So I was finally able to get out for a couple of nights last week while the weather was practically perfect (in between flooding rains, that is), with temps ranging from mid 50's during the day and down to low 30's at night. Except that those night temps weren't perfect at all -- I found myself unusually & quite unexpectedly cold.
For a few years now, I've happily used my WM Sycamore, which is rated to 25*. I've always been quite comfortable in temps right down to it's limit, and have brought that down to the high teens with just a little bit more wool & fleece. Never been a problem, and I have always looked forward to snuggling up at night in these temps. But this time I just felt chilly all night.
The bag is clean and dry, and was well lofted each night. I was wearing my usual night clothes -- Icebreaker 200wt woolies, fluffy wool socks, a wool buff around my neck, and a fleece beanie. I had a couple of cups of hot tea before bed...and still felt chilled.
So this is all rather disconcerting. I'm hoping it's because I've been homebound since the end of October and haven't been able to "acclimate" myself like I otherwise would, but I have to wonder if this is some other, new, not-wonderful aspect of becoming an old lady...when I'm only 55.
Any wise words? Do I just need to get over myself and get out more? Or learn how to stay warmer?