Owyn_Merrilin said:
Let me put it this way: I can make a perfectly functional camp stove out of an old soda can, but I could get something much better if I were to get a commercial model with better materials
A poorly made fleece robe is not comparable to a camp stove.
more to the point, purpose built stuff is generally better than kludged together alternatives.
With how poorly made many things are these days you couldn't be more wrong. Besides, if you actually know which end of the wrench fits the nut homemade stuff isn't just kludged together.
I also fail to see the connection between a snuggie and a kludged together space heater.
The most laughable part of it all? You could make your own snuggie out of a properly warm blanket for about half the cost. It isn't difficult to use a sewing machine.
I mean, you claim the snuggie is impractical to wear, yet you talk about making sleeves out of a normal blanket?
I timed it. It takes longer to put a snuggie on than it takes to wrap up in a blanket and stick my arms out of it. If you're so poorly coordinated that a snuggie is easier you have bigger problems than just being slightly cold in front of the TV.
Not only that but modern life sort of revolves around climate controls. Turn the fuckin' heater up. Or, hell, get some CRTs, my heater is broken entirely yet I don't get cold in the winter. Even when there's an inch of snow on the ground. I have two CRTs in my room, my computer is on 24/7/365, and I have a thick blanket. I'm good to go.
And yes, it's thin. But I live in Florida, so thin is not a bad thing. I hear there's other brands that use thicker fabric for those of you who live above the snow line.
My window AC is capable of making it colder than the snuggie is capable of protecting against. Those things are pathetic and a waste of money.
