u/TlalocVirgie

First night (morning) done and I'm very pleased with the concept. (South Sweden)

First night (morning) done and I'm very pleased with the concept. (South Sweden)

I recently bought this setup and didn't try sleeping in it until now. I work night shifts so I thought it would be a good idea to try it after my shift ends at 4 am on my way home. Everything was rigged by 5 am. I had some trouble falling asleep and I didn't sleep as long as I wanted. Mostly because of daylight and birds singing I think. The UQ kept me very warm from underneath so I only used the sleeping bag as a blanket which was nice because I hate getting in and out of them. The ridge line was too short which made me sleep like a banana so I made it a little longer now and it felt better immediately. I forgot my tent sticks at home so I had to improvise a little when putting up the tarp but it worked for now. Won't forget them next time. I also forgot my pillow I planned to use but I managed to sleep without it using the top part of the sleeping bag as a makeshift pillow. Overall very good experience and waking up in the middle of the forest was amazing. Thanks for all the help and advice I got from you guys here.

u/TlalocVirgie — 1 day ago

Update: I asked for advice for my first setup and the one thing most people said was to get an underquilt. I ordered one and I can feel the effect right away. I'm almost getting sweaty and it's only 59F outside.

u/TlalocVirgie — 4 days ago

My first ever attempt. I didn't sleep in it yet because nights are still very cold. What are some beginners mistakes i don't want to make? I plan on adding some storage bags for my ridge line and try an old sleeping bag as an under quilt.

u/TlalocVirgie — 12 days ago

Rear rack recommendations for my 90s Scott?

I wanna do some light bikepacking. Perhaps hang some panniers, bring a tent or something. I never tried to mount a rack and I don't want to buy something I can't use by mistake.

u/TlalocVirgie — 13 days ago
▲ 371 r/sweden

Jag var ute och cyklade i ett av de mer exklusiva områdena i kommunen där det bara finns monsterhus som kostar multum. Jag tänkte ta en kort paus på en av bryggorna som man kommer åt från vägen men självklart var det skyltat med "privat område". Jag tänkte att jag nog har rätt att gå ut på bryggorna ändå men jag orkade inte tjafsa med någon. På kartan ser det ut som att det är på kommunens mark. Vad gäller om någon börjar gnälla?

u/TlalocVirgie — 20 days ago