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30f bag enough for Patagonia in Feb?

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PostedJan 1, 2015 at 1:19 pm

Hey,

I'm heading to South America in a few weeks and will spend some time hiking around Torres del Paine. My plan had been to take my 20f EE quilt and buy a similarly warm one for my girlfriend. However, we've now decided that spending the extra ~$100 on an Accomplice double quilt makes a lot of sense.

For Patagonia specifically the 20f would probably be best, but we're from Australia and most times a 30f is more than enough (often a 40f is more than enough :)), so I don't want to spend close to $400 on something we can only use in winter. However I also don't want us to freeze…

For anyone who's been, am I right to assume that a 30f bag under a Supermid (pitched low) with an inner net will be warm enough that we don't ruin the trip? (noting we'll also both have puffies and fleeces to boost if absolutely necessary)

PostedJan 1, 2015 at 2:56 pm

I think you would be fine with the 30F, especially with two of you in the shelter. Maybe you'll have a chilly night or two (i.e. at Paso) but it shouldn't be too bad. With a puffy, hood, socks and maybe some fleece pants you should manage just fine. Carry enough extra fuel to make some hot water bottles to put in your bag if you have an exceptionally cold night. Be sure you can keep your gear dry!

Richard Lyon BPL Member
PostedJan 1, 2015 at 6:24 pm

30 F quilt should be fine. Rarely does it go much below freezing in Patagonia's summer. If you spring for the double quilt, 30 F will be more than adequate. Two in the same bag increases the stated rating by at least 10-15 F degrees.

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