[pct-l] RE: sleeping bags temp ratings

[john at frozenpoodle.com (John Brennan)]

I hiked with a WM Ultralite bag, which is rated at 20 degrees.  I like to
sleep warm.  This bag was great on all but the hottest buggy nights, then it
was miserable. It was overkill, but those extra ounces were worth it to me.
I slept out most nights.  An enclosed shelter would allow a higher temp
rating.

Western Mountaineering bags are great, btw.

 

John B., the hiker formerly known as Cupcake 

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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 09:38:58 -0700 (MST)

From: Steve Setzer <Steven.Setzer@Colorado.EDU>

Subject: [pct-l] sleeping bags

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Sleeping bag ratings. 

So is 15 degrees overkill?  Or is 30 degree pushing it?