Re: [Philmont]: sleeping bag rating for Philmont

20 degree is standard use for us.

Steve Macintyre
Troop 777
Hermitage, TN
Philmont 02, 03, 05, 06

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: jeff snyder <hener55@yahoo.com>
> I know sleeping bags are a very individual thing. everyone sleeps at different
> temps...cold vs warm sleepers, bag ratings are not uniform...a 20 degree bag may
> or may not keep you warm at 20 degrees, etc.
>
> I was wondering what temp rating makes sense for Philmont in July. I have
> heard of 30's and snow, but was wondering if that is unusual or is it a rather
> common night time temp. is a 20 degree bag too warm....40 degree too cold?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> hener55@comcast.net

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Received on Fri Mar 10 06:11:42 2006