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MikeWaters · 06-12-2006, 11:43 PM

north face down "superlight" for $40 used. Probably 20 years old, but shows very little wear. Major downside is that it smells vaguely of cigarette smoke (he had asked for $50, but I got him to take off $10 for the smell). Gonna wash the baby. But at $40, I can't really complain.

I imagine I will use my REI traveling synthetic bag (rated at 55deg) most of the time. Used it at summer camp. I was actually a little chilly a couple of the nights, even with a cotton sheet inside the bag. (thank goodness for chilly weather during summer camp. it sure beats the alternative).

bluegoose · 06-13-2006, 12:09 AM

Last year I bought a lightweight wool sleeping bag liner, that could actually be used as a bag by itself if need be. Best $10 I spent on camping gear last year. It made a huge difference inside my mummy bag during the last snow campout I went on. Its a bit bulky to lug around if you want to do any backpacking, but for tent camping its great.

SteelBlue · 06-13-2006, 02:03 AM

I bought a fleece liner for my bag at Wal-Mart for $15 a few years back. I've never felt cold since.

MikeWaters · 06-13-2006, 02:10 AM

a flannel sheet also works well. I like the feel of flannel better than nylon. but that's just me. I guess I could close my eyes and imagine that it is silk.

Robin · 06-13-2006, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

a flannel sheet also works well. I like the feel of flannel better than nylon. but that's just me. I guess I could close my eyes and imagine that it is silk.

I close my eyes and imagine it is Nicole Kidman.

MikeWaters · 06-13-2006, 04:33 PM

washed the sleeping bag in the bathtub. Woollite and vinegar.

Big pain to rinse that thing out. Put it in the dryer, man, I burned through a lot of natural gas....

Still not completely dry.

Good news is that most of the cigarette smell is out.

Now I just need a good backpacking tent.

Robin · 06-13-2006, 04:41 PM

Real men sleep in a bivy.

06-12-2006, 11:43 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	just bought a sleeping bag north face down "superlight" for $40 used. Probably 20 years old, but shows very little wear. Major downside is that it smells vaguely of cigarette smoke (he had asked for $50, but I got him to take off $10 for the smell). Gonna wash the baby. But at $40, I can't really complain. I imagine I will use my REI traveling synthetic bag (rated at 55deg) most of the time. Used it at summer camp. I was actually a little chilly a couple of the nights, even with a cotton sheet inside the bag. (thank goodness for chilly weather during summer camp. it sure beats the alternative).

06-13-2006, 12:09 AM	#2
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	Last year I bought a lightweight wool sleeping bag liner, that could actually be used as a bag by itself if need be. Best $10 I spent on camping gear last year. It made a huge difference inside my mummy bag during the last snow campout I went on. Its a bit bulky to lug around if you want to do any backpacking, but for tent camping its great.

06-13-2006, 02:03 AM	#3
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	I bought a fleece liner for my bag at Wal-Mart for $15 a few years back. I've never felt cold since.

06-13-2006, 02:10 AM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	a flannel sheet also works well. I like the feel of flannel better than nylon. but that's just me. I guess I could close my eyes and imagine that it is silk.

06-13-2006, 04:33 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	washed the sleeping bag in the bathtub. Woollite and vinegar. Big pain to rinse that thing out. Put it in the dryer, man, I burned through a lot of natural gas.... Still not completely dry. Good news is that most of the cigarette smell is out. Now I just need a good backpacking tent.

06-13-2006, 04:41 PM	#7
Robin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 961	Real men sleep in a bivy.