I am accustomed to traveling and living out of a backpack, so I intend to use the one I have on hand. It should fit the bill as well as no lay out of any capital. If I find the backpack is not making it for me I will have to opt to get a large duffel bag. A tent is essential, for living on a bus with dozens will lend itself to the desire for a little space when available. Luckily, I have one of those. When sleeping on Mother Earth it is always necessary to insulate oneself from the ground. The bus has several pads which are suited for that very purpose...so hew... in that department. Actually, the pads are over engineered to act as passenger padding during the day, then as a insulated sleeping pad at night for either inside the coach or on the ground on a tarp...or inside a tent. ;)
Perhaps the highest concern at this point is securing a good quality sleeping bag. I would love to get a down bag. However, since neither weight or packing is an issue on a the coach I am leaning towards a poly fulled bag. They seem less sensitive to the elements and are easier to maintain. I have found a bag which probably fits my needs and was located on Amazon for about $60. I think it would keep me warm and comfy druing the summer cold nights and not too warm on the milder ones. Here is a photo of it:
It is rated to 30f. The reviews are mostly positive. Out of eleven reviews, nine rate it with five stars. So really in the equipment department I seem to be O.K. outside of the sleeping bag issue which is quite important since a good night's sleep sets the foundation for a better day.
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