Fwd: [pct-l] Sleeping bag

[pfreiman at popmail.ucsd.edu (Paul Freiman/Vicki Cavataio)]

I use to sleep cold.  In fact, I would stuff one bag into the other 
and I would still have a cold spot.  Couldn't figure it out.  Then I 
got a nice thick balaclava (the hood, not the pastry) and I was 
roasting.  I have recently been out in sub-freezing conditions and 
been as warm as toast.  Don't know what rating my ancient bag has, 
but I know what keeps me warm is my hat! (I have two balaclavas,  the 
heavier one goes on first, then when I wake up at 2 AM because I am 
too hot I put on the light one instead of unzipping my bag.)
Capt Bivy



>
>I've been following these posts re: sleeping bags and am curious about
>specific recommendations for the sierra in July.  We're hiking the JMT
>southbound starting July 10. 
>
>I've been reading journals which suggest below freezing temperatures and at
>the same time see people recommending bags that seem like they wouldn't be
>warm enough for me or Karen.
>
>As a point of reference, we're using REI sub-kilo bags and have found that
>instead of 20 deg. The bag's are probably 35 deg. bags for us here in our
>trips in Oregon, in a tent wearing a hat, t-shirt & socks. 
>
>I guess my question is what are the lowest temps I should expect on the JMT
>and whether the bags we're using should be adequate based on our
>experiences.
>
>My guess, especially for Karen is no, and as such have been looking at other
>bags such as the feathered friends Murre & for me the Arc Alpinist, (I'm
>clausterphobic.  Quilts are good!).
>
>Thanks for any words of wisdom!!
>
>David
>david@dalbey.org
>
>
>
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