Sleeping Bag vs Sleeping Bag Liner in May

[bonafem]

Good morning everyone!

I am going to be hiking the Camino in May and was wondering if you think it will be cold enough to bring a sleeping bag, or if a sleeping bag liner will be enough. On the flip side, if it is cold enough for a sleeping bag should I also bring a liner to keep out bed bugs?

My sleeping bag is a bit bulky but I am going to look at some light weight ones today. Was just hoping to save that money for the Camino

Thanks!!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

How warm do you need to be to sleep well?

 

[bonafem]

Reasonably warm? I don't need to be HOT, but if I'm shivering I probably won't sleep very well.

 

[Rajy62]

I think a lightweight sleeping bag would be ideal. I took a liner first time (October) and had to buy a sleeping bag. A liner is optional. Some people treat their bag/liner for bed bugs. Search for that in the forum.
We put together a lightweight list in another thread. Have a look at my comparison here: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...-the-lightest-sleeping-bag.32405/#post-290289
I am picking the Magic 125 zip. It is only 130 euro (without vat). Superlight (285g) and warm enough for the Camino.

 

[bonafem]

THanks for the list! Do you think a one season sleeping bag would do? I've found a few good deals on Amazon but most of them are for 5+, so don't know how helpful it would be!

 

[Rajy62]

THanks for the list! Do you think a one season sleeping bag would do? I've found a few good deals on Amazon but most of them are for 5+, so don't know how helpful it would be!

For spring/summer use, a 5c bag is plenty. Most people used a bag rated between 7-15c. I used Quechua rated 15c in October. Remember, most alberques have blankets. You should be concerned about its weight if you are carrying your pack.