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monkeyfacedzombie |
a word about sleeping bags
Dec 20 2007, 11:06 AM EST
It is my opinion that you should all stay away from sleeping bags. imagine, you're sleeping in your house, flat, tent etc. then suddenly a zombie bursts in. you can see your .44 lying next to you, but your tangled up in your $300 ultra-warm sleeping bag and you just can't reach it. ps your nuts 3 out of 6 found this valuable. Do you? |
Zombiedeathmachine |
1. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Dec 21 2007, 11:12 AM EST
I have to agree, but I think all of us here know the possible dangers of not sleep ing with your gun on you at all times.
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Jnaran |
2. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Dec 22 2007, 8:48 AM EST
"I have to agree, but I think all of us here know the possible dangers of not sleep ing with your gun on you at all times."This reminds me of a time in MCT, we were out in the field with our M16s it was kind of cold so I would leave it out side of the sleeping bag and kind of roll over it to cover it up, well one time some NCO came by and noticed it and picked it up, to get it back I had to dig a tank trap 10X10 pit that was chest deep at the center, luckily I had four others helping. In a zombie infested world I would have been a main course. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
Springatron |
3. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Dec 22 2007, 12:30 PM EST
I think that sleeping bags are a piss poor idea especially if you are on your own. No so bad when you are in a group and have sentries. Layer up your clothes, maybe use a blanket, a space blanket would save tons space.Back in Basic one of my buddies had a drill walk off with his weapon, the Drill than disassembled it and left it in his office. To get it back my buddy had to do 100 push up per piece. at about push up 600 or so the drill told him he could have the platoon help him get the pieces back... he was really good at push ups by the time we graduated. 4 out of 4 found this valuable. Do you? |
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wulfgar87 |
4. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Dec 23 2007, 8:41 PM EST
Heh, guess ill be the one voice of dissent, just because i love my mummy bag and feel the need to justify it's existence. I agree that it's not the best idea to be wrapped up and unable to get to your weapon but here’s a couple points for consideration.For starters you shouldn't be sleeping in an unsecured area in the first place. You should be up off the ground in an attic, secured second floor, or if you're desperate a tree. If on the ground you should at least be barricaded or have some kind of alarm to wake you up before they're right on top of you. If you make a habit of just plopping down in the open you're not going to last long with or without a sleeping bag. Second, think about what a pain in the a** it would be to haul alternative forms a shelter. You'd need some kind of pad to keep you off the ground and some kind of blanket. A decent sleeping bag takes care of both of those at half the weight/space. I know you can survive with just some cold weather gear but it's a real pain not to have a bag to crawl into at night so you can take your boots off or change clothes without freezing your junk off. To me a sleeping bag is a necessity but if you're a real hardcore grizzly adams mofo i guess its a luxury you can get by without. That or im just a big baby :) Just my 2 cents. 7 out of 7 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Springatron |
5. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Dec 24 2007, 1:01 PM EST
I agree that it has is benefits. After you have made it to a safe location and are properly fortified I would miss my sleeping bag. BUT, when on the move... It would be the first thing I'd ditch. Any good sleeping bag I've used has been bulky and heavy. I'd trade it in for a good pair of polypros and some Gortex any day. If you follow my train of thought, bring dry socks people at least three or four pair. You sweat in them when you walk, you sweat in them when you sleep, you sweat in them when your just sitting behind a desk. Trust me on this one you NEED dry socks. You can dry used socks by hanging them over your shoulders under your jacket, while you are on the move. If you only bring three pair, bring foot powder. What am I saying any one who wants to be on the move for more than 12hrs in this entire apocalypse will need dry socks and foot powder. A space blanket would do you wonders too, noisy though and very visible. It's the size of a wallet and reflects like 90% of your body heat right back at you. You don't have to line the ground with a pad, leaves and pine needle do the trick. Just watch out for sticks and bugs, and shake before you put your boots on. Needles in the socks suck. For the record Grizzly Adams was a sissy. For more survival information check out this site and download the pdf. You won’t be disappointed I promise. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/21-76-1/fm_21-76-1survival.pdf Do you find this valuable? |
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wulfgar87 |
6. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Dec 24 2007, 1:44 PM EST
heh, yeah i keep a space blanket and some essentials in my map satchel that i wear at all times when out and about. Just incase a bear decides i look more tasty than i really am i can scoot along without my pack. But i would hate it and probably b*tch the whole time about how much i hate bears and miss my sleeping bag. :)
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Bonemill |
7. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Dec 27 2007, 8:12 PM EST
"I think that sleeping bags are a piss poor idea especially if you are on your own. No so bad when you are in a group and have sentries. Layer up your clothes, maybe use a blanket, a space blanket would save tons space.Couldn't have said it better myself. Do you find this valuable? |
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monkeyfacedzombie |
8. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Dec 28 2007, 8:33 AM EST
thanks for your input, really helped :)
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Springatron |
9. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Dec 28 2007, 10:09 PM EST
"thanks for your input, really helped :)"That is a polite way of saying, thanks, but no thanks. A colorful and opinionated conversation, was it not? Do you find this valuable? |
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monkeyfacedzombie |
10. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Jan 5 2008, 5:58 AM EST
no i really wanted opinions, thats why i started it
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DebofAmber |
11. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Feb 9 2008, 9:15 AM EST
My BOB has this:http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=1052&memberId=12500226 which is like a combination tarp/space blanket, and http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=13940174&memberId=12500226&storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1This is my best compromise between usefulness and lightness/lack of bulk that I've found so far. I have assumed I will be sleeping in clothes, so the combination of the two should keep me dry and warm. I like the fact that the blanket has grommets as well - it could be tied up as a shelter should I need it. We all, of course, have 50 or 100 feet or paracord, right? <g> 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Springatron |
12. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Feb 9 2008, 11:43 AM EST
"http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=1052&memberId=12500226 which is like a combination tarp/space blanket,Very intresting. I really like the super tough space blanket. Especially since, as you said, it has gromets it would make a decant shelter. The microfleece? Eh... That's a personal choice I guess. Not too much beef here though. Nice peice of gear there. Do you find this valuable? |
indiesandy |
13. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Jul 1 2009, 12:30 AM EDT
I think that if zombies are close enough that you don't have time to get out of a sleeping bag, you have a big problem regardless.
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andyroo89 |
14. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Jul 1 2009, 3:00 AM EDT
I'm planning just to use a tree hammock high up in the trees.
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Akerris |
15. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Jul 1 2009, 7:41 AM EDT
I would use some sort of bedroll and simply use my jacket and whatever curtains and pieces of fabric I can find. Yes, I've used curtains as blankets.....
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andyroo89 |
16. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Jul 1 2009, 4:08 PM EDT
"I would use some sort of bedroll and simply use my jacket and whatever curtains and pieces of fabric I can find. Yes, I've used curtains as blankets....."That is creative. Do you find this valuable? |
necroslaughter |
17. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Jul 1 2009, 4:49 PM EDT
"This reminds me of a time in MCT, we were out in the field with our M16s it was kind of cold so I would leave it out side of the sleeping bag and kind of roll over it to cover it up, well one time some NCO came by and noticed it and picked it up, to get it back I had to dig a tank trap 10X10 pit that was chest deep at the center, luckily I had four others helping. In a zombie infested world I would have been a main course."In the old days-I won't say how old but it was the days when you could still get punched in the face by your DI or the trainer for the scholl you were in, I had left my M-16 outside during cold weather training. We were told to sleep with it in our bags so it would not freeze, I didn't and woke up to having the stock smashed into my stomach and instructed to "charge the weapon" it was empty but the fucking charging handle was frozen-the days befor CLP. He made me piss on it and then sleep with it in my bag. The piss defrosted the charging handle but it smelled all fucking night. 1 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
ironhand |
18. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Jul 1 2009, 5:55 PM EDT
"Very intresting. I really like the super tough space blanket. Especially since, as you said, it has gromets it would make a decant shelter. The microfleece? Eh... That's a personal choice I guess. Not too much beef here though. Nice peice of gear there."space blankets are certainly nice if it's cool and your ass is stuck, but ever slept in one? You don't sleep! The b*tch cracks and pops all freakin' night! You can't even breath without noise. I'm in for the sleeping bag in a secured and guarded location. And get a dog for an alarm too. Do you find this valuable? |
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andyroo89 |
19. RE: a word about sleeping bags
Jul 1 2009, 5:56 PM EDT
"In the old days-I won't say how old but it was the days when you could still get punched in the face by your DI or the trainer for the scholl you were in, I had left my M-16 outside during cold weather training. We were told to sleep with it in our bags so it would not freeze, I didn't and woke up to having the stock smashed into my stomach and instructed to "charge the weapon" it was empty but the fucking charging handle was frozen-the days befor CLP. He made me piss on it and then sleep with it in my bag. The piss defrosted the charging handle but it smelled all fucking night. "Yeah piss is pretty warm. That must of been back in the vietnam era. I'm not a pro at knowing when the trainer could not hit anymore but I am sure they still do and keep hush hush about it. Do you find this valuable? |
