I have decided to keep a log of my motorcycle travels this year rather than sending everyone a separate link to pictures and telling the story in an email. I will also chronicle various upgrades or services I perform on my motorcycle throughout the year.
Winter still has a pretty good grip here in Upstate NY, so it will be at least one month before my adventures commence. Within the next week I plan to perform the annual service changing of all bike fluids before taking any trips.
I recently purchased a Big Agnes Summit Park Sleeping Bag and matching Air Core sleeping pad. I opened up the sleeping bag and it is giant. I took out the sleeping pad and must admit since it is not self-inflating it is a little bit of a bummer, and it took me 5-10 minutes to blow it up completely. People have recommended blowing it up all the way then letting a little air out, but I think I prefer it full. The pad was comfortable and I laid on it for 5 minutes on my side to see if I would get sore, and I didn't. The pad slides down into the back of the sleeping bag and becomes the bottom. The bag appears high quality; the zipper is nice and a draft collar runs along its edge. The bag is so roomy I can lie on my stomach and stretch out my arms, or lie on my side and roll around. There is plenty of room for my feet to move, too. I may have to wear warm socks so I don't get cold feet even though there is extra insulation in the foot area. It has an internal pocket up by the head where I can stuff a jacket or other item to use as a pillow. The hood on it is nice and draw string can be pulled even with the bag zipped up completely. My first impression of the bag and pad is very high and I am glad I got it. I will update the review further when I get a chance to camp with it in April, and I will provide pics.
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