South_Aussie_Hiker wrote:I don’t use a liner. I think their “extra heat” ratings are dubious at best. Only good for keeping stuff clean.
ILUVSWTAS wrote:South_Aussie_Hiker wrote:I don’t use a liner. I think their “extra heat” ratings are dubious at best. Only good for keeping stuff clean.
I disagree strongly with this. Thermolite reactor liners are amazing at adding a bit of extra warmth. And I find it is a more comforting feeling against my skin than sleeping bag material.
hikingnewbie wrote:Hi, I want to do the following overnight hikes with light sleeping bag:
- 3 Capes Tassie (Mar)
- Some of Larapinta (June / July / Aug)
- Milford (Spring / Summer / Autumn)
- Overland (late Spring / Summer / early Autumn)
Moondog55 wrote:One Planets ratings are EN tested and therefore some assumptions need to be made, EN ratings are taken with the mannequin wearing warm base layers and a hat/beanie; gloves and socks on an insulating pad and under conditions that replicate the use of a tent.
WM do not EN test but I find their ratings conservative and accurate. So not just the UL down inside the sleeping bag if cold, warm pants + overpants and a woolly jumper under that downie all add warmth up until the clothing is so thick it squashes the loft and then it isn't adding to the warmth anymore but detracting from it.
But first things first is getting a good idea of how cold you personally sleep in the bush. Borrow a few different bags first if you can or hire if you must I think a 5C bag is ample but better to err on the side of caution than to shiver all night during a cold snap. Remembering that a LW fleece plus an UL down parka [ the hood is important ] can add an easy 10 degrees to the lower rating of a sleeping bag
Also a belated welcome to the party
hikingnewbie wrote:Thanks everyone for all of the comments - feeling a little overwhelmed.
I was tempted by a Mountain Designs 0 deg C rating (women's comfort) bag that was on clearance at a good price but it's since sold out while I deliberated so I will take that as a sign it wasn't for me! The long one was still in stock so I did buy that for my teen son who is very tall - it was only $99 - and he sleeps pretty warm - so I figured I can't really go wrong in the warmers months at that price...
I will try to borrow a bag for the upcoming 3 Capes trip and keep looking for "the one" foor me over the next few months. I will look in the re-sales thread too.
Good suggestion to do both 3C and OT in Tas at once but unfortunately only have under a week off work and travelling w 3 other ladies who don't like idea of tenting which is on the cards for OT during the busy season. It will have to be for a future time.
hikingnewbie wrote:Thanks everyone for all of the comments - feeling a little overwhelmed.
warnabrother wrote:hikingnewbie wrote:
My wife has a Mountain Designs Travelite 700 that has been used once I think that I'd be interested in selling.. I think it's a -3 bag.. will check tonight if you would be interested.. it's a touch over 1kg though ??
hikingnewbie wrote:Thanks everyone for all of the comments - feeling a little overwhelmed.
Moondog55 wrote:Speaking as a conservative old bloke every gram saved on the back seems to add a zero to my credit card debt
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