Sara Jane Walsh
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- September (2015)
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Sorry. I live in Fort Lauderdale.You still haven't told us, roughly, where you live. That does affect your shopping options ... SY
SY, admittedly I have never been to a Bass Pro Shop, but "our kind of camping equipment" is not their expertise. There is one about 30 minutes drive from where I live in Florida.There is seems to be a Bass Pro shop closer by, perhaps that would be an option? SY
as alone the varieties of shapes (rectangular, quilt, mummy) can be mildly bewildering for somebody completely new to the topic. SY... I do not know where to begin. ...
Been to Bass Pro here near Baton Rouge and in Katy, Texas. A man could go broke in that place buying toys, ha ha.SY, admittedly I have never been to a Bass Pro Shop, but "our kind of camping equipment" is not their expertise. There is one about 30 minutes drive from where I live in Florida. I'll visit it next winter and send you a report. Promise! Maybe Mark Lee can chime in on this question.
Personally, I could survive quite well in a silk liner under and warm albergue wool blanket during the month of September.
Bass Pro is really not much better than Sports Authority for this kind of stuff, alas. The lack of good outdoor stores in S FL is a mystery to me, too.
EDIT You might try Peter Glenn. Their emphasis is on ski stuff, but they do carry Osprey packs and technical clothing.
What am I looking for in a sleeping bag to do the Camino in September? I weigh 100 lbs and I tend to get cold more so than others so I want to be comfortable, but not stifling. How much should my bag weigh, does it fit into the backpack, etc. I do not want anything bulky that will weigh me down.
Hi SaraWhat am I looking for in a sleeping bag to do the Camino in September? I weigh 100 lbs and I tend to get cold more so than others so I want to be comfortable, but not stifling. How much should my bag weigh, does it fit into the backpack, etc. I do not want anything bulky that will weigh me down.
Don't know the exact dimensions, but the ones I've seen in the store were about the size of a football I suppose, when in their stuff sack.How small will that pack up, Mark? I have one something like that, but it would entirely fill my backpack, even in a compression sack, no matter how hard I try to squoosh it down.
Annie,Hi Sara
I like my 'sea to summit' sleeping bag. Very light, easy to stuff back quickly, unzips completely if you prefer into flat cover. Zipped up you can still leave open at feet or pull cord to close off. I see it mentioned a lot here by others too.
Google sea to summit as there is plenty of info and explanation on line and choice. You can buy on line.
Buen Camino.
Annie
Hi. I live I Delray Beach and I am just starting to plan to go in September also. I found Peter Glenn to be a great store. Let me know if you want to get in touch as we live very close. I'm trying to figure out the route I'm going to take when I get there and the planes, trains, buses etc to start the walk EllenSorry. I live in Fort Lauderdale.
Hi. I live I Delray Beach and I am just starting to plan to go in September also. I found Peter Glenn to be a great store. Let me know if you want to get in touch as we live very close. I'm trying to figure out the route I'm going to take when I get there and the planes, trains, buses etc to start the walk Ellen
Hi. I live I Delray Beach and I am just starting to plan to go in September also. I found Peter Glenn to be a great store. Let me know if you want to get in touch as we live very close. I'm trying to figure out the route I'm going to take when I get there and the planes, trains, buses etc to start the walk Ellen
I agree. Provide me with your contact information and I will get in touch with you and/or make a suggestion otherwise.@Sara Jane Walsh might be better to do it by private conversation rather than in this public thread.
Alas very expensive.Just to update, I was finally able to get the Traveller from REI, although it was backordered a while.
Very light and packs down to the size of a water bottle.
Hi Sara, my email is rstroebel@geratecza.com. Thanks!I agree. Provide me with your contact information and I will get in touch with you and/or make a suggestion otherwise.
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