What temperatures are these blankets rated for? Can this be used as a sleeping bag replacement (with adequate pad)?
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Dave this is the response I received from Mambe. I was simply impressed to get an answer. Hope this helps in your decision making process.Thank you for your note. Specific temp ratings are tricky to assign due to the many factors involved when using a blanket outdoors. However, the Super Extreme is often used down into the teens or even lower with great results.
717193
I don't know about temp. rating. I guess you could use it as a sleeping bag but it would be open on 3 sides. I bought it to wrap up in at granddaughters lacrosse games. However during this winter I have been using it on my bed - fleece side down- and find I like it much better than my electric blanket. I'm afraid I haven't helped much with your questions.
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I don't see the blanket working as a sleeping bag on a regular basis. If necessary it would keep you warm all night but I don't see it as a good replacement. I did check the vendor site for a temp rating but it's not listed. I also sent the company an email asking what the rating was... I thought it was a good question. I have not received an answer yet but if and when I do I will update my reply.
717195
Definitely not for a sleeping bag... I would say its good for temperatures 20's (with proper clothing) and up but its best for blocking the wind and rain. So a thick blanket underneath be perfect with Mambe over to keep heat in and stay dry too.
419812
I believe so the nice thing about these blankets is that they aren't heavy so I use it as a comforter then a small blanket under it but I get too hot I have to push this blacket off of me so I believe once it gets colder it will work perfect. I always have liked any kind of goose down or similar because they are great in hot or cold times and are super comfy and soft.
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I slept in it @ 12 with another bag over it and it perfomed fine, the coldest i went with the bag by itself was around 24 and i did get a little chilled, but not cold by any means. Keeps you very warm around 30. With any bag you buy, its always a good rule of thumb to use 10 under your climate. ie- if you're going to be camping when it's mostly 40 outside, buy a 30 bag. Sometimes a good fleece sleeping bag liner helps as well.
61603
sorry its taken so long to get back to you I don't use this e-mail often but the answer if you have the room I would recommend a ground pad, the bag is great it will keep you very warm even in sub zero temps. hope this helps
1102003
I agree with the other answers. I find them comfortable in the 40-70 degree range. Lower than 40 degrees and they would help, but their primary function is protection, not warmth. I have used them in 90 degree weather where the are warm but not unbearable. I use them primarily for home construction and they have saved me from cuts and bruises many times.
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It is a medium thickness fleecy soft blanket. I use it coupled with other blankets during the winter, but by itself during spring and summer. So as long its not super hot I think it would be fine.
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If you like being super warm when you sleep sure! I used it this past summer in 50degree at night temps and was comfortable. ..I'm also the type that can't sleep with socks on and like it to be just a bit nippy when I sleep.... That being said it's by no means a heavy sleeping bag - I purchased a different coleman for my husband with same temperature ratings and his is warmer/thicker. ..makes no sense but it it what it is! .....To thin it out a little maybe wash it a half dozen times before you use it?
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Sorry for taking so long to answer this, but I really don't know. I don't know of any blanket that will keep you warm in 15 degrees, but this will do nicely for temperatures a bit warmer than that - 35 degrees?
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HiI would say down to mid or hi 40's with sleeping back and long sleeve fleece plus long pants. My firstnight sleeping in this hammock the temp went down to 49 F. I used a MSS sleeping bag (the black bag)and a Snugpak jungle blanket and was fine. Later this summer I plan to make or purchase an underquilt for temps below 40F.
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Yes, I think it would be if you combined it with layered sleep ware, wool socks, and a beanie. I used it at 20 degrees and was toasty. Please be aware that sleeping bags ratings are based on survivability not comfort. Pros: very warm and comfortable. Non-mummy bag provides lots of room. Cons: It's a very large bag thus takes up a lot of space in the car or camper. Car camping only. Designed to accommodate big people. My suggestion to others is: buy two smaller bags.
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I'm a cold person, so I also have an electric blanket. When I lived in Colorado I had an electric mattress cover and a serious down comforter. However, I found I could keep the electric blanket temperature lower with this blanket. For me, it was more effective and lighter than the non-down alternative comforter I replaced.
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The sleeping bag should work fine in the summer if your sleeping with a cold partner. My wife and I slept with it and had. To put some blankets over us when we used it.
1350000
These bags are rated to 45 degrees F. I wouldn't expect them to replace a zero degree bag. Live To Play
129891
If you get cold easily, you're going to be cold at 5F.. I have used mine in the "back yard" about 11,150Ft altitude in Cameron Pass, Colorado. It snowed and was about 2F at lowest. I was in a 3 season tent with a footprint & was on a therm-a-rest inflatable..the only thing I have to complain about was my toes, I used an extra sweatshirt to wrap my feet & threw in a hot hands heater.. When in doubt follow this rule for staying warm : add 5-10F to the rating for comfort zone. You can always invest $15-20 on a good fleece bag liner to add about 5-8F of warmth
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I've personally had it down to -17F in Michigan and was toasty warm. I was in a tent with no wind blowing directly on me and the bag isn't like a weather proof shell or anything. Inside a tent though with a good cot or ground pad and you'll sleep like a baby.
807707
That would probably be too warm. We sleep in cooler temps in our house (around 66F). The cotton blanket is thinner and would be better at those temps. I put my son in the cotton blanket during naps and the fleece at night.
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we went on a camping trip the week we received the sleeping bags, it got down to 35 degrees one night we were warm and toasty very warm absolutely LOVE the sleeping bags!