Sleeping Bag???

[ibigler5]

So Im planning a hike starting June 1st. I was also planning on getting a montbell sleeping bag... Do you think a 15* bag is to warm for that time of year? What is the lowest the temp will get at night?


Thanks

[Reid]

Where are you hiking? That's way to much for summer if you ask me. You'll be hot and sweaty and you wont want anything like thick down anywhere near you.

[ibigler5]

i dont know where i'm hiking yet most likely from jersey then head north..... what degree would you recommend

[Lyle]

How long you plan to be out for? If you're talking just the summer/early fall, then a 35* or even 40* should be plenty. If you will be heading into the northern states in the later fall, then a 20* or the 15* probably wouldn't be out of line.

In the summer, temps will often be 50* or 60* at night, even warmer. You'll roast with a 15* bag, even with it just draped over you. Then again, in the late fall, in the NH or Main mountains, it could get down to or below freezing. Kinda cold for a 40*.

Best bet would be two bags, switch em out when you need to.

Next option would be a more moderate bag, like a 20* or 30*, and plan to be too hot some nights and too cold some nights.

[ibigler5]

i plan on going for a month, until July 1st

[darkage]

I use a montbell SS down #4 35 degree's for april through parts of november ... 1 lb 6oz ... love it, moves with me very well and stretches even i never feel stiff or confined.

[Feral Bill]

If your bag unzips fully you may find it just fine in warmer weather. I've done that for decades. On the other hand, if you want to get a warm weather bag it might be worth it. For really cold weather you can double bag, as well. Enjoy you trip.

[Phoenixdadeadhead]

I like the USGI Modular sleeping units, you get 2 sleeping bags and a bivy. The light weight bag with the Bivy works real nice for warmer hikes, but I normally use the intermediate bag with a bivy, it never seems to be too warm and I have never gotten cold, even when I found myself hitting unexpected snow

[Feral Bill]

I like the USGI Modular sleeping units, you get 2 sleeping bags and a bivy. The light weight bag with the Bivy works real nice for warmer hikes, but I normally use the intermediate bag with a bivy, it never seems to be too warm and I have never gotten cold, even when I found myself hitting unexpected snow

Do you have weights on the components of this system?

[Phoenixdadeadhead]

No and my scale really blows I found this online though
Genuine US Army and Marine Corps standard issue MSS consists of four components for sleeping in up to -30 F temperatures:

• Goretex BIVY outer cover bag 60 F (1.5 lbs)
• Patrol Sleeping Bag 30 to 50 F (3 lbs)
• Intermediate Cold Weather Sleeping Bbag 30 to -10 F (4 lbs)
• Compression Stuff Sack

Modular layering design.

Completely integrated system rated to -30 F when the user wears the expedition weight polypropylene shirt, drawers and issue cushion sole woolen socks. To obtain lower ratings, additional layers of Extreme Cold Weather Clothing articles are required.

Warmest system rated to 60 F with Goretex bivy cover as main bag and other bags as cushioning.

To obtain lower temperature ratings, additional layers of Extreme Cold Weather Clothing articles must be added to the user's clothing ensemble inside the sleeping bag.

Four component weight: 8.5 lbs
It is the Bag I have or should I say bags lol