[Philmont] Rain Gear & Sleeping bags

If I remember correctly, Philmont recommends a 20 deg bag. I used a
30 deg with a Z-fold pad and was fine. Temp got into the 40's. Even
though I never used my Frogg Toggs rain pants, I would take them
again just in case.

On Aug 20, 2006, at 6:37 PM, Stephen Readett wrote:

> OK, Full rain gear is a must and I'm going to get the Pack Cover as
> I should have.
>
> On the rain gear side I must have looked like I should have been on
> America's Funniest People trying on the Marmot Precip full zip
> pants at the REI store. I took me a full frustrating 20 minutes! I
> have been looking at the Precip since it comes so well recommended,
> but is the full zip really that difficult or do I just need to
> practice putting them on more? I have a very good pair of rain
> pants but I need to remove my boots first.
>
> On another topic, Sleeping bag temperature ratings. I sleep warm so
> I would think a 20 degree bag would be more than adequate for
> Philmont. I know it is more of a personal preference but I like to
> be prepared. (I am a gearhead with more gear than some outfitters.)
> It has been recommended to me to bring a 0 degree bag. I think that
> is overkill. I didn't even use a 0 degree bag at OKPIK! I did have
> a liner though which might have brought my bag down to 5 degrees or
> so.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Steve R
> Okemos, MI
>
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