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I bought a Jet Boil to make instant coffee ...
Jet boil is a great addition, with instant coffee....
Already mentioned .. but a "comfortable" sleeping bag, not just an OK one. The best tech spec bag on the market may or may not be comfortable for you so get in some before buying. A slight difference in girth makes a HUGE difference when you're zipped up.
My addition - a good pillow. Make the room for it. Neck fatigue and stiff muscles will not be your friend on an extended trip. I prefer the "Fillo" by Nemo in size medium. This blows up and has a memory-type foam covering that is comfy. Like an airhawk pad... less air is best but you can adjust to your hearts content. Packs small - like 1/2 the size of a nalgene bottle. Worth every ounce and inch of space.
Uh... There is a great French Press accessory for the Jetboil... life is too short to drink instant coffee!
Two essential bits of gear for me are a Rollaroaster and SPAM
OP: Heating pad????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Did you say heating pad????????????????????????????
Note that there is no standard between companies for sleeping bag ratings. Ratings assume that you are within a tent or other shelter and are on top of a sleeping pad. Many people are "cold" or "warm" sleepers, meaning they need more or less insulation than the average person. Knowing which you are will help in the choice of a bag. Down is lighter, packs smaller and will last longer than synthetic for a given rating. It will also cost you more.
Let's take this a step farther. We will use a +40 degree rated sleeping bag as an example. Normally, a bag rated at plus forty degrees will allow you to survive in a forty degree environment, but you will not be happy or comfortable. Most experienced adventurers will carry a bag that is rated colder than their conditions call for.
Should I get a sleeping bag and liner? That way I can sleep in the liner only for those $29/night hotels?
Ian, you need to lay off on the SPAM!
Back and forth all night between too hot and too cold. I learned this the hard way which is why I now have the +45 bag.
Uh... There is a great French Press accessory for the Jetboil... life is too short to drink instant coffee!
Two essential bits of gear for me are a Rollaroaster and SPAM