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elizabeth
Should I get a cold weather sleeping bag, or warm weather if I am camping in the summer months? Are higher altitudes colder even in the summer?
Specifically the Colorado area, in a designated campsite in Rocky Mountain National Park. Nothing too wild here (I'm a beginner, lol)...I won't be hiking to the campsite. Thank you for the information, guys!
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Here is my opinion. others will disagree, but I don't care. I have lots of experience and I'm an independent old fart. First, Down is warmer than any other insulation. It lasts longer and compresses better. In modern tents you will not have an issue keeping it dry. New fabrics are more water resistant than older shells. So don't believe those critics that say down isn't good because it looses it's insulaation value when wet. In well over 40 years of backpacking and climbing in Washington, Alaska and California I have managed to keep my down dry and am loving it. Next, get a bag that will work for at least three seasons. Next, a limit of 2.2 pounds (1000grams) is maximum you need or want to carry. If price is an issue you might check the REI down Kilo bag. I don't own one, but the reviews are quite good. If price isn't an issue check out Marmot and Western Mountaineering brands. Don't pay much attention to temp. ratings, as they vary by manufacturer. Customer reviews are a better way to evaluate bags. If you purchase quality it will last a long time and you will never regret it when you climb into your comfy bag on a cold night.
Here is my opinion. others will disagree, but I don't care. I have lots of experience and I'm an independent old fart. First, Down is warmer than any other insulation. It lasts longer and compresses better. In modern tents you will not have an issue keeping it dry. New fabrics are more water resistant than older shells. So don't believe those critics that say down isn't good because it looses it's insulaation value when wet. In well over 40 years of backpacking and climbing in Washington, Alaska and California I have managed to keep my down dry and am loving it. Next, get a bag that will work for at least three seasons. Next, a limit of 2.2 pounds (1000grams) is maximum you need or want to carry. If price is an issue you might check the REI down Kilo bag. I don't own one, but the reviews are quite good. If price isn't an issue check out Marmot and Western Mountaineering brands. Don't pay much attention to temp. ratings, as they vary by manufacturer. Customer reviews are a better way to evaluate bags. If you purchase quality it will last a long time and you will never regret it when you climb into your comfy bag on a cold night.
What's the best way to stay warm at night on a camping trip with my girlfriend?
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After we put the fire out and go in the tent, my girlfriend and I will get in our sleeping bags. The thing is it may get down well below freezing. I was considering what many people suggest about combining body heat. Now back in college I took thermodynamics and I remember that heat transfer by radiation is much less effective than heat transfer by conduction.
But here's the problem. If normal body temperature is 98.6F, and we combine our body heat I'm coming up with 98.6F + 98.6F = 197.2F. That's too hot; we could get burned. I guess I could use some advice.
Answer
Obviously, body heat is not additive. Boil water, place in bottles, and fill your sleeping bags with warm water bottles. You need to buy down sleeping bags rated for 0 degrees or lower for the insulation value. Place insulated sleeping pads beneath the sleeping bags. If you are still cold, then wear down jackets and heavy fleece base layers to bed. If you are car camping, you can also add additional layers of quilted comforters and, if camping in a developed campground with electricity, you can use an electric blanket.
Obviously, body heat is not additive. Boil water, place in bottles, and fill your sleeping bags with warm water bottles. You need to buy down sleeping bags rated for 0 degrees or lower for the insulation value. Place insulated sleeping pads beneath the sleeping bags. If you are still cold, then wear down jackets and heavy fleece base layers to bed. If you are car camping, you can also add additional layers of quilted comforters and, if camping in a developed campground with electricity, you can use an electric blanket.
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