[AZ-Observing] Re: 5 Mile Meadow

Kimball, funny you should mention upgrading my sleeping bag.  Last 
winter season I decided that not only the sleeping bag needs to be 
replaced but my cold weather observing suit must also be replaced.  And 
I want to replace them before this coming winter.  Spoke with Thad and 
he has a catalogue I'll peruse for replacements.  Some time last week, I 
believe, Tom Polakis posted a link to a message that originally appeared 
here about how to stay warm.  Turns out it was a very timely posting - 
thanks Tom.

Clear skies,
aj

Kimball Corson wrote:

>On getting cold in sleeping bags, it should be kept in mind that ratings for
>sleeping bags are typically for northern, cold-weather people who are used
>to sleeping "cold." We warm weather souls from Arizona need more.  The
>sleeping bag I used is an oversized bag rated to 0 degrees and it was just
>right for the five mile meadow trip and would have worked for me down to
>about 20 degrees.  I also have a 30 degree mummy-styled bag which is only
>good to about 40 degrees, if that, and not nearly so comfortable and roomy.
>It got left at home. AJ, you just need a decent 0 to 10 degree bag and a
>good fleece cap and you would sleep fine.
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