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funkervogt · 03-25-2009, 03:28 PM

Hey y'all,

I love camping but hate sleeping in tents, mostly because of the discomfort. I find my self tossing and turning at night trying to get comfortable. My natural sleeping position is on my side, but this can't be easily accomplished because of the hard ground.

I have one of those self-inflating pads that go under the sleep bags, but they don't really add much comfort. Any portable ideas for tent sleeping? I'm going on a big trip in a few months.

Thanks!

killabrown420 · 03-25-2009, 03:35 PM

eat two canna cookies before you get in your sleeping bag. problem solved

maybe a strip of eggshell foam would help? you could roll it up in your sleeping bag so it isn't a PITA to carry with you

Mr. Bongjangles · 03-25-2009, 03:48 PM

I'd recommend you try out a cot, as that would let you sleep on your side as you desire.

A quick look on google indicates these cots are well reviewed:

https://www.campingcot.com/

I personally use a sleeping bag and a "Ridge Rest" but I don't think that would be enough for you, as they are nice but still pretty thin. Check one out though, as it is super light-weight and would prolly be nice with the cot.

https://www.thermarest.com/product_de...x?pID=49&cID=2

funkervogt · 03-26-2009, 02:57 AM

Mr. Bongjangles, that looks like it will fit my needs swimingly! Thanks! I must spread my karma around before giving it to you again

FreezerBoy · 03-28-2009, 11:13 PM

I'm a side sleeper also. They make a backpacking equivalent to floating pool mattresses. Say a dozen 3" tubes in their own "pillow case" with individual sleeves and beach ball caps. Each tube fills with a single breath. Uncap the tubes, roll it up, weighs about a pound and is as big as a 2L soda bottle.

https://www.rei.com/category/40001452

jaykush · 03-29-2009, 12:52 AM

i just take my hammock with me, and a tarp to go over top. much better than a tent in the spring and summer imo. mine packs up into a 6x6 little bag and weighs under a lb. ground aint flat?? doesnt matter!

Cabri · 03-29-2009, 11:34 AM

When i go camping im not usually thinking about sleeping that much. Crash when you need to.

JQP · 03-29-2009, 11:41 AM

We're spoiled campers, but heh, when you're our age, no biggie. We got a nice 4 man Eureka tent and a good self-inflating queen size air bed, and one of those 2 person bags. We travel with all our goodies, including the kitchen coffee maker and always get a site with electricity. Last summer we did Cape cod, this summer it's someplace in Maine.

Enjoy!

JQ

ThisBuds4You · 03-29-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JQP

We're spoiled campers, but heh, when you're our age, no biggie. We got a nice 4 man Eureka tent and a good self-inflating queen size air bed, and one of those 2 person bags. We travel with all our goodies, including the kitchen coffee maker and always get a site with electricity. Last summer we did Cape cod, this summer it's someplace in Maine.

Enjoy!

JQ

I feel ya JQP, we take a generator with us too! We're tent campers, but why suffer from lack of electricity??? I WANT POWER!!! LOL

funkervogt · 03-29-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FreezerBoy

I'm a side sleeper also. They make a backpacking equivalent to floating pool mattresses. Say a dozen 3" tubes in their own "pillow case" with individual sleeves and beach ball caps. Each tube fills with a single breath. Uncap the tubes, roll it up, weighs about a pound and is as big as a 2L soda bottle.

https://www.rei.com/category/40001452

Those fancy pants sleeping pads are leaps and bounds beyond the technology that my shitty $20 self-inflating pad manages. I think this coupled with one of those sticky knife-drawer sheets between the sleeping bag will ensure one doesn't slip off the thing.

I love and hate REI. Love their gear, hate their prices.

03-25-2009, 03:28 PM	#1
funkervogt donut engineer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,278	Sleeping bags and sleep problems Hey y'all, I love camping but hate sleeping in tents, mostly because of the discomfort. I find my self tossing and turning at night trying to get comfortable. My natural sleeping position is on my side, but this can't be easily accomplished because of the hard ground. I have one of those self-inflating pads that go under the sleep bags, but they don't really add much comfort. Any portable ideas for tent sleeping? I'm going on a big trip in a few months. Thanks! __________________ Haze lovers read: "R" - "Indica Madness" circa 1983: 1 2 & 3 800 W vertical stacked vertical tent
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03-25-2009, 03:48 PM	#3
Mr. Bongjangles Head Brewer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Koko's Boathouse Posts: 2,171	I'd recommend you try out a cot, as that would let you sleep on your side as you desire. A quick look on google indicates these cots are well reviewed: https://www.campingcot.com/ I personally use a sleeping bag and a "Ridge Rest" but I don't think that would be enough for you, as they are nice but still pretty thin. Check one out though, as it is super light-weight and would prolly be nice with the cot. https://www.thermarest.com/product_de...x?pID=49&cID=2 __________________ Plasma + LED \| Vacuum Purged Wax Stereoscopic 3D Flower Pictures \| Geisha - Finished \| Cell Tray Cloning w/ Perlite Coco/perlite vs. Coco - Finished \| 1-2 Pound Drying Tub \| How-to: wall mount fan in a grow tent F.U.C.K.E.M.
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03-26-2009, 02:57 AM	#4
funkervogt donut engineer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,278	Mr. Bongjangles, that looks like it will fit my needs swimingly! Thanks! I must spread my karma around before giving it to you again __________________ Haze lovers read: "R" - "Indica Madness" circa 1983: 1 2 & 3 800 W vertical stacked vertical tent
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FreezerBoy Was blind but now IC Puckbunny in Training Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11,517	I'm a side sleeper also. They make a backpacking equivalent to floating pool mattresses. Say a dozen 3" tubes in their own "pillow case" with individual sleeves and beach ball caps. Each tube fills with a single breath. Uncap the tubes, roll it up, weighs about a pound and is as big as a 2L soda bottle. https://www.rei.com/category/40001452 __________________ . . FreezerBoy's Destroyer Diary-Completed...... FreezerBoy's Thunk Diary-Completed...... Beginners Links
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03-29-2009, 12:52 AM	#6
jaykush dirty black hands Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the old growth forest Posts: 4,990	i just take my hammock with me, and a tarp to go over top. much better than a tent in the spring and summer imo. mine packs up into a 6x6 little bag and weighs under a lb. ground aint flat?? doesnt matter! __________________ “Everything is written in the book of nature. This book is always open.” sepp holzer
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03-29-2009, 11:34 AM	#7
Cabri Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 315	When i go camping im not usually thinking about sleeping that much. Crash when you need to.
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03-29-2009, 11:41 AM	#8
JQP Comfortably numb Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rural New York State Posts: 280	We're spoiled campers, but heh, when you're our age, no biggie. We got a nice 4 man Eureka tent and a good self-inflating queen size air bed, and one of those 2 person bags. We travel with all our goodies, including the kitchen coffee maker and always get a site with electricity. Last summer we did Cape cod, this summer it's someplace in Maine. Enjoy! JQ
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