02-07-2007, 15:50
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Poncho Liner as a sleeping bag liner?
I know that Ranger Joes has a conversion to the Poncho liner that adds a full length zipper to it; could that be used as a suitable liner to add to a sleeping bag?
Thanks in advance.
http://www.rangerjoes.com/poncho-lin...on-p-3438.html
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02-07-2007, 16:20
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Ummm, just roll up in the Poncho Liner inside the sleeping bag - why zip it in? Waste of time and money IMHO. Your Poncho Liner, your choice though.
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02-07-2007, 16:43
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Toss & Turn
Just something else to get tangled up in while you toss and turn inside the bag.
Why not just tie a real poncho liner inside a poncho? If it gets that cold then just pull the combo over the bag . The combo is also available for "light work".
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02-07-2007, 16:46
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Actually they don't zip into the sleeping bag. They just zip up like a sleeping bag and act as an insert. I've had a zippered P-liner for a long time. Did it myself before they started selling them that way. It does work great with a sleeping bag and as a seperate as a light weight bag. No need for the head hole IMO. Also seen them done with velcro.
One of the secrets of staying warm in a sleeping bag is to fill all the dead space.
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02-07-2007, 16:57
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Originally Posted by Snaquebite
Actually they don't zip into the sleeping bag. They just zip up like a sleeping bag and act as an insert. I've had a zippered P-liner for a long time. Did it myself before they started selling them that way. It does work great with a sleeping bag and as a seperate as a light weight bag. No need for the head hole IMO. Also seen them done with velcro.
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Exactly, I had mine that way since 86 or so.
Great mod.
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02-07-2007, 18:30
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Never used a poncho liner inside a sleeping bag. I have, however, wrapped my midsection with a scarf and or put a waterproof bag over the foot section of the bag. I have also used a wool army blanket, folded in thirds, and placed in the bottom of the bag to increase insulation between me and the ground or air if on a cot.
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02-07-2007, 19:06
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I just stuff my poncho liner (woobie) inside the sleeping bag.
It works well just bunched up.
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02-07-2007, 19:21
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Eveybody's gotta have a "woobie" 
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02-07-2007, 19:35
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The RI's told me the woobie was rated to minus 50 and I would never need anything else! I didnt even realize the Army issued sleeping bags! 
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02-07-2007, 20:08
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The RI's told me the woobie was rated to minus 50 and I would never need anything else! I didnt even realize the Army issued sleeping bags! |
Maybe with a tight spoon in effect. 
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02-07-2007, 20:18
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My favorite combo is ground tarp, wool blanket and poncho liner, all folded in half together. For those colder nights I'll add a buffalo robe between tarp and blanket.
You gotta love poncho liners! Mine is 20+ years old and still does its job.
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02-07-2007, 20:19
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3 cheers for the "Woobie" !!!!! 
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02-07-2007, 20:33
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Maybe with a tight spoon in effect. |
Hey, we don't talk about that! What goes on in the field, stays in the field. 
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Originally Posted by LibraryLady
My favorite combo is ground tarp, wool blanket and poncho liner, all folded in half together. For those colder nights I'll add a buffalo robe between tarp and blanket.
You gotta love poncho liners! Mine is 20+ years old and still does its job.
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You were issued a buffalo robe? Holy cow, LL, when did you enlist?
Most of the time, a ground cloth, Therma-Rest, and sleeping bag is GTG, at times I will add a cotton or a fleece liner, and a tent, or a bivvy sack if precip is likely.
In the winter, I frequently fly with the fleece bag liner in my ruck, just in case.
TR
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02-07-2007, 20:55
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You were issued a buffalo robe? Holy cow, LL, when did you enlist?
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02-07-2007, 21:02
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I thought you were an officer and a gentleman; guess a gentleman by an Act of Congress only...
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