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First let me set the stage:

  • Location: Outside of Tokyo (Lake Sagami or something similar)
  • Time: End of April
  • Temperature: The temperature at night is above 9 °C
  • Weather: It's dry (not raining or snowing)

I have no camping experience and just want to sleep outside for a night or two.

What is the difference of sleeping in a tent compared with just a sleeping bag? Is it warmer? What are the other advantages?

OddDeer
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A tent would protect you from rain and snow, and it would keep you warmer since it will create a warm pocket of air around you. It would also keep the bugs away.

However, if rain and/or snow and bugs aren't an issue, then I would totally recommend sleeping outside without one, because then you can see the stars and shooting stars and its a way cooler experience.

Just make certain that your sleeping bag is rated for that temperature.

Charlie Brumbaugh
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