Sleeping Bag Temperature Rating

[jarrettd]

Ill be going on a 5-day backpacking hunt this September in Colorado. My normal summertime sleeping bag is a Marmot 55 deg Voyager. Temps where I'm going will be in the 30's overnight. Will i be ok if i sleep in my puffy jacket, or do you recommend i upgrade to a better bag. My current bag weighs 2lbs which is nice, What sleeping bags do y'all use out there in the mountains?

 

[bozeman]

I sleep 'cold' even when using a puffy & beanie. I wouldn't chance it, but that is me. You get stuck up at 9,500 ft and it drops below 20° with wind, it ain't no joke. I learned my lesson.

 

[Dos Perros]

I sleep cold and I've gotten chilly in a 20 degree comfort rating bag. Yes, you need to upgrade. For September I like the Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20 deg quilt. It's like ~21 ounces.

 

[rileybassman]

Your pad is just as important as the bag... and possibly even more so. You will be cold - you won't ever regret going to a 20 degree and a moderately high R value pad like the exotherm.

 

[mlgc20]

I'm a big believer in using your extra clothes to extend the comfort rating of your bag. And I sleep warm. I have had my 30 degree quilt down in the teens without a problem. But having said that, you need to upgrade. Frankly, the Voyager is pretty heavy for what it is. You can get a 20 degree quilt or 30 degree bag that weighs less than that. Of course, that costs some money. But nothing crazy.

 

[Poser]

55 degree bag won’t cut it in the CO high country. A 30 degree bag with a good pad will.


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[RadDad]

Like others have said, time for an upgrade. Last thing you want is to be freezing while trying to sleep after a day of climbing up and down a mountain. REI is having a sale in their outlet right now. Some pretty decent bags for sale if you look around.

 

[CObywayofUSAF]

Definitely upgrade, I run a 20 degree and have even thought about going to a zero just because it does get pretty low even in Sept when I'm up high. I upgraded pads this year so I'm hoping it will do the job but I definitely got cold last year even in clothes.

 

[Theringworm]

Not worth the risk. Upgrade the bag. Assuming you're using a weather app to predict temperature ranges. Those temps typically are from lower lying city/populated locations and can predict a 5–10-degree warmer temp than what you will see up in elevation/out of town in the woods.

Upgraded bag, maybe pad as well. Take the puffys just in case. Colorado weather is NOT predictable. Plan for the worse.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Grab a new bag and pad.

Pad: get one with a high(er) R rating as this will help keep you warm.
Bag: get a comfort rated bag for 20* (EN rating - don't rely solely upon what a vendor claims)

For your current bag, it's comfort rating is 55* so you will likely be be cold in the 30s even with additional clothes on.

• EN rated as comfortable for men at a lower limit of approximately 55°F

 

[jarrettd]

REI is having a sale in their outlet right now

I have been looking at their website. Is there a particular model that you recommend for under $200

 

[Poser]

I have been looking at their website. Is there a particular model that you recommend for under $200

Under $200:

Big Agnes Torchlight 20
MH Shasta 15
Marmot trestles 15
Nemo Forte 20

Note these are all synthetic.


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[RadDad]

Under $200:

Big Agnes Torchlight 20
MH Shasta 15
Marmot trestles 15
Nemo Forte 20

Note these are all synthetic.


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All great options. You get an additional 20% off this weekend if you use code LABOR22.

Edit: Pretty good deal on this bag. There are better options but not at this price point. Comes in around $110.00 with the 20% discount.

Big Agnes Torchlight Camp 20 Sleeping Bag - Men's | REI Co-op

Get more room to sleep comfortably without compromising warmth in this Big Agnes Torchlight Camp sleeping bag. It features 2 expandable panels that add 5 in. of extra sleep space on each side.

www.rei.com

 

[Mark.c]

A 55 deg bag would be a rough night in 30 deg cold temps. Layer with a puffy hooded jacket and pants. Also bring a good insulated ground mat and a sleeping bag liner.

 

[sneaky]

For under $200 you can get a Hyke&Byke 15 degree down bag around the same weight as your 55 degree bag

 

[jarrettd]

Yooo, i like these Hyke&byke bags. I think ill order the Eolus 15