Pugs

[Hicks43]

Why can't you just use a space blanket?you can get two for the price of one pug. Also saw on Amazon tarp like blankets with the same material.but with rope ring holes just a thought


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[RooVader]

The pugs have a great custom fit and the bungees are really handy. I agree a space blanket can work great...you are just going to need to plan on a little more DIY.

[Roo Camper]

I got my PUGS today, haven't taken them out of the box yet.. but excited..
I'm just not a DIY kinda girl, so this was the best option for me..

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Hicks43

Why can't you just use a space blanket?you can get two for the price of one pug. Also saw on Amazon tarp like blankets with the same material.but with rope ring holes just a thought


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Which "space blankets" are you talking about? Many consider the thin foil-like ones as space blankets.
PUGs use a blanket of sandwich construction. Middle layer is a stong woven fabric.

If you are talking about the generic 5x7 blankets, which also have a sandwich construction and a silver side and a colored side, then yes, you can use them. They usually run around $14 each.
But they won't completely fit on the longer front bunk. That's why many buy 3 and cut one to sew onto another, so it will cover the front bunk.

[Hicks43]

Those are the ones. There are also some that are tarp like.


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[howie70]

Originally Posted by Hicks43

Why can't you just use a space blanket?you can get two for the price of one pug. Also saw on Amazon tarp like blankets with the same material.but with rope ring holes just a thought


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$15 space blankets work great. I used them when I had a hybrid.

[bikendan]

again, the blankets that are like PUGs, are not tarps.
they have 4 layers. the fabric layer and aluminum layer are the main differences. these are what helps with temp regulation. see bottom pic.

here's some pics:




and one of these will cover most of the front bunk but not all of it because 5x7 isn't enough.

[Hicks43]

Originally Posted by bikendan

again, the blankets that are like PUGs, are not tarps.
they have 4 layers. the fabric layer and aluminum layer are the main differences. these are what helps with temp regulation. see bottom pic.

here's some pics:




and one of these will cover most of the front bunk but not all of it because 5x7 isn't enough.

Most is better than none. I think I will try these. And some shock cord. Still cheaper.


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[rockfordroo]

Here's an idea: Why not build this material right into the tents in the first place?

Naaah. That would make a BETTER camper. Why in the world would you do that?

[Hicks43]

Originally Posted by rockfordroo

Here's an idea: Why not build this material right into the tents in the first place?

Naaah. That would make a BETTER camper. Why in the world would you do that?

Now that would be the wise thing to do. Buy we wouldn't have to spend more money upgrading a new camper.


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[drhroo]

Actually, some of us do not want the light blocking of these PUGs and space blankets when we are camping. Some of us chose hybrids primarily because of the more open feel and the light that comes through the canvas. If they were something you could deploy only when needed then that would work. But I would not want something permanent. If we ever get PUGs it will only be for when we are facing temperature extremes.

[RooVader]

I think FR/TJ Snuggles should make them almost like a tent rainfly option. Offer hooks or snaps in all 4 corners of the vinyl and you simply hook or unhook a pre-fit solar blanket on top. For most of us we would never even remove them.

[Hicks43]

I agree with you. We are moving in December need to be out of our house in September. So we will be living in ours for some time just looking for some thing to help with the cooler temps. We don't get much under 40 30 at night. Anything will help


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[howie70]

Originally Posted by drhroo

Actually, some of us do not want the light blocking of these PUGs and space blankets when we are camping. Some of us chose hybrids primarily because of the more open feel and the light that comes through the canvas. If they were something you could deploy only when needed then that would work. But I would not want something permanent. If we ever get PUGs it will only be for when we are facing temperature extremes.

PUGS and space blankets are items that can be deployed only when needed.

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[RooVader]

I think they were responding to the idea of these being built in as part of the camper.

[drhroo]

Originally Posted by RooVader

I think they were responding to the idea of these being built in as part of the camper.

Yes. Sorry. I should have been more clear. We're looking at getting some PUGs at some point in the future. But we're not clear yet when we would use them yet. When it is hot here in Denver we head to the mountains. And we really do like letting as much light in as possible. If we were regularly camping where it was hotter then I can see using them more often. But in the mornings I would probably want to remove them.

[deartruc]

They only block the light coming through from the top/roof of the bed. Sides are still translucent. We flip our upside down when the weather gets cooler. Reflect the heat back down. Plus, added benefit. Pugs get the tree sap and bird droppings, not the canvas.

[RooVader]

I am 37% vampire but I love they way they block light from the ceiling at sunrise. With the screens open I don't really notice a change in openness or light but it is sure nice to block that blaring light first thing in the morning.