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  1. 09-29-2009 11:22 #1
    toccoaspinner
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    Default Sleeping bag rating for my needs?

    If I rarely backpack/camp below freezing, what is the minimum degree rating of bag I should get? I live in Northeast Georgia, an hour east of the AT and I would like to start doing more hiking/backpacking.

    I purchased the Marmot Never Summer 0 degree bag and that thing is a sauna! I used it for 2 nights at Low Gap Shelter & at Blue Mnt Shelter and was too hot. Would the REI Polar Pod +25 be the way to go?
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  2. 09-29-2009 11:29 #2
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    get this bag http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___40065
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    That is a good bag.
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    I use a 30-F bag most of the time. It's fine down into the 20s if I wear clothing inside the bag. In winter I use a 5-F rated bag.
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    What do you think of this one?

    http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___43869
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    Quote Originally Posted by toccoaspinner View Post
    What do you think of this one?

    http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___43869

    For just a few bucks more, you get 10 degrees more and a pound lighter. Get the campmor 20 down bag
    up over the hills, theres nothing to fear
    theres a pub across the way with whisky and beer
    its a lengthy journey on the way up to the top
    but it ain't so bad if you have a great big bottle o'scotch
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  7. 09-29-2009 13:02 #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by toccoaspinner View Post
    What do you think of this one?

    http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___43869
    No. Its synthetic. Stick with down. The Campmor bag is a good one.
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