sleeping cosy in Australia?

[titanium_hiker]

Hi everyone

I've read around a little, but I haven't found a definite answer to my question.

The gear I have: A JRB Nest (that's moved from the US to South America to Australia)- it doesn't seem as warm as it once was.
I also have A snugpak "Softie Merlin" black mummy-style sleeping bag, rated to 5*C comfort, 0*C (http://www.snugpak.com/index.php?Men...-131&ItemID=14)

I'm hiking and camping in Victoria, Australia, with overnight temperatures ranging from roughly 0*C to 30*C (+), though I might start winter hiking, which would drop the minimum to max (heh) -10*C. (For you Farenheit-ers, that's 14F to 86F(+))

The last couple of times I've been out I've been ground sleeping in tents on a roll mat (sigh) and that might be why I've been a little cold. (Snugpak mummy only) And I'd like to make sure I'm not cold in the hammock.

Would a winter quilt (such as the Rocky Mountain Sniveller) be overkill? Or should I just go for a No Sniveller, or another system entirely? Would the MT Washington be more idiot proof?

I'd use it to augment my winter set up and replace the mummy for warmer weather.

Thanks everyone!
TH

[headchange4u]

You may wash you Nest with a detergent made for down. A lot of times washing a quilt or sleeping bag will restore quite a bit of loft.

I would also opt for the Rocky Mountain NS. Better to have the insulation if you need it instead of being cold at night.

[Cannibal]

If you're talking about use as an underquilt, I would go for the Mt. Washington out of those choices. I think it's better to be prepared for the worst while still having some flexibility dealing with the norm. You can always vent an underquilt if it's too warm. JMO.