Sleeping Bag / Franklin NC

[PFCBeetleBailey]

I am hiking north for 3 weeks starting at Winding Stair Gap NC starting August 1st. I hiked a hundred miles last year with a Campmor 20 and about burned up -- even briefly touching the sleeping bag while I slept would make me sweat..What's do you guys suggest?

Appropriate for NC in August --
$150-$200(ish)
>2 lbs

[jrwiesz]

WM Megalite :sun

[bigcranky]

I love my Megalite, but (1) it's not under $200, and (2) it's about the same warmth rating as the Campmor. In the summer I just burn up under it.

One of the really light Lafumna bags from REI would work in August. Maybe a 40-F rated down bag, like this (http://www.rei.com/product/799331). 23 ounces, $119.

[Chif]

There is no such thing as a comfortable sleeping bag for North Carolina in August. Stay home until September.

[Sierra Echo]

Just take a blanket!

[Gray Blazer]

A light fleece blanket will do and save you money, also.

[PFCBeetleBailey]

Hey, fleece blanket sounds kind of nice to me... reccommend any partcular one?

[Llama Legs]

Kelty Celestial 55

Check out the Kelty Celestial 55. It's a low-tech, somewhat heavy bag by UL standards - but comfortable in the summer. One side has a poly-cotton sheet and the other has insulation. Super cheap. I have an older version (1.5 pounds). I just did the GSMNP in 4 nights and wish I had brought mine. My 1 lb WM bag was way too warm.

[mister krabs]

I have this, it's great in the summer, light and cheap. (http://www.rei.com/product/798906) about football size, 20oz.

Also, any fleece blanket will do. I have an airplane blanket that I keep in my daypack because it's so small and light.

[flemdawg1]

http://www.rei.com/product/746296

[Gray Blazer]

Hey, fleece blanket sounds kind of nice to me... reccommend any partcular one?

You can get them anywhere including (gasp!) Wal-Mart.

[mateozzz]

Maybe just a sleeping bag liner would be heavy enough, Campmor has several types, silk, cotton, etc...

[Tinker]

http://www.rei.com/product/746296?preferredSku=7462960019&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-7462960019&mr:trackingCode=C76A67C3-3A88-DE11-B4D4-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA
I have the travel sack in synth. insulation. Good for indoors or hot summer nights. I sleep well in it down to around 50 degrees. The synth. one is roomy enough for me at 5'10" and 220 lbs.

[Appalachian Tater]

Marmot makes some nice 40-50 degree bags. I have an Atom and a Trestles. The Trestles is like a Dri-Clime jacket without any insulation and is perfect for summer nights when it doesn't get chilly because it helps with moisture management.

[Appalachian Tater]

http://marmot.com/catalog/sleeping-bags/equipment/spring-2010/117-173-74?page=1

Sorry, I meant to include the link. The Yurt line looks new and interesting but I haven't seen them.

[Speakeasy TN]

A liner and a sleeping pad should fit the bill nicely! High 60's to mid 70's at night if you're lucky.

[greentick]

Army surplus (or new) poncho liner.

Just over a pound, 15-30bucks.

Quick froogle found this ($15 new):
http://shop.vtarmynavy.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=armynavy&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=191463649&Count2=108604073&ProductID=5186&Target=products.asp&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=googlebase

[Wags]

I have this, it's great in the summer, light and cheap. (http://www.rei.com/product/798906) about football size, 20oz.


this :sun:sun

[58starter]

I just hiked Dicks Creek Gap, Ga to Rock Gap, NC. I only used a homemade ripstop nylon sleeping bag liner. I did have to wear my rain jacket early one morning. I'd leave the bag at home and take a long sleeve shirt to sleep in.