Down Hood

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Few Warm Tricks

Everyone knows that huge amounts of heat exit through the head. If you are cold, Dad always said, “put on a hat”. Sitting around or sleeping, it is still the same issue. Well great news! Now there is a JRB Hood to complete this unique sleep and camp wear system. You will find like all JRB products it has several uses. The JRB Hood was conceived primarily for integrated use with the resealable head opening in the JRB No Sniveller quilt. It works equally well integrated into the split entrance of the JRB Nest quilt. When wearing the No Sniveller or Nest as a hooded serape, heat retention is greatly enhanced. If the JRB Sleeves are added, full hooded parka capability is achieved. To use with the JRB No Sniveller, open the quilt’s re-sealable head opening, find the center of the back of the neck, attach the hood center and proceed attaching the omni-tape down one side then the other. Throw over your head and adjust the hood drawstring. Similarly, if using the JRB Nest, place the center of the hood in the crotch of the entrance slit and attach the omni-tape down each side. Then attach the remainder of the slit omni-tape on itself. Throw over your head and adjust the hood drawstring. Note, this combination with the JRB Nest allows for pulling the hood back and partially or fully opening the front. The JRB Hood can be easily worn by itself (put it on and adjust the draw string). Increased warmth can be achieved by tucking the base of the hood into your shirt or jacket. This is especially effective when wearing garments with a zip up neck and/or a stand up collar. The omni-tape will provide enough friction to generally keep the tuck. The front of the hood neck may pull up some based on how tight you make the draw string. Also, vigorous head or shoulder movement will likely pull the hood free. When wearing the JRB Hood separately to sleep, the quilt user now has a hooded cover, not unlike a full hooded sleeping bag. The JRB Hood omni-tape can be sealed on itself to form an insulated bag with a draw cord. It can be formed either right side out or inside out, depending on intended use or your preference. Some uses for this insulated bag are:

• Foot warmer for additional insulation in a marginal sleeping bag or during unexpected temp drop (best turned inside out).
• Insulated cover for hot water nalgene bottle so it stays warmer longer.
• Insulated cover for a rehydrating/cooking meal bag (be sure the bag is well sealed and clean) so dinner is hotter.
• Stow bag for your JRB Down Sleeves, so that every thing is in the same place when next needed.
• If it is warmer than expected, just place your normal pillow item(s) in it and enjoy some extra soft slumber
• The ultimate use is wearing a JRB quilt, Hood and Sleeves under an oversized light weight breathable rain jacket to achieve the equivalent of a 2-4 inch thick waterproof down parka.
All this for 2 ounces!!! Have you considered the complimenting JRB Down Sleeves for even greater capabilities at a mere 5 ounces? Enjoy!