tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719803707314253077.post7349626373866785720..comments2024-02-07T05:27:54.660-06:00Comments on Travels of a Rambling Van: Why I Switched Backpacks or Redhead RH2200 vs Osprey Kestrel 48greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15960238893013776630noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719803707314253077.post-53248463424784798382021-11-02T21:25:19.039-05:002021-11-02T21:25:19.039-05:00Thanks Ray
Unfortunately, sleep comfort can be an...Thanks Ray<br /><br />Unfortunately, sleep comfort can be anything but minimal. Thick is usually best for dodgy backs, but a thick foam or self-inflating pad is bulky so it might be a good idea to check out the thickest air-mattress first as these pack down much more compactly.<br /><br />Admittedly, like my feet, my back is tough, but I still use a two-pronged approach. I use a 1.5 inch air-mattress over a thin closed-cell foam pad.<br /><br />One thing to take away from wilderness survival experts is to pay attention to the torso when constructing a sleeping pad because the legs usually don't need much support to be comfortable. So perhaps a torso-length second or third layer may be a workable compromise between comfort and bulk<br /><br />Next up are a post on how I adjust my pack, followed by one on what's in my day-pack and finally what I add to my day-pack for camping, where I'll probably go into more detail about my sleep-system.<br />greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960238893013776630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719803707314253077.post-7870867567773981752021-11-01T23:12:36.660-05:002021-11-01T23:12:36.660-05:00Great breakdown, really appreciate you taking the ...Great breakdown, really appreciate you taking the time and details for the rest of us. I've always been an avid day hiker but I'd like to start taking some overnight hikes with minimalist gear, etc. <br /><br />I'm relatively new to your blog -- what's your take on sleeping equipment? I occasionally have back issues and would need something comfortable yet minimal. <br /><br />Thanks!<br />RaySolarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932803361413962451noreply@blogger.com