Originally Posted by
cyclingchief
I am new to bike touring. I have a tent, using backpacks as panniers and have everything I need for my ride from Pitt to DC this summer. I am interested in some opinions about sleeping gear. I am going in July, and I am from Arizona so 70 degrees and below require a sleeping bag to be comfortable. Looking at the temp ranges in that area, I know I will need a bag and an inflatable mat, but I want something that is not bulky and will fit on my back rack. Any suggestions?
OP: This bag is on sale and works well at well under 4 pounds. Keep you toasty when cold yet breaths well on warm nights. Easily repacks small and neatly into its provided stuff sack. Perfect for sitting sideways on the top of a front or rear rack with the included/integrated strap. PM if you want a picture of it on the rack.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This tent is on sale and is very nice for single touring. In its stuff bag it easily fits vertically in a pannier or lash to top of the rack. It is only 1 pound 11 ounces. Easy to set up and quick to repack for departure.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Both of the above checked for tall tourers and are good to go up to 6 foot 5 inch riders
/K