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I have a snugpak 850 that I bought in 2000 before my first camino. Despite its sentimental value, it is ripped in some places and ragged in most places. I would probably use it again this year, but I can't find it.So it seems like a good time to buy a new one.
I see that snugpak is still selling the 850 gram bag, but it's now called Travelpak 1. But the world of lightweight sleeping bags has transmogrified since I was last in the market, and the options are endless.
Should I stick with the snugpak? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NHK007I/?tag=casaivar02-20. Or are there better options? I don't want to go over a kilo, the lighter the better. I am a "friolera" (always cold) but I don't mind wearing my fleece and my pants to bed, and I only walk in spring/summer.
Thanks everyone! Buen camino, Laurie
I think "friolenta" is the word you're looking for. Maybe the other works in Spain, but it's a pejorative term here for a Mexican.
This year on the VDLP I used this synthetic fill bag rated to 7C, knowing it was not warm enough on cold nights. Otherwise it is a nice roomy bag, weighing 950 g, and I really like the rectangular shape. Previously I had cut the sleeves off a down puff jacket to wear for warmth in the evenings, so I sewed the opened-out sleeves together to make a little lap blanket (only about 2 ft x 3 ft in size). I found this very effective on cold nights - wearing a sleeveless down vest (not overwhelmingly hot), and placing the little blanket over my hips and legs inside the bag. If I got too warm at night I just pushed them down to the bottom inside the bag, which was big enough for them and my legs to stretch out.
This arrangement worked so well that I realized I didn't need much insulation on the bottom (since we always have mattresses in albergues) and maybe I will cut out some of the bottom of the bag and replace with a single layer of fabric - the main purpose would be to reduce the unnecessary bulk.
So if I were in the market for a new bag now, I would consider one of the summer sleeping bags with no insulation on one side (for example this one weighing about 576 g, and use my down vest and a small down quilt inside.
Loved my silk Sea to Summit liner with Costco duvet throw combo, held together with snap bottons.
If not, these are some that have caught my attention:
http://www.seatosummitusa.com/product/?item=Traveller+Tr+I&o1=0&o2=0&o3=071RL
http://www.westernmountaineering.com/sleeping-bags/extremelite-series/everlite/
Laurie, they have them on sale on their website: 2 for 40$. I looked kt up for a few people a few weeks ago for people on VDLP. One could pay for a whole Camino selling these along the way.Yes, I remember that Costco idea, but unfortunately I am no where near one. Maybe someone could start a little Etsy business sewing snaps on these throws.
I hadn't seen either the sea to summit of the WME bags, so they are now on my list, thanks Anemone!
Hi Laurie,
Hope you are well and getting ready for another journey! I have taken a quilt and my coccoon silk liner on both Caminos that I've done, with absolutely no regrets. It's extremely extremely light and it keeps you very warm and cozy, I have never been cold. I absolutely love it!!! I just stuff it in the bottom of my pack without any problem. Did I mention it's very light? One more reason to consider it
Here is a link for the quilt. They have made to order with a variety of fills and colors, mine is an 850 and 50˚F. And if you are a friolera, choose the degree that best suits you, you'll find what you need, no doubt!Check these out, I think you'll like the choices:
http://enlightenedequipment.com/enigma/
Ultreïa!
Mary
In fact I usually find that it is mainly the first hour when I need it.You must be a very still sleeper, @C clearly, because that little blanket would be down by my feet after about an hour.
Are you in transit or home already?
Laurie, they have them on sale on their website: 2 for 40$. I looked kt up for a few people a few weeks ago for people on VDLP.
https://www.costco.com/Double-Black-Diamond-Packable-Down-Throw-2-pack.product.100314979.html
WME?
Sea to Summit Traveller 1 crunches up super small. Then the one I did see, the Western Mountainerring. The Enlightened ones look great, but the price!There was a typo in there, I was referring to the Western Mountain Engineering bag you also linked to.
The Enlightened ones look great, but the price!
Sign me up! I need enlightement. How many hours of sitting do you think it is equivalent to? Let's ask @VirananiBut if it comes with a good dose of enlightenment, it's cheap at twice the price.
So... what do you ise as a base when you use it just as a blanket? Or do you mean you also use a liner and use it on top.But then again I'm no "friolero"Anyway I usually use it just as a blanket.
It costed me 7,99€
I wouldn't say it is this high a percentage with full bedding, but most places did have blankets.80% of albergues have beds fully made up with clean sheets, duvets and pillowcases.
No, I don't use a liner or blanket (bedbugsSo... what do you ise as a base when you use it just as a blanket? Or do you mean you also use a liner and use it on top.
Agreed. I don't like the idea of sleeping on top of used sheet. Which is why I always use a liner.No, I don't use a liner or blanket (bedbugs). In most cases hospitalera/os gave me disposable sheets and I just covered my waist with sleeping bag even when very hot during the night. Just a habit I guess. In other cases I sleep with my sleeping bag completely un-zipped, sleeping on one half and being covered with the other one.
I'll go back and look at my notes, but can't remember other places that didn't have the bed made.I wouldn't say it is this high a percentage with full bedding, but most places did have blankets.
Did you buy yours from the costco.com or were they on costco.ca at some time? I have never ordered from costco, but have kids who are members.Laurie, they have them on sale on their website: 2 for 40$. I looked kt up for a few people a few weeks ago for people on VDLP. One could pay for a whole Camino selling these along the way.
https://www.costco.com/Double-Black-Diamond-Packable-Down-Throw-2-pack.product.100314979.html
I just picked all of them (I think I have 5! That is how much I like them) at the store. I have never ordered online.Did you buy yours from the costco.com or were they on costco.ca at some time? I have never ordered from costco, but have kids who are members.
I think "friolenta" is the word you're looking for. Maybe the other works in Spain, but it's a pejorative term here for a Mexican.
Sorry, can't help with the bag. I use a Costco down throw that I sewed along the long edge to two meters of washable silk. I think it's around a lb. Works for me because I don't like feeling like I'm sleeping in a strait jacket. I also like wrapping the throw around me after showering when my body goes into the cool down cycle.
Thanks, Mary, it's been a long time! This is quite the impressive little bag, but it looks like it wouldn't get to me before I leave. If I decide to use my husband's discarded 25 oz REI bag that I found while I was looking for mine, I may reconsider this after the Camino. The price tag is much higher than the others I've seen. Is yours down? I have always heard that I should avoid down, but I think that's only because of what happens when it gets wet. And in all my caminos, I don't think my sleeping bag has ever gotten wet!
No, it's both. Oh the horor!
So, according to the Boss, aside from the fact that friolento is the word they use here, I should avoid the other word because of my accent. I guess it's like my French friend who says seashore and linens instead of beach and sheet.
But if it comes with a good dose of enlightenment, it's cheap at twice the price.
Sign me up! I need enlightement. How many hours of sitting do you think it is equivalent to? Let's ask @Viranani
#^}%!!! Off to sit, for a long time....Hey, what do I know? Try it and see for yourself. And you can get back to us (hee hee...probably a bit later) to let us know.
Thanks, Mary, it's been a long time! This is quite the impressive little bag, but it looks like it wouldn't get to me before I leave. If I decide to use my husband's discarded 25 oz REI bag that I found while I was looking for mine, I may reconsider this after the Camino. The price tag is much higher than the others I've seen. Is yours down? I have always heard that I should avoid down, but I think that's only because of what happens when it gets wet. And in all my caminos, I don't think my sleeping bag has ever gotten wet!
LOL! I'm pretty sure you'll be just fine with your vocabulary! No need to change at allSo, according to the Boss, aside from the fact that friolento is the word they use here, I should avoid the other word because of my accent. I guess it's like my French friend who says seashore and linens instead of beach and sheet.
Well, yes, you can use bothNo, it's both. Oh the horor!
I have a snugpak 850 that I bought in 2000 before my first camino. Despite its sentimental value, it is ripped in some places and ragged in most places. I would probably use it again this year, but I can't find it.So it seems like a good time to buy a new one.
I see that snugpak is still selling the 850 gram bag, but it's now called Travelpak 1. But the world of lightweight sleeping bags has transmogrified since I was last in the market, and the options are endless.
Should I stick with the snugpak? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NHK007I/?tag=casaivar02-20. Or are there better options? I don't want to go over a kilo, the lighter the better. I am a "friolera" (always cold) but I don't mind wearing my fleece and my pants to bed, and I only walk in spring/summer.
Thanks everyone! Buen camino, Laurie
A work colleague goes hammock camping and uses a Costco/Double Black Diamond throw as an overquilt. She uses plastic snaps to clip it together like thisand says it keeps her "toasty warm" out of doors in an English summer - mind you she's a roughtie-toughtie engineer I think it could work in a refugio OK though 70 inches might be a bit short for me.
Hi , this may be one too many suggestions but I have loved my 723gm regular length (good for up to 6feet, I think) REI Helio down sleeping bag. It is very adjustable with feet out, arms out, etc. if wanted, and one can walk around in it. It costs $135, much cheaper than the lighter sea to summit and it washes beautifully in a machine. Also dried well in a machine, a couple of tennis balls added.I have a snugpak 850 that I bought in 2000 before my first camino. Despite its sentimental value, it is ripped in some places and ragged in most places. I would probably use it again this year, but I can't find it.So it seems like a good time to buy a new one.
I see that snugpak is still selling the 850 gram bag, but it's now called Travelpak 1. But the world of lightweight sleeping bags has transmogrified since I was last in the market, and the options are endless.
Should I stick with the snugpak? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NHK007I/?tag=casaivar02-20. Or are there better options? I don't want to go over a kilo, the lighter the better. I am a "friolera" (always cold) but I don't mind wearing my fleece and my pants to bed, and I only walk in spring/summer.
Thanks everyone! Buen camino, Laurie
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