Sleeping Bags, Liners and proper use.

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lkk8815 wrote:A bit off topic from the original question, the REI garage sales have some sweet deals on sleeping bags. I scored a 0° Marmot down bag for $95, it's worth checking out instead of worrying about liners.

Also, sleeping in skivies to "stay warmer" was just about the worst advice I heard tried once in the army. Shivered miserably all night lol. Warm layers keep you warmer. :)
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I just spent a night out that temperatures dropped into the teens. I had a 6 year old down 32 degree sleeping bag. I slept wearing all the clothes (besides shells) I had with me. I stayed warm enough to get decent sleep. As long as you have enough room in the bag to wear the extra clothing without compressing all the insulation then added clothes mean added warmth.

Most people buy a sleeping bag with a rating low enough to be below those just-in-case temperatures. My preference is to carry a lighter sleeping bag, and then on the cold nights make up for it by wearing your extra clothes. You have them with anyway, why carry an extra liner? Plus on those cold nights it's a whole lot easier to get up and going if you are already wearing your clothes and they are pre-heated.
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I agree with the idea of wearing extra clothes if needed. Works for me. As long as they're not wet or moist. A puffy coat is great if temps dip lower than expected.

Find a sleeping pad with some R-rating. There are some great ultra lightweight ones out there. That made a HUGE difference for me!
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Does anyone use a 100% synthetic bag you would recommend for backpacking?
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Elizabeth37 wrote:Does anyone use a 100% synthetic bag you would recommend for backpacking?

I've used my EMS LT 20 degree bag for 20 years, no complaints so far.
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I was really oblivious to UL synthetic bags, so news to me.. Glad I found some lol
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