Sleeping Bag Advice/September Camino

[Maura Santangelo]

JB,

I had a summer weight sleeping bag by Mountainsmith which weighed about
a pound, but I used a silk liner instead of the sleeping bag most of
the time, though I did go in May/June.  20+ Farenheit may be too warm.

Maura


On Saturday, January 3, 2004, at 03:29 PM, and Jennifer Wing wrote:

> Happy New Year everyone.  I need some advice about a sleeping bag I'm
> about
> to purchase.  I will be doing the Camino Frances in September of 2004,
> and
> I am quite sure I should be prepared with a sleeping bag as it is a
> Holy
> Year.  I have a feeling I may have to use it due to the number of
> people
> that will be on the Camino.
>
> I am wondering if a 20+ degrees Farenheit sleeping bag will be warm
> enough
> on the Camino in September, just in case I ever have to sleep outside.
>  I
> have been told to avoid down-filled as it is very slow to dry.
> However, I
> am still not sure about the warmth factor.  Any advise would be
> appreciated.
>
> By the way, I have been spending a great deal of time reading
> everyone's
> posts and taking notes for my trip this September.  I can't thank you
> all
> enough for sharing your insights and experiences.  It has been
> invaluable
> to me, and I am so grateful.  Thank you.
>
> JB
>