Talking About Adventure In Small Boats
BeastOarman
Member
My trusty Mountain Hardwear bag seems to have wandered off during the past few years, so time for something new.
Looking at the Nemo Forte 35; as an often-side sleeper, like the idea of the roominess. Also compresses nicely. And the tight footbox of the Mtn HW designs, while I endured them, now wonder if I really need to feel so cramped. The BA designs seem to all need a huge pad, mine is small and I do not want to spend for a new one that will take much longer to inflate.
Thoughts?
i'm over mummy style bags too. last trip I couldn't get my feet in the bag because they had been in the water all day. i've gone to a performance quilt. check out what the backpackers are doing - the bottom of the sleeping bag is compressed and offers little real r value so by using a sleeping quilt, you save space and weight. they have straps to pull them around the pad so there isn't any drafts and a lot of them have a roomy foot box capability so that the breeze doesn't creep up your feet/legs.
Bermudaboy
Member
BeastO: I think it was KayakVagabond that turned me on to Elightment Quilt bags, I've got equivalent to the enigma 30, I think was different name back then... also works great late at night, when I hear hissing noises, twins snapping, growling & then twinkling urine flowing doesnt get the bottom all wet&soggy like in my old bag. Really works great and takes up so much less packing room....
BeastOarman
Member
Bermudaboy, miss your insights!!! Too long, my fault.
But a quilt? Do you sleep on the board, or do all the little twigs have their way with you (or twins, as you say - hmmm)?
Certainly worth considering, I saw quilts online and wondered, what the ...? My sleeping pad is a thin inflatable, concerned if that will be warm enough. I'm in PR 1/2 time now, so 40 would seem c...c...c...COLD.
Chekika, thanks for the reference!
MicroTom
Key Master
I don't do mummy bags either. I bring a puffy jacket, pants, booties like the Patagonia series called Nano Puff. (I actually use an 800 fill Mountain Hardware jacket). I have an emergecy blanket if need to supplement it.
For very cold trips I bring the above gear and a Selk Bag. https://www.selkbagusa.com/collections/original
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