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chrisbainbridge:
I am wanting to do more longer trips, generally solo, so looking at some extra gear.  I have a Hunka bivvy and just invested in a thermarest which seems excellent.  Snugpack 2 just seems big!

I do not want panniers.  I have a large Alpkit seat post bag the Koala in the regular size.  I cannot remember if this was the 13 litre.  I also have an alpkit medium frame bag.  I can see how I will fit hunka and thermarest into the frame bag but the sleeping bag would take up all of my space in the seat post bag.

Would I be better off getting a lightweight down jacket which would do two jobs or is there a thinner lighter emergency bag people would recommend?

If the answer is do not start from here, then that is fine as well.

I am not really looking for total comfort but a bit more safety and warmth.  generally i would aim to stop at B&B or hotel if planning a stop.

Ivo:
I use this one for audaxing:
https://www.bergsportwinkel.nl/mountain-equipment-ultralite-bivi.html

jiberjaber:
Most bikepacking use the handlebars to store the sleeping bag, though some ultra-racers prefer the seat pack as it's used less often..

I bought one of these which seems to work fine (in the limited back garden bivvy nights I've had) packs down very well, just over 3L

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072M4FNLZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Diesel:
Hi Chris. I've been in a similar situation to you kit wise.

I also have a Koala 13 litre and my sleeping kit for 3 separate nights last summer was - Alpkit Hunka Bivvy bag with this sleeping bag which packs down really small - http://www.gapyeartravelstore.com/highlander-trekker-superlite-travel-sleeping-bag.html?

This took up less than half of the bag so worked well for me. For this year I have added Alkpit Numo sleeping mat but haven't tried this yet

I think the idea of a down jacket is a good one and I would consider this as an alternative

Cheers Richard.

fimm:
There exists a thing (called an "Elephant's foot", I think) which is sleeping bag that comes up to your waist, the idea being that you wear your down jacket on the top half of your body. Used for very lightweight Alpine bivvies. May be too warm/expensive for what you want.

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