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What temp bag would you use

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PostedNov 17, 2012 at 5:06 pm

I am from western Pa I will only backpacking in western Pa for winter. Now spring and summer my wife and i will back pack other places but i dont think that is going to make a difference. I looked up the average low temps for dec, jam and feb and it looks like the average lows are 18-19 degrees. My question is would a WM alpinelite (20*) bag be enough or would you guys go with there 10* bag or even maybe a different bag?

edit**** i wanted to add that wait does king of make a difference i mean the weight difference between the 2 alpinelite and versalite are like 1 oz but i dont want to carry much more than 2 lbs.

Robb Watts BPL Member
PostedNov 17, 2012 at 9:12 pm

Brian,
I'm from Pittsburgh but do most of my camping in WV. I typically change over from a 20 degree bag to a 10 degree bag (a Versalite) by the
middle of October. By January I'm into a zero degree or heavier bag. Most of my camping is under a tarp or a bare bones set-up (fly, poles and ground sheet without the tent body) in really shitty weather and I'm getting older (so colder). But even back in the 70's I always used a 10 below bag for winter trips up to Potter County (used a tarp back then too). I'm a firm believer in over bagging; when nature decides to pound you into submission, it's nice to have a bomb proof cocoon to retreat to.

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