Had to pick between a 20-degree and a 40-degree sleeping bag for a shoulder season trip in the Adirondacks.

Went with the 20-degree one, and it was the right call. The temp dropped to 28 the second night, and I was fine. Anyone have a good lighter-weight option for similar conditions?

3 comments

3 Comments

grayc272mo agoMost Upvoted

Honestly, the fill type matters less than the bag's cut for your sleep style. A tight mummy bag rated for 20 degrees will feel way colder if you toss and turn a lot. I'd look at a quilt or a roomier bag with that rating to actually stay warm.

paige862mo ago

What's your current 20-degree bag's weight and fill?

taylor142mo ago

I mean, is the exact fill weight that big of a deal? My old synthetic bag is a total brick but it's kept me warm for years. People get so hung up on specs they forget to just go sleep outside.