Sleep System
A sleep system is a complete setup for staying warm and getting a good night's rest instead of freezing and taking The Big Sleep.
Sleeping BagThe most essential component to keep warm. A sleeping bag alone can suffice indoors with heating and soft carpet or couches. Sleeping PadAn essential layer of insulation when sleeping on cold or hard ground. Bivy SackA minimalist shelver against the elements. Ground SheetA clean surface on which to lay your sleeping pad and the rest of your kit. PillowWithout a pillow, you can easily hurt your neck. ShelterA shelter protects your sleeping system and allows you to stay dry in inclement weather.
Sleep DisciplineThere is more to a sleep system than equipment. Getting enough sleep and waking up is a struggle for some people with habitual sleep deprivation habits. You need at least 6-8 hours of sleep to wake up on time the next day. Habitual LatenessIf you have trouble getting to sleep, print out the Sleep System Infocard and read it to remind yourself of the pain of habitual lateness and the importance of sleep discipline in maintaining your consistency and integrity. Waking UpMorning RoutineAim to be wherever you need to be 30 minutes early so that you can afford to prepare unhurried and leave on time or get there early and do something fun like reading or computing for 30 minutes on arrival.
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Compare Two Campers
Sleeping SystemsUS Military Modular Goretex Sleeping Bag System
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Compare two campers in the mountains of Catalonia. The camper on the left has a complete sleeping system: sheet, pad, bivy, bag, warmth. The camper on the right is probably cold, and definitely an eyesore.
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