Anyway to keep sleeping bag attached to thermarest? Has anyone come up with a method for securing the sleeping bag to the thermarest so they stay together?
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Sort of - Sierra Designs have sleeping bags with hooks for thin bungee cords on the bottom of their bags. Obviously these cords would go around a therma rest and keep it in place. Big Agnes on the other hand has a sleve on the bottom of its bags where-in you slide a sleeping pad. Neither solution though is for a bag you already have...
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Like the others have mentioned, the external straps for securing just about any camping gear is possible. I personally like keeping my sleeping bag inside my pack to keep it dryer, cleaner, and secure from bugs. I have a fairly bulky 15-degree down sleeping bag that compresses down and fits easily within the top-lid pull over. Also agree its a great pack.
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If you put the fabric through the loop to make a belt on both ends, you can secure a sleeping bag or something else that can be bundled together.
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The Thomas part of the sleeping bag should zip all the way off. I've never tried to take other parts off though.
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We've used different things. We have a camping mat that we put on top and then slept in sleeping bag. I used just a sleeping bag with no mat. I also used a quilt to sleep on then a sheet to cover with. The mat and quilt gave more cushiony feel. The mat was slippery when used with the sleeping bag so that kept sliding off the cot. Everyone felt the cot gave a good nights sleep.
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You can take a regular plug in heating pad and wrap it in and leave it there for 10-15 minutes (just watch if of course). It will take on the heat. You can also put the pad on top of the headache hammock as long as it is no too hot and use it directly that way. I too had this issue and had to improvise but contacted the creators of the device and this is what they told me to do. Good luck.
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I would agree with the comments already posted. You cannot tether the bag at the bottom, but if you get the correct weight bag based upon your size the movement of the bag is manageable during a workout.
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I have always stored mine rolled up in the stuff sack with no ill effects. Thermarest video (on their web site) also shows it stored this way.
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its a big bag. u put in a sleeping bag, ur storage would be reduced. if i were u, i will try to secure both the bag and pad externally.
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I thought it was a bit bulky but a stuff sack might work. It's still an awesome sleeping bag though.
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no. This is pretty heavy duty. I get a large sleeping bag and a small pad in it, and it is durable. I've been very happy with it.
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Are you talking about the bungee cord that came with it? If I used the cord, I would put one hook over the bar that suspends the bag and a bar below the bag between the wheels.
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I don't own this bag but am considering buying for my 14 year old. I have many years of outdoor experience and temp ratings on bags are kinda like person ratings on tents...they don't quite hold true. For camping at those temps my suggestion is for you to put a light weight fleece sleeping bag inside it and you'll be comfy cozy on even the coldest of nights. Just saw some Coleman brand fleece bags on Amazon for about $20. This solution gives you more flexibility with the temp range of the bag because you can remove it for sleeping in warmer temps.
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Teton has a great FAQ on this located here: http://tetonsports.com/FAQ-and-how-to/FAQ-sleeping-bags.htm and further instructions here: http://tetonsports.com/adventureblog/how-to-wash-your-sleeping-bag/. One of the most important things that most ignore are storage of the sleeping bag, it needs to be hung so the baffling doesn't compress and the bag retains its loft.
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Bookini, mine weighs about 2.5 pounds. You'd obviously also need to carry a pot and lid, and having some kind of cloth to line the bag is a good idea. (I use two dish towels.) The big problem is that it is VERY bulky. You can try to roll it up tightly, but it will take up a lot of space. I use my Wonderbag all the time, but honestly, for camping I think I'd be more likely to dig a hole and bury the pot in the ground, with coals on top, unless the ground was frozen. Rolled up, my Wonderbag is at least 1/3 the size of my sleeping bag.
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I use a double sized sleeping bag on the bottom and thither on top. I have an old rug I lay down when tent camping to protect the mattress from the grass, etc. When I camp by myself I use an army cot with pads underneath and a light bag on top. Sorry, I can't be of more help.
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There are big loops on the bottom of the bag that you can attach things to. Also depending on the size of the sleeping bag you have the option of putting the bag inside of the pack. Keep in mind this will depend on the type of camping you are doing. If you are doing camping in a cold climate your bag is not going to fit inside this pack. If you are doing warm camping your bag will fit inside this pack with ease along with all the gear you will need on a 3 day hike.