Everyone says you need a 0-degree bag for the Rockies in October... mine was too hot.

I used my old 20-degree bag on a trip near Leadville last fall and slept fine, but my buddy with a 0-degree was sweating by midnight. I think people just read the temp rating and panic without checking the actual forecast. What's the warmest bag you've gotten away with in cold weather?

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xena58213d ago

Totally get that! My 15-degree bag has been perfect for October trips before.

olivia67013d ago

Oh sure, a 15-degree bag in October. Spoken like someone who sleeps in a furnace. I tried that once and spent the night wearing every piece of clothing I brought, including the rain jacket.

jordan_hill13d ago

Yeah but it really depends where you're camping though. My October in the mountains is way different than near a lake. I've used my 15 degree bag for years and been fine, but I always check the forecast and pack a good liner just in case. Sleep systems are so personal, what works for one person totally fails for another. I guess I just run warm when I sleep.