Originally Posted by
wvridgerider
I plan on a couple of overnighters this year, my problem is sleeping on the ground and my old thermarest is quite big. Any recomendations for something new? Has anyone tried a cot?
I use a Nemo cosmo with the cover and pillow top. It inflates with a built-in foot pump and is extremely comfortable.
It is not the lightest, but does roll up and pack very nicely.
My tent is a good old REI Half Dome 2 Plus. roomy, light, and east to set up.
I use a Wiggy's outer bag from their modular system, as I am tall and it fits.
It will compress to about the size of a volley ball.
I pack my entire camp into an Ortlieb Gearbag, which packs transversely across the top of my rack and panniers.
I even stuff some food and whatnot in with the camp stuff.