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Under your sleeping bag
« on: September 30, 2009 »
What is the best thing to put under your sleeping bag for a good nights sleep.
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2009 »
Your bed ;)

I use a self inflating mat. I'm a terrible sleeper at the best of times so I haven't decided how good they are. For comfiness vs weight they are good but nothing beats a foam rollmat for lightweight.
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2009 »
a foil blanket would be good for heat as well to either wrap around you or just to put underneath!
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2009 »
i'll sleep pretty much on anything/anywhere at the minute i'm on a self inflating yoke but a good old foam roll mat is hard to bet on weight and value as jonno said
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2009 »
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2009 »
nice one pack that one sounds the ticket.
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2009 »
It's an Exped Synmat for me. 7cm of sleepy time bliss. Rolls up half the size of a foam mat, though it weighs a bit more, but every gram is worth it for the wonderful night's sleep. I used to use a thermarest prolite4 but once I got the synmat, I swapped it for a tarp.
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2009 »
Soft rush for me, comfy cheap waterproof and you dont have to roll it up and carry it home!! ;D
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2009 »
I find the Ex-army roll mats best they are a bit thicker than the others i've been useing th same 1 for about 10 years now and i have no bother sleeping no it.
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2009 »
Quote from: Paul on September 30, 2009
Soft rush for me, comfy cheap waterproof and you dont have to roll it up and carry it home!! ;D


Ohhhhh, listen to the Bushcraft God. You're a bloody fibber. You used to borrow my Thermarest until I swaped it!!!!! 
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2009 »
I've been pondering mats and I think I'm going to bin the self inflating mat for a foam roll. The weight saving is quite alot - as much as 1kg. They're not as comfy tho..
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2010 »
Sleep is important to me, and although I can lie anywhere and nap for 90mins I need comfort for a proper night's rest (not much padding on me).

Foam Karrimats are far too solid.  I did spend about 24hrs on a Z-rest (on scree) which seemed fine, although I was very ill so may have been distracted.  Would be keen to try one again if anyone has one to lend me...

Currently have a Therm-a-Rest Prolite 4 which inflates like a dream, has a nice grippy bottom, and kept me pretty warm bivvying on snow at -12.  I do like to sleep on my side though, so it is still a bit thin for perfection.

I'm looking at those Exped mats somewhat lustfully.  There may be a prolite 4 for sale this year!
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2010 »
I've got an Alpkit Reg Airic, but if I'm looking a bit of luxury I nick the wife's Fat Airic, and if I'm trying to save weight I take one of the wains' Wee Airics.

I've a hammock that I still haven't used more than a year after getting it.
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2010 »
Quote from: DryBag on January 27, 2010
I've got an Alpkit Reg Airic, but if I'm looking a bit of luxury I nick the wife's Fat Airic, and if I'm trying to save weight I take one of the wains' Wee Airics.

I've a hammock that I still haven't used more than a year after getting it.

I have a hammock and I've only managed one short night in it. As soon as the weather gets better I'll be giving it another go.
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Re: Under your sleeping bag
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2010 »
I traded my Prolite 4 for a Big Tarp from Andywink and got myself an Exped Synmat instead. Best thing I did as far as getting a good night's sleep is concerned, though it does take up more room in my bivi bag. I now sleep in the bivi on top on the mat, instead of putting the mat inside the bag. Highly recommended though.
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