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05-05-2006, 12:11 AM #1
Sleeping bag temp rating for the Uintas in the summer
I've always lugged my really warm one around but I'd like to go really lite this year and get a new bag. I forget, how cold does it get at nights?
^^ike
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05-05-2006 12:11 AM # ADS
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05-05-2006, 07:40 AM #2
I would suggest a 20 degree bag, though sometimes during rare occasions it might get colder. Anyway, here is a chart of the coldest temps I've camped for each month. Notice that many were in the Uintas:
http://www.summitpost.org/custom-obj...l-Rockies.html
Also, Here are some average highs and lows from the 13,123 foot elevation (4000 meters) in the Uintas (about the same altitude as the highest summits):
MONTH HIGH LOW
JAN 11/-4
FEB 13/-2
MAR 16/1
APR 24/8
MAY 32/15
JUN 42/22
JUL 52/29
AUG 50/28
SEP 42/21
OCT 31/12
NOV 19/5
DEC 14/0
Here are some average highs and lows from Mirror Lake at 10,190 feet :
MONTH HIGH LOW
JAN 23/0
FEB 25/2
MAR 29/6
APR 38/14
MAY 47/22
JUN 57/31
JUL 67/38
AUG 65/37
SEP 57/30
OCT 46/19
NOV 32/10
DEC 26/4Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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05-06-2006, 01:18 PM #3
If you can spare the $$$ this is the uber Uintah summer bag.
http://www.westernmountaineering.com...2&ContentId=19
Full-length #5 YKK Zipper
Top Collar
4" Loft, 30Let's Roll
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05-06-2006, 01:49 PM #4
I usually use a 30 degree bag. It's very versatile as it can be used in warmer weather and can be enhanced by a liner to lower it's rating.
I have a marmot arroyo which is very similar. it packs down amazingly small.
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