[pct-l] 15 or 20 degree bag?

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

Nights can be cold in places. Warmth ratings on bags supposedly are not
completely reliable nor comparable. My guess is that 5 degree difference is
negligible. If you sleep cold, you might want a warmer bag (that has a
zipper so it can be vented). What is the weight difference? Is it 800+ down?
You could also wear silk underwear, socks, and hat to add warmth when
needed. Be sure to use a good pad.

Perhaps is you had a specific bag in mind, others could comment on it.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Heather Barnett" <heather_barnett2000@yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 11:58 AM
Subject: [pct-l] 15 or 20 degree bag?


> Hi all,
> I'm poised to buy a light weight down sleeping bag.  Will only be hiking
the CA portion of the PCT but on the same schedule as if doing the whole
thing.  I'm wondering if anyone has any advice as to a 15 vs. 20 degree
sleeping bag.  I'm a thin woman and sleep cold.  But is there much of a
difference here or is a 20 degree bag plenty warm anyway?
> Best,
> Heather
>
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