Sleeping bag for Mt Rainier HHEELPP
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Hey guys, im looking for a sleeping bag for Rainier. |
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A 5F rated bag is probably overkill unless you sleep VERY cold. Rainier summer climbs I typically use a synthetic bag rated to around 20F. The MH Lamina 20F has been my bag of choice past couple years. Been fine sleeping on the summit in a tent or open at 10K. |
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I would STRONGLY recommend against down. i spent several nights in a storm on liberty ridge several years ago & watched all my down wilt to nothing. a 5 degree should be plenty warm, but if it were me i would sleep in a few layers & go with a 20. |
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I have a used 15 degree 800 fill down Montbell Super Stretch sleeping bag for sell if you are interested. |
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Used it on Rainier in fact. Loved it. |
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The North Face Cat's Meow is ranked petty high. I own a 15°F down bag and absolutely regret it. Get a synthetic so you're not screwed when it gets wet. I would tend to agree that a 5° bag is overkill. Just supplement with clothes to keep the weight down. |
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Awesome, so no down for a place as wet as rainier. Synthetic is the way! Thanks a lot for the advice! |