Archive for February, 2010
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Camping in Epping.My son is 5.5 months old. It is starting to get cold and I don’t want to put blankets in his crib because of SIDS. (He is not yet coordinated enough to get them off of himself if he gets tangled). I put him in a footie sleeper, but it is starting to get cold and I am worrying that he might get too cold at night. I saw these Bambino Merino wool sleeping bags on the internet. Has anyone used them, and if so, how were they? Does baby get tangled up in them too? Was baby comfy? Too hot? Anyone who knows please respond….
I used something similar and my babe was all cozy in "Halo Sleepsacks" – Found at Babies R Us.
I probably wouldnt put my babe in something wool….sounds itchy and possibly allergenic.
The halo sleepsacks are very warm and cozy and approved by the SIDS foundation and the Back To Sleep campaign.
Run about $15-20
I would like to know how to wash a 58 sleeping bag. It is the one used by the British and it contains down(duck feathers).
Jason-
If I understand your question, you want to launder a minus 58 degree down filled sleeping bag (or is it a 1958 sleeping bag).
Either way, why would you want to risk a valuable or pricey bag in a washing machine that could (and likely would) damage your bag? Take it to a reputable dry cleaner and have them verify that they can do the job. Talk to the manager, not just a clerk. Inspect it together, and inspect it again when they are done.
Walmart… OR an outdoor outfitter…
There are about a thousand kind of straps… And you could always use straight webbing and tie it.
I have a product called Tech Wash by Nik Wax but this is just to clean it, so would i use this first to begin with? i read somewhere that ordinary clothes wash brands can work too even better than the recmd brands for outdoor gear, anyone tried before? btw,the sleeves are mostly affected when used in the recent downpours. also, British weather’s not great so i need all the sun i can get to dry it in time for Friday. many thanks in advance.
Hello,
(ANS) Berhgaus Jackets being made from the Gortex fabrics shouldn’t need re-water proofing thats the whole point in buying a Gortex fabric garment in the first place.
Gortex is a specially created fabric that is constructed using a micro-fabric. This micro-fabric allows moisture & human sweat to evapourate "out" of the garment and so your body remains warm but dry on the inside. The Gortex material also prevents water from penetrating from the outside even in the worst weather conditions, so this is why gortex garments cost so much.
So given the above you should be quite careful how you wash or clean the jacket, apart from that I would contact the makers i.e. Gortex for any advise on re-proofing if it really needs this. They may be able to help you, or certainly advise you better than anyone else.
**A word of caution, be extremely careful what treatments or chemical treatments you use on Gortex as you can ruin the micro fabric water proofing capabilities of the fabric itself if your not careful and that would be a great shame in my opinion.
Ivan
We camp a lot in a big group. This time around we are having a curb appeal contest. We will be judged on the creativity of decorating our tents making them feel like home and we have to bring the stuff with us. We can not use things from the camp site. I just need some ideas. Keep in mind I my most available power source is batteries and propane.
Definitely bring a couple of cute dishtowels to hang up as curtains in the mesh "window", if your tent has one. (You can "sell" the idea that they are curtains by tying them back with a sash.) Also, look for the plastic lattice segments that people put around flower beds; it will look like a mini picket fence. While you’re at it, a few potted plants and flowers could go in your "yard". Make a "deck" with a few wooden boards (or vinyl imitation boards) and set out a couple of lawn chairs with a plastic table. A couple of fancy-looking drinks with paper umbrellas could brighten that table. A set of horseshoes or bocce balls will make the "lawn" look lived-in.
All of that is relatively cheap, not too heavy or bulky, and won’t need any juice from your batteries. If you want to use something battery-powered, I would get one of those camp lamps that looks like a miniature table lamp, complete with lampshade. Put it on a table inside the tent, where it can be seen through the mesh window.
sierratradingpost .com
campmor.com-also send out a catalog
ebay.com
amazon.com
or google hiking/camping gear
These are discount sites that run specials regularly. If you buy older equipment they are trying to dump for new items and in the off season you can save a ton. I purchased most of my gear from the 2 sites listed above.
You can also save a lot of $$ by taking time to buy things (if you have time) It took me 5 months to purchase all that I needed, but I waited until certain items went on sale or clearance. For example $250 boots for $99, $350 Pack for $89. If you have the time to wait for sales, you can save a lot.
Another idea is to look at army surplus stores for old army gear, and thrift stores for clothes.
An extension of your clothing, a quality sleeping bag will keep your core tempature at 98 degree wherever, whenever your out.
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