Originally Posted by
staehpj1
I used a bag with a drawstring at the feet for a while. I found my feet tended to get cold. So if you go that route it may require something extra for the feet.
I used a down vest as a pillow for a while with the idea that it would be clothing and a pillow and emergency sleeping insulation, but don't think I ever put it on as a vest of for warmth at night when on tour even when the overnight lows hit 18F. So I started using a 3 ounce Exped inflatable pillow and leaving the vest home.
i don't need it in my current bag, plenty warm down into the 20s. maybe if i tried to go colder.
i could see using that if i got a summer weight bag, and stretched out the range i use it in, or went higher in elevation.
my feet sleep hot, so i'm always sleeping with my bag open a bit on the bottom, unless we get into the 40s.
i used a freezer sized ziplock once for a pillow. worked ok.
or the dry bag i carry extra clothes in, stuffed with whatever and rolled while puffed with air. tucked into the sleeve in my bag.