Re: [Philmont]: RE: Sleeping Bag ratings

"your actual mileage may vary"

Now that I have that out of the way.. )

Let me say that I have used a 40 deg bag on all three treks and found it to be enough...
I used good quality bags, Western Mountaineering and Marmot... down!
Very light and compressible. I supplemented with a silk bag liner and long underwear and a balaclava when needed. The coldest temps we experienced were in the upper twenties.

 Not all bag ratings are equal! There are lots of cheap "40" deg bags that won't keep me warm at 55 deg. I have had some boys mention that they were a little cold a couple of mornings... they had cheaper bags. I find most boys sleep warmer than me... I don't think am a particularly warm sleeper.

Of all the gear, I don't think the sleeping bag is the one to try to save a buck on.

The main thing is to know your body and your gear before you hit the trail.

Have fun
Jimmie White
Troop 142
Fayetteville AR

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Received on Fri Mar 10 14:05:51 2006