Dov of the Galilee
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Dov. I made my own sleeping sack using a full sized microfiber sheet, folded in half length wise. I cut some off from the bottom as it was to long for me, sewed about a third of the way up the side and added some snaps for the rest of the way up. I had a down throw quilt that I put snaps on the underside in all four corners. I can now snap it onto my sleeping sack so it won't fall off me in the night. I can also unsnap it and throw it off me if it's hot. It's lovely as I can move my legs freely in it. that sounds like a good option for you if you're a larger man. I also wanted to let you know that I too, am concerned about close sleeping quarters and co-ed bathrooms. I was raised to be modest, so this is going to be a real test for me. I have been so impressed by the quality of all the people on this foum. This is a good group of people!! Lets plan a Santiago Forum Camino 2017 !!!Did you find a sleeping bag that was good? Why?
I'd like some direction myself, I'm 6 feet tall\183 cm and a chest 56"\142 cm so bags for me are difficult, I feel like I'm stuffing the meat back inside the casing of a hotdog. Since most places indoors won't be freezing cold I was thinking of a bag that would open up to a square shape rather than a mummy bag and preferably down for drying and packs small as possible. Ideas?
You must have been really lucky with your weather or maybe I'm just a cold creature.The longer and wider a sleeping bag, the more it weighs and it's no longer ultralight. You have to sacrifice a bit of room, and comfort I suppose for packability.
If you are walking the Camino between say mid-May through September, you barely need a bag at all, but I still recommend carrying something to sleep in. Maybe a lightweight, packable quilt as advised above.
First two Caminos I didn't carry a sleeping bag or liner of any kind, but again I do not recommend that. Having one does give you a measure of comfort.You must have been really lucky with your weather or maybe I'm just a cold creature.
They are tapered toward the foot box. I wouldn't call the bag generous, it is after all a sub 1 lb bag, and so depends on your size, how you sleep, how much you are willing to sacrifice weight. I shaved off ~ 200 gm from pack weight with other down bag. Some may not care about additional weight.I like the look of that Sea to Summit Traveller Tr1.
While I haven't got my hands on one yet, in a couple of utube videos they appear spacious towards the footbox, and the sizes appear generous.
Regards
Gerard
Actually, all the newer down bags (at least the better ones) have treated plumage and the fabrics are moisture resistant. I wouldn't submerge one in a lake or anything but I've woken up to plenty of moisture on top of my bag and it's been fine. Also of note. Once on a ski trip in Wyoming, the ice formed around the hoods of our sleeping bags. We left them to dry outside often in the driving snow and the ixe melted and evaporated.Find a large bag that has a zipper on your preferred side. Square bags do not stuff well. Down does not dry well, and stays wet longer than the new poli-fills. You should only need a bag down to 35 degrees, there are blanket on most albergues. Sites like "backcountry.com" will have many choices and price-points.
You will be smaller at the end of your Camino......... Willy/Utah/USA
For your stated size, I would take a look at Enlightened bags. The StS Traveler bag measures 18" at foot box and 25", so as a quilt ~ 51". Two traveler bags can be zipped together, but at this price point ($400 usd) look at Enlightened bags - they can be orderedDid you find a sleeping bag that was good? Why?
I'd like some direction myself, I'm 6 feet tall\183 cm and a chest 56"\142 cm so bags for me are difficult, I feel like I'm stuffing the meat back inside the casing of a hotdog. Since most places indoors won't be freezing cold I was thinking of a bag that would open up to a square shape rather than a mummy bag and preferably down for drying and packs small as possible. Ideas?
Dov. I made my own sleeping sack using a full sized microfiber sheet, folded in half length wise. I cut some off from the bottom as it was to long for me, sewed about a third of the way up the side and added some snaps for the rest of the way up. I had a down throw quilt that I put snaps on the underside in all four corners. I can now snap it onto my sleeping sack so it won't fall off me in the night. I can also unsnap it and throw it off me if it's hot. It's lovely as I can move my legs freely in it.
Joodle, would you post a few pics of your sleeping sack? It sounds great!!
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