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My buddy swore by a 20-degree sleeping bag for summer in the Smokies, and I froze.
He said it was 'all you need' for July, but the temps dropped into the 40s at night and I was miserably cold for three nights straight. What's a good summer bag for those mountain trips where the weather can flip fast?
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xenaf5123d ago
Honestly your buddy gave you some bad advice there. I've done a lot of summer nights in the Smokies and a 20 degree bag is asking for trouble. Tbh you need at least a 10 degree bag for real safety, maybe even a 0 degree if you sleep cold. Those mountain valleys can trap cold air and make it feel way worse than the forecast says. I'd never go up there without a solid bag and a good sleeping pad too.
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diana_murphy23d ago
Yeah, those valleys are no joke.
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