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Temperature bags?
#37725 06/21/14 04:06 AM
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I was thinking about bringing my 35 degree down bag because it is ultra light and just layer on if I got cold at night. What have you overnighters been or plan on using.

I will be camping at Trail Camp a week from today. Seems like temps get into the low 40s there at night.

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In multiple times at 12,000 ft in July or August the lowest temp I encountered was 18 F but there was no wind that time . I use a 20 F bag

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Harvey Lankford #37727 06/21/14 05:51 AM
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If you are thinking about a warm ultralight bag, Zpack makes 10 degree sleeping bags that weigh between 18 and 28 oz., depending on length and width. ($400+)

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The same as Harvey - 20-degree bag, but I'm a cold sleeper. The type pad you use - foam cell vs inflatable - can also dictate the bag. I use an inflatable Neo-Air. Between the two I've been reasonably comfortable down to the low twenties.

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If you're also going to be using a tent, use the 35 bag. Wearing stuff if it's cold works.

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Steve C #37731 06/21/14 07:57 AM
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Thanks Steve. That's what my main plan is. I have every sleeping bag known to man...ok I'm exaggerating a bit...but I have a lot of them. The only problem is what one to pack

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Steve C #37737 06/21/14 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted By: Steve C
If you're also going to be using a tent, use the 35 bag. Wearing stuff if it's cold works.


what if that stuff is wet? It happens. Rain, sweat, falling in stream, all of the above.

I like to think of my bag as my ultimate home away from home


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