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Post by jimh on Mar 20, 2007 18:56:43 GMT -5
ok folks here's my question. i need to get a new sleeping bag and was wondering if anyone made on that was advertised as waterproof. tents leak all the time especialy boy scout tents which is what i'll be using. we have gortex pants, socks, boots, jackets and maybe even TP. anyone make a gortex lined sleeping bag? oh and i'm not rushung, i leave fri night and they are forcasting rain all three days.  |
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Post by Jack on Mar 20, 2007 19:31:11 GMT -5
There is such a thing as a breatheable, waterproof bivy sack. It's a sleeping bag cover, really, with an opening at the head, usually they have provision for closing up the head opening if you're sleeping in the rain. It's not a sleeping bag- you put your sleeping bag inside it.
I've seen Gore Tex covered mummy bags, but they were mountaineering bags for extreme cold weather- and priced extreme, too.
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Post by jimh on Mar 20, 2007 19:43:12 GMT -5
jack, that's what i'm looking for i think. that way i can use it for what ever sleeping bag i use. hey Bill does cabelas handle them? i'm headed out right now and i might just try to stop by a sports authority and see if they have anything like that. (doubt it) oh heck i may as well as head up to bass pro instead.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Mar 20, 2007 20:23:30 GMT -5
I'd buy a 20 dollar tarp and 10 yards of rope --- 'rig it up right above you and angle it outside Problem solved  |
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Post by Bill on Mar 20, 2007 21:55:59 GMT -5
That should work
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Post by Jack on Mar 20, 2007 23:21:36 GMT -5
Lol, Yeah, the old blue plastic tarp trick...should do it- and give you a dry place to cook, too.
I think Cabela's has bivvy sacks in their catalog. A bivvy sack is something you'd find at a backpacking outfitter type store.
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Post by jimh on Mar 21, 2007 7:19:45 GMT -5
well bass pro didn't have anything like i want (go figure) but i did manage to spend a few dollars while i was there anyway. i'll wait and see how my middle son takes to boyscouts, and if he looks as if he's in it for the long haul i'll get him good equipment. in the mean time i can start doing my homework.
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Post by Bill on Mar 21, 2007 7:48:00 GMT -5
I'm suprised you didn't go for the huge lawn and leaf bags in the extra thick model. Poor kid. |
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Post by jimh on Mar 21, 2007 13:03:39 GMT -5
I'm suprised you didn't go for the huge lawn and leaf bags in the extra thick model. Poor kid. bill, if i could have found something i would have bought it. or was that directed at Red?  |
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Mar 21, 2007 19:51:36 GMT -5
That was directed at me, but I think your kid could fit in a 60 gallon easily
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Post by Bill on Mar 21, 2007 20:59:25 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D Red knows me toooooooo well.  |
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Post by jimh on Mar 22, 2007 21:13:43 GMT -5
well it just may very well have to be a trash bag as i couldn't find what i wanted and rain is coming all weekend. oh well we'll have a blast regardless of the weather. you guys be nice to red while i'm out. wow two nights without a beer, hope i can make it. |
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Post by Bill on Mar 22, 2007 22:17:28 GMT -5
All you need to do is get two of those huge lawn and leaf bags. slip the sleeping bag bottom into one bag and then cut a hole in the bottom of the other one for his head and then slide that down over the top. Use duct tape to keep the two together. Kind of bad if he has to pee but he it keeps him dry unless he can't wait. ;D
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Post by jimh on Mar 25, 2007 17:45:07 GMT -5
ok, ok i was all geared up for all weekend downpours and ended up with a good sunburn instead. go figure now the wife wants to know why i spent all this cash on gear right before i left and didn't bring sunscreen. ;D |
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Post by jimh on Apr 13, 2007 13:02:01 GMT -5
well my son and i leave tonight for another weekend camping in less than desireable weather. we're looking at low 30's and rain and snow plus the wind is suppose to pick ap a tad. i should be feeling real good come sun. night.
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