I've just bought a used "ajungilak nordic lite twin" and need to find out what rating it is :?: , as I hope to use it in the Peak District this weekend!
Can anyone help PLEASE?
Can anyone help PLEASE?
Thanks for this! I am using a hammock and basha at the weekend. If necessary I will construct a shelter, it is part of my survival course after all. Two weeks ago I used a cheap 2-3 season Vango and was fine. This bag sounds as though it will be at least as good.bambodoggy said:So long as you have a good foam or therma rest mat, are well sheltered from that cold arctic wind, use the fleece liner and wear the two sets of thermals...and maybe a swanni or a woolly jumper you should survive the worst of this weekend Matey.... and either which way, wearing that lot you are unlikely to come to any serious harm.....treat it as a learning curve...you'll be right. ): (As Bill says a blanket is always a good idea but they are heavy and bulky to carry if you're hiking with it).
I'm sleeping out at the end of next week....weds and thurs night so I'm hoping the cold will stay with us....so much better than damp and wet.... I'll be in a bivvi bag under a basha in a 95pattern bag but I'll just be wearing my pants.....like Martin, I sleep a little hot too! lol :chill:
Stay safe...have fun and if it's really that cold...you can always cuddle up with the rest of the party! :super:
Fenlander said:Thanks for this! I am using a hammock and basha at the weekend. If necessary I will construct a shelter, it is part of my survival course after all. Two weeks ago I used a cheap 2-3 season Vango and was fine. This bag sounds as though it will be at least as good.
bambodoggy said:Stay safe...have fun and if it's really that cold...you can always cuddle up with the rest of the party! :super:
I use a couple of reusable hot gel packs.tenbears10 said:If you are lucky
I didn't mean to be a party pooper. If you don't go out in the winter you never learn. The extra clothes idea is a good one just take loads of layers and you can adjust to suit. People might take the mickey but a hot water bottle will do wonders for getting into your sleeping bag.
Blankets and hot water bottles you guys are going to think I'm soft :shock:
Nothing beats waking up to snow and even better if you are camping.
Bill
Fenlander said:I've just bought a half-price Ajungilak silk Mummy style liner, which should help as well
No sorry mate, there was just one "NEW" available on ebay for £24.99tenbears10 said:Any chance of a link?
I wasn't near the fire, but we didn't keep it going anyway!bambodoggy said:I'm intrigued Fenlander....did you keep the fire going all night? Did you have a good reflector, did you use your hammock or sleep on the ground....did you insulate the floor with fur bowes etc?
I'm glad you made it through the night ok (if a bit chilly) but am just wondering if you did anything bushcrafti extra to try to sort the situation?
It's a bit odd for me as like I've said before I tend to sleep a little warm so never really get the chance to try the above solutions in anger....hence I'm interested to see if you did them or others and how they really worked when needed....
It was -4.5 in my backgarden last night..... I am off work Wed, Thurs and Fri and will be camping out at least one of those nights in my local woods....hopefully two....first night I'll be using 95pattern bag, bivvi and basha.....second night I'm debating going for a natural shelter with an all night fire and an army blanket instead of a sleeping bag....lol....lets see if I survive the night!
Anyone fancy joining me? ? ? ?
I'm tempted :biggthump I'm working nights until Wednesday and have a friends birthday meal on Friday but I'm around Thursday if that fits in with your plans?bambodoggy said:It was -4.5 in my backgarden last night..... I am off work Wed, Thurs and Fri and will be camping out at least one of those nights in my local woods....hopefully two....first night I'll be using 95pattern bag, bivvi and basha.....second night I'm debating going for a natural shelter with an all night fire and an army blanket instead of a sleeping bag....lol....lets see if I survive the night!
Anyone fancy joining me? ? ? ?