sleeping on the ground

[texx81]

Hey all,
I'm trying to shave some pounds on my backcountry elk hunt, SW Montana. Has anyone just thrown a pad on the ground and slept on that under a tarp? Thanks for any feedback or lessons learned.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Are you talking about not bringing a sleeping bag?

 

[b2one]

That is a great way to go in SW Montana. No real lessons learned, other than be prepared to deal with wind. Once you have snow on the ground I prefer a full tent, mainly to be able to seal off against spindrift (again, wind).

 

[BBob]

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[texx81]

Are you talking about not bringing a sleeping bag?

No, I'll have a sleeping bag and a ground pad.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

I'd add a bivvy like the Borah Gear to that setup. Keeps creepy crawlies out.

 

[justinspicher]

Its an easy way to stay mobile!

 

[Mike Islander]

I do that but with a DCF bathtub footprint from Zpacks or an ultralight bivy from Borah. 3. 2 - 5 oz. 12 - 14 oz total for tarp plus tub or bivy.

 

[texx81]

I do that but with a DCF bathtub footprint from Zpacks or an ultralight bivy from Borah. 3. 2 - 5 oz. 12 - 14 oz total for tarp plus tub or bivy.

Thats a good idea. I looked them up.

 

[Mike Islander]

Thats a good idea. I looked them up.

Cool. Modern pads are pretty tough, but a little footprint keeps the pad dry and a bit protected. I use the wide tub (rhombus shape) because it adds a bit of moisture-free storage beside the pad.

 

[JREG19]

A piece of tyvek works well to put your pad on

 

[thegrouse]

I have done it and no matter what I read here I will not be convinced it is a good idea in bad weather. They do have some light shelters like the Xmid if you use trekking poles.