advice for camping in sth east qld in winter
Submitted: Friday, May 31, 2013 at 10:32
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hey guys
my partner and i need some advice for some camping this winter.
first of all, what do most couples use for bedding in winter? as in a double sleeping bag? 2 singles sleeping bags? quilts/blankets from
home?
im on the
lookout for a new sleeping bag, as my Roman Swag Bag isnt warm enough. went sunday night, in a double swag with that bag + several layers of clothes i was still a little cold.. this was out at Andrew Dynan reserve. i wasnt freezing but a slightly better bag would of been more comfortable.
so half the time i go alone, the other half my partner comes along. so, are we better off with a double bag ( if so which one?) 2 x single bags? or bring blankets from
home.
the other reason i ask is when i go on my own, i dont take the Patrol, i take the Mirage so space is a premium as that car gets packed easy with the double swag, dog, bags etc
also, where are some spots like
darlington park, andrew dynan etc that arent too far out of bris (when we go its only for 1 or 2 nights)
any advice is appreciated
thanks
Reply By: Member - dirtdodger - Friday, May 31, 2013 at 14:53
Friday, May 31, 2013 at 14:53
Hi AAD
I found the night temperature variation in SE Queensland winter camping to be the biggest problem for comfortable sleeping.
One winter in
Sundown National Park I encountered plus 5 to minus 9 degrees change over five nights, and a chilly -11 at Landcruiser Park one year.
To me, a too cold sleeping bag is as bad as a too hot sleeping bag.
I finally compromised with a +5 degree bag to use all the year round, and in winter use a queen size feather doona to control the level of heat required.
I lay a "space blanket" on the ground, followed by a 50mm foam mattress.
Then part of the doona under the sleeping bag, and the doona folded over the bag.
This can all be folded or rolled into small(ish) bundles for traveling.
I control the temperature with the doona over the bag for a comfortable nights sleep.
If there is condensation through the swag/tent, I use on old piece of polytarp over the lot.
Remember, a lot of body heat can be lost through the head.......A beanie works fine...... and thermal underwear for the body.......but not too stylish.
Double versus single.
Personal preference.
As for
places to
camp reasonably close to Brissy.
Gordon Country Cattle Station near
Warwick
Charlie Morelands in Imbil
State Forest
Landcruiser Park in Jimna
Inskip Point/
Rainbow Beach
etc etc.
If your winter camping does not coincide with school holidays you will not have too many neighbors wherever you stay, as
Brisbane campers don't seem to like the cold weather.
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Follow Up By: phantom - Friday, May 31, 2013 at 20:25
Friday, May 31, 2013 at 20:25
Lamington National park is also close and a nice spot with some great walks and maybe a feed of the elusive Yabbie. Gets cold of a night as has been suggested but I've always been comfortable with a good doona and maybe thermals on extra chilly nights.
Cheers
Rob
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Reply By: Jos - Friday, May 31, 2013 at 19:22
Friday, May 31, 2013 at 19:22
Last week I went camping for a few days at Borumba
Dam and it was cold. I've found that a hot water bottle is great - and surprisingly stays warm all night (also a bonus being able to get into a warm bed). I also take along a fleece blanket that I can wrap myself in if it's extra chilly.
Just realized that I sound like I'm ninety.
Otherwise, I personally just take a quilt as I prefer it over sleeping bags. The kids have sleeping bags rated at 0 degrees, but I've just picked up a few extra hot water bottles for them and the hubby. There is nothing worse than trying to sleep when you're freezing (learnt this the hard way), so I always pack a couple of extra blankets just in case.
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