Technetium
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My present 20-degree bag is quite old, and while it still works, it is the opposite of compact. Last summer I got a new backpack that has a designated space inside the bag for sleeping bags, which is pretty common now. Unfortunately, the bag I have is over twice the volume of that space. I've always had to strap the sleeping back to the outside of the backpack, which is cumbersome. I'd like to get a new bag for 3-season backpacking trips that will fit. Any suggestions?
For a groundpad, I have had one of those cheap EMS crash pads, but it no longer holds air, and was never all that comfortable anyway. I recently picked up a foam pad that has an egg-carton like texture for added cushioning... It folds up really nicely and I use it between the air pad and the ground. I was looking at new air pads and I'm not really sure what is good. Any suggestions?
At some point I want to look into winter backpacking... What degree bag would I need if I were to camp above 5000 ft in the White Mountains during February?
For a groundpad, I have had one of those cheap EMS crash pads, but it no longer holds air, and was never all that comfortable anyway. I recently picked up a foam pad that has an egg-carton like texture for added cushioning... It folds up really nicely and I use it between the air pad and the ground. I was looking at new air pads and I'm not really sure what is good. Any suggestions?
At some point I want to look into winter backpacking... What degree bag would I need if I were to camp above 5000 ft in the White Mountains during February?