(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best camping sleeping bag accessories

Yes, I highly recommend the sleepsheet. This is the one I got, but I would recommend the double one. I'm not even a big guy but it felt constricting sometimes, and the extra space would be nice.

I stayed at Kick Ass hostel in Edinburgh. I found it easy enough to make friends, but I have 3 whiskey shots and I'm everyone's best friend. The best thing about it though, is it's across the street from a bar, The Fiddlers Arms, and at the bottom of the hill from Edinburgh Castle. You walk out the front door into a large square with one of the best views in the entire city (one of, okay, there's a ton). The bar across the street also gives you a discount if you stay at that hostel as well, which was a nice surprise.

Yes, that would work.

Although... if you want something higher quality, check out Sea to Summit brand

• https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Summit-eVent-Compression-Medium/dp/B000NQQ5A0
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Summit-Ultra-Sil-Compression-Sacks/dp/B00HS3AUW0
  
  Medium or large of those will work, and be perfect for backpacking

I have a foldable bucket...placed on a highish branch, it's easy to tip/shower by pushing the bottom of the bucket up.

Lightweight, and excellent for TONS of camp chores.

If car camping, fill it up, and put it on the end of the picnic table... very beneficial to keeping sanitary. again, pushing the bottom of the bucket up, allows you to dump water, without spoiling the clean water inside.

I really like the small Exped compression bags because they compress sideways to make more of a burrito instead of a watermelon.

The UL version is great, and cheaper, but it doesn't have an exhaust valve, so you'll have to compress all the air out and then roll the top up last.

Snugpak underblanket is $50. It's synthetic material, not down, which means it won't compress as small. But it's immune to moisture problems like down is and since it doesn't shift around, you don't have to sew through (air can make its way through stitches which requires special construction in down quilts).

Anyway, I just slept in my hammock last night and it got down to 33F (roughly 0C) and I had the snugpak in the bottom and then I just had 3 blankets on top (2 cheap costco down throws + army "woobie"). A sleeping bag works well as a topquilt -- most of them have a nice footbox built in. Just don't zip it up around yourself.

IMO sleeping pads are not the way to go -- they are a pain in the ass to use in hammocks, they shift around and it's hard to get them to perfectly wrap around you. Closed-cell foam pads work in an emergency, you can get them for about $5 from walmart (or equivalent). But you will wake up with a sweaty back, they are not ideal for your permanent setup.

EDIT I have one of these too and they make a pretty big difference without using up much space https://www.amazon.com/Osage-River-Microfiber-Zippered-Sleeping/dp/B01KTTI1I4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1539569306&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=sleeping+bag+liner&psc=1

> I'm too lazy to build a kit

Easy peasy. Just get a SOL kit for the small items. Then I would add a cheap sleeping bag and maybe a knife and Bic lighter and some bottled water. Done, for about $10 under OP's kit and you've got better quality stuff.

If you wanna get fancy, you could use the $10 to waterproof the bottom half of the sleeping bag to protect it from the damp ground. Then the Heatsheet can be your shelter.

Thanks! I have the 15 degrees. I'm assuming something like this would work?

https://www.amazon.com/CAMTOA-Nylon-Compression-Sleeping-Storage/dp/B010DMLW56/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1506025400&sr=8-4&keywords=sleeping+bag+stuff+sack

Get something like this and you can extend the season for your bag. This one is cheap but they have better more expensive liners. TETON Sports XL Sleeping Bag Liner for Travel and Camping Sheet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EPRMIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ir0aAb2HH9243

Yeah. Here you go:

Silkrafox ultralight sleeping bag liner, travel and camping sheet, artificial silk inlett, perfect for hiking, backpacking, outdoor activities, blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JI8HNRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_4TJqDb84WJP79

I store them uncompressed and hanging in a Equinox mesh bag I picked up on Amazon for $15. Works great.

Air Hammock

They got a lot of others on there this is just the first one that popped up.

Pro tip: If you like EDM and plan to catch a few sets at Roo if you get close enough the bass makes the entire thing vibrate lol

https://www.google.com/#safe=off&q=bivy+bug+screen


https://www.google.com/#safe=off&q=ultralight+bug+tent


I have this one and love it:

https://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/bug-bivy-2.html



Some other options:

https://www.amazon.com/Equinox-146260-Mantis-Sleep-Screen/dp/B001OPLVJE


http://www.backcountrygear.com/camping-bug-shelters/b-a-s-e-bug-tent.html

I would reccomend the GSI Soloist pot over the Jet boil and with that a MSR Pocket Rocket, but thats just my personal preference.

This is the liner that I use but I would look more into other liners, just to see if theres anything you would prefer more. I only used the liner like a dozen times at most, so its not a necessity.

I just bought this one yesterday, should be here on Sunday I can get back to you on whether or not it's actually good quality materials! TWELVE DAYS EVERYONE!!!!!🌀🎉

Vansky Outdoor Inflatable Lounger Portable Waterproof Air Filled Balloon Air Bag,Nylon Fabric Bean Bag, Air Sleeping Sofa Couch for Camping,Beach,Park,Backyard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IUUAL0K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LA2Pyb99BTGB1

I keep one of these in my car to build finger strength. It has really helped my dexterity.

I got that bag for a family member and had the same question. I was told this bag, size small, was a good bet to compress it to the size of a large grapefruit. Guess we shall see!

Nelson-Rigg CB-01-SM Small Compression Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G9W95IQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_3Cs.wbERHG4Q4

My favorite is the Outdoor Research Peak Bagger. It is 25L, waterproof, and rolls in at a mere 9 ounces. There are many different forms/colors of this bag. In addition, there's the DryComp, though that is ~36L (also waterproof).

Based on your comment, you may be interested in this!
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You might be better off taking a silk sleeping bag liner instead of sheets. Light, packs down small, can be used in hostels etc (if that where you're staying)

Interesting idea.

I use these guys: https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Products-Ditty-3-Pack-Colors/dp/B0007Q3KLS/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1505102538&sr=8-11&keywords=ditty+bag

They are not as ginormous as the picture makes them look.

Buy some stuff sacks, use them as counterbalances in a tree branch and use a branch/pole to get them down. A bear can have about the same reach as a human (or more depending on the area) so if you can reach it most likely the bear could. https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Products-Ditty-3-Pack-Colors/dp/B0007Q3KLS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493676648&sr=8-2&keywords=backpack+stuff+sack

I just use "ditty sacks"

I've been using one of these for a couple years.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EPRMIO?ref_=sr_1_31&srs=2601977011&qid=1384983171&sr=8-31&pldnSite=1&th=1&psc=1