Originally Posted by stokell
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?
This could work but you have to be aware that day temperatures can change dramatically if you are at high elevation. And some of the best touring areas in both western Canada and Europe are at high elevation. My kids and I camp in the high plateau areas near Kamloops in the summer time. The day temperatures can be at or above 25C but it gets very cold at night. Three-season sleeping bags are very nice in these situations.