Recommended sleeping bag rating?

[Banjo91]

I'm hinting western Wyoming in early-mid October. I understand weather can vary ... does anyone have recommendations for a sleeping bag temp rating? I've done some summer hikes with a 30° bag, but need something warmer this time.

Some are recommending a -20° bag for that area and time of year. That seems warm to me... but I'm a "hot" sleeper.

I realize each person is different... just curious what your thoughts are. Thanks in advance


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[Lwilliams]

I live in WY and hunt here every year. 0 degree bag for me and layer up if the temps drop.

 

[Banjo91]

Kind of what I was thinking.... it's been awhile since I've camped in the mountains in October. Had to raise kids the last 20 years


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[mtnbound]

I'm hinting western Wyoming in early-mid October. I understand weather can vary ... does anyone have recommendations for a sleeping bag temp rating? I've done some summer hikes with a 30° bag, but need something warmer this time.

Some are recommending a -20° bag for that area and time of year. That seems warm to me... but I'm a "hot" sleeper.

I realize each person is different... just curious what your thoughts are. Thanks in advance


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There are several variables to consider, but for me, I would opt for a 20-degree quilt with a sleeping pad R-value of 5 or higher, along with a puffy upper and lower layer for sleeping.

 

[S.Clancy]

15F bag and a good pad you should be fine. We backpack in November in MT with that setup

 

[Banjo91]

15F bag and a good pad you should be fine. We backpack in November in MT with that setup

I have read a number of people say that ... heard it a couple times on a podcast or somewhere else. 15 seems to be a popular thermal level


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[Dan Carey]

I can get away with any good 0 to 15 bag as long as I have a couple good pads, I use a Summit and a cheap Walmart under the Summit. I really hate to be cold at night.

 

[kevingm1987]

I have read a number of people say that ... heard it a couple times on a podcast or somewhere else. 15 seems to be a popular thermal level


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The bag is only part of the sleep system.

Three things for me:
1)I would run a down sleeping bag. I have never been to WY but assume its dryer than BC where I live. Even in BC, I run down everywhere. I don't hunt super coastal areas, but still wouldn't stress.
2)Comfort rating. Need to find a bag with a comfort rating around 15F, not an extreme or limit
3) and probably the most important, a sleeping bag rating is almost useless if you haven't got the right air mattress. No made in China, self rated pads, amazon specials. Needs to be ASTM rated. Neoair Xtherm is the cream of the crop. Rated at 7.3r value, one of the highest out there. High on insulation and comfort.

I'm not sure what your budget is for your sleep set up, but I would start by pricing out the Xtherm then finding a sleeping bag that works with the remaining cash.

 

[ProStaffSteve]

Hunted/camped in November ID last year with big Agnes sleeping pad & 10 degree bag. It worked without a stove for 4 nights, but still cold generally. Don’t sleep on top of snow… Returned it all. Went with a 0 degree mountaineering+big Agnes pad & it’s worth every penny (790,000 pennies). Takes up serious room in a pack (I’ll size up to exo 7k volume soon. I get cold from low body fat %. IMO I wouldn’t mountain camp outside July-August without a good set up. The big Agnes rig would work for Oct. but elk seasons run November all the time so…. $$$$$

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

Yep, 0 or 15 degree down bag/quilt with a pad of at least R-Value 5, preferably 7+.

I sleep in everything from single digits to 80's with a combo of 0 degree quilt, 30 degree quilt, 3.2 R-Value pad and 7+ r-value pad.

 

[TaperPin]

I’ve never thought a 0 degree bag was excessively warm or heavy for mountain use. To reach the temp rating you have to be zipped up like a banana with the peel on, and I really enjoy not having to do that.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Black Ovis still has some deals on WM bags.

 

[coloradoan]

Zero degree bag as a rough guide, bearing in mind that some manufacturers are more conservative than others. I like a self-inflatable pad with a foam pad underneath - it's not the lightest setup, but it warm enough for all seasons and has redundancy built in.