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    Default SOBO Sleeping Bag

    I'm starting June 15. What temp rated sleeping bag should I stat out with? I have a 40F and a 20F bag. I was thinking of starting with the 20F and then changeing to the 40F in Hanover. If I don't need the extra temp rating through Maine and the White's then I would start with the 40F for the weight savings.

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    I'm starting a little earlier than you, and using a -5C (about 20F) bag. It's going to be a bit heavy, but I expect there will be a few nights where I'm glad I have it.

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    Default Same thoght

    I was thinking the same thing. Starting with the 20F just to play it safe. Just hoping someone who had started in June in the past may have a diffrent oppenion but I guess not. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by markc7 View Post
    I'm starting a little earlier than you, and using a -5C (about 20F) bag. It's going to be a bit heavy, but I expect there will be a few nights where I'm glad I have it.
    When are you starting? I'm going SOBO too
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    Quote Originally Posted by tenn_hiker View Post
    When are you starting? I'm going SOBO too
    I'm hoping to start Katahdin on June 15.

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    20 is good, if you switch out youll need it back mid Oct.







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    Quote Originally Posted by tenn_hiker View Post
    When are you starting? I'm going SOBO too
    Starting SOBO at Monson on June 9th. I did the first 110 miles last summer, planning to do about 400-500 this year.

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