tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post7397311202298527480..comments2019-02-20T19:45:11.064+00:00Comments on Big Galloot: Double-baggedBig Kevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-17592720644824860162008-11-05T21:59:00.000+00:002008-11-05T21:59:00.000+00:00PTC - that may be the way to go. I was warmer in m...PTC - that may be the way to go. I was warmer in my sleeping bag once I'd removed the base layers I was wearing and the bag warmed up. I was using an Hunka bivibag over the Hydrogen. On another occasion that is.baz carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316818349601585501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-54883216091254071762008-11-05T21:52:00.000+00:002008-11-05T21:52:00.000+00:00Good call on the bag thing. I'm looking at PHD's v...Good call on the bag thing. I'm looking at PHD's version soon and I've got high hopes.<BR/>The only thing that worries me is condensation between the two bags. I think for once less clothes on and more body heat going into the down will be a good idea.<BR/>It sounds cozy though.<BR/>And panicky, the PHD bags don't have zips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-36190941445330775892008-11-05T13:45:00.000+00:002008-11-05T13:45:00.000+00:00Thanks mate.That reminds me must email HR about th...Thanks mate.<BR/><BR/>That reminds me must email HR about the BUPAS cover...baz carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316818349601585501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-17872323227696694592008-11-05T13:30:00.000+00:002008-11-05T13:30:00.000+00:00Baz, my sympathies and good luck for when the quac...Baz, my sympathies and good luck for when the quacks get around to sorting it out.Big Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-56129097134366797812008-11-05T13:26:00.000+00:002008-11-05T13:26:00.000+00:00Scott, I like the idea too but how often am I gonn...Scott, I <I><B>like</B></I> the idea too but how often am I gonnae get out and actually use the damn thing?<BR/><BR/>That was rhetorical btw :o) Maybe we should carry in some jammies?Big Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-49748067457964475032008-11-05T10:22:00.000+00:002008-11-05T10:22:00.000+00:00Got the brace and drugs along with stick option. B...Got the brace and drugs along with stick option. But need surgery to fix.baz carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316818349601585501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-58753975139015752132008-11-04T23:38:00.000+00:002008-11-04T23:38:00.000+00:00I can never make up my mind whether I can justify ...I can never make up my mind whether I can justify a proper warm down bag. I use the Snugpak Hawk thing for the winter (rated to -5 I think), and I've got a silk liner as well, which covers most of the likely conditions I'll encounter. I like the <B>idea</B> of something lighter & less bulky, but the ones that'd make a really noticeable difference are awfy dear.<BR/><BR/>Plus, I've scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571301189516858480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-25062075626127463142008-11-04T21:41:00.000+00:002008-11-04T21:41:00.000+00:00Nothing serious, I hope? I've got one slightly "do...Nothing serious, I hope? I've got one slightly "dodgy" knee but Ibruprofen and a neoprene brace usually takes the edge off.Big Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-68189606026440549242008-11-04T09:59:00.000+00:002008-11-04T09:59:00.000+00:00I'm not gonna start grumbling about my bloody knee...I'm not gonna start grumbling about my bloody knee here... oops better shut up now :)baz carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316818349601585501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-65091991521541900322008-11-04T07:29:00.000+00:002008-11-04T07:29:00.000+00:00Bummer! Hope you get another chance sooner rather ...Bummer! Hope you get another chance sooner rather than later. I'm no stranger to thwarted plans myself.Big Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-18302655493573647982008-11-03T10:52:00.000+00:002008-11-03T10:52:00.000+00:00The trip was abandoned so no testing of double bag...The trip was abandoned so no testing of double bagging was done unfortunately.baz carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316818349601585501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-13148551538951173872008-10-30T19:42:00.000+00:002008-10-30T19:42:00.000+00:00There's definitely a few things to consider here. ...There's definitely a few things to consider here. I'm intrigued now :o)Big Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-86144289363556689772008-10-30T09:58:00.000+00:002008-10-30T09:58:00.000+00:00I'm not sure whether the situation was caused by t...I'm not sure whether the situation was caused by the sleeping bag filler (hollofil 7)or the fact that the doubled up bags have an extra two layers of cover material that reduced breathability. Similarly if the outer bag wasnt warm enough then a dew point inside the system would be another reason. <BR/><BR/>The system I'll use at the weekend will be of two down bags, so we'll see. Incidentially baz carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316818349601585501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-11607303142348700512008-10-30T07:30:00.000+00:002008-10-30T07:30:00.000+00:00Ah yes, the thorny issue of the "dew point". I'd b...Ah yes, the thorny issue of the "dew point". I'd be interested to hear how you get on with that, Baz.Big Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-42679381071372772152008-10-29T10:13:00.000+00:002008-10-29T10:13:00.000+00:00In light of the forecast I'm double bagging this w...In light of the forecast I'm double bagging this weekend. I've down it once before with a mounatin equipement skyline inside a kompakty lite. It worked but I think down on the outside works better (there was a distinct build up of vapour in the down bag). This weekend the skyline will go inside the hydrogen.baz carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316818349601585501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-26772456392839993552008-10-26T15:51:00.000+00:002008-10-26T15:51:00.000+00:00Hey Martin. The only down jackets I own are of the...Hey Martin. The only down jackets I own are of the heavy and bulky variety. (The Merlin packs down tiny and weighs very little) I'll play around with various clothing options tho'.<BR/><BR/>Bob Scott's is strictly a last resort btw. I've no' been a fan of bothies since The Culra Incident, 20 years ago :o)Big Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-83058237775546785122008-10-26T15:33:00.000+00:002008-10-26T15:33:00.000+00:00Bob Scotts is great. Warm fire and outside loo. ...Bob Scotts is great. Warm fire and outside loo. On the bag choice. Take the Rab and a down jacket and job done. I used a Marmot Atom bag and PHD down jacket last feb in -7 with ice forming inside the tent and I was toastie warm.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.com