Any recommendations for a sleeping bag / quilt for a hut trip? I have a synthetic 20° bag that's just way to big & heavy for this. I'm looking at a 35° (that'll be nice in summers too) but online I'm getting recommendations anywhere from a 0° to 35°.
- If you are looking at temperature rating ratings, make sure you are looking at EN ratings, and use the ’comfort’ rating. Typically the ‘name‘ of the sleeping bag reflects the ‘extreme’ or ‘low limit‘ rating. I’ve never met someone who found they were a rly comfortable at that temperature.(I’m sure they exist though)
- I would personally choose a quilt. In a wood fired hut, it might be very warm at some times, the get colder during the night. A suffienctly warm quilt is easier to accommodate both.
- 40F EN comfort rating sounds about right to me. In the rare occasion that a hut or summertime tent is colder than that at night, wear your down jacket and pant, another reason for the quilt. In most brands that would be ‘named‘ about 25/30F.
Might I suggest Enlightened Equipment? A great small company, with some very affordable prices for the specs.
https://enlightenedequipment.com/revelation-custom/ you can see the weight vs price, choosing lighter weight down and lighter weight fabric.