On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 10:57 AM, Frederick, Steve <frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu> wrote: > Michael_S wrote, in part: > >>...You mention air mattresses. Hopefully they are either closed cell foam or >>inflatable foam, because an air mattess provides no insulation from >>the cold ground. This will help you sleep warmer in your summer weight >>bags too... > > Yep indeedy! I used a big comfy air mattress on my last supported tour and > half froze to death! Is there an insulating ground cloth or panel that could > be used under it or do I need another mattress? > > Steve "Brrr," Frederick, East Lansing, MI
I have a 3/4 length 1" Thermarest inflatable foam mattress that helps a lot with cold ground (and rocks and other stuff). Packs down very small but makes a big difference in sleeping comfort. Wearing socks and a wool hat help a lot with cold weather camping too, and i'm with Mike; a cup of coffee or tea in the morning makes a cold start much more pleasant. Have fun! I'm still a couple of years away from being able to do S24O rides with my kids, very much looking forward to it. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
