One of the biggest surprises to me since I've been here is how complicated having a nap can get - previously I thought you got in a bag & went to sleep, but oh no, nothing so simple. I could always appreciate that a bag needed to suit the temperature in which it was to be used, but does that mean you have a 'wardrobe' of differing specs?
My intention is to rely mainly on a tarp, with the possibilty of trying a hammock at some stage. So is it possible to simplify ones choices and build a kit that will adapt to several formats as well as varying conditions?
One question that I suppose requires answering first is in choice of bag - how much is a bags rating affected by the addition of a liner and/or bivy bag - meaning does a 1-2 season bag effectively become 2-3 or whatever? Similarly the use of an underblanket or whatever with a hammock?
Any clarification before I get hold of something that will of no use whatsoever greatly appreciated!
Cheers
tel
My intention is to rely mainly on a tarp, with the possibilty of trying a hammock at some stage. So is it possible to simplify ones choices and build a kit that will adapt to several formats as well as varying conditions?
One question that I suppose requires answering first is in choice of bag - how much is a bags rating affected by the addition of a liner and/or bivy bag - meaning does a 1-2 season bag effectively become 2-3 or whatever? Similarly the use of an underblanket or whatever with a hammock?
Any clarification before I get hold of something that will of no use whatsoever greatly appreciated!
Cheers
tel