I have a first generation Zpacks sleeping bag I bought on gear swap here on BPL. It weighs 18.5 ounces. I don't know what model it is. I am unsure where that would put it on the temperature rating scale. Anyway, I camped the night before last where the overnight temperature was ~25 degrees Fahrenheit (based on overnight readings from the nearest town ~20 miles away). I had a light wool blanket (we were car camping) on top of the bag and was wearing an R1 hoodie. As the night progressed I got colder and colder. I wrapped the wool blanket around me inside the bag, worrying that it being on top was compressing the down. I was still chilly and added a Montbell Thermawrap hoodie. I cinched up the neck of the bag but found that the uninsulated zipper kept ending up on the side or on top of the bag and the zipper kept unzipping itself. Needless to say it was an uncomfortable night. I think the bag is too short for me, which led to more pressure being applied to the zipper, making it come undone. I usually don't find that I sleep cold, so what gives? Is a quilt a bad idea for me? Do I need a longer or wider bag or quilt? Do I need something with a lower temperature rating? I want to like quilts, but if the open part of the quilt keeps ending up to one side or on top of me, that won't work. I appreciate any input on a solution to this problem. I am also in the market for a new bag or quilt, which is why I want some input. Thanks.
