My first 0 celcius / 32f overnighter. It was freezing cold and I only had a sleeping bag that was rated for 15c / 59f. I had to put on all my clothes, beanie, and even use one of my emergency blankets. I’m suprised I didn’t catch a cold or worse, suffered from hypothermia. I had so much trouble sleeping and was very underprepared. I did however thoroughly enjoy my new Naturehike Cloud Up 2 tent and my new sleeping setup (Nemo Fillo pillow and Trekology sleeping mat) I stayed at a nature campsite in the middle of the woods, it was incredible how quiet and relaxing it was. For dinner I had hot dogs with ketchup in onion cheese buns. For breakfast the next day some soup, buns and granola bars. All I know is I’m not making that mistake again and for my next trip I will be more prepared. I already bought a better sleeping bag, thermo clothes, bandana and an isolating foam mat for under my sleeping mat. I want to thank you all for your recommendations and the help I received in my last post.
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Take me back 45 years; kmart $20 tent; kmart $15 sleeping bag; newpaper to insulate me from the ground, no mat & a big frost. It does push you into getting better gear. I now tour with a down lightweight sleeping bag & a down lightweight quilt so I can adjust to cold/cool/warm conditions…..
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My first 0 celcius / 32f overnighter. It was freezing cold and I only had a sleeping bag that was rated for 15c / 59f. I had to put on all my clothes, beanie, and even use one of my emergency blankets. I’m suprised I didn’t catch a cold or worse, suffered from hypothermia. I had so much trouble sleeping and was very underprepared. I did however thoroughly enjoy my new Naturehike Cloud Up 2 tent and my new sleeping setup (Nemo Fillo pillow and Trekology sleeping mat) I stayed at a nature campsite in the middle of the woods, it was incredible how quiet and relaxing it was. For dinner I had hot dogs with ketchup in onion cheese buns. For breakfast the next day some soup, buns and granola bars. All I know is I’m not making that mistake again and for my next trip I will be more prepared. I already bought a better sleeping bag, thermo clothes, bandana and an isolating foam mat for under my sleeping mat. I want to thank you all for your recommendations and the help I received in my last post.
Take me back 45 years; kmart $20 tent; kmart $15 sleeping bag; newpaper to insulate me from the ground, no mat & a big frost. It does push you into getting better gear. I now tour with a down lightweight sleeping bag & a down lightweight quilt so I can adjust to cold/cool/warm conditions…..