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#128897 - 04/01/08 12:39 AM Re: Ultralight blanket experience? [Re: MoBOB]
Be_Prepared Offline
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Registered: 12/07/04
Posts: 530
Loc: Massachusetts
Here's an ultralight combo, poncho for cover, black contractor bag as ground cloth, and a bivy from EMK. Great summer night, except for maybe the bugs, need some deet too.



Of course, if you use those ultralight bivy's too often, they probably won't hold up. We also sometimes use a fleece bag for summer, I think it was about $15 at the Coleman outlet near us, and it's good for 45 or so with a good base layer on. Also a nice thing in the back of the car in winter.
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#130182 - 04/15/08 05:54 AM Re: Ultralight blanket experience? [Re: Be_Prepared]
wolfmen Offline
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Registered: 11/20/07
Posts: 2
I am using the Woobie every night now, i have NO to regret to pay $128 to buy a liner only. I love it.

Buy and try it, your own experience will tell you whether you keep it or not.

If you think it's not worth to keep it, just put it in 2nd hand market, Kifaru product has high re-sell value.

Wolfmen



Edited by wolfmen (04/15/08 11:34 PM)

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#130200 - 04/15/08 01:16 PM Re: Ultralight blanket experience? [Re: wolfmen]
OldBaldGuy Offline
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Registered: 09/30/01
Posts: 5695
Loc: Former AFB in CA, recouping fr...
Welcome Newguy!!!
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#130304 - 04/16/08 04:19 PM Re: Ultralight blanket experience? [Re: OldBaldGuy]
MoBOB Offline
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Registered: 09/17/07
Posts: 1219
Loc: here
Ditto...Welcome newguy! Jump in with both feet and join the party.
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#130602 - 04/20/08 04:29 AM Re: Ultralight blanket experience? [Re: MoBOB]
wolfmen Offline
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Registered: 11/20/07
Posts: 2
Thank you guys. I am also happy to join this forum. many great threads here.

Here's some pics of my woobie.

Before Compressed


After Compressed


And share some experience

Pro:
-lightweight (1 lb 6 oz)
- Good compressed
- Quick to get warm. If you will use it around 50F, you better wear the mid-weight under layer.
-Durable :so far the fabric and insulation have no problem (I have used the woobie for 6 months)


Con:
- Expensive
- the fabric is "slippery"


thank you

Wolfmen



Edited by wolfmen (04/20/08 05:06 AM)

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