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What type of backpack is best for backpacking in hostels across Europe, Down, synthetic or hybrid? Do I even need one or is a sleeping sheet enough? I'll be traveling in September through England, france, Italy and greece and the temps are around 10-25 degrees.
Thanks!
Answer
Only bring a sleeping bag if you are going to camp.
Most people backpacking use hostels, and most hostels do have beds all made up, with sheets and blankets or duvets and do not allow you to use your sleeping bag.
A sleeping sheet is a good idea, but if you are packing real light, do not bother. I have used my sleeping sheet once in a three week hostel trip.
For your backpack, take as small a pack as you can, you will be walking with your pack more than you would expect and packs do get heavy.
I have learned to travel with a day pack rather than a full size pack and am much happier with it. I still bring things I do not need, but not as much.
Only bring a sleeping bag if you are going to camp.
Most people backpacking use hostels, and most hostels do have beds all made up, with sheets and blankets or duvets and do not allow you to use your sleeping bag.
A sleeping sheet is a good idea, but if you are packing real light, do not bother. I have used my sleeping sheet once in a three week hostel trip.
For your backpack, take as small a pack as you can, you will be walking with your pack more than you would expect and packs do get heavy.
I have learned to travel with a day pack rather than a full size pack and am much happier with it. I still bring things I do not need, but not as much.
Sleeping Bag?
Jennifer R
What's a good sleeping bag that's not really expensive?
If you own the sleeping bag you recommending, please tell me the pro's and con's of the sleeping bag.
Answer
if you are just going during summer and its warm - just about any bag will do - I bought the one I used at Boy Scout summer camp for less than $15. Not to bad even for backpacking if we are not going far or for an extended period
Have LL Bean rectangular 40 degree summer bag with Polarguard - packs light and small and have lots of room
Have LL Bean - 20 degree down mummy bag - packs fairly small and light but I get a little claustrophobic in the mummy, definitely have to keep it dry
Also have North Face Big Cat 25 degree mummy bag in Polarguard - it is a huge bag so it is a little heavy and bulky but has lots of room
I'd start with a summer rectangular bag from Walmart or equivalent and work up from there
Campmor has good deals on closeouts
other sites for info:
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Home_
http://www.rei.com/
http://www.llbean.com/?feat=gn
http://www.thebackpacker.com/gear/?asource=google&gclid=CJbxtZivpIoCFRtAgQodLA_tpQ
http://www.cabelas.com/home.jsp;jsessionid=NNQ0DCXT4XLCZLAQBBJSCOFMCAEFIIWE?_requestid=63083&_requestid=94360
if you are just going during summer and its warm - just about any bag will do - I bought the one I used at Boy Scout summer camp for less than $15. Not to bad even for backpacking if we are not going far or for an extended period
Have LL Bean rectangular 40 degree summer bag with Polarguard - packs light and small and have lots of room
Have LL Bean - 20 degree down mummy bag - packs fairly small and light but I get a little claustrophobic in the mummy, definitely have to keep it dry
Also have North Face Big Cat 25 degree mummy bag in Polarguard - it is a huge bag so it is a little heavy and bulky but has lots of room
I'd start with a summer rectangular bag from Walmart or equivalent and work up from there
Campmor has good deals on closeouts
other sites for info:
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Home_
http://www.rei.com/
http://www.llbean.com/?feat=gn
http://www.thebackpacker.com/gear/?asource=google&gclid=CJbxtZivpIoCFRtAgQodLA_tpQ
http://www.cabelas.com/home.jsp;jsessionid=NNQ0DCXT4XLCZLAQBBJSCOFMCAEFIIWE?_requestid=63083&_requestid=94360
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