I am looking at getting a new sleep system that will keep me comfy for hunts that can expect nightime temps into the 20degree range, so I think I should be looking at 20degree bags right? (example Mid to Late September hunts in western Mountains and Alaska Interior etc.)
Mother nature is unpredictable in all of those areas and I still want to be prepared for when she throws a curve with colder than expected nights but at the same time I dont want to pack a BIG Arctic Cold Bombproof bag if its excessive.
I think I am leaning towards synthetic but not totally decided yet...I already have a wiggys 20 degree synthetic that I liked for a Float hunt I did but that was not a lot of Backpacking.
Do you get a bag rated for the temps you can expect and then maybe use puffy gear to help out when temps get colder than you expected or do you pack a bag that has a lower rating so you are prepared for those nights that may be colder than expected?
I am just kinda wondering what temp ratings you look for and what role if any things like clothing and puffy gear plays in your sleep system when your using it for BackPack hunts and you are trying to be weight concious.
What would your line of thinking be...
Would you guys lean towards getting a 20 degree bag and supplement with clothing gear if temps dipped colder than your expected?
Or would you pack a bigger say like 15 degree bag and just always be prepared? In that case, how much lower of a rating do you look for?
I understand there are a lot of variables but what are the basics that you consider for your hunting situations?
Mother nature is unpredictable in all of those areas and I still want to be prepared for when she throws a curve with colder than expected nights but at the same time I dont want to pack a BIG Arctic Cold Bombproof bag if its excessive.
I think I am leaning towards synthetic but not totally decided yet...I already have a wiggys 20 degree synthetic that I liked for a Float hunt I did but that was not a lot of Backpacking.
Do you get a bag rated for the temps you can expect and then maybe use puffy gear to help out when temps get colder than you expected or do you pack a bag that has a lower rating so you are prepared for those nights that may be colder than expected?
I am just kinda wondering what temp ratings you look for and what role if any things like clothing and puffy gear plays in your sleep system when your using it for BackPack hunts and you are trying to be weight concious.
What would your line of thinking be...
Would you guys lean towards getting a 20 degree bag and supplement with clothing gear if temps dipped colder than your expected?
Or would you pack a bigger say like 15 degree bag and just always be prepared? In that case, how much lower of a rating do you look for?
I understand there are a lot of variables but what are the basics that you consider for your hunting situations?