This posting is for serious stealth campers. I’m considering augmenting my meager travel budget by camping near a trail on warm, pleasant nights. I will be doing this in Europe, although I thought I might try it out first in Canada to see if it is for me.

I already have toured extensively and currently run with small rear panniers only. I was considering adding front panniers to take either a bivi or a small tent. What else might I require for the occasional bivouac? Can I avoid taking a sleeping bag if I’m in 12-25 C weather?

As I don’t consider this camping I will not be taking a stove or special food. This is about staying overnight occasionally on or near a rail trail or towpath. I will do my usual B&Bs for wash-ups and when the weather is less than ideal.

Is anyone else out there doing this? What equipment do you use? I am a MEC member so I prefer
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1082309807805

or possibly
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1082309915296

Any other ideas?