![]() ![]() The warmth rating for a sleeping mat is measured in R Values. There are various options you can choose when it comes to sleeping mats from self-inflating options to traditional closed cell foam pads. Through the ground is one of the quickest ways you’ll lose heat, not to mention that lying on the ground usually isn’t that comfortable. ![]() Having some insulation between you and the ground is very important. If I do use one, I always use a silk liner as it’s small and light. I don’t tend to use one much as I find it’s uncomfortable but then I do like to wriggle a lot in the night. That’s more important when you use a down bag as they are much harder to clean properly than a synthetic bag. It adds some warmth to the system and also keeps your sleeping bag cleaner. Marie likes to use a liner all the time and it has its advantages. You do have to make sure to keep it dry so I always double pack it in two dry bags to be on the safe side. I prefer down to synthetic as it is lighter and more compact which is important when you’re having to keep within flight weight limits. I took a Rab Ascent 500, three season down bag. On this trip which we took at the end of August, temperatures can vary quite a lot so I decided that my three season bag would be best. This depends on when and where I’m going but I should also disclose that I’m a fairly cold sleeper and so usually have to get a slightly warmer sleeping bag to be comfortable. I would rather carry a bit more weight and have a comfortable sleep than try to go ultralight. For me, getting a good night sleep is one of the most important aspects, especially when on a longer trip. ![]()
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