Does anyone remember what the temp rating for the frog sac is?
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Does anyone remember what the temp rating for the frog sac is?
Dutch,
Happy Camper alerted me to your inquiry. Rated to 45F per BPL:
<http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/speer_hammocks_frog_sac_sleeping_bag_review.html>
I have been using mine as a T.Q. and can vouch for the rating. Doubled over, probably to freezing. Now that I have a REAL T.Q. (Speer), I guess I could part with it if you are interested...? Sell or Trade.
If you want to try it, let me know where to send it, OK?
We could trade, but that wouldn't help either of us since I really don't need mine either. I'm thinking of loaning it out for mahha.
Skydog, what price are you thinking of parting with it at? I have always been curious about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkyDog
Thanks,
DG
...hehehe!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch
I will be at MAHHA and have mine with me; so, if someone wants to test/play with it....?
I have forgotten, are you going too?
Well, I wasn't thinking about selling it until Dutch posted. Then <while responding> it occurred to me that I haven't been using it. Since it is no longer manufactured, does it have extra historical/sentimental value? :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by damngoat
Seriously, I don't know what to ask...? C'mon, YOU must have something to trade ;) - right?
It's in great shape! No rips, tears, patches, etc. Always stored "fluffed" up.
Will you be at MAHHA...?
I will be going. I also never use my frog sac and wondered about the value of it. I think since it isn't being manufactured anymore it should be worth more....say a OES spinn tarp.
I've got a mint condition one that I would trade for something like an 2/3 underquilt or an original sewn through peapod. Don't have the original stuff sack...doesn't matter anyway...you need a hydraulic press to get it back in there! Also have a origional JRB 8x8 tarp in "hi-vis" green with which to sweeten the deal. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch
How about my sewnthrough peapod for your JRB 2/3 vest quilt, and your frogsac and your tarp. I know what you mean aobut the stuff sack. I swear all of Speer's stuff sacks are about half the size needed. There is no way you fit a frog sac.
Now *that's* a collectors item.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch
I keep hoping they will make another appearance in JRB's lineup.
What are the size and weight on the peapod? Current models are 5 feet x 9.5 feet. About 6 inches of each end are fabric only without down. Wondering if it is much lighter than the 30* model I now have.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch
I don't recall mentioning the JRB TLWUQ in my post...:rolleyes:
You should try to get a 20* peapod in its sack!!!
Perhaps I should just put the TLWUQ up for sale...It is one of a kind...larger than the production model. Had to be to fit me. It was a prototype.Quote:
Originally Posted by angrysparrow
I use my frog sac quite a bit actually!
I've also converted it into an underquilt
and use it on my blackbird,
but it'll also work on my double eno.
since this pic was taken
I've made new shock cord suspension
and sewn up the drawstring so it works again.
It's a pretty nice setup now!
http://www.sandslave.com/uqtarpmods/IMG_8417.jpg
more pics here:
http://www.sandslave.com/uqtarpmods/
I would also be interested in that kind of swap/trade. I have the Frogsac AND the original stuff sack AND a JRB tarp.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanguru
RE: The Speer stuff sack - It's tight; but, I can do it. My stuff sack has TWO draw strings - kinda neat - only sack I have ever seen like this.
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Originally Posted by SkyDog
I remember the original Frogsac bag had two drawstrings. Some sort of attempt at compressing the thing. And I agree...you could get it back in the original sack..but it was like putting 10 lbs of crap in a 5 lb bag!
Hope you are doing well,
You guys are really talking past tense here!
that stuff sack is a bit on the small size but,
I get it back into it easy enough every time.
I only consider this a summer weight bag.
Maybe I've been down south too long?
as my body is more used to warmer vs colder temps?
In the underquilt mode it works very nicely!
and it's much more comfortable than a pad.
I've only tested it down to 42 F this way
but I also had my wallcreeper as my tq/bag.
It doesn't get any colder than that here ......
I'm about to do a coastal kayak trip soon
and I'll have the frog sac and a wool blanket along.
My wallcreeper might be too much and it's down.
wool and the frog sac would work better
in the aquatic environment if things get wet and chilly.
I'll be in a tent though, no hanging on the beach, dang it!
No, I'm not crossing over to the dark side,
just passing thru when I have to.
Not to hijack the thread, but...Quote:
Originally Posted by spidennis
As a fellow Texan kayaker, I'd love to hear more about that trip! I've been wanting to paddle the ICW for a few years. Thought about making a sail to help with the paddling a little bit. Do you have any details about your trip posted anywhere?
...hehehe!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanguru
Yes, I use my knee and full body weight and the extra "compression" cord.
Forget who said we were talking in the "past tense". At my age, seems everything is past tense.
What? Not one off colored remark about the term "frog sac" in this thread. I kinda feel let down.:(
At my age too! Oh well at least we are still hanging in there...no pun intended!Quote:
Originally Posted by SkyDog
Gee...I hadn't even thought of that. There will probably be several now that you have given us the idea...Quote:
Originally Posted by HamMike
Although that is another thing I don't think about as much as I used to...
ok, for a bit of a side track .....Quote:
Originally Posted by spursfiend
I don't yet have a thread about this per say ...
and I'm not quite sure where I'd put it,
but I am on these other forums where I talk about it some:
http://www.texas200.com/
http://paddle24seven.com/
My trip will be a bit offshore, bays, and ICW.
I got about 2 weeks worth of food and 7 gallons of water.
and like I said, with the weather getting warmer now
I'll have my Frog Sac along with me! and a wool blanket
It's the synthetic vs down thing around water ....
also wool stays warm if it gets wet.
I've already done from the Rio Grande River
which is the US/Mexico border to my house
and from the jetties to the river is all offshore.
That was my southern part, now to go north, way north!
I'm looking for a window of weather and work
and I might have a small downwind sail along with me,
but don't have one yet. I'm on a tight budget .....
Now I'm not the only one who is thinking about doing this (of course),
and many have done it .....
there is no website, thread, club or list for those that did it.
It's all purely self satisfaction and adventure.
Many do it solo, like I am .....
but, in June there is the Texas 200 ....
just a messabout group starting at south padre / port mansfield
and heading up the ICW for a couple hundred miles.
I wish I had a spot tracker for this ...
but it's just not in the budget,
nor do I have a handheld vhf radio, oh well.
I do have along with me some good food though!
http://kayakforbackpacks.com/
this link is for Austin Davis' recent trip.
he had his fair share of excitement!
I also know of a guy that did the trip in a rowboat,
from north to south, against the wind .....
and a couple that used a paddle boards all off shore,
but they had support of the surfrider foundation all along the way.
I'll be completely self supported, camping along the way .....
hopefully I can find somebody to pick me up at sabine pass
and bring me back home!
The mouth of the Rio Grande River, the US / Mexico border.
http://www.sandslave.com/mouthofriogranderiver.jpg
What? A "frog sac"?? :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanguru
you know, something to hang your frog in .......Quote:
Originally Posted by Newhiker
:laugh: ohhhh....so that's what they call it now days!!! :lol: Thanks for refreshing my memory! hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by spidennis
Me too...i wish i would have gotten one when they had themQuote:
Originally Posted by angrysparrow
I bought 2 way back when and I still love them.
i got one being shipped ups as we speak (write).