[pct-l] RE: Sleeping Bags and dress code.

[radpin at gmail.com (Eric)]

Never had an issue sleeping in clothes myself. I mean you're already
in a mummy bag on a sliver of insulating foam in the middle of
nowhere, so the "perfect" sleeping arrangement is out the window. You
know things aren't good when you're using a boot for a pillow. :-)

I sleep fine in clothes provided they fit me well from the getgo, and
that I don't have a belt on. Belts are too binding, and tend to cut
into my hips.

I have some fleece pants and my fleece top that I usually have with
me, and combined with  my sierra designs wild bill (which is pretty
warm and light for a synthetic), I can stay just fine down to about
20. After that my feet get cold, with my face following soon
afterwards.

But yeah.. no complaints from sleeping in my clothes here. Maybe
passing out drunk all those times I was in a band actualy helped to
condition me for the PCT?

Eric


On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 21:12:29 -0700 (PDT), The Mountain Goat
<themtgoat@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I thought I would touch on a couple subjects that Aloha Ann brought up....
> 
> "Wouldn't you prefer to sleep comfy warm without a bunch of binding clothing?"
> I find that I don't mind wearing my clothes to bed. But would prefer to wear shorts and a t shirt if it isn't to cold. I think everybodys preference is going to differ here, if depends what your used to...(And what you condition yourself to)...
> 
> "I also know that it can be 90* today and snow the next morning"
> I hadn't had quite those extreams yet. When Snickers and I did Hiker town to Walker Pass in May 2004 (http://www.geocities.com/pct_2005/walker.html) It was abormaly cool, but I don't think it ever got below 40 degrees. I should add, that unlike some of us like minded people who carry only a tarp, I was carrying a 3LB 3oz tent. But am working on getting a 2LB + a few ounces tent.
> 
> Aloha! Ann <AlohaAnn@adelphia.net> wrote:
> 
> Aloha All!
> 
> I swear y'all are getting me all excited! I just want to run out and buy one of everything recommended just so I have an excuse to play! Obviously that ain't happen'n. Whew! Chills!
> 
> On a serious note, one of the first things I'm noticing is that everyone seems not to mind sleeping in their clothes or jackets. I realize that it's a sensible thing to do but isn't that uncomfortable? Wouldn't you prefer to sleep comfy warm without a bunch of binding clothing? I know, an ounce is an ounce is an ounce but...... Thoughts?
> ....
> 
> Mountain Goat: 45* bag? I know the desert is hot .... during the day but having once lived for a short time not far from Tucson, AZ, I also know that it can be 90* today and snow the next morning. I do like the idea of a 15 oz bag but..... I'm back to that cold thing. You're a braver hiker than I!
> ....
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