sleep outside in winter in nanok bags

[Bjorn Victor]

Do any of you sleep outside in a nanok endurance -10 in winter?

Under a tarp, not in a tent?

Thanks,

Bjorn

 

[wanderinstar]

I should think plenty of us do. Although possibly not all in a Nanok. I personally use a Snugpak Premier 3, but I also have an underblanket. Wouldn't even think about it without one.

 

[Wayland]

I've done it in a Nanok bag a few times.

Used to use it inside a Buffalo outer bag in a hammock but now I have an underblanket should be OK with just the Nanok.

 

[Fallow Way]

No problem with a Nanok, just a bivi, and thermarest.

 

[Batfink]

As Fallow Way. I did it last December. Temp dropped to -5 in the open and -3 in the pine forest we basha'd in. No problems from me. Actually - I had another edition to Fallow Way - I wore a fleece hat pulled down over my eyes and nose- I hate having a cold head!!! Yes, it makes me look like a lemon - but, as the saying goes, any fool can be cold!

 

[morch]

Same here, used one regularly last winter under a tarp with no problems at all, even with a heavy frost.

Dave

 

[Abbe Osram]

Do any of you sleep outside in a nanok endurance -10 in winter?

Under a tarp, not in a tent?

Thanks,

Bjorn

Not the Nanok -10 but I have the N -20 or -25 dont remember. Its ok and a great sack while having a fire in the tent. One time I was sleeping in a snowcave in minus 25 celsius with all my cloth on, no fire etc and it was ok, but not terrible cozy.
cheers
Abbe

 

[Phil562]

I have one, I used it last weekend in my Hennessey with an underblanket and I was toasty

 

[dwardo]

Big old cheap MOD winter bag/bivy bag and more than comfortable 2 Weeks ago it got to -4 at night acording to watch thermometer :yikes: but i was toasty. A couple of simple things learnt were
1./ choose your tarp point only after lying down in yer sleeping position
2./ mat in inside your bivy bag as every time you move around you have to heat up that patch of floor again so slippage is not good
3./ good wooly hat !
4./ If it gets too cold get yr head inside your bivybag but NOT in your sleeping bag and you will stay warmer without getting the bag wet an cold.

I slept the other week in pretty cold uk conditions (-4ish) but as to how comfortable it was..... .........went to sleep about 10pm max after a few rums and didnt wake up till 8 lol i cant sleep in that long on a sunday

 

[Bjorn Victor]

Thanks for the response!!

Bjorn

 

[andyn]

I use the Nanok -0 in the winter and find that sufficent with a cotton liner in the temps we get down here.

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Interesting thread esp. as I shall be using my Nanok bags for the first time this weekend at the Christmas Moot. I will be taking both the 0 and -10 and I won't be concerned to put the -10 inside the 0 if it gets chilly - I'm not for getting cold if I don't have to.

It will also be my first time under tarp and in a hammock with underblanket.

I'm childishly excited about using these items for the first time

Thanks once again to those of you that have offered help and tuition in setting this rig up for the fist time - much appreciated guys :You_Rock_

See you at the Moot.

Phil.

 

[Bjorn Victor]

Damn,

I hate to buy blind... I have a chest size 36 and I'm afraid the -10 will be too wide for me... Nobody coming to belgium any time soon?

Bjorn

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Hi Bjorn,

The -10 is not quite as wide as the 0 as the -10 fits inside the 0.

I did try the 0 out for size and it is certainly spacious - nice to get inside the bag without feeling restricted. I started a thread here that had some useful advise - not sure if you've read it.

I think that the nanok bags will be perfect for most of my needs - although they are a little bulky they do appear that they will do the business.

Phil.

 

[Bjorn Victor]

I just read through the post you mentioned. Nice thread, but I still feel the bags will be to wide for my small frame.

I have a Buffalo 4S outer bag now and I like it, but the central zip is not my thing. I'm trying to sell it...

Nanok seemed nice and cheap, but they appear to wide. Schoulder width is 85 cm. I tried to lay out a piece of fabric that was 85 cm wide and I could almost roll over from side to side!!! Result: it will be cold to sleep in.

I was this close to mailing Andrew at outdoorcode with my order, but...

thanks anyway mate...

 

[Shambling Shaman]

I'm childishly excited about using these

Know that felling - if I get a new rope im belaying down the stairs within min of geting it home

 

[Alfa]

@ Bjorn Victor

I don't know where you live in Belgium but check AS Adventure, Bever Zwerfsport (Merksem) or www.Globetrotter.de for Ajungilak sleeping bags. Myself I have the Tyin Winter. Quite comfy and cozy.

 

[moduser]

The -10 is wide. I'm 5'4" and 40 " chest and I find I can get pockets of cold in it if sleeping on the floor and the temp drops below -5 as it did a month back in Dartmoor.

However I was in a tent with an inflatable matt, in a hammock with an underblanket I don't expect any problems as the hammock will force the Nanok around me - find out this weekend

david

 

[Bjorn Victor]

I'll have a look at the Ajungilak bags...

Thanks for the advise guys. :You_Rock_

Bjorn

 

[Ogden]

But be careful: Ajungilak is now part of the Mammut company. And the quality
is not too good anymore.