tomas
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Post by tomas on Nov 5, 2016 14:09:58 GMT -8
I've got the same bag and have taken it down into the mid20s with comfort. So despite what anyone says, it isn't the bag.
Like others have suggested you are probably dehydrated and didn't eat enough. On the flip side you may be a cold sleeper (I'm a human furnace). Make sure you get out of any sweaty clothing you wore during the day, put on a toque, and do some jumping jacks before crawling into the bag.
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mk
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Post by mk on Nov 6, 2016 14:52:43 GMT -8
I tried some of these tips in Colorado in June -- added a lightweight foam pad, wore fleece pants, tightened the collar and hydrated/fueled before bed. (I always wear socks, down jacket or fleece over long-sleeve base layer, a hat, and gloves.) And for the first time ever, I was actually too warm and had to make some adjustments the other way. Because I do sleep cold, I know that I'm stretching my bag -- it's rated to 23 degrees, but really is a 45-degree bag for me. At some point, I plan to bite the bullet and purchase light, warm and expensive. Just not quite there yet ...
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Post by cheesecrackersalami on Nov 7, 2016 8:29:58 GMT -8
I will typically put on a different base layer (tops and bottoms), but keep the same pants and mid layers. Sounds like there are a lot of strategies, and many come down to personal preference and experience so I'll have to try them!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 2:58:03 GMT -8
While I have several nice down bags now, a Kelty light year +25 was my first one. It never lived up to it's rating and I consider it a +40 degree bag.
That said, I love many of it features, and still use it quite frequently when temps are moderate.
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