Slide a tshirt over your air mattress, then slide the pillow between the tshirt and the mattress. The tshirt will hold the pillow in place and the tshirt also feels more like a pillow.
Man you really tried a lot of gear! My 2 cents, I would recommend taking a sleeping bag liner to go with your quilt. I thru hiked this year (starting Feb 11) with a 20 degree quilt and a Hotcore fleece sleeping bag liner and still had a couple VERY cold nights that really pushed my sleep system. I had my two coldest night's after the Smoky Mountains, just before Hot Springs (mile 274) and Erwin (342) so I'd recommend holding onto cold weather stuff until well north of the Smoky's. There was even a day before Erwin, where daytime temps were in the low single digits! My personal philosophy was I wouldn't send home/ ditch any gear unless I hadn't used it in more than 2 weeks. I think I had my sleeping bag liner until around Marion, VA (mile 534). Good luck on your thru hike!
That quilt bag looked really big on your table. Hopefully you have a nice stuff sack where you can make it smaller. I’m not planning on having a pad because I have a hammock, but I can just sleep comfy on the shelter floor too without one which is what I did on my first shakedown hike (before I revived my YT). I guess it’s a talent I have to be able to sleep well on many surfaces. One thing I am bringing though is a liner. Make sure you have tested your gear in a 20 degree night if you can before setting out. I plan to shakedown in late December or January so that I am fully confident for the cold. Looking forward to following you!!
The quilt compresses into a small stuff sack pretty easily. I am prioritizing sleep because it's the key to recovery. I have tested it in Colorado and am doing the Foothills trail after Christmas. You can check out my surviving the smokies video. I loved my hammock however with Leo I am now a tent guy. In the colder weather you do either need an under quilt or mat to keep warm under you in a hammock or at least I did. Thanks for following!
@@ISuckatHikingIt is important to prioritize sleep and that is how I am justifying the extra weight carrying a warm fleece liner. Hopefully that will work in the cold; I will test that in a couple weeks after Christmas. It packs small though so I can fit everything nicely. Happy trails!
Well. I saw this video not long after you released and......exped mega pillow for the win! Dude you nailed it. I am going to be comfy and not chasing it around the tent like my previous pillow. Thanks for this tidbit of knowledge. (Tested it for 3 nights in a row and Zero issues)
Thanks for the tip on the pillow, I can sleep on a rock, but my wife has to have two pillows on trail... So I'll be going to REI tomorrow to get one and who doesn't love 10% back???
@@ISuckatHiking I can sleep standing up, it's my wife that needs the comfort of the pillow... We're 180° different in lots of things, but after 30 years we make it work... Keep on keeping on
The video was fantastic, delivering clear and easy-to-grasp information that's perfect for beginners venturing into hiking, or those with more experience.
Thank you for your kind words! I put a lot of effort into making the information in the video accessible to all levels of hikers. It's great to hear that it resonated with you and that you found it helpful.
I would think your choice would be fine for a late March start. You might be able to get by for your Feb start, but my suggestion is to be prepared to sleep in your puffy, carry a heavier 250 wt set of SmartWool thermals to sleep in, and carry a 1 liter HDPE (cloudy white colored, non-Lexan) Nalgene so you can pour boiling water into it and use it as a hot water bottle if needed. You’ll also want some sort of a balaclava over your face as the quilt doesn’t have a hood.
My body is literally a heater. However I do have merino wool thermals to sleep in and my puffy, a beanie, gloves and a buff. I should be good but also will add if needed.
That was my issue with the Nemo Fillo elite…it was comfy but just wasn’t tall enough! So much trial and error with backpacking pillows - I feel like I’ve tried SO many 😅
@@ISuckatHiking I settled on the sea to summit Aeros premium (the size large) and I LOVE it. My husband got the exped mega and it’s been his favorite so far too!
After seeing your interview w/ Kyle Hates Hiking, Curious why you switched from hammock to tent. I’ve gotten older & heavier & just recently switched to hammock when solo or friends. With my husband I’ll still sleep on the ground.
Thank you for asking l! I love my hammock however taking my wife or Leo both are easier to be in a tent. So since I don't ever go solo cause Leo is always with me, I have converted to a tent guy.
Slide a tshirt over your air mattress, then slide the pillow between the tshirt and the mattress. The tshirt will hold the pillow in place and the tshirt also feels more like a pillow.
Thanks for the tip
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.
You bet!
Great video! Loved the content!! 😁
Thanks Granny!
What a beautiful and professional presentation bud. Love it.
Thanks!
Hey man, I am tru hiking 2024 as well, look out for Olex on the trail !
That's awesome! It's always great to meet fellow thru-hikers. Can't wait to see you on the trail!
I have the REI Helix and I love it!! Great video!
Thanks it's a great mattress!
Great video. Hope to see you out there, I'm starting in early February
I will have to try to catch you
Great video. I heard you on Trail Tales and am looking forward to following you on your AT journey.
Awesome! Thank you!
Man you really tried a lot of gear! My 2 cents, I would recommend taking a sleeping bag liner to go with your quilt. I thru hiked this year (starting Feb 11) with a 20 degree quilt and a Hotcore fleece sleeping bag liner and still had a couple VERY cold nights that really pushed my sleep system. I had my two coldest night's after the Smoky Mountains, just before Hot Springs (mile 274) and Erwin (342) so I'd recommend holding onto cold weather stuff until well north of the Smoky's. There was even a day before Erwin, where daytime temps were in the low single digits! My personal philosophy was I wouldn't send home/ ditch any gear unless I hadn't used it in more than 2 weeks. I think I had my sleeping bag liner until around Marion, VA (mile 534). Good luck on your thru hike!
Thanks I spend a lot trying to get the best stuff! I will look at that liner, thanks for the advice and following!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 👍👍
Hey, thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I appreciate your support and I'm glad you found the video helpful. Keep watching and keep learning!
That quilt bag looked really big on your table. Hopefully you have a nice stuff sack where you can make it smaller.
I’m not planning on having a pad because I have a hammock, but I can just sleep comfy on the shelter floor too without one which is what I did on my first shakedown hike (before I revived my YT). I guess it’s a talent I have to be able to sleep well on many surfaces. One thing I am bringing though is a liner. Make sure you have tested your gear in a 20 degree night if you can before setting out. I plan to shakedown in late December or January so that I am fully confident for the cold.
Looking forward to following you!!
The quilt compresses into a small stuff sack pretty easily. I am prioritizing sleep because it's the key to recovery. I have tested it in Colorado and am doing the Foothills trail after Christmas. You can check out my surviving the smokies video. I loved my hammock however with Leo I am now a tent guy. In the colder weather you do either need an under quilt or mat to keep warm under you in a hammock or at least I did. Thanks for following!
@@ISuckatHikingIt is important to prioritize sleep and that is how I am justifying the extra weight carrying a warm fleece liner. Hopefully that will work in the cold; I will test that in a couple weeks after Christmas. It packs small though so I can fit everything nicely. Happy trails!
I love the editing man! Inspirational!
Thanks man! Hope to catch up with you out there.
Well. I saw this video not long after you released and......exped mega pillow for the win! Dude you nailed it. I am going to be comfy and not chasing it around the tent like my previous pillow. Thanks for this tidbit of knowledge. (Tested it for 3 nights in a row and Zero issues)
My head is on it right now and it's amazing!
Very nice!
Thanks!
Thanks for the tip on the pillow, I can sleep on a rock, but my wife has to have two pillows on trail... So I'll be going to REI tomorrow to get one and who doesn't love 10% back???
No problem I hope it helps you sleep 💤
@@ISuckatHiking I can sleep standing up, it's my wife that needs the comfort of the pillow... We're 180° different in lots of things, but after 30 years we make it work... Keep on keeping on
You’re never going to want to get up in the morning with that setup… 😂 Great picks!
Recovery is the key to long days
Nice set up!
Nice setup, huh? Wait till you see what I have planned for my next video!
@ISuckatHiking setup :)
set up=speak to text, I'll proofread next time lol
@@Muggleborn_Adventures I understood 👍
This video put me to sleep, unlike what these silly sleep strategies will do. JKJKJK
I teach people how to put other people to sleep, so you are welcome 😁
The video was fantastic, delivering clear and easy-to-grasp information that's perfect for beginners venturing into hiking, or those with more experience.
Thank you for your kind words! I put a lot of effort into making the information in the video accessible to all levels of hikers. It's great to hear that it resonated with you and that you found it helpful.
I would think your choice would be fine for a late March start. You might be able to get by for your Feb start, but my suggestion is to be prepared to sleep in your puffy, carry a heavier 250 wt set of SmartWool thermals to sleep in, and carry a 1 liter HDPE (cloudy white colored, non-Lexan) Nalgene so you can pour boiling water into it and use it as a hot water bottle if needed. You’ll also want some sort of a balaclava over your face as the quilt doesn’t have a hood.
My body is literally a heater. However I do have merino wool thermals to sleep in and my puffy, a beanie, gloves and a buff. I should be good but also will add if needed.
That was my issue with the Nemo Fillo elite…it was comfy but just wasn’t tall enough! So much trial and error with backpacking pillows - I feel like I’ve tried SO many 😅
Try the trekolgy or the exped both work well
@@ISuckatHiking I settled on the sea to summit Aeros premium (the size large) and I LOVE it. My husband got the exped mega and it’s been his favorite so far too!
After seeing your interview w/ Kyle Hates Hiking, Curious why you switched from hammock to tent. I’ve gotten older & heavier & just recently switched to hammock when solo or friends. With my husband I’ll still sleep on the ground.
Thank you for asking l! I love my hammock however taking my wife or Leo both are easier to be in a tent. So since I don't ever go solo cause Leo is always with me, I have converted to a tent guy.
What are you doing for your dogs sleeping?
I have a Z-lite sleeping pad, a puffy blanket and a fleece for him to wear.