Have a Chevy express camper / moto van. Since the bikes are hauled inside the van, the bed platform is stowed on the walls and has to be manually setup and torn down every time we set up / tear down camp. Since there's quite a few other steps involved in getting the bed setup (unload gear + bikes, inflate camp pads, unroll + unzip 2 sleeping bags, then zip the sleeping bags together), we'd like to streamline as much as possible.
We'll camp in outdoor temps ranging from anywhere from 25F to 90F, with most nights between 45F and 60F. The van is fairly well insulated and retains heat well through the night, but the van does not have heat source other than us and the dog.
We've been currently using 2 Coleman Brazos 30F sleeping bags, but last trip out one of the zippers gave up the ghost. They've worked fairly well, except for a few issues:
* Poor stitching on the zippers creates gaps that lets cold air in
* There's a gap at the bottom between the two zippers lets cold air in
* Setup / tear down is kind of a pain, since they can't be stored as a single unit. Also having two separate bags is fairly bulky
We do like having the cotton-like feel on the inside - it's not as cold when we first crawl in and it breathes/absorbs moisture, much like our sheets at home. We don't find the tech material that is common in backpacking bags super comfortable - it's cold to the touch at first, and doesn't really breath well.
Any recommendations for a better sleeping bag set up? Probably looking for something around the 20-30F degree range and something that will help streamline setup and tear down. Can always pack an extra blanket if the forecast is colder. Thanks!
We'll camp in outdoor temps ranging from anywhere from 25F to 90F, with most nights between 45F and 60F. The van is fairly well insulated and retains heat well through the night, but the van does not have heat source other than us and the dog.
We've been currently using 2 Coleman Brazos 30F sleeping bags, but last trip out one of the zippers gave up the ghost. They've worked fairly well, except for a few issues:
* Poor stitching on the zippers creates gaps that lets cold air in
* There's a gap at the bottom between the two zippers lets cold air in
* Setup / tear down is kind of a pain, since they can't be stored as a single unit. Also having two separate bags is fairly bulky
We do like having the cotton-like feel on the inside - it's not as cold when we first crawl in and it breathes/absorbs moisture, much like our sheets at home. We don't find the tech material that is common in backpacking bags super comfortable - it's cold to the touch at first, and doesn't really breath well.
Any recommendations for a better sleeping bag set up? Probably looking for something around the 20-30F degree range and something that will help streamline setup and tear down. Can always pack an extra blanket if the forecast is colder. Thanks!
that were really well designed and Velcro in, so they become a seamless part of the bag. It’s easily more comfortable than my bedding at home, or sleeping in my $500 Western Mountaineering bag or similarly expensive Enlightened Equipment quilt. And I have zero doubt the Superbag will last another 7 years.