- Time of past OR future Camino
- Sept/Oct 2023
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Your sleep kit includes the clothes that you can wear to bed. It is more flexible to have a minimal sleeping bag (or even just a liner) combined with a down jacket, buff, wool socks, and second layer of long underwear, than it is to have a warmer sleeping bag.how much did / does your sleeping bag (or sleep kit) weigh
Can you share the name of your sleeping bag or a link?In terms of weight of the bag - I look for the lightest down sleeping bag that I can afford. I aim to keep my sleeping bag less than 500 grams, but now have one that is only 350 grams and it is plenty warm most nights indoors.
I think my lightest sleeping bag is the sea to summit flame - summer rated (I think the flame I). Not cheap - I think it is around $350 but I used my REI dividends and a member coupon and got the price down quite a bit. I think my Aegis sleeping bag is around 400-450grams, if I remember correctly, and is much cheaper.Can you share the name of your sleeping bag or a link?
What brand is your sleeping bag?You do not need a sleeping pad unless you are planning to sleep outdoors. You also don't need a pillow - they are provided. But I do make sure my sleeping bag liner is fitted over the pillow so I don't have my head on the disposable pillow case.
Whether or not you need a sleeping bag or what temperature rating sleeping bag you need depends on whether or not you are a cold or a warm sleeper and season. But - be aware - cold night temps can even occur in the summer months. On my Frances Camino - I had a couple very warm nights and decided to mail my sleeping bag home from Pamplona. And right after Pamplona - temps got unseasonably cold for June/July. I was VERY cold every night until I reached Finisterre. I slept with ALL my clothes, my sleeping bag liner, and my turkish towel was used as a blanket. If there were blankets at the albergue - I used them. If not - I was miserable all night. Nothing worse than not sleeping after a physically exhausting day.
Anyhow - even in summer months - I now carry a silk sleeping bag liner and a summer rated down sleeping bag. That is probably enough - even in October since you will be sleeping indoors.
In terms of weight of the bag - I look for the lightest down sleeping bag that I can afford. I aim to keep my sleeping bag less than 500 grams, but now have one that is only 350 grams and it is plenty warm most nights indoors. My silk liner weights 100 grams - so a total of 450 grams.
Answered aboveWhat brand is your sleeping bag?
Thanks!
I think my lightest sleeping bag is the sea to summit flame - summer rated (I think the flame I). Not cheap - I think it is around $350 but I used my REI dividends and a member coupon and got the price down quite a bit. I think my Aegis sleeping bag is around 400-450grams, if I remember correctly, and is much cheaper.
If you google it, it will probably take you to www.buff.com, which is the website for a Spanish company that popularized the article of clothing also known a "tubular neck wear", "neck gaiter", etc. (You can probably understand why the word "buff" is now used generically like kleenex, although it is actually a brand name.) This item is now made by many companies, and they need to use different names, but anyone at REI will know what you mean.what is a "buff"
It’s actually a specific type of neck gaiter that has a lot of options for how to use it. I bought my merino wool one at REI a long time ago, but it is a winter season item, so they may/may not have any merino ones now. They probably will have the ’summer’ ones, made of (I think) a cotton blend, but that’s not what you want for October. I’m sure you could find a merino one online, maybe even from REI.Ahhh Ha! Ok. Neck gaiter. Thanks!
A very useful piece of kit. I wouldn't be without one.OK - what is a "buff". As an American , "buff" refers to either polishing (buffing) or being naked (in-the-raw).
Great information and special thanks to those who mention the specific brands/models. It is so VERY helpful.
I will be visiting REI soon to get a new backpack, shoes, and bag so I am trying to get as much info as I can from y'all.
No, the one I bought at Caminoteca was not merino, just the regular fabrication (probably poly microfibre).@Sheesh
Was your Camino buff merino? Just wondering because I saw many for sale along the way with fun camino designs, but they weren’t merino.
Thanks for sharing the brand - I hadn't heard of this company before (not surprised since it is a Polish company). I did notice that most of their bags were pretty heavy - but this is the lightest summer weight bag I have found so far and the price is great compared to most I have found that are light weight. Gonna give it a try - and compare it to my Sea to Summit Spark. Whichever I prefer I will keep - the other will go to my daughter haha... I like that this one has a full zip and can almost be opened to a quilt (looks like the feet area doesn't open fully - but that is OK). In case anyone is wondering - they do ship to the US, shipping was an additional $19 - so still under $200 for a VERY lightweight down summer temp sleeping bag. Hopefully I like it.I have yet to find my perfect setup. My 240g down sleeping bag did quite well, but for some nights, it was to warm even when used only as a blanket. (and i need something covering me at night for reasons unknown)
Maybe i'll go that far next time to take an extra liner. This might be a little redundant.
(bag is the Cumulus Magic Zip 100)
i used the Spark 0 on my first Camino and switched to the Cumulus for the Full-Zip on my second. I tend to be rather warm on my feet at night and did end up sweating a lot in the Spark. With the Cumulus i can open the zipper from the bottom to get some air to my feet while i stay warm around my upper body. I think the spark may be a bit warmer due to the collar, but both will be plenty for indoor sleeping most time of the year.and compare it to my Sea to Summit Spark
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