[pct-l] Temp Ratings To Shoot For

[gwschenk at socal.rr.com]

For me a 20 degree bag works. For warmer nights, it can be used like a quilt. For cold, cold nights it can be zipped up and cinched.

YMMV

---- John Abela <pacificcresttrail2011 at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Hey all,
> 
> What kinda of temps does it typically get most nights?
> 
> Yeah, I know, it "all depends on the weather" but work with me here -grin -
> ... generally, what kind of temps have you faced?
> 
> Some of you have done the PCT enough times to know... should I be looking at
> 40, 30, 20, or 10 degree gear?
> 
> I've got gear for 50-f and I've got gear for -20 and everywhere in between.
> It has just been hard to decide on which set to bring. Those of you who've
> done the PCT a few times should have some thoughts on what temp ratings to
> shoot for. So I be looking at my GoLite 20 quilt or my Nunatak -20 gear :-D
> 
> Thanks,
> John
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