2:01 a.m. on July 19, 2008 (EDT)
jiang_cc
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Joined: Jul 19, 2008
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Sleeping system
I'm traveling to Yellow stone, Grand canyon, Arches, Bryce and some other national parks around. Mostly will be car camping. There will be one or two overnight camping. I'm trying to collect backcountry camping gear and planning to do more often in the future.
As low budget now, I just get a REI half-dome for 2.
Sleeping bag:
Thinking about to get a fleece liner/bag for this travel. Is it enough to handle yellow stone in Mid-August? If so, I will just get that for now and get another 3-season bag afterwards. Because after the national parks, I will travel around the country by rail for a month. A fleece bag which can be a blanket will be super helpful.
Sleeping pad:
Totally no idea about different technology. I have lower back problem. Is there any advice?
Thank you!!!
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5:21 a.m. on July 19, 2008 (EDT)
kutenay
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Joined: Jul 23, 2005
Posts: 297
Re: Sleeping system
For your spinal problem, I would buy and use an Exped 9 Downmat and I would prefer a light synthetic sleeping bag over a fleece bag. My choice here is the Integral Designs Andromeda Overbag, rated to 40*F and very roomy while weighing about 2 lbs.
I own and use this combo and it is superbly comfortable.
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1:18 p.m. on July 19, 2008 (EDT)
jiang_cc
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Joined: Jul 19, 2008
Posts: 2
Re: Sleeping system
Thank you for your advice. Exped 9 downmat sounds very comforfy, pricey though...
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4:57 p.m. on July 20, 2008 (EDT)
base871
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Joined: Jul 2, 2008
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Re: Sleeping system
ive had snow in yellowstone in august. grand canyon depends, if your going to the bottom in the summer just take a sheet. soak it in the river before you go to bed. trust me!
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