Sleeping bag in southern India?

tilly-roo · Jul 3rd, 2009, 02:35

Hi -

I am due to visit southern India next week however I am having a bit of a problem packing as I cannot fit my sleeping bag in!

My question is - will I need one this time of year? If I take an inflatable roll mat, a pillow and a sleeping bag liner and wear a hoodie in bed if it gets cold, will this be enough? I am visiting Chennai, Cochin, Munnar, Allepey, Kollam, Varkala, and then finally 10 days in Maduari.

Any advice much appriciated!

girlfromvenus · Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:18

thinking about the temperatures and humidity I don't think there is the need for a sleeping bag. Just the idea of it makes me sweat already.

Probably every cover will be too much.

But if it is mostly for hygienic reasons you could take a bed tick instead(don't know if this is the right word for it

) made of a very light cotton material and you can use it as sleeping bag.

It doesn't take up much space and probably comes in handy.

federica · Jul 3rd, 2009, 05:18

Leave your sleeping bag at home! You won't need it! The sleeping bag liner will be enough. You can still buy your own bed sheet there if you feel you need something more. If you want to save space: either use an inflatable pillow or you can use a fleece jacket in a pillow cover as a pillow. The only place where it will be cooler is Munnar where you might need a jacket in the evening.

Just out of curiosity. why do you want to take the inflatable mat?

WoWee · Jul 21st, 2009, 01:10

hello,

i'm very interested what shoes to take

anyone any advice?

leave the wellies home?

wouter

spike · Jul 21st, 2009, 01:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoWee

hello,

i'm very interested what shoes to take

anyone any advice?

leave the wellies home?

wouter

Depends where and when you are going. Myself I only take a pair of sandals and a pair of slippers.

WoWee · Jul 21st, 2009, 01:24

I land in Mumbai, go for a week to Kolkata, then 14 days of Rajahstan and after that i plan to spend some time in Kerala

in august

spike · Jul 21st, 2009, 01:43

sandals will do, and one pair of socks for the flight.

lozza_84 · Jul 30th, 2009, 17:21

Tilly, I guess you will have been and gone to India by now but for anyone else from the UK reading you can pick up a cotton sleeping sack from any decent camping store. They're specially treated to prevent against bed bugs and other insects and are supposed to prevent against the growth of bacteria so it's fine if you aren't able to wash it regularly. Mine cost £15 and it folds up really small, it's brilliant!

Jul 3rd, 2009, 02:35	#1
tilly-roo Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 10	Sleeping bag in southern India? Hi - I am due to visit southern India next week however I am having a bit of a problem packing as I cannot fit my sleeping bag in! My question is - will I need one this time of year? If I take an inflatable roll mat, a pillow and a sleeping bag liner and wear a hoodie in bed if it gets cold, will this be enough? I am visiting Chennai, Cochin, Munnar, Allepey, Kollam, Varkala, and then finally 10 days in Maduari. Any advice much appriciated!

Jul 21st, 2009, 01:10	#4
WoWee Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 13	monshoes hello, i'm very interested what shoes to take anyone any advice? leave the wellies home? wouter

Jul 21st, 2009, 01:24	#6
WoWee Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 13	I land in Mumbai, go for a week to Kolkata, then 14 days of Rajahstan and after that i plan to spend some time in Kerala in august Last edited by theyyamdancer : Jul 21st, 2009 at 01:26. Reason: consecutive posts

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girlfromvenus Seeker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 290	thinking about the temperatures and humidity I don't think there is the need for a sleeping bag. Just the idea of it makes me sweat already. Probably every cover will be too much. But if it is mostly for hygienic reasons you could take a bed tick instead(don't know if this is the right word for it ) made of a very light cotton material and you can use it as sleeping bag. It doesn't take up much space and probably comes in handy.

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federica Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,774	Leave your sleeping bag at home! You won't need it! The sleeping bag liner will be enough. You can still buy your own bed sheet there if you feel you need something more. If you want to save space: either use an inflatable pillow or you can use a fleece jacket in a pillow cover as a pillow. The only place where it will be cooler is Munnar where you might need a jacket in the evening. Just out of curiosity. why do you want to take the inflatable mat?

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spike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 358	sandals will do, and one pair of socks for the flight.

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lozza_84 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 25	Tilly, I guess you will have been and gone to India by now but for anyone else from the UK reading you can pick up a cotton sleeping sack from any decent camping store. They're specially treated to prevent against bed bugs and other insects and are supposed to prevent against the growth of bacteria so it's fine if you aren't able to wash it regularly. Mine cost £15 and it folds up really small, it's brilliant!