[cdt-l] sleeping bags

[Jeffrey Olson]

This is a reason to consider a quilt.  You can "wear" it as much or 
little as you need.  I've slept in 50 degree conditions with my 20 
degree arc alpinist and been comfortable. 

Jeff Olson
martin, SD

Rod wrote:
> I carried a 20F bag on the PCT and was usually roasting. It was nice in the 
> snow areas, but generally overkill.
>
> Should I get a lighter bag for CDT?  Of course temperature recommendation 
> for sleeping bags will vary per person, but those who have done both trails 
> could probably give a relative recommendation --eg are the needs on the 
> trails similar, or or does the CDT need a warmer bag?
>
> I'm considering the Western Mountaining Megalight for most of the trail, and 
> swap out to my 20F for the colder spots. But I only want to buy a new bag if 
> I'll use it most of the distance; otherwise I'll keep the cash and carry my 
> 20F the whole way.
>
> Steady Sr. 
>
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