Sleeping Arrangements

     Did I post yet on the amazing gear I found to aid in the relentless pursuit of a decent night's sleep out on the trek?  Well at least for me, probably because I am as big as Baloo, I always have a hard time sleeping when I camp.  I discovered though, with technology and all the super light materials that are available both Aaron and I can sleep very soundly.  You would really be surprised at how technical and how much of a science is engineered into sleeping bags theses days, we could talk all day about synthetic or down, hollow or solid point fibers and so on and so on.
     We got a LaFuma Yellow Stone bag rated at 30*, snug fit for me but Aaron will fit perfect in it, and it weighs in at 3lb 5oz.  The bag stuff's down really small and is synthetic fill but I have tested the bag and it is awesome!  I think this bag will be awesome for Aaron.

     The other bag I just got today is the Marmot Minimalist bag.  What I like about this bag is it's super light weight and compact design.  Seriously, this bag only weights 2lbs and cinches down to the mear size of a bowling ball.  It's rated at only 40* but I typically am frying when I sleep while every one else is freezing (must be my Baloo insulation).  I have been checking the weather and it appears that we may be having some cool weather around freezing point but I think I can put a fleece on and be warm enough.  If not, welllll, it looks like both Aaron and I will both be in for an uncomfortable spooning night. This bag also uses synthetic hollow fibers as it's fill which is awesome.  Here is the greatest part of this bag, it fits me.  Believe it or not I have a really hard time finding a bag that fits me both in length and width since I have massive girth in the shoulder area.

    Of course, we will both also have sleeping pads to insulate us from the grounds bitter fingers.  Aaron and I will both have Thermolites, Aaron's is 1.5" and mine is 2.5" thick so I think we will both be pretty comfy for hiking standards.  Plus, both pads weigh only 10oz each and pack super small.