v7guy wrote:Well my accommodations for Tecore are a bit up in the air at the moment but I did end up picking up a field and stream mummy bag rated to a 0 deg comfort rating. Based on the advise here I figured this would probably get me through a fall camp out. I'm still on the fence about a tent, but based on the input I'm just going to try a mid range 3 season tent that's commonly available. If I'm going to do this often I'll upgrade.
The misses has decided not to come to Tecore due to fears of bathroom issues over two nights.
She was willing to do one night, but two was a no go. Especially with lots of new people and no women. I offered to get a bathroom shelter but it wasn't helpful. Obviously I hope to get her to try an over night stay so I didn't push. I figure one night can lead to two eventually. Maybe the group setting is too much. In casually talking with her friends this seems to be the biggest issue for all of them.
The bag I picked up seems reasonable.
http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product ... 6.12669396
Reviews
http://www.buzzillions.com/reviews/fiel ... ag-reviews
I'll sleep in it this week and a time or two in the winter to give reviews.
I'm still unsure of what tent to get. I'm looking locally instead of ordering. This is motivated by the desire to get something cheaper and 3 season as opposed to the 4 seasons I was initially looking at. If I use it often I'll upgrade. I've been steering towards the tents with high water resistance and a high "tub". I've waken in water. It's no good.
Admittedly I'm disappointed I can't get the misses on board, but pushing will never make it happen. If there are any thoughts beyond the toilet tent I'm happy to hear them.
JamesDowning wrote:v7guy wrote:Well my accommodations for Tecore are a bit up in the air at the moment but I did end up picking up a field and stream mummy bag rated to a 0 deg comfort rating. Based on the advise here I figured this would probably get me through a fall camp out. I'm still on the fence about a tent, but based on the input I'm just going to try a mid range 3 season tent that's commonly available. If I'm going to do this often I'll upgrade.
The misses has decided not to come to Tecore due to fears of bathroom issues over two nights.
She was willing to do one night, but two was a no go. Especially with lots of new people and no women. I offered to get a bathroom shelter but it wasn't helpful. Obviously I hope to get her to try an over night stay so I didn't push. I figure one night can lead to two eventually. Maybe the group setting is too much. In casually talking with her friends this seems to be the biggest issue for all of them.
The bag I picked up seems reasonable.
http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product ... 6.12669396
Reviews
http://www.buzzillions.com/reviews/fiel ... ag-reviews
I'll sleep in it this week and a time or two in the winter to give reviews.
I'm still unsure of what tent to get. I'm looking locally instead of ordering. This is motivated by the desire to get something cheaper and 3 season as opposed to the 4 seasons I was initially looking at. If I use it often I'll upgrade. I've been steering towards the tents with high water resistance and a high "tub". I've waken in water. It's no good.
Admittedly I'm disappointed I can't get the misses on board, but pushing will never make it happen. If there are any thoughts beyond the toilet tent I'm happy to hear them.
So Jason, inquiring minds want to know how your bag did at TECORE. I probably asked you while we were there, but figured I'd ask again because I don't remember.
Personally, my -15 bag left my feet cold that first night... but I think that's partially because I tried to sleep with no socks on... and even once I grabbed socks I couldn't get them warm again.
Damurphy wrote:I'm also looking for camping gear. I haven't had anything since I was a kid.
Now I have to boys and a wife that love outdoors. Thinking about sucking it up and
Dropping the money at dicks. Started camping last year and have been borrowing my best friends gear.
All my camping is done in the blue ridge and smokey mountains.
If anyone has a great tent suggestion please advise
v7guy wrote:JamesDowning wrote:v7guy wrote:Well my accommodations for Tecore are a bit up in the air at the moment but I did end up picking up a field and stream mummy bag rated to a 0 deg comfort rating.
So Jason, inquiring minds want to know how your bag did at TECORE. I probably asked you while we were there, but figured I'd ask again because I don't remember.
After I realized that I needed to tighten down the inside drawstring I was pretty comfy, but I slept in a t shirt and jeans with socks. Before I really tightened down the inside drawstring I was uncomfortable and cold. Wish I had realized it had that shoulder level drawstring earlier. I used a foam mat under the sleeping bag and a camp pillow.
The tent I ended up with at TECORE seemed to work reasonably well. There was no moisture inside in the morning and it was a tad warmer inside the tent than outside. Seemed to keep the wind out. It sets up and breaks down really quick. The only irritation I have with it is the "bag" that holds it all ripped the second night. I had to go get a duffel bag to toss it in.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-9-x-7 ... 0003260410
navigator wrote:Another tent that really peaked my interest was a Coleman "Instant Tent" which is really fast set up. If I could have used a smaller tent I would have went that route.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Insta ... 9/15843339
JamesDowning wrote:Yep, I'm dealing with a similar limitation on temperatures. But my wife is basically cold blooded.
JamesDowning wrote:And Dirty Anton is Mike, not Jon.