Saturday, June 9th, 2007...5:34 pm
40 Degree Sleeping Bag – 20 Degree Nights
I’ve written about how you can stay warm in a thin, light sleeping bag, even when the temperature is 20 degrees below the bag rating. I have to admit that when I checked the weather report for our upcoming trip to the Dardenelles near Sonora Pass in California, I got the chills:
-Some patches of snow still at 7,000 feet.
-Might rain this weekend, but probably clear next week.
-Nights 25 degrees or lower.
-More rain and cool nights possible.
So, it might be warm – or not. It may rain — or not. Night may be as warm as 25 degrees — or lower. Then add the probability of mosquitoes.
Makes packing “ultralight” a bit of a challenge.
My one pound sleeping down bag will be just fine, but I will probably need to wear socks, long johns, jacket, gloves and knit cap to stay warm.
To be continued …
Be light. Be safe. Be one with the pack.
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