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If this bag 'reflects heat' as described it may have a foil lining which could mean it is noisy like the emergency foil blankets? If so, it may not be popular with others trying to sleep. In an emergency most wouldn't care, but night after night?Hi All!
Being the OCD lightweight packer I am, I'm in the process of accumulating my camino gear, even though I'll be starting at the beginning of October. I only plan to do about 3 weeks worth (100-200km from Pamploma, bus to Ponferrada or Sarria, and continue on to Santiago), and most likely to stay in hotels half the time or more, depending on availability and which towns I end up at the end of each day.
I've read a variety of helpful comments on the pro's and con's of taking a sleeping bag vs a liner. The sleeping bag I currently have is 450g. Very lightweight but I still want to reduce, mainly because I have scoliosis and I want my overall pack to be less than 5kg (ideally 4kg). I feel like a silk liner may not be enough for me either (temperature wise).
I was actually wondering is anyone has had any experience using an emergency sleeping bag, eg:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017Y5ISWU/?tag=casaivar02-20
I'm contemplating taking this as it's 113g, and a silk liner (less than 100g). I would be interested to hear if anyone has used this combo or even just the emergency sleeping bag
And if anyone has any other suggestions for an uber lightweight yet warm experience I'd be interested to hear!
Have to agree with CathyJ...this is probably a noismaker.
You might want to check out enlightenedequiptment.com
They have quilt that go as lightweight as 300/320 grams. I have one of there quilts and its superlight yet very comfy.
Just a silk liner in oktober would not be enough for me and i dont like to use albergue blankets....brrrr. This maybe may be fine at the start of the season, but at the end? But who am i ...
Have to agree with CathyJ...this is probably a noismaker.
You might want to check out enlightenedequiptment.com
They have quilt that go as lightweight as 300/320 grams. I have one of there quilts and its superlight yet very comfy.
Just a silk liner in oktober would not be enough for me and i dont like to use albergue blankets....brrrr. This maybe may be fine at the start of the season, but at the end? But who am i ...
Hi SabbottI just received my quilt from Enlightened Equipment (they take about five weeks to deliver.) I got the Revelation http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/revelation-ready-to-ship/ that goes down to 20 degrees for my April to June walk. Warmer than I'll need, but given the cost, I'd like to use it for colder backpacking trips down the line. I am also bringing a silk liner http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DX9Z7W/?tag=casaivar02-20. The Revelation bag only has a short zipper at the bottom, it's really more of a quilt than a mummy bag, so the liner is needed underneath. The silk liner is less weight than the thermolite type.
I most note again that weight is a major factor for me due to my scoliosis, while still retaining some functionalityAlthough my current sleeping bag is 450g, I'll ideally like to have something that's under 300g, keeping in mind that I will choose to stay in hotels whenever I can and therefore carrying a sleeping bag/quilt/liner etc is secondary for 'just in case I have to stay in albergue' nights.
I've spent many an hour reading forum posts on what to bring during various seasons, and many experienced walkers here do recommend a sleeping bag, especially in spring/fall. Doesn't it come down to how much you feel the cold? I do, and would rather walk with 2 lbs of liner and sleeping bag in my pack than be chilly at night. Maybe folks should try their sleeping bag/ no sleeping bag set-up at home, and see if they're comfortable.No need for the sleeping bag or quilt - just bring the silk liner plus something to wear like Helly Hansen polyester long johns (and can also wear these under trousers during the day) - and, remember, this is Spain not the Antarctic - a merino wool top can also do double duty during day and night if needed
Hi All!
Being the OCD lightweight packer I am, I'm in the process of accumulating my camino gear, even though I'll be starting at the beginning of October. I only plan to do about 3 weeks worth (100-200km from Pamploma, bus to Ponferrada or Sarria, and continue on to Santiago), and most likely to stay in hotels half the time or more, depending on availability and which towns I end up at the end of each day.
I've read a variety of helpful comments on the pro's and con's of taking a sleeping bag vs a liner. The sleeping bag I currently have is 450g. Very lightweight but I still want to reduce, mainly because I have scoliosis and I want my overall pack to be less than 5kg (ideally 4kg). I feel like a silk liner may not be enough for me either (temperature wise).
I was actually wondering is anyone has had any experience using an emergency sleeping bag, eg:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017Y5ISWU/?tag=casaivar02-20
I'm contemplating taking this as it's 113g, and a silk liner (less than 100g). I would be interested to hear if anyone has used this combo or even just the emergency sleeping bag
And if anyone has any other suggestions for an uber lightweight yet warm experience I'd be interested to hear!
What kind of bag do you have. That seems light to meI most note again that weight is a major factor for me due to my scoliosis, while still retaining some functionalityAlthough my current sleeping bag is 450g, I'll ideally like to have something that's under 300g, keeping in mind that I will choose to stay in hotels whenever I can and therefore carrying a sleeping bag/quilt/liner etc is secondary for 'just in case I have to stay in albergue' nights.
Why not? Most people do.Im not sure if its a matter of "do they have 'm", but more a question of "do you want to use 'm". I know i wouldnt want to use them.
Why not? Most people do.
Each to their own SabineP.Well I seldom did and only after thorough inspection....
First: You just gave the answer yourself....most people do and i dont think they get washed on a daily or even weekly basis.Why not? Most people do.
Well all I can say is that the silk liner is the only part of the bedding I am in contact with. If you stay in a hotel, the sheets are clean, but the blankets are no different to Albergue blankets. Do you really think that hotel blankets and pillows get washed before you use them?First: You just gave the answer yourself....most people do and i dont think they get washed on a daily or even weekly basis.
Second: my quilt is so much nicer to sleep under than a blanket thats been used by who knows how many people before being washed.
First thing I do when I am on road trips and walk into a hotel room is remove the bedspread and blanket and replace them with my duvet. Same witht the pillows. I only use the, to rest sitting up in bed, but only sleep on my own. When flying I tend to stay in better hotels where one would hope hygene is better, but even that may be wishful thinking.Well all I can say is that the silk liner is the only part of the bedding I am in contact with. If you stay in a hotel, the sheets are clean, but the blankets are no different to Albergue blankets. Do you really think that hotel blankets and pillows get washed before you use them?
Well all I can say is that the silk liner is the only part of the bedding I am in contact with. If you stay in a hotel, the sheets are clean, but the blankets are no different to Albergue blankets. Do you really think that hotel blankets and pillows get washed before you use them?
Emergency blanket for sure is not breathable, you will find yourself drenched in your own sweat in the morning. I use silk liner while sleeping under albergue blanket.Hi All!
I was actually wondering is anyone has had any experience using an emergency sleeping bag, eg:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017Y5ISWU/?tag=casaivar02-20
I'm contemplating taking this as it's 113g, and a silk liner (less than 100g). I would be interested to hear if anyone has used this combo or even just the emergency sleeping bag
And if anyone has any other suggestions for an uber lightweight yet warm experience I'd be interested to hear!
.... I'll be starting at the beginning of October. I only plan to do about 3 weeks worth (100-200km from Pamploma, bus to Ponferrada or Sarria, and continue on to Santiago), and most likely to stay in hotels half the time or more, depending on availability and which towns I end up at the end of each day.
....The sleeping bag I currently have is 450g. Very lightweight but I still want to reduce, mainly because I have scoliosis and I want my overall pack to be less than 5kg (ideally 4kg). I feel like a silk liner may not be enough for me either (temperature wise).
I was actually wondering is anyone has had any experience using an emergency sleeping bag, eg:
I'm contemplating taking this as it's 113g, and a silk liner (less than 100g). I would be interested to hear if anyone has used this combo or even just the emergency sleeping bag
And if anyone has any other suggestions for an uber lightweight yet warm experience I'd be interested to hear!
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