[pct-l] Sleeping Bag Advice for the Sierra

[Jeremy Caves]

Hello y'all,

I'm hiking the PCT with two friends, and one of my friends is looking 
for a new sleeping bag.  I sleep very cold, so I generally carry a 
sleeping bag rated to a lower temperature than most people would carry.  
Thus, I thought I query this listserve to see what you guys thought was 
a good sleeping bag rating for the Sierras (we'll be there mid June into 
July).  Also, what are your thoughts on down vs. synthetic?  I've owned 
a down for a long-time now, so I'm not sure if synthetics are now as 
good (weight and temperature-wise) as down bags.


Thanks for any advice you guys have!
Jeremy