I’m back on the hunt (again) for a lightweight sleeping bag or quilt, for warmer outdoor temperatures. I took my 20F Feathered Friends Egret on my TRT hike this summer and sweltered. Even lying on top of the bag, I roasted. Nighttime temps didn’t ever dip below about 50F (although I can’t be sure because I didn’t have a thermometer, but it was always warm). Occasionally I’d put my feet inside, and that was about it.
I plan to do more summer hiking in the lower 48, and maybe some hut/hostel type trips in Europe, where a warmer weather bag/quilt would be useful. Lightweight of course.
It’s hard to look at bags that cost as much as my FF one. I love that one, but it’s for actual cold weather. Paying big bucks for something that really is just there to keep me comfortable (not save my life) just seems like a waste.
It’s also hard to imagine what I need for 45+ degrees. At home it would be a lightweight sheet, or if it’s raining, maybe also a light blanket. Of course, rainy weather can feel chillier, so I might want to err on the safe side and go for a 30F instead of a 40 or 50 bag. I’m looking at the Mountain EquipmentTransalp Down Sleeping Bag that’s on sale right now at REI, but is it worth it? It’s listed as “tested comfort” at 57. You don’t really need anything at that temperature except some clothing! Just trying to make sense of this. But it might be enough for me, and if it drops down I just toss on my raingear. A quilt is also appealing, but they seem to cost a lot in general.
Or i just lug along my FF 20 bag and not accumulate still more gear. Suggestions anyone?
