sleeping bags

Hey all! I have a question about what to get for hammock padding. I have heard about under quilts, but, as English is not my first language, I don’t really know what I’m looking for when someone mentions it. I also heard about inflatable padding. Which one and which brand would be the best...

A while back I made a hitch to Nicaragua to visit my pimpalicious surfing buddy. I traveled light taking a tingguian tribe hammock ( From the Philippines). my patched up old army poncho, and a Snugpak Jungle Blanket. I had done a bit of research on a blanket for the tropics and saw the Snugpak...

title says it all? I have a pretty decent tarp but only evee use it to sleep, does a bivy make that much of a difference?

To bindle or not to bindle? That is the question.

Hey guys, I guess everyone here is going to recommend me WM Summerlite, but I am low on budget for now and certainly can't spend 380$ for a sleeping bag. I'm looking for an alternative US-made sleeping bag, if possible goose down, duck or dri-down, hooded mummy. All US-made bags are relatively...

Would imagine many are familiar with the UL Shoestring Guide on r/Ultralight, and I wanted to share my experience with the Hammock Gear Economy Burrow 20. It's the old style with snap buttons to close the footbox and is standard length, width, and fill. Went with standard width and fill to keep...

In a bad spot but got plenty of litter? Here's an easy chain crochet using plastic bags as a sleep mat. Bonus points, throw this whole thing in a bin bag lined with newspaper and you've got a pretty cozy thermal sleep mat!

Me and my boy lost our blankets, this guy is suppose to give us a sleeping bag, but need to call him and have no access to a phone and don't have a phone card, there is this used clothing place down the road, its a catholic used clothing store, they let you buy items with whatever amount of...

I just bought this: It's 30" wide and it came in the mail today; it's got to be the most comfortable pad I've ever owned. It's more comfortable than a regular bed. Weighing in at 1lb 12oz, it's hefty, but it packs down small, and seems to be worth the weight. I've been skeptical of air pads...

I have the Modular sleeping system 4 -piece (technically it's 3 because the compression sack shouldn't count, but I digress) I do not trust the plastic slide stop buckles that lock the straps in place while you're compressing it. It hasn't happened yet, but they will break. I've had plenty of...

So I am trying to get a better sleeping bag then the one I currently have. The one I have is just one from target, it's not meant for much more than sleeping in like a cabin or something. The funds are low so does anyone know a good sleeping bag I can get that isn't going to break the bank? Thanks!

So, the zipper on my sleeping bag separated, and wouldn't zip up anymore. I looked around the interwebs for a bit, and I found a solution. SPOILER ALERT: It fucking works. I've already tried the method in the video, and now my sleeping bag zips up perfectly again...

Let's get math-y in here. This thread is about experience and suggested methods of sleeping bag/ bed roll usage in an area and temperature. The format is as follows: Brand name, nickname of sleeping bag or bedroll with contents Any add ons that you or someone else else added Time of year Your...

Hi I'm new for camping and looking to buy a sleeping bag. I'm 5" and 95 lbs. I'm not sure yet what I want to use for this but hopefully it's good for 3 season.s One more condition is, I'm looking for something ultra lightweight. Now I have two options in my mind REI Flash Sleeping -...

For three bucks, I scored a military wool sleeping bag liner thing that looks like this: and I'm thinking about felting (washing and drying it hot to get those fibers nice and tight) and using it as a sleeping pad. I've never slept with one of those inflatable/foam pads before, mostly just...

The pibbles sleeping bag ^^^ They're pretty decent bags for the price and cabelas is always having sales. The come in 0, -15, -30 degrees. I roll with the -30 mostly but in warmer weather I'll sleep on top of it and use a fleece blanket...

I noticed something; I see a lot of credit going to sleeping bags, but let's talk about bed rolls for a second. ::soapbox:: Before I started traveling, when I was a whee - in fact, I learned how to make a bed roll. I mean, the SMALLEST, makeshifty-est bed roll type thing. I feel like a bed roll...

A few days ago I got to thinking on ways to compact my bag, the proposed solution I had was to instead of using a intermediate sleeping bag and bivy. I would use two patrol bags and a bivy. Hoping to cut weight but at the least down size the kit to a more compressible set up and still maintain...

I just discovered jungle sleeping bags, their seems to be a very good one by snugpak, and also British and French Military issue. Most sleeping bags are to warm for me in summer and even spring and fall. This seems perfect, reviews say you sleep warm in 5C, and with liner and proper...

This is something that everyone should own! ( Particularly in cold areas) You can just say fuck it I'm going to sleep ANYWHERE in the complete comfort of your own bed without having to unpack! LOLoLOLOLOLolOlOlol

I'm extremely tight on fundz right now, most of da money i make goes towards personal shit and grub. Need me a FREE good decent sleeping bag or bagz for fall camping. I pitched a tent in da backyard of my mothers house, have some fuzzy warm blankets, but still find myself cold. Any...

The zipper on my sleeping bag broke. And I'm leaving Wednesday morning and will be camping for the next month at least so I need to fix it asap. Anyone have any advice? I hate zippers.

I have two sleeping bags. A bulky 0F synthetic and a tiny/minimalist 40F synthetic. I'm gonna be all over California this fall and winter and mostly near the coast--SD, LA, SF, Santa Monica, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, etc. so I don't plan on going up into the mountains. Do you think I...

Okay so I Have a modular military sleep system. Right its the older one... not the new digi camo. I'm missing the day bag... green one, but I have the stuff sack, the black colder weather bag and the gortex bivvy. Problem is the stuff/compression sack. Missing the green sleeping bag you...

When Sleeping outside what is the best way to keep away bugs and snakes from your bed rolls? Or what kind of sleeping equipment should I get. I dont care so much about bugs as snakes. Always hated those buggers.

So I have this fantastic, ancient orange yoga mat...purchased in 2005. It has been my dedicated Bikram mat for that entire time and has a lot of sentimental value. (I know, I get attached to weird things.) It's a great mat and I've hauled it all around the world with me and even slept on it for...

Ever wanted to sleep in public and just not notice anyone around you? Ever wanted to block out street noise, or even just obnoxious crows cawing, traffic, and other racket? Try the OSTRICH PILLOW! LOL

More than a bedroll. More than a sleeping mat! Waxed cotton on one side: wool on the other. Much better than my thermarest thin, and small mattress. And MUCH better than a poncho liner.

Could you zip two sleeping bags together? I've heard of it being done before, but im not sure if it has to be specifically made like that or if you can put together any sleeping bag... This might be a stupid question, but I'm just kinda planning ahead, I'm about to travel with this girl I met in...

Is there anyplace in Vegas that gives out sleeping bags?

I was wondering if anyone here uses the USGI 4-piece sleep system. I've heard it can keep you alive down to -40°F. That's ideal for me as I'm planning on going full-time soon and am hoping to see Montana. Has anyone used it and if so do you recommend it? if so I might be able to get one for $110.

Hi! Just a question that came to my mind ... I'm testing my gear right now in the garden :rolleyes: and of course the sleeping bag or tarp gets wet from time to time. From rain or condensation. Here it's not a problem, I just take my stuff home, unfurl it and it'll dry over the day. But on the...

Don't have any fundz for a cell foam/yoga matt/etc for sleeping on. Already posted online for something nobody wants. Thinking of using cardboard, but don't even have wool blanket for insulation. Thought of also dumpster diving for one. Anybody know where to find/get for free?

i stumbled upon this really great blog about a brit sleeping in london and surrounding areas. I thought a repost might be useful. there is many little nuggets of info of where to go and what to do if homeless in the london area. There is also some good explanations of how the weather works in...

After every adventure I always find myself improving my gear and the way i do things. I've been interested in bivvy sacks recently, opposed to hammock tents (theres just not always gonna be trees...) I was just curious to see what y'all had to say about simply sleeping in a decent bivvy sac in...

As of right now I have one of these. http://cache.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/large/amk-heatsheet-bivy-L.jpg And was wondering if I had that with one of those fleece sleeping bags for example (http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/880x660/primary/110/110893.jpg) if it'd be...

Tried to see if this has been posted before, but I haven't found it in this section... So, have any of you tried out the Compression Sleeping Bags? The ones that you can fit into a small (usually bright orange, of course -_- ) bag and fit into your pack? I've been kinda iffy on shelling out the...

Hi all What is a good compact lightweight 0 degree sleeping bag you recomend? fairly cheep one would be nice to. it needs to fit into my osprey 38l pack. .if you have one that would be cool to that you would want to trade or i could buy or maybe even have. smile face Thank you

My well meaning mom baught a 0 degree EMS bag and when I went to go back to return it they said that it would be ) degrees if ---you got the special pad-50.00--you baught the special insert-50.00--you wore the special clothing-100-120.00 and where inside there tent 150-300.00. EMS seems to be...

I'm looking at the pros and cons of each and would like for you guys to throw me yr input. So far I know that synthetic is cheaper and dries out quicker while down is much lighter and warmer but takes ages to dry out. So what do you guys prefer? Down or synthetic sleeping bags?

needing some help on finding the best type of sleeping bag for light weight and providing enough warmth. 20-30 temp any suggestions?

So i hate the idea of having to bring a sleeping bag and a bedroll, dont know why but i hate them with all my heart, ive looking into buying a tiny portable hammock, bringing a string to put above my when im in the hammock perpendicular(i think thats the word) over the top of the hammock and...

I don't know how many people on here knit, but my friend knitted me a blanket out of plastic bags. It's one of the coolest things I own. Just a little scratchy, but I slept outside last night and it kept me really warm. I think she used roughly 3-4 hunderd bags to make a pretty big blanket...

after a short winter panhandling trip with 3 blankets, I've realized that blankets aren't made for outside sleeping in the cold. my solution to this problem is 2 emergency blankets, 1 as a ground covering and 1 as a blanket. after spending $8 on 2 emergency blankets I realized they will quickly...

Idk how well this would work but I was thinking of sewing some heavy duty trashbags onto my sleeping bag and having some hangover on the ends to try to waterproof my bag (well closer to rainproof than waterproof but oh well)

so i'm going rubbertramping soon and will be camping on the west coast on occasion- i need a warm blanket, and i'm wondering if microfleece is comparable to wool for warmth/camping use. i've slept very comfortably out of doors under a microfleece and they are significantly lighter than wool and...

Its big and overwieght and yes the zipper is the weakest link....as far as fixing zippers sometimes its the slider...which can be clamped back togther with a pair of plyers borrowed from home depot or your neaest auto garage

Anyone know good articles on the best way to reattach a zipper to a sleeping bag? Is there services like that generally offered at dry-cleaners or other establishments? The things fucking worthless at this time of year.