Thermal blanket for ordinary life

[Roberto]

I recently found myself sleeping in the cockpit wrapped inside the mainsail cover
Is there a thermal blanket to be regularly used while outside ?
Needs to be windproof and not get soaked with the occasional splash of sea water (so no polar fleece lining or similar); the survival things are definitely too thin and light, I would like something more resistant/stiffer, that lasts a bit longer.

I read on the other thread about the Blizzard survival blankets, though by looking at their site I cannot understand if any of their models are strong enough for regular use, rather than occasional.
Or any other types?

regards r

 

[Giblets]

The Blizzard blanket seems to be reuseable. Says it's fully waterproof and windproof as well.

http://www.icebear.co.uk/product/blizzard-blanket-active-range?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=google_shopping&gclid=CJHI14f9sNQCFYEK0wodmvIBjA

 

[Motor_Sailor]

Some of the Blizzard stuff is reusable, but it's not user friendly (ie: rattles in the wind and is hard to re-pack and not that durable)..

A sailmaker could make you up something much better.

Actually it would be a good use for Weathermax LT. It could be made like a sleeping bag with long closure zip which would make it easy to get in and out of.

Have it made large enough for wearing full waterprooofs and a lifejacket. If necessary, it could actually be lined with Polartec which is warm when wet and dries quickly.

I reckon when singlehanded, having the bridgedeck really 'habitable' is a huge boon. I had a 'Bottomsider' cushion that covered the whole width and never got salt sores on long passages.

 

[Angele]

I once slept out in open air in a survival bag. Basically a large industrial strength bin liner.

Something like this.

It was amazingly warm, as it is completely impervious to wind. Unfortunately, it is also completely non-breathable. So, you wake up drenched in your own sweat.

Not an experience I have any desire to repeat.....

 

[Motor_Sailor]

. . . Unfortunately, it is also completely non-breathable. So, you wake up drenched in your own sweat.

Not an experience I have any desire to repeat.....

Which is why I recommended something made in Weathermax.

 

[Angele]

Which is why I recommended something made in Weathermax.

Indeed. But 30 years ago, the survival bag was all we could find/afford....

 

[Blue Sunray]

Our American cousins love 'poncho liners' they are readily available and inexpensive if you do an internet search. Never been a huge fan but sound like they might suit your needs.

 

[Roberto]

thanks!

actually I prefer a blanket to a bag, I often stand up for the occasional look around, trim, hop inside, etc, so even if a bag is surely warmer, I would prefer a quickly-wrap-around blanket. If it s cold I wear oilies, onion-layer skin material, polar fleece and so on anyway, the blanket would be a comfort plus.

 

[colind3782]

A few years ago I saw advertised a "sleeping bag" type thing with arms and legs. I'll have a search and see what I can find.

Edit: Something like this:
https://www.planetcamping.co.uk/sleeping-bag-suits.html

 

[alahol2]

thanks!

actually I prefer a blanket to a bag, I often stand up for the occasional look around, trim, hop inside, etc, so even if a bag is surely warmer, I would prefer a quickly-wrap-around blanket. If it s cold I wear oilies, onion-layer skin material, polar fleece and so on anyway, the blanket would be a comfort plus.

Sounds like a picnic blanket may well fulfil your requirements. Luxury would be a pile and pertex blanket if such a thing exists.

 

[LadyInBed]

What about an immersion suit?

 

[johnalison]

I think Roberto needs to learn how to get on with his crew.

 

[James_Calvert]

What about a sailbag?

Haven't tried but I think I could get into the bag supplied with my old 150% genoa.

 

[LittleSister]

I once slept out in open air in a survival bag. Basically a large industrial strength bin liner.

Something like this.

It was amazingly warm, as it is completely impervious to wind. Unfortunately, it is also completely non-breathable. So, you wake up drenched in your own sweat.

Not an experience I have any desire to repeat.....

I did too (on more than one occasion). Brings back memories I'd completely forgotten. The sweat's nothing to the condensation from your breath if you've tucked your head inside out of the cold/wind.

It was great, though, to be able to just dodge behind a hedge and kip down for the night wherever, without all the palaver/weight of 'proper' camping. Got a surprise one morning when I woke up to find a tent with people in it just a few feet away from my bag: I hadn't seen it/them when I bedded down in the dark!

 

[Scomber]

I did too (on more than one occasion). Brings back memories I'd completely forgotten. The sweat's nothing to the condensation from your breath if you've tucked your head inside out of the cold/wind.

It was great, though, to be able to just dodge behind a hedge and kip down for the night wherever, without all the palaver/weight of 'proper' camping. Got a surprise one morning when I woke up to find a tent with people in it just a few feet away from my bag: I hadn't seen it/them when I bedded down in the dark!

Still got the big faded orange karrimor placcy bag we used as teens on weekend lakes trips-waking up in pub car parks thumping head and soaked in sweat - how could I forget it- sounds like a decent bivvy bag fits the bill- good for in a field too!!!!

 

[Chalker]

A few years ago I saw advertised a "sleeping bag" type thing with arms and legs. I'll have a search and see what I can find.

Edit: Something like this:
https://www.planetcamping.co.uk/sleeping-bag-suits.html

Sometimes known as a passion killer

 

[fisherman]

Recent camping we discarded sleeping bags for a double duvet, under and over each and have never been more comfy, easy to wrap up in, no tangling, I would if pressed wrap something waterproof round the outside. I used to swear by my ex WD sleeping bag which was high quality but the duvet beats it.

 

[ripvan1]

Doh

 

[Roberto]

A quick feedback, should anyone be interested: I tried a camping blanket as suggested, and it does the job. Around 10e in the local decathlon, it can be rinsed, sufficiently supple to be wrapped around.
I ll see in the long term, but so long it s ok

r.

 

[martyn78]

I recently found myself sleeping in the cockpit wrapped inside the mainsail coverr

Don't fall out with the wife!!!!