Thermal top/leggings for sleeping in

Meravingian

07/07/2012 at 07:44

Can anyone recommend a good long sleeve top/bottoms combo for sleeping in? I've already got a Cumulus Ultra Lite 350 bag rated to -3 and I wondered if a good thermal set, such as an ice breaker 200/260/300 set will allow me to sleep comfortably in colder conditions? I had a Helly Hansen Lifa warm set a while ago, but it wasn't that warm.

I didn't really want to buy another down bag for colder conditions if I could help it.

I was very warm in my bag recently with just a pair of boxers on. The air temp was about 10 degrees. I do tend to sleep quite warm and only have a sheet on the bed at home in the summer (what summer?)

People have also said they sleep in Ron Hill tracksters and tops when it's cold. I already have three pairs of tracksters and several New Balance long sleeve Ice tops for running. I've also found the Rohan long sleeve Silver T's quite warm to wear. I'm rambling now, so I'll stop.

El Manana

07/07/2012 at 08:12

I sleep in these in Spring/Autumn - really make a difference (and only 90g) and usually an Icebreaker 240 LS top which is my normal day wear.

You might find a silk liner adds 1 or 2 degrees to comfort level as well - i find it blocks out cold spots.

And a lightweight down jacket nearby just in case.

I use a 275g down bag to 0c like this but once it goes below 2c it starts to cut it fine and i usually need the down jacket.

Edited: 07/07/2012 at 08:21

Meravingian

07/07/2012 at 10:45

Thanks El Manana

I've got a silk mummy liner as well. I've got a Berghaus down jacket which I tend to compress and use as a pillow.

Cheers

Simon

Guy Hurst

07/07/2012 at 12:07

Powerstretch stuff is really good for sleeping in ime, and a top made of this fabric is also excellent as a warm mid layer in winter. Being so stretchy it fits nice and close without being at all restrictive, giving a very good warmth to weight ratio, and it doesn't feel at all clammy. Still one of the best incarnations of Polartech fabric around imo.

cathyjc

07/07/2012 at 13:21

I use 150 weight merino top and leggings in the summer, and the same but in powerstretch in colder weather. Keeps the bag cleaner and the merino especially is nicer against the skin than the manmade fabrics that sleeping bags are made of. I did use a silk liner, but not so much recently - got a bit fed up with tying myself up in knots with it.

pete varley

07/07/2012 at 17:31

what Guy said...yes I use Rab powerstretch. for walking,sleeping,

and when nature calls in the night you are ready for that also ... for all but hot weather.

in the rain all I use is Montane featherlights pants for wind/rain/warmth. the "tights" dry out if they get damp at all, you dont notice any as there is no cold wet flapping trousers around your legs as its in direct contact with your skin, so any dampness is not felt and dries out in seconds.

by Lilo

fatty tim

07/07/2012 at 18:08

Simon depends what do mean by 'colder conditions'. Because at the end of the day a set of technical pajamas is only going to add a bit warmth to your bag.

Thickness is a good crude guide to warmth. So if it's really cold then a warmer sleeping would a good idea. A cheap option might be to look at using a lightweight synthetic bag as an over bag in the coldest weather.