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I’ve struggled with choosing the right sleeping for the Camino. As I find the Mummy design very restrictive, I chose a 2-pound (907-gram), rectangle sleeping bag on my first Camino in April 2013.
On my Camino this past April 2014, I said screw-it and brought a 550-gram Mummy design. However, the mummy style drove me crazy, so since my return I’ve been casually looking for a lightweight rectangle option.
I found, purchased ($39.95 Cdn) and received the following bag this morning.
http://www.fcsurplus.ca/shopping/products/55-Sleeping-Bags/465074-North-49-MICRA-LITE-RECTANGULAR-SLEEPING-BAGS/
At 660-grams, I am extremely happy to finally have found a lightweight rectangle sleeping bag for my next Camino!
Anyway, thought I would post the link, in case anyone else was looking for a similar and very reasonably priced option.
Cheers,
Dave
Looks good but wish bag was in at least 72".I’ve struggled with choosing the right sleeping for the Camino. As I find the Mummy design very restrictive, I chose a 2-pound (907-gram), rectangle sleeping bag on my first Camino in April 2013.
On my Camino this past April 2014, I said screw-it and brought a 550-gram Mummy design. However, the mummy style drove me crazy, so since my return I’ve been casually looking for a lightweight rectangle option.
I found, purchased ($39.95 Cdn) and received the following bag this morning.
http://www.fcsurplus.ca/shopping/products/55-Sleeping-Bags/465074-North-49-MICRA-LITE-RECTANGULAR-SLEEPING-BAGS/
At 660-grams, I am extremely happy to finally have found a lightweight rectangle sleeping bag for my next Camino!
Anyway, thought I would post the link, in case anyone else was looking for a similar and very reasonably priced option.
Cheers,
Dave
I SO hear you on those mummy bags. I gave my trusty mummy bag to my partner, and purchased a backpacking quilt.
I am a side sleeper who ends up feeling pretty claustrophobic in sleeping bags, and I never got the "hang" of treating a mummy bag like clothing. The quilt is perfect for me, and I can still use a sleeping sheet if I need more warmth. Plus, no zippers to scratch my legs on!
Last year in september i took a 600 gram down sleepinbag which was way to warm. Unfortunately i found just a liner often too cold.
Now i bought a very lightweight (310 gr) down quilt from Enlightened equiptment. In a few days i am putting it to the camino test. Cant wait.
I've just looked at Enlightened equipment. They look fabulous, and I love the weight! Very expensive however. Wish one of our Australian manufacturers made them. In down we only seem to have sleeping bags or the bags/quilts made to use with sleeping pads - I just want something really simple.
I’ve struggled with choosing the right sleeping for the Camino. As I find the Mummy design very restrictive, I chose a 2-pound (907-gram), rectangle sleeping bag on my first Camino in April 2013.
On my Camino this past April 2014, I said screw-it and brought a 550-gram Mummy design. However, the mummy style drove me crazy, so since my return I’ve been casually looking for a lightweight rectangle option.
I found, purchased ($39.95 Cdn) and received the following bag this morning.
http://www.fcsurplus.ca/shopping/products/55-Sleeping-Bags/465074-North-49-MICRA-LITE-RECTANGULAR-SLEEPING-BAGS/
At 660-grams, I am extremely happy to finally have found a lightweight rectangle sleeping bag for my next Camino!
Anyway, thought I would post the link, in case anyone else was looking for a similar and very reasonably priced option.
Cheers,
Dave
I found, purchased ($39.95 Cdn) and received the following bag this morning.
http://www.fcsurplus.ca/shopping/products/55-Sleeping-Bags/465074-North-49-MICRA-LITE-RECTANGULAR-SLEEPING-BAGS/
At 660-grams, I am extremely happy to finally have found a lightweight rectangle sleeping bag for my next Camino!
Anyway, thought I would post the link, in case anyone else was looking for a similar and very reasonably priced option.
Cheers,
Dave
Great finds...I used this one from Mountain Equipment Co-op (Canada), on my last 2 caminos and it was great.
http://www.mec.ca/product/5025-521/mec-equatorial-sleeping-bag-1522c/?No=40&h=10 50049 50130&f=10 50049 50130
Great finds...
I think either of those may work for my early May thru to June on the Camino Frances? Would you think I'd still need a silk liner?
~Cari
My wife has the same problem with mummy bags. We have rectangular "Mountain Hardware" 600 fill down, 72", they are called 'Down Flip' with one side down they are rated 35deg/1deg C, and with the other side down they are rated 50degs/10 C, they stuff very small into bags, and two fit easily in the sleeping bag compartment of my backpack. They are very light weight. I don't remember the cost. We have been very happy with them, this will be our third year on the camino.I’ve struggled with choosing the right sleeping for the Camino. As I find the Mummy design very restrictive, I chose a 2-pound (907-gram), rectangle sleeping bag on my first Camino in April 2013.
On my Camino this past April 2014, I said screw-it and brought a 550-gram Mummy design. However, the mummy style drove me crazy, so since my return I’ve been casually looking for a lightweight rectangle option.
I found, purchased ($39.95 Cdn) and received the following bag this morning.
http://www.fcsurplus.ca/shopping/products/55-Sleeping-Bags/465074-North-49-MICRA-LITE-RECTANGULAR-SLEEPING-BAGS/
At 660-grams, I am extremely happy to finally have found a lightweight rectangle sleeping bag for my next Camino!
Anyway, thought I would post the link, in case anyone else was looking for a similar and very reasonably priced option.
Cheers,
Dave
I'll be going there tomorrow anyways to get gear for my son... I'll take a look. Did you treat your bag against bedbugs ? That was the whole purpose of me getting a silk linerHi Cari ~ I think it would work very well for your camino. I don't think a liner is necessary with this bag. It's lightweight and I found it very comfortable. Noticed that you're in Vancouver. I purchased this bag at the MEC on Broadway if you want to take a closer look at it.
I'll be going there tomorrow anyways to get gear for my son... I'll take a look. Did you treat your bag against bedbugs ? That was the whole purpose of me getting a silk liner
I’ve struggled with choosing the right sleeping for the Camino. As I find the Mummy design very restrictive, I chose a 2-pound (907-gram), rectangle sleeping bag on my first Camino in April 2013.
On my Camino this past April 2014, I said screw-it and brought a 550-gram Mummy design. However, the mummy style drove me crazy, so since my return I’ve been casually looking for a lightweight rectangle option.
I found, purchased ($39.95 Cdn) and received the following bag this morning.
http://www.fcsurplus.ca/shopping/products/55-Sleeping-Bags/465074-North-49-MICRA-LITE-RECTANGULAR-SLEEPING-BAGS/
At 660-grams, I am extremely happy to finally have found a lightweight rectangle sleeping bag for my next Camino!
Anyway, thought I would post the link, in case anyone else was looking for a similar and very reasonably priced option.
Cheers,
Dave
That looks perfect. My wife and I used these -- http://www.rei.com/product/870764/rei-travel-sack-sleeping-bag -- but your rectangular design would have been much better. Maybe next time...I’ve struggled with choosing the right sleeping for the Camino. As I find the Mummy design very restrictive, I chose a 2-pound (907-gram), rectangle sleeping bag on my first Camino in April 2013.
On my Camino this past April 2014, I said screw-it and brought a 550-gram Mummy design. However, the mummy style drove me crazy, so since my return I’ve been casually looking for a lightweight rectangle option.
I found, purchased ($39.95 Cdn) and received the following bag this morning.
http://www.fcsurplus.ca/shopping/products/55-Sleeping-Bags/465074-North-49-MICRA-LITE-RECTANGULAR-SLEEPING-BAGS/
I’ve struggled with choosing the right sleeping for the Camino. As I find the Mummy design very restrictive, I chose a 2-pound (907-gram), rectangle sleeping bag on my first Camino in April 2013.
On my Camino this past April 2014, I said screw-it and brought a 550-gram Mummy design. However, the mummy style drove me crazy, so since my return I’ve been casually looking for a lightweight rectangle option.
I found, purchased ($39.95 Cdn) and received the following bag this morning.
http://www.fcsurplus.ca/shopping/products/55-Sleeping-Bags/465074-North-49-MICRA-LITE-RECTANGULAR-SLEEPING-BAGS/
At 660-grams, I am extremely happy to finally have found a lightweight rectangle sleeping bag for my next Camino!
Anyway, thought I would post the link, in case anyone else was looking for a similar and very reasonably priced option.
Cheers,
Dave
Hi Cecelia ! I agree with the 'totally gross' part. I'm trying to avoid the whole sleeping bag scenario entirely... but I have 7 months to decideCari said:
"...Would you think I'd still need a silk liner?"
Hi Cari - Another almost Vancouverite here - the main reason for a silk liner IMO is so you can take it out and wash it. Sleeping in the same sleeping bag for several weeks can be totally gross - even though you've just had a shower
Last year in september i took a 600 gram down sleepinbag which was way to warm. Unfortunately i found just a liner often too cold.
Now i bought a very lightweight (310 gr) down quilt from Enlightened equiptment. In a few days i am putting it to the camino test. Cant wait.
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