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02-05-2013, 07:45 PM | #16 |
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I believe the guys on Brokeback Mountain used the Coleman Butt****er 2000 series backpack. They can be a pain in the ass to carry though.
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02-05-2013, 07:48 PM | #17 |
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02-05-2013, 07:54 PM | #18 |
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First decision is what are the lowest temperatures you think you'll be backpacking in? Then decide how good you are at erecting a dry tent (do you need to go synthetic or down). Then visit Campmor or Sierra Trading Post online and get a name brand bag.
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02-05-2013, 08:22 PM | #19 |
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I use a synthetic mummy bag for backpacking. It's smaller, warmer, and fits in a small bag. When I take the camper I use a down rectangular bag. It's more roomy and since it's inside I don't worry about it getting wet.
Tips: Don't leave it stuffed in the bag. Take it out at camp asap to let the fill expand and form the air pockets that keep you warm. Take it out once you get home also. Get a good sleeping pad if you're sleeping on the ground. The ground can freeze your ass pretty quick with nothing insulating you (if it's cold) since you'll be compressing all the fill with your body against the ground. Don't sleep in the clothes you arrived at camp in. There's a tiny bit of moisture in your clothes that can keep you cold at night. Change your clothes or go nekkid. There's a thousand bags out there to choose from. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/s...g%20bag&eMode=
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02-05-2013, 08:33 PM | #21 |
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If you don't bring a sleeping pad when you backpack, you deserve to be eaten by bears.
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Well I am anticipating nothing colder than 35 or so but I will buy a fleece liner or silk liner in case it does get colder
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I almost wish we had bears. At least that would keep the meth-heads out of the woods.
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02-05-2013, 08:42 PM | #26 |
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You will be able to get a bag for under $100 that will work great, but as RMC brought up, invest in a pad to go under it or you will damn sure wish you had.
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Oh most defnitiely a pad will be bought. I am not new to sleeping outdoors but I am fairly new to backpacking all my equipment. My biggest concern really is how much the bag can compress.
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Bears like meth heads.
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We went to Yosemite a couple years ago. I so wanted to see a bear but the wife would not venture off-trail for fear of getting lost. Seeing as I was unarmed and not packing even so much as pepper-spray (as if), I figured she was probably right not too but damn....
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Yeah I understand. So where and when are you taking this trip?
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