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 Rancherita Claudia Cavazos Post Count: 40 Msg: #1 54 weeks ago, December 9th 2008 | Hi there. | I\'ll be traveling to South America for about a year and was wondering what type of sleeping bag I should invest in, I\'m interested in one that packs down to the size of a loaf of bread. My main concern is: what weather type I should get it. a) should it be a 35+ (typical 3 season bag) b) or 30+ The bags i've been looking at are: http://www.rei.com/product/746385 http://www.rei.com/product/762031 I'll be hopefully doing a lot hiking like in patagonia, ect. but visiting the jungles as well. pura Vida, C  Ali Ali Watters Post Count: 3913 Msg: #2 52 weeks ago, December 17th 2008 | Hi Claudia - everything I've read on sleeping bag ratings has worried me, no independent tests, manufacturers choose their own rating, peoples perception of comfort can vary wildly. So tough question! | In the jungles - you won't need a sleeping bag - a sleeping sheet will be all that you need - if that. (You might need a mosquito net though!) But - down in Patagonia - and in the highlands a good sleeping bag is something you'll use over and over - though some hostels ban them to stop bed bugs spreading. If you're hiking - you will probably be renting tents, stoves etc already - sleeping bags are also available. The overall size of the bag also has an influence - a slim cut (tight!) bag will be warmer for it's weight. Compromise - go for the warmest lightest you can afford - if it's too warm you can always open up the bag - but too cold is harder to cope with. Good luck! Rancherita Claudia Cavazos Post Count: 40 Msg: #3 52 weeks ago, December 18th 2008 | hey Ali. | Thanks for the advice. I think i'll go warmest and lightest! Number of Users: 2 | Number of Posts: 3 | |||||||||||
