hello from Malaysia

[wisenber]

I'm just now seeing this thread. Welcome! You certainly did start with a great setup!

[farizs]

Awesome - definately keep us up to date as to what solutions you come to in the tropics.

IMHO you will often need some minor bottom insulation even at above 20 celcius - particularly in the early hours of the morning when your core body temp drops. A bit of wind and moisture (e.g mist during rain) can get quite cold on the back even well over 20 celcius. Even an old synthetic sleeping bag that dosn't compress too well will work enough (though heavy to carry).

Have no doubt though, the cooling effect is mostly a good thing.

I have not been able to get myself out in the woods as yet. I am planning for a short one nighter at a nearby waterfall area this coming new year's eve holiday. I can imagine that my morning can be very cold (I am almost always shivering under my sleeping bag when I camped in tent)...

Will take your advice to bring along something (has not decided yet on what to bring along).

[slowhike]

Yep, he's right. It is normal to feel cold at those temperatures if you don't have a pad or some kind of insulation beneath you. If you have a tendency to be cold when you sleep, I would suggest at least a lite top cover as well.
We want you to have a good experience

[Miguel]

Welcome to the forum and hanging. I have some very fond memories from my visit to Kuala Lumpur back in 1966. I was there on R&R from Vietnam. I remember everyone being very friendly and the country being very beautiful. It was a very exotic and mysterious place as seen through the eyes of a twenty year old. I would love to return now and explore much more in depth.

Miguel

[MacEntyre]

Farizs, I love your wood stove! Since you sit on the ground sometimes, consider a 5-in-1 Jerry Chair, which can be a ground cloth, hiking stick chair, gear hammock or pack cover, and is an excellent lightweight under quilt.

Shug, we met a fellow while we were laying at the crowded Georgetown, Bermuda, waterfront. He was the ice sculptor from one of the cruise ships. We had current NBA playoff news, which he couldn't get! I'd love to ask you about that experience... we heard that you can travel all over the ship via crew-only companionways, without seeing any passengers!

- MacEntyre