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BeardedBaxterholic t1_iy4buu0 wrote

Reply to comment by sanjsrik in how to patch ember holes in down jacket? by Peacera

Campfires.

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Gopokes34 t1_iy4wx8o wrote

It's always frustrated me that this stuff, and fleece, is often sold as camping or outdoor gear, but get it close to a campfire and this can happen lol. I like this type of gear, but it is annoying.

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Axi0madick t1_iy7fd8f wrote

I made the mistake of sitting on my thermarest by the campfire the first nifht of a canoe trip. I felt nothing but cold,, lumpy ground on that trip. It was miserable.

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Gopokes34 t1_iy8fuig wrote

Ya, like it's great that it's light and can pack small. But when it comes to camping, being around fires, sometimes I value durable over that. Not everyone's an ultralight camper.

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Peacera OP t1_iydeeo0 wrote

This thread is full of valid points. (And i don't smoke!) I bought it based on its warmth-for-weight ratio. The fabric that goes into ultralight clothing is definitely more prone to fire damage.

However, I will say that this has held up to numerous campfires. It's just that I was dumb and wore it when burning invasive brush in the snow. It was a massive fire and embers shot out over me when I was throwing more stuff on. Now I wear a heavy flannel over it, or wear my Fjallraven canvas instead.

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