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    Senior Member SteveE's Avatar
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    Regular Blanket?

    Does anyone just use a simple blanket for the summer months as top insulation? I've always used a sleeping bag but the thought it would be maybe more comfy with just a blanket. I know there are all sorts of fancy top quilts, but I'm thinking of just a micro fleece or "woobie" from Walmart or something...

    Any thoughts?

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    I have used a very light fleece blanket as well as just a sheet. Watching the GoodWill Store for some satin sheets that I plan to try this summer.

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    Just bought a poncho liner with the same idea in mind.

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    I just use a fleece blanket as a topquilt in summer, if I know the low is not getting below 60.
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    I've made top quilts from sheets and blankets. I like having to foot box to keep things in place. but no reason you need one.

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    I took a queen size thin fleece blanket, folded it in half lengthwise, sewed the edges, folded it in half again and sewed around the end to halfway along the side and it works perfectly.

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    I have used wool blankets on their own and in conjunction with woobies in summer. I usually use the wool underneath me and wrap it around me as in the video below. This keeps the backside warm and allows you to insulate as much or as little is required on the top. I keep the woobie to put between knees or as a little extra insulation if required if it gets significantly cooler.

    http://nwwoodsman.com/Videos/WoolBlanket.html
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    Right now for indoor hanging I'm using a woobie for a top cover and a fleece throw rigged with some light cord as a sort of undercover. 72F is still a little cool on the back and shoulders without a little something.

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    I use a poncho liner year-round down here in FL. It was cheap, durable, light for the cost, and warm for the cost. For most folks, I'd recommend one down to ~45º F. Below 40º (I sleep pretty warm), I simply supplement with clothing and better bottom insulation.

    Been meaning to change over my top insulation to lighter, more compact stuff for a while now, but that liner has just been too useful over the past three years for me to make the jump yet. Sooner or later, though...
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    I made a woobie for summer use and have slept with a wool blanket down to 40
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