Everything You Need To Know About Sleeping Bags
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
- Looking for the perfect sleeping bag for motorcycle camping? This video should help you make wise gear purchases when it comes to the perfect sleeping bag to fit your specific needs. I also share my personal preference for sleeping bag features at the end so make sure to stick around for that.
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A lifelong adventure enthusiast and a long time motorcycle traveler, I have spent the last few years honing my craft as a motorcycle adventure specialist. I am currently living full time on my motorcycle, a 2015 BMW R1200GS named Lupe.
Motorcycle travel and camping have become my largest passions in life. I have a meticulous nature that helps me analyze gear, technique and tactics in a way that is highly beneficial to anyone looking to embark on a motorcycle venture of any scope.
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A lifelong adventure enthusiast and a long time motorcycle traveler, I have spent the last few years honing my craft as a motorcycle adventure specialist. I am currently living full time on my motorcycle, a 2015 BMW R1200GS named Lupe.
Motorcycle travel and camping have become my largest passions in life. I have a meticulous nature that helps me analyze gear, technique and tactics in a way that is highly beneficial to anyone looking to embark on a motorcycle venture of any scope.
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I highly endorse Tim’s new book. It’s a very well written, comprehensive, and useful tool. Yes tool! Tim is a pioneer when it comes to Motocamping. He’s perfecting what many love about the experience. If you are a novice, or a pro, this book will prove invaluable, and save you time and money in the long run.
I’ve lent my copy to a friend recently, knowing he’ll find the answers he needs... but I want it back. Trust me, buy the book, you’ll find it a favorite.
My hope from Tim is; that he’ll consider sharing some of the great rides and places, call it ‘Tim’s Field Notes.’ If it’s as good as ‘Fundamentals’, it’ll include maps, field notes, campsites, and other details he’s noted in his journals. No pressure Tim!
These days, one of the big trends in light weight backpacking is using a quilt instead of a sleeping bag. The concept is that laying on the bag's insulation is a waste, since it is compressed, it doesn't insulate. So the person lies on the pad and the quilt just wraps over the person. This lessens the amount of material and insulation needed, along with the zipper. I have a 20 degree (comfortable to freezing for me) down quilt with 850 fill power that weighs just 19oz. Now weight isn't as big of a concern with a motorcycle, but bulk is, and a down quilt will take up less room than a sleeping bag. Thanks for the information, this is a very broad subject that can be confusing to a lot of people.
I switched to a sleeping quilt. I like hammock camping and it is soooo much better than a regular sleeping bag. It saves so much space that even when I used an underquilt, the 2 together are smaller than my old sleeping bag.
I switched to a quilt as well for 3 season camping. I had mine custom made by UGQ of Jackson, MI. Among the options is a choice of foot box...round, square or draw string. I chose the draw string option because you can unsnap the foot box, loosen the draw strings and lay the quilt out completely flat like a blanket...no fighting a mummy bag if I want to throw my leg out, or I can curl up with it if I want. Combined with a cot and insulated sleeping pad this blanket feature is even more heavenly.
I've been using an Enlightened Equipment Down Quilt, and love the space and weight savings, and having it wide open in a hot tent is the best!
I switched to a 20F down quilt from Hammockgear. I use it into the summer months too as you can vent them or open them fully up. It really gives a more 'bed-like' feel, and I will never go back to a sleeping bag.
Synthetic bags do indeed insulate you from underneath. Down on the other hand, which relies on the insulating qualities achieved by down feather loft does not.
Nice video Tim, best way to start my Fridays!
Really good review Tim. Nicely done.
I always enjoy your product reviews, and camping suggestions.
Great job on this one, Tim!
This man is the real deal.
Thanks Tim. I've always felt that bikers and hikers have a lot in common, weight and space. When I was looking for a sleep system for me I watched hundreds of hiking videos. They all talked about hot and cold sleepers but you're the first one that I saw that explained it. I've had a good system for a while but I'm sure others like me weren't sure what to look for without that information. Keep up the good work.👍😎
This is a great video! Lots of good info that isn't evident for commoners. Thank you Tim!!
So, I just learned a lot more than I thought I would. Thanks!
Good review Tim 👍
Very informative. Thanks Tim!
Excellent video quality and knowledge transfer
Great video as always
Good revue. So nice to see a thorough revue without hearing a bunch of you knows. You obviously know your subject and how to present it. Keep em coming
Excellent video Tim gave me a lot of good pointers
I've had that same Teton 20F bag for ~4 years and it's held up great! 100+ camping trips and 2 trips to burning man with no damage, the zippers still work great and it's still warm.
Tim,
This episode was some of your best work. Completely professional
Excellent video. One of the best I have seen. Great job and keep it in two!
Very helpful info, thank you Tim.
I do lots of moto camping. There’s many great bags out there. Thanks for sharing
That was really helpful and timely. Thank you.
Hello Tim, I have watched all your reviews on different products but I will say that this particular review is spot on! I have been motorcycling camping, plain camping, mountain camping all over and this is the BEST review on sleeping bags that I have come across. That would include reviews from all the big manufacturers out there...I think that the average first time "camper" will have to watch the review a couple/few times before it makes sense. But if they pay attention they most likely will end up with a very good choice in a sleeping bag. Cheers
Great Video Tim! Love your channel!
Super well laid out video, very informative. Seriously good information man!
Tim, these videos keep getting better with each one. Nicely produced great presentation. Good info on the bags. Down does seem to last forever if you take care of it. I have a North Face bag from the 1970's that I still use on a regular basis.
Thanx. Very valuable and informative. Helpful.
What a great video Tim. Luckily I just bought a new bag for 1/2 price and you just confirmed what I was hoping for.
Lotta great info in there, Tim, great video 😁Happy weekend! ✌
Wow, very informative Tim!
I use a bag rated for 45-50F and also carry a fleece liner which makes a very versatile setup. The fleece liner packs almost as big as the sleeping bag. This combo works great in hot temps using the liner alone and if I had to guess it takes the sleeping bag well below the freezing level when used together.
Very thorough!
I never really understood the comfort vs min temp ratings. Others have said the lower is the survivable temp, and that never made sense to me.
Awesome Video, Great information and presation, Very helpful. Thank you.
That was helpful! thanks!
I employ a layer strategy with a sleeping bag,just like with clothes. A 20 degree bag works for normal use. Early and late season or high altitude camping, I bring a down blanket and a light fleece liner. These go in the bag and the layers create even more loft between the layers. Learned this by accident and have slept comfortably ever since. Great video with helpful information. Thanks.
Outstanding video, thank you.
I must recap your tent video and get moving.
Saw your other video you did on this bag. The one you looked lile you were in a rest area somewhere in Arizona. Looked it up, decided to go with their new LEEF bag. Same as the trail head but made of different materials. Love it. Thanks for the recommendation. Had their rectangle one, the Celsius. Great bag too, but rather bulky for a drz400. So your bag or the LEEF I found to be perfect size. Never left me cold yet.
great video dude. lots of information and minimal ego. no sponsor links, just a very informative video. nicely done
Great coverage of sleeping bags. I found when it’s cold wearing a balaclava verses a stocking cap keeps it on my head when rolling around at night and keeps that cold spot on my neck warm. Still looking for that perfect pillow for a side sleeper. Something air inflated and 4” thick. Stuffing a bag with clothes and my air pillow on top now but it always shifts around.
Good. information thanks
I went with a quilt from UGQ, I would highly recommend checking them out.
Just a suggestion, but you should preface your video with something like " The following information is included in my book ". That way we won't have to try and write down your tips. By the way I bought the kindle version of your book, great read and I don't have to grab pen and paper ;-) . As always an entertaining and informative video. Thanks.
Truly wish they'd make it more understandable on the sleeping bags. I bought a cool 35 degree bag but wasn't sure if it's for summer or winter 🤦♀️
Great tips as always. I can say there are so many choices out there it can be hard to make a decision if there aren't any camping places nearby. Here I have Walmart, Dick's or Amazon. Not too many choices in the first two and the third is crazy how many choices you have. I will have to see how far a good camping store is and go for a drive. Thanks, ride safe!
If the bags for which Tim provides purchase links don't fit your needs, you may want to check out Mountain Steals (www.mountainsteals.com/ ). They are the outlet store for Moosejaw.
Just prior to Christmas, and around Feb, seem to be the best times to buy.
@@norsefalconer Good tip. Thanks
Tim, could you comment on the use of a quilt for moto-camping? I like them as I am an active sleeper but am concerned about the bulkiness of carrying them on my motorcycle. thanks for the good video!
Great info Tim. I would prefer a mummy in the cold but I toss so much at night (right Cody?) LOL.
About to head down skyline drive and blue ridge parkway in a week. Hoping the weather stays up
It's a nice ride. If you have time there is other roads you can enjoy as well while you're in that area. Safe travels.👍😎
@@davidvance3527 any recommendations? My trip is going to be pretty seat of my pants on a day to day basis. I have 11 days off un a row from work so plenty of time
Hi Bryan, I was there in Aug. 2019. We did Skyline/Blue Ridge and the obvious Tail of the Dragon. Also we went to Fontana Dam, road Moonshiner and a few others. My recommendation would be Cherohala Skyway/Cherohala Loop. We stayed at Swiss Village and stayed on Blue Ridge, but I believe Diamond Back is right there. When you get there a list of about ten roads can be found everywhere from placemats in restaurants to the tourist handouts. I plan on returning probably next year. We stayed at the motel in Deal's Gap, caution I had a turkey club and was fine. My two buddies had burgers and didn't do so well, other guests discouraged against breakfast. Remember that on the Dragon if anything goes wrong help is going to be at least a couple hours away. Best of luck and safe riding, it's an amazingly beautiful area of our country. 👍😎
Are you still in AZ? You have riden from east coast to west coast? What time of year is best to start to avoid cold possible snowfall/slippery conditions in higher altitudes in AZ?
If you are almost freezing cause the sleeping bag aint working just start thinking of Noraly Itchy boots. You will soon feel so warm!
No mention of a sleeping bag liner? Adds a little warmth if needed plus helps keep the inside your bag cleaner for multiple days trips and it's easier to wash. A silk blend of sorts if it's in your budget works best.
Tim, I have never seen you do hammock camping in any of your videos, what's your take on those? Thanks and see you in Alaska next year...
I like rectangular bags that zip together for my wife and I. Married 35 years and yep, still like to cuddle.
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Hey, it's been a year since the last helmet review that I can find. I'm probably going to be picking up an older helmet design that's still sold for relatively cheap
One thing I did not hear.
Durability - how long should you expect a bag to last?
Great information Tim! Very thorough and enjoyable. However, there is one more con to down bags & quilts which is they can be problematic for those who are allergic to them. Based on my personal experience. Keep up the great work. I am looking forward to the next ones in this series.
As a country that uses the metric system we find Fahrenheit completely strange.
Most sleeping bag temperature ratings are survival rating not comfort rating.
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I Just want a *Light, weather proof, Sleep system* for the summer time here in FLORIDA so that I won't sweat😅Throughout the night, but yet sleep comfortably away from 🦟🐜🐞🕷 critters like that.
Any Ideals?
Make, models, Budget Friendly.
The snugpak lineup has some good, inexpensive warm weather options. I have had good luck with their gear.