Should a student carry a sleeping bag with himself when going abroad? [closed]

I am student who would be traveling to USA for higher studies. I have a sleeping bag that I have been using for camping. Would it be good if I carry it along with me? AFAIK students there buy mattresses but if I have a sleeping bag I would be saving money on buying a mattress.

Please correct me if I am wrong!

Best Answer

Having done what you are embarking on 10 years ago, I may have some words of wisdom (IMHO obviously ;)):

Do you have accommodation (long term) figured out? If you have, did you get an inventory of items in the house (some owners do provide such inventories). If you haven't, there is a good chance that when you do rent a house/apartment, the owner will have spare bedding available. You will have to ask him/her. I have lived in a few university towns and I am yet to meet an international student who has had to purchase a mattress. Of course, I am sure the latter is true as well (people having to purchase mattresses)
Carrying a sleeping bag: This is useful only if there are no major stores such as Walmart of sporting goods around your university/housing. However, if you think carrying a sleeping bag will ensure that you don't worry about the sleeping situation once you get there, by all means do! There is nothing worse than leaving a piece of baggage 15000 miles away only to realize that you could have used it. Having said that, be judicious in packing as I am certain there are baggage mass/weight limits imposed! ;)

Good luck and have a great time in the United States!

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There are a lot of things geared toward travelers that you probably won't need if you're traveling through Europe. Sleeping Bag: Sleeping bags aren't needed unless you are camping or sleeping on someone's floor.

Should you fold a sleeping bag?

Should you fold your sleeping bag, or stuff it in? You might be surprised to learn this but a sleeping bag is supposed to be stuffed in. Careful folding may look neater but is in fact harmful to isolation fibres. Folding causes damage and reduces the lifespan of the sleeping bag.

Do you need a sleeping bag in summer?

If you are camping in weather 64 degrees Fahrenheit and above, you do not need a sleeping bag and will be fine with a couple of blankets. If the weather is below 64 degrees you should invest in a sleeping bag.

How can I protect my sleeping bag?

Properly storing your sleeping bag at home is both simple and important to do:

Extract it from its stuff sack.

Dry it thoroughly.

Loosely stow it inside a large breathable cotton or mesh sack.

Store it in a place that's both cool and dry.

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