Sleeping bags

[Danger_Ranger]

Just got a kamp rite oversized tent cot. Now I need a good sleeping bag. It's getting cold so I need something that's gonna keep me warm at night. Any recommendations?

 

[CasterTroy]

Just got a kamp rite oversized tent cot. Now I need a good sleeping bag. It's getting cold so I need something that's gonna keep me warm at night. Any recommendations?

If it's the same one @Joe J. Has... I watched that fool emerge from one of those at AOP in 30 degree weather with nothing but his draws on and steam roll out that bad boy.....you shouldn't need anything but pillows

 

[NickMaul]

Just got a kamp rite oversized tent cot. Now I need a good sleeping bag. It's getting cold so I need something that's gonna keep me warm at night. Any recommendations?

It’s sort of a labor of love using these but they are damn near indestructible and warm as a mofo. No tent required!

USGI 4 Piece Modular Sleep System

www.fortbraggsurplus.us

 

[LBarr2002]

You need some kind of thermal barrier under you, in addition to the sleeping bag.

 

[Tails]

They are exspensive but have a kodiak canvas with the blanket attachment. Last year I tent camped in Colorado at -10 in just my drawers in it and was sweating. I swear by them. Also there customer service is top notch. I had one of there tents and I broke a pole mount, my fault and no questions asked they sent a replacement.

 

[shawn]

How do you sleep? Flat on your back all night? Flip and flop all over the place? If the cot doesn't have an insulating pad (foam mattress, etc) you're going to need one.

 

[WARRIORWELDING]

How do you sleep? Flat on your back all night? Flip and flop all over the place? If the cot doesn't have an insulating pad (foam mattress, etc) you're going to need one.

I wanna here an answer for this under my circumstances. I flip and flop a lot. Bags always tend to knot up and I've woke up with a thermal rest climbing the tent wall or on top of me.

Besides a sedative any Ideas? Also this is the reason a CPAP hasn't worked, drug it off the night stand and or nearly strangled myself.

 

[YJJPWrangler]

I've got a Hyke and Byke Katahdn bag. Link below

Katahdin 0°F 625 Fill Power Hydrophobic Sleeping Bag with Advanced Synthetic

Buy the brand new Katahdin Adv-Syn Sleeping Bag with Down-Like Warmth, Ultra-Lightweight, and Extremely Compact 625 FP Adv-Syn Fill!

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I'm a big fan of this bag for the price. I've used it on several cold hiking trips without any issue with my Eno hammock/underquilt. I also use a thermal reactor liner

Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor Sleeping Bag Liner | REI Co-op

Along with extending the life of your sleeping bag, the Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor sleeping bag liner adds 14°F of warmth.

www.rei.com

I've slept in 10-15 degree weather in a hammock with just a base layer on with no issues.

x2 on the insulating pad, they make a huge difference. I like air cores for backpacking bc they roll easier and you can get them just the right amount of sag. This one is my favorite:

Standard Appalachian Inflatable Sleeping Pad With Micro-Adjustment Valve

This durable, lightweight sleeping pad packs the perfect blend of convenience, comfort and weight reduction features. Free shipping on orders over $75!

www.hykeandbyke.com

holds air all night long and is big/wide enough that I can sleep on my side/back with no issues.

@WARRIORWELDING I go from side to back sleeping a lot. I haven't had any issues with mummy bags as they tend to move with me. Some of the thermacells/pads I've used have a rougher layer on the bottom to prevent slipping.

 

[Danger_Ranger]

Thanks guys. I toss and turn a lot when I sleep. I did get the self inflating sleeping pad to go in it too.

 

[shawn]

The pad needs to have some R-value to it. Whatever insulation is in the underside of the sleeping bag is compressed by your body weight, so the pad provides isolation from the ground/air/etc.

This weekend I slept on one of these:

NeoAir® Venture™ Inflatable Sleeping Pad | Therm-a-Rest®

Providing compact NeoAir comfort and wamth at an exceptional value, the NeoAir Venture inflatable sleeping pad provides essential comfort for backpacking.

www.thermarest.com

Which are only R-2 (not particularly good). If you decide to go the quilt route, I'd opt for R-4 in the pad.

And slept in a cheap Coleman 20F flannel bag kinda like this:

Robot or human?

We have two of them (I believe it's a 20F and a 30F, but can't rule out that it's a 30F and a 40F) and zip them together, but I wouldn't hesitate to sleep in the heavier bag by myself in similar conditions.

Nighttime temps were around freezing. Biggest complaint is that the zipper on the bag doesn't have good draft protection, so would have been more pleasant with socks to keep the draft off. I slept part of the night in a hat because the bag doesn't cover my head consistently.

I also have mummy bags, but usually end up using them more like quilts because I sleep on my side/belly/etc. People say that exhaling into the bag is detrimental to the bag's insulative value, but I can't say one way or the other. Synthetic cover/insulation/liner is better than cotton unless you're going to down. Similarly, our kids roll all over the place and stay warm using their 20F mummies more like quilts.

The nice thing about something with a quilted/flannel liner is that they don't feel cold against the skin like sheer polyester, etc, does. That's not to say one performs better, just that one might be more comfortable.

Long story short, there are lots of options out there, with lots of differences in price. If you're car camping and don't care about weight or packability, it really opens up options (and decreases what you need to spend).

 

[Danger_Ranger]

This is the pad I bought with it. I don't see anywhere in the description about insulation value though. I may ride to Dunham's or dicks sporting goods today and look around at sleeping bags.

Kamp-Rite® 4X4 Self Inflating Pad - Oversize

The Kamp-Rite 4x4 Oversize Self Inflating Pad is a versatile sleeping solution for a wide range of settings. The “CFC free” foam pad is fully bonded with a Micro Suede polyester surface, features a non-slip base and the 2 large valves located on the top seam facilitate superior inflation. The...

kamprite.com

 

[shawn]

This is the pad I bought with it. I don't see anywhere in the description about insulation value though. I may ride to Dunham's or dicks sporting goods today and look around at sleeping bags.

Kamp-Rite® 4X4 Self Inflating Pad - Oversize

The Kamp-Rite 4x4 Oversize Self Inflating Pad is a versatile sleeping solution for a wide range of settings. The “CFC free” foam pad is fully bonded with a Micro Suede polyester surface, features a non-slip base and the 2 large valves located on the top seam facilitate superior inflation. The...

kamprite.com

It looks plenty thick and is self-inflating, so has foam inside. It's probably pretty decent.

 

[Joe J.]

If it's the same one @Joe J. Has... I watched that fool emerge from one of those at AOP in 30 degree weather with nothing but his draws on and steam roll out that bad boy.....you shouldn't need anything but pillows

Yeah, they hold body heat very well.

 

[CasterTroy]

Yeah, they hold body heat very well.

When you peeled out of that STEAM rolled out and you looked like Ace Ventura coming out of that Rhino

 

[Danger_Ranger]

Bought this one today at Dunhams. We shall see how good it does I guess.

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[Southern_Transplant]

It’s sort of a labor of love using these but they are damn near indestructible and warm as a mofo. No tent required!

USGI 4 Piece Modular Sleep System

www.fortbraggsurplus.us

I've been using my Army issued sleep system with a tent cot for years. It's nice because you can configure it for different temps.

+1 on getting a thermal pad. It's good for thermal comfort and I can feel the frame on my tent cot without one.

 

[Danger_Ranger]

So, I slept outside in it Monday night and was very warm so I think that bag is gonna be ok for now.

 

[Willc]

Came to post about the almost the same one at academy that I had the straps to keep it on the cot

 

[Jeffncs]

I hammock camp fairly often and use an underquilt. It’s essentially a liner that drapes under the hammock, creating an insulative layer that doesn’t get compressed. In conjunction with my Mtn. Hardwear baf, I stay toasty. The same concept should apply to a cot.

I use a less expensive version of this…

ENO Ember Hammock Underquilt | REI Co-op

Summer's over but you still want to hammock camp? The ENO Ember hammock underquilt is built with 2 layers of heat-trapping synthetic insulation to keep you toasty on your next hang out session.

www.rei.com

 

[Pennsylvaniaboy]

I use the colman dunnock. and a pad under it as thermal barrier. All on a cot which is a game changer.

 

[Mosh Pit]

I know I'm late to the thread, but since you are cot camping, the military 3 bag system linked above is a good option, that will get you 4 season camping. No muss, no fuss.

If you get into backpacking and like space saving, I really really really like the Snugpak brand. I can't remember which model I have , but it's listed as a 3 season bag (easily goes 4 season here in NC with a bag liner.) It packs down to the size of a football.

 

[Caver Dave]

Have the military sleep system ($40 FBMP score) and a "monster" (full length & 3") ThermoRest
Have a few dozen nights near freezing in either the bivvy sack or on cot (skivvies only) that were pure bliss.
A handful of single digit nights on the cot, not sure it was "required" but also wore polypro that were still comfy.

After 50+ years, I've found changing out of dirty/sweaty clothes & socks to be key for comfort

EARPLUGS are always required, to drown out the Nancy's moaning about their fawking Nemo/Hello Kitty WallyWorld-grade bags... ALL_NIGHT_LONG

 

[jeepinmatt]

EARPLUGS are always required, to drown out the Nancy's moaning about their fawking Nemo/Hello Kitty WallyWorld-grade bags... ALL_NIGHT_LONG

Holdup. I got a Nemo bag and love it. What's your beef with them?

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