Originally Posted by
Machka
Get something rated for the cold end of your range, and yes, if you want to be comfortable at 0C, go for one rated to about -10C.
When it is hot, simply sleep on top of it with a sarong over you. When it is cold, you'll appreciate the warmth of the sleeping bag.
Mine is down and if I recall correctly, I got it in Canada at MEC.
+1 on that!
definitely overshoot on the lowest cold rating of your bag!
keep in mind that some bags maybe "rated" for 0 when in reality when it hits 0 you're already cold!
-10 is a good idea but id say depending on your budget etc look for something rated to even colder temps... Say -15 and so forth...!
Also...
hit up craigalist in area where hiking and camping is very popular.... I scored an amazingly warm bag (-15rating or better if I recall right off the top of my head?)....while I was looking at Craigslist Colorado...and I'm in PA! I think maybe it was used twice if that! Got a steal on it! It's a Big Agnes bag....Big Agnes gear is American Made and QUALITY STUFF, they have a great warranty too.