On 21 Dec 2003 04:02:11 GMT, OWAY2it (-- Rob) wrote:


even a plain uninsulated air mattress
shouldn't "cause" hypothermia if the hunter had a proper bag. Air does provide
some insulation.

One moves. This moves the air in the mattress. The cold air at the
bottom and sides moves to where it can touch the bag. They're really
not enough (though some) warmer than the ground beneath them or the
air around them. When I use open cell foam (car camping) or an air
mattress, I use the Thermarest type or a double piece of fleece fabric
between them and my bag unless it's extremely hot out. They are
nicely comfortable, though. I under inflate them so that I'll sink
right in.
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