Do I need a sleeping bag?
By Yanzalong
@yanzalong (18981)
Indonesia
June 24, 2019 4:34am CST
Is it a good idea to have a sleeping bag?
I've wanted to buy a sleeping bag for a long time considering that I often travel by ship during the night. The first time I saw some advertised, the price was still high. That made me postponed the purchase.
Now I noticed the price is much down almost 50% off. I know sleeping bags are suitable for camping but they are also suitable for those traveling by ship. Ships provide sleeping compartments with additional charge. Often time the provided beds are fully occupied. So, I didn't get the bed, I had to find other spaces usually on the corner. Without using a sleeping bag, it is not comfortable and dirty as passengers walk on it. Do you think a sleeping bag is worh buying?
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17 responses
@yanzalong (18981)
• Indonesia
24 Jun 19
I think I'll buy it. It's a lot cheaper now.
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@LadyDuck (460403)
• Switzerland
24 Jun 19
@yanzalong If it solves your problem and you can sleep better on the ship, buy it.
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@yanzalong (18981)
• Indonesia
24 Jun 19
@LadyDuck Definitely I will. Thank you for your thoughtfullness.
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@ajlasent (536)
• Philippines
24 Jun 19
If you go on a lot of outdoor trips like hiking or mountain climbing, a sleeping bag would be handy.
I recently got a tent for sleeping purposes, but sleeping bags are much more compact when it comes to the space they'll end up using, and are easier to "set up" too. :D
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@yanzalong (18981)
• Indonesia
24 Jun 19
I travel once a week. Some ship only provide chairs. The trip takes at least 3 hours. I should lie down to rest and sleep.
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@ajlasent (536)
• Philippines
24 Jun 19
@yanzalong What type are you looking at? I had an experience with down feather sleeping bags and it worked okay. It was just a bit heavy though. In your case I think the sleeping bag would indeed be worth it. :)
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@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
24 Jun 19
@yanzalong You're welcome. What is also worth buying and can't be very expensive is a mat you put on the ground under your sleeping bag.
I'm adding a link to the American site of amazon. You can buy such mats in shops selling articles for sports.
Amazon.com : Hit Delights Closed Cell Foam Sleeping Pad and Camping Mat for Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking with Thermal Insulation to Protect from Cold. Lightweight Foam Ground mat, Extra Easy to Pack and go. : Gateway
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Jun 19
i agree with the others to buy them since it has many uses and while it's on sale. just make sure to inspect it thoroughly for any holes, tears, missing pieces, etc.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Jun 19
If you travel by ship often enough to make it worthwhile then why not?
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@Marilynda1225 (80172)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Since the price is reduced by 50% it seems like it would be a good idea
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@Hannihar (129674)
• Israel
24 Jun 19
@yanzalong
I believe it is a good idea to have one. You never know when you will need it.
