Can anyone recommend a compressable sleeping bag for backpacking. Mostly going to use it for 1-2 night trips. And also a 2 person lightweight tent. Thanks!
Lungpopper said:Hey Breacher, is that a one man tent? Also what is the weight of the bag and the tent? (each)
Lungpopper said:Little tip on the sleeping bag. Always get one that is warmer than what you think your needs will be.
Pretty easy to unzip to cool off. But impossible to get warmer once your cold
Sfc2140 said:Have you ever thought of the Hennessey Hammock? Real light weight easy to pack and comfortable. Just another option.
http://www.rei.com/gear/feature/search/Google/Hennessey%20Hammocks?gclid=CKrVx5i0jboCFZKk4AodRUEA3g&s_kwcid=TC|13029|hennessey%20hammock||S|e|29391015845&ef_id=UkLp8gAABJseD2KA:20131010232131:s
El Matavenados said:I use a Big Agnes Lost Ranger. It's a down bag that has a sleeve to put your pad into, so that your pad acts as your insulation underneath you. When you compress insulation in a sleeping bag by laying on it, you lose nearly all insulation value anyway, so you can save some weight by not putting insulation in the bottom of the bag. The system works pretty well. The bag is also roomy, which is nice 'cause I'm fat!
Most of the time, I sleep under the stars, unless the weather or bugs are bad. My choice of shelter for the last few years has been a very large (at least 9'x8') silicone-impregnated-nylon tarp that I made (plus a mosquito netting and polypropylene ground sheet). The tarp weighs about 2 lbs, and could sleep 2 people easily, 3 in a pinch. However, it is too big for my solo use, so I need to make a smaller one. I think it would end up weighing closer to 1.25 lbs if I did it right, and still provide plenty of room for both me and my gear. I carry lightweight stakes with me to secure it. If there are trees around I use them to hold the tent up, and if not, a sturdy stick or two.
El Matavenados said:I use a Big Agnes Lost Ranger. It's a down bag that has a sleeve to put your pad into, so that your pad acts as your insulation underneath you. When you compress insulation in a sleeping bag by laying on it, you lose nearly all insulation value anyway, so you can save some weight by not putting insulation in the bottom of the bag. The system works pretty well. The bag is also roomy, which is nice 'cause I'm fat!
Most of the time, I sleep under the stars, unless the weather or bugs are bad. My choice of shelter for the last few years has been a very large (at least 9'x8') silicone-impregnated-nylon tarp that I made (plus a mosquito netting and polypropylene ground sheet). The tarp weighs about 2 lbs, and could sleep 2 people easily, 3 in a pinch. However, it is too big for my solo use, so I need to make a smaller one. I think it would end up weighing closer to 1.25 lbs if I did it right, and still provide plenty of room for both me and my gear. I carry lightweight stakes with me to secure it. If there are trees around I use them to hold the tent up, and if not, a sturdy stick or two.
msteiger said:That said, their bags suck. I spent a week freezing balls last June in Boundary Waters in one of those bags.
NBK said:msteiger said:That said, their bags suck. I spent a week freezing balls last June in Boundary Waters in one of those bags.
Msteiger - how do you really feel about the Big Agnes bag? Despite your "bolas frías"! ;D
NBK said:msteiger said:That said, their bags suck. I spent a week freezing balls last June in Boundary Waters in one of those bags.
Msteiger - how do you really feel about the Big Agnes bag? Despite your "bolas frías"! ;D
Breacher said:For an afordable bag I'd look at the Kelty down models. I have a 20 degree Lightyear which didn't break the bank but does the job.