katie@camino
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- CF, SJPDP-Finisterre 2016;CP (Central) Porto-SdC 2017;CP (Coastal) Porto-SdC 2018;CF Leon-SdC 2019
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My concern with the Rumpl (apart from the price...ouch!) would be the size; it seems it doesn't compress. The specs show the smallest it compresses to is 2.8 litres...that's a lot of space to take up.Has anyone tried a Rumpl blanket? Thought it might be a good/lighter alternative to a sleeping bag in summer months. If you have, would love to hear your feedback as they're quite exxy!
Or can anyone recommend good blankets/ultra light sleeping bags?
Thanks!
Has anyone tried a Rumpl blanket? Thought it might be a good/lighter alternative to a sleeping bag in summer months. If you have, would love to hear your feedback as they're quite exxy!
Or can anyone recommend good blankets/ultra light sleeping bags?
Thanks!
Snugpak jungle blanket should suitHas anyone tried a Rumpl blanket? Thought it might be a good/lighter alternative to a sleeping bag in summer months. If you have, would love to hear your feedback as they're quite exxy!
Or can anyone recommend good blankets/ultra light sleeping bags?
Thanks!
Hey thankyou so much, will definitely check that out!!My concern with the Rumpl (apart from the price...ouch!) would be the size; it seems it doesn't compress. The specs show the smallest it compresses to is 2.8 litres...that's a lot of space to take up.
I suggest you look at the Mont Bell range. I have the Ultralight Down Spiral Hugger which weighs under 500gms & compresses to be comfortably held in my open hand. It fully unzips to form a blanket which is how I use it...I don't like being confined in a mummy bag! The temperature grading is 10 degrees C making it ideal for summer.
The price is in the lower end of the Rumpl range...I paid $149 for mine making it the most expensive gear item I own but it has served me well.
Good luck in your search.
Thanks yeah the lack of compression/packing down seems to be a problem. I also use a 40L bag so your feedback is really helpful, thankyou.I used a Rumpl blanket on my first Camino, the Frances. It served it's purpose and kept me plenty warm on the cold nights. I will not use it on my next Camino. It took up way too much space in my 40L pack. As Kassie Tax stated, it does not compress well. I tried a compression sack, but there was minimal improvement in the compression over the stuff sack that came with it. I ended up joining MEC and purchasing their Camino sleeping bag. It is next to my Rumpl in the closet and is much smaller and should provide just as much comfort while taking up less space. The Camino bag seems to be similar to the ubiquitous sleeping bags that can be found hanging in outdoor stores all along the Camino for 50 to 60E.
Never heard of it, so thankyou, will check it out!Snugpak jungle blanket should suit
Yes, that's why. Also, my blanket is very tiny, and I think that having it inside the envelope of my silk sleep sack helps to create more insulation to trap heat inside the sleep sack. At least that's my scientifically unproven theory.Am curious as to why you put it inside the silk liner and not on top?
Is it because it might slide off the liner if on top?
Agree, the silk on nylon is way too slippyYes, that's why. Also, my blanket is very tiny, and I think that having it inside the envelope of my silk sleep sack helps to create more insulation to trap heat inside the sleep sack. At least that's my scientifically unproven theory.
I had one of my poncho liners sewn up approximately 3/4 of the way around, and got a stuff sack to put it in. Never weighed it, but I would guess it's a little more than a pound and in the sack about the size of a 2 litre soda bottle. It is very roomy and makes a great summer weight sleeping bag. Also easily washed and dried. Mine was issued to me and I have had it for years but I think they can be bought surplus pretty cheap.The Rumpl looks like an expensive version of the Marine Corp "Woobie" poncho liner.
I've used a Double Black Diamond down throw in the past
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but it started to leak feathers so last summer I bought a Get Out Gear one which comes fitted with KAM snaps to turn it into a Watchman cape - idea for sitting around outside the camper as the evenings cooled off:
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Inside the van (which gets pretty cool at night in a British "summer") it goes inside a silk liner, a la @trecile, and was more than warm enough. I got it through Amazon and it arrived, New Jersey to UK, in just three days with no postage charge!
Yep, as @trecile said.Am curious as to why you put it inside the silk liner and not on top?
Is it because it might slide off the liner if on top?
@trecile @Jeff Crawley
I made my own silk sleep sack with a zipper.Yep, as @trecile said.
The drawback being it can get quite hot inside and there's no way of venting!
Yeah, but you have skills, I am but a mere male . . . .I made my own silk sleep sack with a zipper.
Yeah, but I love my Woobie. Especially now that they have a zip and can be used as a bag or a blanket. Having said that, I took my snugpack bag which only weighed slightly more than the woobie.The Rumpl looks like an expensive version of the Marine Corp "Woobie" poncho liner.
I've used a Double Black Diamond down throw in the past
View attachment 119594
but it started to leak feathers so last summer I bought a Get Out Gear one which comes fitted with KAM snaps to turn it into a Watchman cape - idea for sitting around outside the camper as the evenings cooled off:
View attachment 119593
Inside the van (which gets pretty cool at night in a British "summer") it goes inside a silk liner, a la @trecile, and was more than warm enough. I got it through Amazon and it arrived, New Jersey to UK, in just three days with no postage charge!
I have this same brand (the Get out Gear) and use it in addition to the Sea to Summit bag liner with insect shield and have been absolutely amazed how warm and comfortable they both are.The Rumpl looks like an expensive version of the Marine Corp "Woobie" poncho liner.
I've used a Double Black Diamond down throw in the past
View attachment 119594
but it started to leak feathers so last summer I bought a Get Out Gear one which comes fitted with KAM snaps to turn it into a Watchman cape - idea for sitting around outside the camper as the evenings cooled off:
View attachment 119593
Inside the van (which gets pretty cool at night in a British "summer") it goes inside a silk liner, a la @trecile, and was more than warm enough. I got it through Amazon and it arrived, New Jersey to UK, in just three days with no postage charge!
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