Sleeping systems - advise and insights form the community

[Barry the hunter]

Hey team,

oaky so I plan to do some winter hunting mainly on the NI, but I have been uninvited to a hunt in the CHCH backcountry as well so looking for a sleep system to cover both.

I know that the go-to for most is the Domex Halo series, and I am also considering the One Planet Cacoon and will need a wide sleeping mat as well.

Here's the kicker, I have trouble sleeping on thin mats, and need a decent pillow as well, getting on in age and need a comfortable system, the old carcass gets sore and I get really grumpy, also I like to sleep on my side with my knees bent and struggle to do this in traditional bags I find them really restrictive and end up tossing and turning all night.

After googling and doing heaps of research I have come across the Big Agnes wide Q- Core sleeping mat and the ZenBivy Ded 10Deg F which look like great alternatives and would work well for me.

My question is there anything else I need to consider, and can anyone suggest something similar I can get in NZ before I lay out the cash to import this combination from the US?

cheers in advance

the one thing I don't go without now is my light thermal blanket - put on top of light inflatable mattress - I cant sleep in a bag zipped up never have been able to so put blanket around feet and use sleeping bag more like a duvet - the blanket I have was designed as a hospital under blanket - does not let moisture thru - so ya sleep insulated from any cold from the ground - really good totally recommended