I need the help of the Texans, not the Canadians

This isn't for me, but my brother in Dallas. He has been helping out the scouts in his area and just realized they go camping a lot. Sometimes.....even backpacking. He also realized his bag is too heavy (not surprising considering he bought it at wally world). Anyways, I don't need a bag recommendation, only a Temperature recommendation. He will use it spring, summer and fall in Northern Texas. When I lived in San Antonio, my 60F bag worked great. But I am not sure about the northern part of that massive state. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, thanks.

He can pick up a Slumberjack 20F over at BassPro for around $80 if he watches for sales. SportsAuthority across from VistaRidge Mall also has a few good bags.

I wouldn't go with anything less than 20F. If he uses a 30F, he'll have problems in Dec/Jan when those norther's roll through. But depending if he is a warm sleeper or cold, he might could get away with it and use insulated clothing and a liner. Obviously the 30F would weigh less and pack smaller. And it wouldn't be as hot during summer months.

My son and I started out with the SJ's and they did fine. He picked up a NorthFace Cat's Meow at the Scout Buck auction and started using that. It is also rated at 20F, but he is a blazing inferno when it come to sleeping warm or cold. The NF is too narrow for me.

Now, I use a Ray Way quilt (with alpine upgrade) and it takes me down to 20's with insulated clothing.

He can go by REI off of 635 & Marsh and try out several different brands and styles.

Let me know if that helps or if you need more info.

Tango61

What about 40F or 50F April to October? Will it drop below 60 in June, July, August and September?

Not likely. In fact it usually doesn't drop below 90f.
I sometimes go to a fleece blanket. My go-to Texas bag is a 20deg NF Chrysalis semi-rectangular. I think Campmor puts their name on those now. You can shake the down to the bottom side of the bag to cool it off.

+1 to what Dryer said.

December - Feb it can down into the low 20's at night, although usually it is in the mid 30's - 40's.

March - May things start warming up and night time temps will be 40 - 60.

June - Aug/Sep it is not unusual for temps to stay up into the 80's until 3-4am. Sometimes it will drop into the 60's if a front moves through.

So just as with clothing, you often have to layer your sleep system. I carry a fleece blanket sometimes during summer and I also have a Sportsman's Guide 50F bag that I use as a quilt.

As a general, overall recommendation I would go with a 20F bag knowing that most of the less expensive brands are generous with that rating.