Out on a hike today I came across a lady who in answer to a question on what kind of camp she sets up on her backpacking ventures, says that all she does is lay a ground sheet down and goes to sleep on it. She did say that at 85 years old, she goes out like a light.
Mostly I have used a tent, bag, and pillow, etc. but it did prompt me to wonder if doing likewise as the elderly lady might make easing the bikepacking load a good option.
I could save money on a tour by wild camping, laying down a waterproof sheet, wrapping up in a thermal blanket - the sort use for recovery - and hoping for instant sleep might be worth a try.
Mostly I have used a tent, bag, and pillow, etc. but it did prompt me to wonder if doing likewise as the elderly lady might make easing the bikepacking load a good option.
I could save money on a tour by wild camping, laying down a waterproof sheet, wrapping up in a thermal blanket - the sort use for recovery - and hoping for instant sleep might be worth a try.
