultimate piece of cold-weather gear, rated down to -10 F in this case. cinched up, it can be worn as a coat during the hike. Lower the skirt, and you can wear it around camp. In full sleeping bag mode, you are utterly cocooned. (I know I'm in there someplace).
One disadvantage, per the old Christmas Story movie: I can't put me arms down.
Stargazer
P.S. Anybody caught laughing will be . . . . Well, no. It is pretty funny looking. Go ahead.
Nov 14, 2010 at 7:33 am #1664093I know how jealous you got when you saw me so comfortably (and warmly) eating my dinner last winter! Glad to see you've got one of your own! And remember to pull the sleeves in for the ultimate in warmth while sleeping.
Nov 14, 2010 at 7:39 am #1664095And, in fact, Doug, it was your Raku that inspired me to get this one. I'm going to try to go all the way — wear it as a coat, as camp attire, and as a sleeping bag. Does it count against my base weight? ;-D
Stargazer
Nov 14, 2010 at 7:40 am #1664096I hear Banana Slug is all the rage in Milan this year…
Congrats, that thing looks disgustingly warm!
Nov 16, 2010 at 10:00 am #1664772Looks awesome, congrats!
P.S. A friend has a pic of me dancing around in my Rock Wren… pretty much impossible not to laugh at that!
Nov 16, 2010 at 10:53 am #1664798Welcome to the club. That is a beauty! You scored huge on that deal – I would have bought it in a second if I didn't already have one.
How much does yours weigh? Is it Pertex Microlight?
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