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====== Sleep system ====== | ====== Sleep system ====== | ||
- | Sleep systems range from the very simple (blankets on the floor) to the complicated (slide-outs, | + | Sleep systems((a term borrowed from preppers; for both groups beds are often compromises and serve multiple functions)) |
- | There are a few factors to keep in mind: | + | Regardless of simplicity/ |
* physical comfort -- most people like to sleep on some padding | * physical comfort -- most people like to sleep on some padding | ||
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===== directly on the floor ===== | ===== directly on the floor ===== | ||
+ | Sleeping directly on the floor on a blanket or pad can be a long-term solution for minimalists, | ||
===== cot ===== | ===== cot ===== | ||
[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
- | [[https:// | + | [[https:// |
[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
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+ | Depending on strut and leg design, cots may be difficult to store containers underneath. | ||
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===== platform ===== | ===== platform ===== | ||
+ | Sleeping platforms are common for vandwellers because: | ||
+ | * the bed can be at any desired height (low for sitting, medium for underbed storage, high to allow space for bicycles, dog crates, etc) | ||
+ | * underbed storage [[http:// | ||
+ | * the bed is always usuable | ||
+ | * the platform can be slotted or [[http:// | ||
+ | * they can be built simply out of wood. 2x3s are often sufficient. | ||
===== convertible bed ===== | ===== convertible bed ===== | ||
- | Convertible beds | + | Convertible beds are movable in some way that maximizes usable space: |
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * lift-up bed top to access storage below, as one might see in an RV | ||
+ | * swing up to the wall, murphy style | ||
+ | * lift up to the ceiling (less common due to complexity) | ||
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+ | ====== sleeping bag ====== | ||
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+ | A sleeping bag is the most important piece of sleeping gear. Cold-weather sleeping requires mummy bags of the correct temperature rating. | ||
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+ | ====== further reading ====== | ||
+ | * Bob Wells yt video [[https:// | ||