ZERO DEGREE SLEEPING BAG- KEEPING WARM

[QinReno]

Not true.  

Considering how much I paid for my down bag, I wasn't going to argue about the larger bag they sent me. The large bag is also made of netting to let the down get some air. That's all I can say. Maybe YMMV.

I hope I don't get crap because I use a sheet inside the bags, LOL.

 

[LivGolden]

My bag is dri-down. Maybe it clumps a bit when damp. I did use it last on a paddle. I threw it in a big dryer today. I added a new hiking boot. The poor girl attending the counter just stared in amazement at the noise. It was slow on a Monday so I no one was harmed. I think my bag came out fine just from the tossing. I hung it on a door when I got home.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Considering how much I paid for my down bag, I wasn't going to argue about the larger bag they sent me. The large bag is also made of netting to let the down get some air. That's all I can say. Maybe YMMV.

I hope I don't get crap because I use a sheet inside the bags, LOL.

If you have room it won't hurt anything and storing your bag damp long term (even a little bit) isn't good.  

I know guys that use liners in their bags to keep them clean, usually that silky feeling nylon.

LivGolden: 
I always get funny looks from patrons in laundromats when the clunking begins.  I've even had a maintenance man run out to see what the noise was.  Did you get the clumps broken up?  It sometimes takes two or three cycles to complete the job.

 

[QinReno]

I know guys that use liners in their bags to keep them clean, usually that silky feeling nylon.

I just use the old cotton sheet.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Whatever works.  Just saying it's not unusual to have a liner to keep the bag clean.  For backpackers cotton is a no-no.

 

[LivGolden]

It worked fine. My bag is good. Truth is I enjoyed visiting REI to check out bags but I also enjoy not spending the money on a new one. Thanks.

 

[_KJ_]

I have a Carhart blanket and hot water bottles x 2 ... I’m sweating lol !

 

[crofter]

I also think a clothing insulation layer is important: have some sleepwear that enables you to jump out of bed and function, both for middle of the night stuff and also so you don't get too cosey and miss the morning.  I like to be presentable enough that I could roll down the window and talk to someone without being too embarrassed (holdover from camphosting duties, a 24 hour gig); or better yet, jump out of the van and get that sunrise photo before your morning coffee.  My go to is a flannel shirt jacket lined with quilted insulation over cuddle duds type long johns (look like yoga pants).      ~crofter

 

[B and C]

I sleep in fleece lounge pants and a 32 degree T-shirt and hang them up during the day to dry/air out. I sit outside and drink my coffee in this and think I am dressed well enough. Toss the blankets off, put slippers on, start coffee and go to the bathroom in that order. Got my priorities right I will put on a coat over this if it is frigid outside (below 45 degrees or a wind). I am usually up before daylight. I can only sleep so long.

Edit to add: It seems most of the new fleece lounge pants for men are made for women. There is no fly. :-( Getting harder and harder to find them with a fly.

 

[LivGolden]

I like Patagonia for sleepwear. Merino wool, also. Tops and leggings. In the morning, just throw a shirt over and there it is.

 

[QinReno]

If it wasn't mentioned already ... when cold, it's important *not* to sleep in the same sweaty clothes (eg, undershirt, socks) that you wore in the daytime.

 

[Mechelle]

or make a sheepskin sleeping bag
cool in summer, warm in winter to extreme temperatures and very very comfortable

 

[crofter]

or make a sheepskin sleeping bag
cool in summer, warm in winter to extreme temperatures and very very comfortable

But heavy.

I got a wonderful sherpa lined fleece that is trapping all my body heat amazingly.  I wish it was larger, fleece blankets are never big enough unless you make them yourself.      ~crofter

 

[B and C]

fleece blankets are never big enough unless you make them yourself.      ~crofter

They make them in all sizes.  https://www.amazon.com/BEDSURE-Sher...keywords=king+size+sherpa+fleece+blanket&th=1

It seems you have been looking at "throws".

 

[WanderingRose]

And you can purchase as many yards of fleece as you want, with none or beautiful patterns, at Hobby Lobby and JoAnnFabric.

I’ve endured overnight temps in the teens with a fleece blanket over me and my all season down comforter over the top.

Ain’t NO cold getting in under that.

 

[jacqueg]

But heavy.

I got a wonderful sherpa lined fleece that is trapping all my body heat amazingly.  I wish it was larger, fleece blankets are never big enough unless you make them yourself.      ~crofter

Here's my favorite place to buy fleece yardage - https://www.millyardage.com/default.asp

There's a lot of inferior fleece out there. Sure it looks good, but...

 

[John61CT]

Having lived for years in Greece and Australia, the word Fleece meant something very different to me.

Polyester really?

But then started googling for full-sized quality wool blankets, and wow, some cost more than many cars I've owned. . .