Archery Elk Sleep System

[mrbillbrown]

What about the problem of your head getting cold when it's like 30deg out and you're in a quilt?

Always wear a beanie (from light merino to heavy wool or down) when using a quilt


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[zpearo]

Always wear a beanie (from light merino to heavy wool or down) when using a quilt


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I've tried the beanie thing, and below 30 or so my face and neck just get too cold. I've tried sleeping with a gaiter and found that uncomfortable too, so I just went back to a mummy bag. I guess it's not an issue for some people though.

 

[mrbillbrown]

I've tried the beanie thing, and below 30 or so my face and neck just get too cold. I've tried sleeping with a gaiter and found that uncomfortable too, so I just went back to a mummy bag. I guess it's not an issue for some people though.

If it’s really cold, I’ll wear a neck gaiter or my full head balaclava. Feels a little unnatural the first few mins but after warming up I have no problem sleeping in the full head wear or gaiter beanie combo. I use this method with my Kifaru Slick bag (mummy-ish) and my WM Badger (mummy-ish). I say “ish” because they’re both cut a little bigger for my non-skinny self. Unless it’s spring or summer kayak camping trips I always have some form of beanie on my head while sleeping in fall or during colder weather trips


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[VarmintSniper30]

I can’t find any “hunting” pics of the setup but here’s a couple from a summer fishing trip. Any particular information you’d like to know about it? Maybe I can answer without a pic.

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How are you hanging your bivy in there? I have a Bora bivy that I use for a little half nest and I’m torn as getting that for a big solo TP and also the ability to use for a second person if they come with me.
I like running a stove in the colder months currently right now I’m using the super tarp, but it is a little tight

 

[mrbillbrown]

How are you hanging your bivy in there? I have a Bora bivy that I use for a little half nest and I’m torn as getting that for a big solo TP and also the ability to use for a second person if they come with me.
I like running a stove in the colder months currently right now I’m using the super tarp, but it is a little tight

Of course neither pic shows it…. but it’s being held up by a short piece of bungee cord tied to one of the clothes line loops near the top of the tipi. Taught enough to hold the top up but enough stretch to give me play if needed.

That’s a MLD Solomid nest in the pic. I was trying it out for a little more head and sit up room vs my Borah Gear bivy. I’ve been using the BG bivy for a few years and have zero complaints. Scored that MLD nest so cheap I couldn’t pass up the deal. If weight is a concern, I’ll grab the bivy. If I can spare the weight then the head room of the nest is quite nice.

I’ve got a Seek Outside half nest I haven’t used that I was planning to carry for a second person if necessary but wouldn’t want to cram 2 adult guys in there unless it’s an emergency. I’d be willing to let it go if you want a full half nest set up.


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[VarmintSniper30]

Of course neither pic shows it…. but it’s being held up by a short piece of bungee cord tied to one of the clothes line loops near the top of the tipi. Taught enough to hold the top up but enough stretch to give me play if needed.

That’s a MLD Solomid nest in the pic. I was trying it out for a little more head and sit up room vs my Borah Gear bivy. I’ve been using the BG bivy for a few years and have zero complaints. Scored that MLD nest so cheap I couldn’t pass up the deal. If weight is a concern, I’ll grab the bivy. If I can spare the weight then the head room of the nest is quite nice.

I’ve got a Seek Outside half nest I haven’t used that I was planning to carry for a second person if necessary but wouldn’t want to cram 2 adult guys in there unless it’s an emergency. I’d be willing to let it go if you want a full half nest set up.


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[Split toe]

SO Eolus dyneema
WM Terralite
Pillow varies
Pad TBD this year, my XTherm popped last year

 

[FoggyScope]

Tyvek tarp on ground
Nemo tensor extreme pad
Nemo inflatable pillow with a shirt or orange vest stuffed in back
Katabatic flex 22 (also used instead of puffy pants when cold glassing in rifle)
Only if its raining ill put up the SG skyair ult. Otherwise i cowboy camp 90% nights.

I use the same set up march-november, so my pad and quilt are warm for june-sept, but its fine, and once it gets below freezing i usually go out with a friend with a tipi and stove mostly to dry out gear. For just september you could do a 30 quilt and a lighter pad for less weight.

As for why quilts the big one for me is pack space. With less down and fabric and using a hat i was going to bring anyways instead of an attached hood it saves significat space, in addition to the weight.

 

[svivian]

Backpacking:
Tyvex ground tarp
Nemo Tensor regular or extreme depending on temps
Big agnes Summit Park 15
Puffy shoved into dynema stuff sack for pillow/ longer trips mypillow roll and go.
Exposed if weather is good/ paratarp for short over nighters with bad weather/cimmaron for week plus

Truck Camping:
Kodiak 10X14 flexbow
Big agnes captain comfort bed.
Cheap Teton brand sleeping bag