Thread: Keeping warm at night.

Merino beanie, wear a down jacket in your bag. A fleece sleeping bag liner. What sleeping pad do you use?

Originally Posted by stug

Merino beanie, wear a down jacket in your bag. A fleece sleeping bag liner. What sleeping pad do you use?

Exactly this

Originally Posted by stug

Merino beanie, wear a down jacket in your bag. A fleece sleeping bag liner. What sleeping pad do you use?

Cheers I had all the above on but had 2x thermals on as well, but I didn’t have a fleece liner just a silk one, so that’s a up grade I’ll get before next weekend. I was using multimat quite big and heavy, maybe take a foam mat to go underneath it? I’m wanting to make sure this trip I’m able to be a bit warmer. I did get through the nights ok with only losing a hour or 2 because I was cold

Originally Posted by stug

Merino beanie, wear a down jacket in your bag. A fleece sleeping bag liner. What sleeping pad do you use?

+3 to the above

Some good points already raised so far...

What style and taper is your sleeping bag? A sung fitting bag wont loft as well with a multitude of additional clothing on. Were you in a tent or under a fly? A tent and fly will add additional warmth over a fly only. A hut at this time of the year is obviously better again! Covering your bag with your rain coat (provided it isn't wet or dirty) or any items of clothing not worn or used as a pillow may help. A bivy bag will add further warmth and protection to your sleeping system as mentioned but it must be breathable. If you suffer from cold feet at night, some down booties from ZPack are worth considering.

Also consider your condition prior to bed. If already cold, it is often difficult to warm up once in your sleeping bag. I have read articles which suggest eating hot spicy type evening meals to warm up your internal system. A warm drink before bed may help, but can also be a buggar if you need that midnight dash for a leak! Really though, your best option is to invest in a warmer grade sleeping bag when funds allow.

Apologies if any of the above points are already know, but I thought some of the info may benefit less experienced hunters who are having a similar issue.