I need a new sleeping bag. I'm 70 and don't sleep as warm as I used to. My feet are a problem. Wool socks don't work like they used to. I don't carry a heavy pack anymore. I use llamas so weight isn't much of an issue. Bulk is, though. Panniers fill up quickly.
For a pad, I use a 3" cold weather air mattress with a rating of R-3. If it gets colder, I have a 1" Thermarest self inflating pad that adds another R-3.
Warmth is my primary issue and I'm kind of intrigued by the quilts but I've never used one. The zipper on my old bag has been a perpetual snagger since it was new. I'm tired of fighting it to get up for the 3AM pee. I like the idea of not having one at all.
Do they tuck in easily to prevent butt crack drafts?
I've been looking at Enlightened Equipment's quilts. Their instructions aren't clear at all. Do you put the straps under you or wrap them around the pad? They say it attaches to the pad but how?
What's your experience?
