i made a diy uq out of a colman 20 degree bag + a tq out of the other part, everything tucks nicely, how low can igo in your opinion (with no wind)
i made a diy uq out of a colman 20 degree bag + a tq out of the other part, everything tucks nicely, how low can igo in your opinion (with no wind)
awwwww yeeaaah!!!
In my experience coleman products are usually a little over rated for comfort. I would say probably 35-40F would be the max comfort zone. But really you need to get out there and test it out. You may find it gets you closer to 20F than expected.
Blocking the wind with your tarp is a big part of the battle
I second the above post. If you can get the wind to stay off you, just that will help you sleep warmer. I find with Colman sleeping bags they usually have no baffles. You might potentially get cold spots on the seems. I really hope you can get 30* out of it and I will be watching this thread to see how low you can go. It sounds like just the option I am looking for to provide my wife with insulation on the few times she hangs a year.
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well camped in 40 degree weather lastr weekend an i have to say im impressed, i was toasty in my boxers and a t shirt
awwwww yeeaaah!!!
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one way to find out. winter car camp ... so if you get too chilly you can run to the safety of your auto. test yourself.
I did the same.. but I was sleeping in a 20* northface mummy bag and wearing my old army polypro undies. Last November we had a crowded hunting camp on Tug Hill, NY with a lot of snoring so I took to the trees outside. I slept very warm into the high 20's with wind freezing rain and snow that night.
I cut up the Coleman with a red nylon shell and flanel liner which had a rating of 20*-30* on the rating and made a UQ bulky and heavy though
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