Pad IN sleeping bag?

**heescha** · 04-30-2008, 22:23

Would i stay warper if i but my cheap blue walmart sleeping pad inside my sleeping bag instead of outside?

**jeffjenn** · 04-30-2008, 22:35

I'm sure others will give more informative answers, but for me I try to avoid laying directly on my ccf pad. When laying directly on the pad it tends to sweat me & is too grippy feeling for comfort.

**warbonnetguy** · 04-30-2008, 23:00

won't be any warmer in the bag rather than under it. many lay directly on the pad and use the sleeping bag like a blanket.

**Hooch** · 05-01-2008, 04:49

Originally Posted by heescha

Would i stay warper if i but my cheap blue walmart sleeping pad inside my sleeping bag instead of outside?

Probably not. Most folks, as someone already mentioned, tend to get sweaty laying directly on a CCF pad. If you get sweaty, you'll actually be colder than if you used the CCF pad on the outside of your sleeping bag. IMO, if you want to try it, give it a shot and see if it works for you. Don't forget to report back, though. It' a HF by-law.

**BEAS** · 05-01-2008, 12:10

I just did that on my section hike of the A.T. 1st night was fine it was in the mid 20's. Stayed pretty warm with the hh and a 20* bag. After that the pad made me sweat on the nights in the 30's and 40's. Ended up putting it under the bag.
Probably will buy a supershelter for the next winter and spring hikes and leave the pad at home.

**Splat** · 05-01-2008, 16:01

It depends upon how well your bag is made to handle an inside pad, like Big Agnes bags. Some are purported to keep the breezes from the sides coming in better than other models.

**Knowledgeengine** · 05-02-2008, 13:49

BA bags actually are bottomless. There is a thin fabric sleeeve, baffled on on both sides you slide the pad into. But there is no insulation under you to compress. Saves on weight/volume since you don't need a bag under you in a hammock

**Hector** · 05-02-2008, 14:28

Yeah, but in a BA bag, the pad doesn't stick to you when you roll over in the bag. Hmm -- I guess in other bags you can't easily roll over in the bag at all. Never mind.

**Knowledgeengine** · 05-02-2008, 15:32

Yeah not only do you not stick to it, but the thin material keeps you dry. I don't know what it is, but it is very breathable. I am a big big agnes proponenet. Plus it is very easy to pop out my inflated sleeping bag, and hook it to my ridgeline when it is hot in the day (campouts, not hikes)