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groingo
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# Posted: 20 May 2015 11:15
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All these years of using Polyester layered sheets (because they were light weight) to stay warm, then I tried a fibre filled Comforter and the seas parted, the sun burned through the clouds and I no longer fart flames......one Comforter has replaced 5 sheets and it was only 21 bucks and now life is good...ok, I lied about the flames.
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creeky
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# Posted: 20 May 2015 12:21
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I like the cotton sheets. but a down comforter is key to a happy creeky.
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SteveN
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# Posted: 20 May 2015 14:37
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I prefer my US Army "Ranger Blanket" also known as a poncho liner. I've had mine for almost 30 years now, it's almost see-through from wear and use. I sleep with it every night. Maybe it's my security blanket?? I dunno... it's warm and comfy but not too warm and I love it. Sadly, I'm thinking about "retiring" it and buying a new one - I guess I'll have to look online for one as there aren't any in my local area.
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razmichael
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# Posted: 20 May 2015 17:23
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Quoting: SteveN I prefer my US Army "Ranger Blanket" also known as a poncho liner. I've had mine for almost 30 years now, it's almost see-through from wear and use
I just went to check to see if you had stolen mine! Your description is almost identical to my old one (except I think mine is even older). The places that old thing has been. Now it's been claimed by my 12 year old.
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hamish
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# Posted: 20 May 2015 20:56
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I too sleep with mine every night, no mater what the climate.
Quoting: SteveN I prefer my US Army "Ranger Blanket" also known as a poncho liner. I've had mine for almost 30 years now, it's almost see-through from wear and use. I sleep with it every night.
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Pookie129
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# Posted: 20 May 2015 21:02
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Quoting: creeky but a down comforter is key to a happy creeky
a necessity 
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SteveN
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# Posted: 21 May 2015 08:26
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Quoting: razmichael Now it's been claimed by my 12 year old.
My 9 year old fell in love with mine, so I bought him a "copy" of one that we have available here in Canada at the Canex (Canadian military version of the US "PX"). It's not the exactly same as the "real" ranger blanket but he still enjoys it.
I personally prefer the old beat up, worn out "authentic" ranger blanket to the new "copy"!
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SteveN
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# Posted: 21 May 2015 08:28
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Quoting: hamish I too sleep with mine every night, no mater what the climate.
They are great aren't they? I've had some great sleeps with mine - from the Arcticle Circle to Afghanistan - no matter the climate it has served me well!
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bobrok
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# Posted: 21 May 2015 17:27
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Wife and I are lovers of flannel sheets. No slipping into the icebox (between the sheets) with flannel. Of course you need to be in a northern climate to really enjoy the total effect of flannel.
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groingo
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# Posted: 21 May 2015 19:07
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Flannel is great warm or cold mmmmmm Flannel!
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hamish
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# Posted: 21 May 2015 21:26
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Quoting: SteveN They are great aren't they? I've had some great sleeps with mine - from the Arcticle Circle to Afghanistan - no matter the climate it has served me well!
Same here, especially in the "special" climate of Petawawa. Ice on the puddles in the am for PT, 35C in the afternoon and snow or a hurricane in the evening just for s%$^ and giggles!
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SteveN
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# Posted: 22 May 2015 08:12
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Quoting: hamish Same here, especially in the "special" climate of Petawawa. Ice on the puddles in the am for PT, 35C in the afternoon and snow or a hurricane in the evening just for s%$^ and giggles!
Reminds me of Wainwright AB! (Retired PPCLI here)
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razmichael
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# Posted: 22 May 2015 10:24
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Quoting: SteveN Reminds me of Wainwright AB! (Retired PPCLI here)
PPCLI as well but retired as SigO.
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jrbarnard
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# Posted: 22 May 2015 11:02
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Quoting: bobrok Of course you need to be in a northern climate to really enjoy the total effect of flannel.
We use our flannel sheets at the ranch and just turn the A/C down to 60.. lol
My wife gets cold if the weather drops below 244 ;)
Russ
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SteveN
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# Posted: 22 May 2015 13:18
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Quoting: razmichael PPCLI as well but retired as SigO.
Small world! I served in all 3 battalions and at 79 Comm Regt and JSR in Kngston. Sorry if this is hi-jacking this discussion thread...lol.
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hamish
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# Posted: 22 May 2015 22:28
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Yeah, did my Recce with 2CDO, and always preferred working with PPCLI and the 22 over them other guys!
Not to derail the thread.....
For a nice warm bed year round wool, and are supposed to help in case of a fire, which would be important in a small area.
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