new sleepsack idea
Posted: 30 Jul 2022, 20:05
i have been using my sleepsacks by myself for years now by having a short piece of paracord attached to the zipper and then pulling it up with my teeth. this has been with a thick latex sack, a darlex sack, neoprene and spandex. out of those, the only one im not able to get my arms out of the sleeves with the zipper closed is the darlex one. to get out, i roll onto my side/front so the string hangs down so i can grab it with my teeth and get the zipper to go down. NOW, with the darlex sack, if the zipper goes to the top of the collar, its VERY difficult to get it to go back down again, but doable with patience. to make it easier, i have a loop at the end where i grab with my teeth that i can use my mouth to thread another longer piece of string through so i can grab that through the fabric with my hand and use my chin to keep the collar flat so the zipper is able to be pulled down, otherwise the collar will just fold over.
none of the sleepsack i currently own have any form of attachment points on the outside. this is important because if im lying on my back, i cant reach the string to free myself. i have ALWAYS wanted to be in a sleepsack secured to the bed at the ankles and shoulders but couldnt figure out a way to secure it AND safely have a way to get out myself. then it dawned on me....... i have an ice lock! so the idea is to secure one side of the sack top and bottom and then use an ice lock at the ankles and at the shoulder on the other side so i can roll over and get to the string to free myself. i just ordered a new canvas sleepsack from the straitjacket shop on etsy (i have been wanting a sleepsack that doesnt have any stretch to it for a while now anyways) that has loops for belts all up and down the sides so i can attach it to the bed. the ice lock i have lasts for about 2-3 hours, so will be plenty long enough time and no risk of it getting stuck as its solid steel. the only downside is that is will get water everywhere when it melts.
EDIT: i just want to be clear, i have someone i can yell to in the house in case of an emergency. i dont recommend trying this without someone close by that can free you if you get stuck as its very easy to do so.
none of the sleepsack i currently own have any form of attachment points on the outside. this is important because if im lying on my back, i cant reach the string to free myself. i have ALWAYS wanted to be in a sleepsack secured to the bed at the ankles and shoulders but couldnt figure out a way to secure it AND safely have a way to get out myself. then it dawned on me....... i have an ice lock! so the idea is to secure one side of the sack top and bottom and then use an ice lock at the ankles and at the shoulder on the other side so i can roll over and get to the string to free myself. i just ordered a new canvas sleepsack from the straitjacket shop on etsy (i have been wanting a sleepsack that doesnt have any stretch to it for a while now anyways) that has loops for belts all up and down the sides so i can attach it to the bed. the ice lock i have lasts for about 2-3 hours, so will be plenty long enough time and no risk of it getting stuck as its solid steel. the only downside is that is will get water everywhere when it melts.
EDIT: i just want to be clear, i have someone i can yell to in the house in case of an emergency. i dont recommend trying this without someone close by that can free you if you get stuck as its very easy to do so.