Current #bikepacking dilemnas:
- will I take the sleeping bag ?
- will I take the hamac ?
I'm taking off tomorrow evening or the morning of next day.
Some uncertainities because of the forecasted heat (it will be bearable, unlike the south half of France): I may ride at night – I like it, but you miss a lot of scenery doing that.
Choices choices choices.
Despite the days being extremely hot, a sleeping bag is a must for me or I freeze my ass off.
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If you spend the nights in hammock without a sleeping pad it will get even colder.
@mikael yes, I fear a bit the temp between 4 to 6 AM, especially with a tired body.
And you're right about the hammock: it's nice to be suspended (less dew), but a mattress is mandatory (and some cover too – like a sleeping bag or blanket).
I have a bivy bag (in case of inclement weather), and it brings a lot of heat, but I fear the dampness.
I'll maybe ditch the bivy instead (but as it is pretty small, it won't be the same space/weight gain).
@0gust1 I like to get up at 0400 and ride into the dawn to escape the heat, find a good napping/chill spot for the heat of the day, and then onward into the dusk.
A hammock and an (e)book could make the afternoon a delight.
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mikael
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