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Sleep Wear (25 posts / 2,089 views)
Rigsbin Rigsbin
Posts: 130
Post #1 26 Feb 2020 16:45
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Bit of an odd question, but what do people find best to wear for sleeping in? I'm a bivvy open / no front type and have just tended to always get in the bag fully clothed (but not always warm tbh). I'm aware that being fully clothed doesn't let the bag do it's work, so probably not the best solution.

So what do you find best? What do you do if you get a take in the night? What if it's raining?

I've thought about just going for some base layers but can't imagine it would be great playing a fish in the rain or cold...

Thanks for any input
mark1009
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Post #2 26 Feb 2020 16:49
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In reply to Post #1
I wear base layer in the bag and grab a coat with a hood if it's raining when I get a take. You can stand being cold for a while but when you get wet it's a whole lot worse.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #3 26 Feb 2020 16:58
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In reply to Post #1
In the summer I find my nice camo mankini perfect and fishing a public lake it seems to keep people away too
Rigsbin Rigsbin
Posts: 130
Post #4 26 Feb 2020 17:00
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In reply to Post #2
Thanks - I suppose getting a soaking is never good whatever you're wearing! At least with the base layers it's less bulky gear to strip off.
Rigsbin Rigsbin
Posts: 130
Post #5 26 Feb 2020 17:02
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In reply to Post #3
I knew I'd get one of these...

Got a link?
framey framey
Posts: 5,319
Post #6 26 Feb 2020 17:11
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In reply to Post #5
Probably not a good request lol
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #7 26 Feb 2020 17:28
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In reply to Post #1
I just wear the normal stuff ?

Rigsbin Rigsbin
Posts: 130
Post #8 26 Feb 2020 17:40
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In reply to Post #7
Jeez - Andy Pandy hasn't aged well...
Daveb36 Daveb36
Posts: 312
Post #9 26 Feb 2020 18:28
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I can't sleep with socks or trousers on, in fact, wearing shreddies is a push. I well recall my early bivvy days and 'losing' my trousers and the door zip. I ended up playing a fish in just a T shirt and felt a right berk. That I lost the fish didn't help.

I now wear base layers which make me look like the Michelin Man but are comfy and less embarrassing when bursting through the door.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #10 26 Feb 2020 18:30
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In reply to Post #5
Clothestopose is the place
Dicky Dicky
Posts: 2,372
Post #11 26 Feb 2020 18:32
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T.shirt jumper and shorts for me. I find I can get in my waders much quicker without trousers on if I get a take in the night.
Rigsbin Rigsbin
Posts: 130
Post #12 26 Feb 2020 19:20
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In reply to Post #9
Lol - were you planning on putting your trousers on and unzipping the door in the heat of the moment?

One can only hope this was in the dead of night at a secluded venue...
Rigsbin Rigsbin
Posts: 130
Post #13 26 Feb 2020 19:21
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In reply to Post #11
Shorts aren't a bad shout, I suppose if you can throw a jacket on there's less to get wet if raining
The_Saint The_Saint
Posts: 2,072
Post #14 26 Feb 2020 20:48
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In reply to Post #13
I try to wear the least amount as poss as so not to sweat. If I do get a bite whilst in the bag, a coat and waters are quickly put on.
Calabro
Posts: 335
Post #15 26 Feb 2020 20:52
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In reply to Post #1
Buy one of those Fox Chunk Comfort Mid Layer Sets. They look like children's pyama's but they're perfect. And if it rains that's just bad luck.
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