Which sleeping bag for south coast track in early may?

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Which sleeping bag for south coast track in early may?

Postby Sphinx » Wed 20 Apr, 2011 9:46 pm

As topic.. :) not sure if is worthit to bring a1.2 k for a -8 sleepong bag, or a 600 grams for a +8 sleeping bag..
I do also have a thermal liner rated 15 degrees..

Just to say, i've been doing the overland track a week ago with the -8 plus the liner, sleeping in the huts, i was naked and swetting! My friend with the +8 slept in a tent for a night , no limer but with thermals and a jumper, and he felt great!

I know the overland is higher, but the south coast is exposed to the cold winds

I was convinced by this forum and others (shops..) to have the -8 for the overland, but at the end it has been a useless weight to carry (and 400 dollars worth ...not worth!). Everybody else during the track had also a very light sleeping bag.

So please, if anybody who actually DID this walk around april-may , and not somebody who did it in december or august and guessing the temperature now, could you kindly help me with that? Thanx a lot!!
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Re: Which sleeping bag for south coast track in early may?

Postby corvus » Wed 20 Apr, 2011 11:20 pm

Luca,
What Tent will you be using ?
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Just read your other post and with that Tent your warmer sleeping bag would be advisable (hell it is heavy what brand is it) my Goose Down bag only weighs 900g.
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