Sleep Sacks and Convertible Carry-on Bag- Does it fit?

We made our own sleep sacks out of sheets. They fit in our one carry-on. We stayed in a collection of hostels, pensions and budget hotels. We never actually needed our sleep sacks. We used them at one hostel only because we had them and felt like we needed to use them at least once.

Next time I won't bring a sleep sack. If I was really uncomfortable sleeping in the hostel's bedding, I'd bring a silk one because they are lighter and take up less space.

The silk sleep sack folds down to almost nothing - about the size of a pair of bulky socks rolled up. I have one and use it frequently when camping. Don't know about the cotton one, but according to the website it weighs 20 ounces (versus 6 for silk) and looks a bit more bulky. Call the RS folks and ask them for measurements.

unless youre talking about taking a comforter with you - yes the "sleep sacs" are esentially a sheet folded in half. The SIlk ones are more $$ but also MUCH lighter and compact - like a pair of socks as the other poster mentioned. While you can get a discount cotton one or make youre own - they probably wont be as small as the 30$ one. Not a bad price to keep your packing lite.

I bought a silk one off ebay. It packs very small, light and has a palce for a pillow.

I made a sleep sack out of two old sheets and tossed them in the nearest bin before coming home.

I have a silk one and I like it alot-all it took was one stay in a sketchy hostel for me to want to have one. Ihave also used Rick's bags and they are great. I used to fly on a buddy pass and you couldn't sit in First Class with a backpack so it was nice that it looked like luggage.

I purchased a RS sleep sheet (the silky one). It fits in a small pouch about the size of a half sheet of paper. I also got a set of RS towels and wash clothes. I plan to use the super large towel as a light weight blanket. I can easily fit the sleep sheet, plus the towels and wash clothes into a small packing cube.

Hows that for a tiny linen closet? :D

PS. I had considered making my own sleep sheet; however when I got the RS sleep sheet, which was on sale at the time, I was glad I did because the weight is practically nothing and I am trying to keep my carry on down to 10 pounds max.

Another vote for spending the $$ on a silk sleep sack. I not only use mine in hostels but also as a blanket on the train and plan. when I'm back home I use it as a liner in my sleeping bag when I go camping. Mine folds down into a pouch about the size of a paper back book.

Hey Folks,
Try this silk sleep sack on your next trip.
Check out Silkever.com
It is new to the market. 6oz. Folds flat.
All natural-no dyes. It has a reusable plastic pouch which is moisture resistant. No zippers or velco. Ties on the side. I used it in Europe and loved it.
ER

Elizabeth - best to post your advice on the Graffiti Wall rather than dredge up a question from a year-and-a-half ago. That person has long since completed his trip and it causes confusions for long-dead questions to reappear.

And was it a memorable trip! 18 countries, 10 weeks, $40/day. Carl Orff private posthumous birthday celebration in Munich, E. Coli in Morocco, scary Bulgarian train conductors...lol. Thanks to all who made my trip a success with all your help!
-------Nate--------

We love our Rick Steves' Silk Sleep Sack. It fold down into it's own sack.

I would also suggest Rick Steves' King Size or Super Size Micronet Travel Towels. Could not travel without them. We just purchased the small travel towel to cut up to use a wash clothes.

His micronet towels do not get balls on them which is nice.