Camping out with just a sleeping bag.

[Professor Gordon]

Hi guys

Basically, I've got the sudden urge to go solo camping tonight but I have only an inflatable roll mat and an artic type sleeping bag- no tent!

Would I be mad to attempt sleeping out with just these things being as there's no rain forecast?

thanks so much for reading. Sorry to make my first contribution to these fantastic forums such a nooby question!

any advice would be greatly appreciated, and fast, as I'm losing daylight! :yikes:

 

[JonathanD]

Go for it. Nice night, you'll have a great time.

 

[welshwhit]

A bivi bag would make it more sound if it should rain, but I reckon if its an artic bag you should be fine, just pick a sheltered spot and maybe find a makeshift tarp arrangment / lean to

 

[Teepee]

If its a proper (synthetic) arctic bag, it will keep you warm even if its ringing wet.

The worst problem you are likely to have is insects. Take some repellant and enjoy your night under the stars

 

[woof]

No just get on and do it !, be prepared to get bit by insects, but should'nt be to much of a problem, as most bivvi bags, don't have insect mest any way.
But be aware that we have had a heavy dew in the east mids, these last couple of days, so your bag may get damp, hope you enjoy your self.

Rob

 

[Professor Gordon]

I'm so tempted! I'm just worried that I'll get literally no sleep as I've only been in tents before! you're right though- it is a great evening and there's some cloud forecast which would make it a bit warmer surely?

I know that I could always make a long fire parallel to my sleeping position, but then I'd probably be paranoid that I was going to roll into it! haha!

 

[Professor Gordon]

If its a proper (synthetic) arctic bag, it will keep you warm even if its ringing wet.

The worst problem you are likely to have is insects. Take some repellant and enjoy your night under the stars

I have no repellent, except smoke from my fire!

 

[Teepee]

I have no repellent, except smoke from my fire!

Your plan sounds better and better!

The fire should keep the worst of the dew off too.

I do plenty of night fishing and regularly fall asleep outside at this time of year with no bag.

 

[Professor Gordon]

Have any of you guys tried this before?

I know that having the inflatable mat keeping me off the ground will keep me warmer, but is getting some sleep actually a possibility?

 

[Professor Gordon]

Your plan sounds better and better!

The fire should keep the worst of the dew off too.

I do plenty of night fishing and regularly fall asleep outside at this time of year with no bag.

haha! I'm still not convinced but sod it- i've got nothing better to do on a sunday night! now just gotta find some food to take....

 

[Professor Gordon]

if this goes badly, I'm blaming you guys tomorrow!

wish me luck! I've never solo camped before but reading these forums over the last few days has inspired me!

 

[Teepee]

I hope you have a good trip. Let us know how you got on.

Happy and a warm

 

[JonathanD]

Hurrah, you will have a great time, sleep or not. A pillow usually makes or breaks a decent nights kip on the ground for me.

 

[Radix lecti]

Its getting dark,have you gone yet? Have a good time.

 

[dwardo]

Good show! Done this a few times when a taxi home was too expsnsive and the night was nice. Sleeping bag under some cover, small fire and keep you head in your bag whilst sleeping or atleast some mozzie repellant,,,, especially near standing water
A tarp/sheet of plastic would afford some protection from the unpredictable rain at the moment but for one night and given teh bag u have its nay bother.

 

[JonathanD]

Its getting dark,have you gone yet? Have a good time.

Probably sitting amongst the bracken now, enjoying a bevvie and the sounds and smells of nature... lucky git.

 

[marooned]

Cool, hope you went for it - let us know how you slept.

 

[lab72]

fair play Prof have fun

 

[trekkingnut]

done it a load of times. if you have a fire as you said you will be fine... im doing something similar tonight. taken the lining out my tent and testing what the condensation level is like, also going to take the door off as this is an option in my tent. ultra light camping is something of an addiction....

 

[drewdunnrespect]

crack on proff t will be mint