Originally Posted By FlashPacker
Thank you. I didn't realize that a 4 season tent wouldn't be any warmer. Your tips all make sense. Where I live, snow isn't really an issue. We might get 2" on a heavy year. I was more concerned with temps. It usually gets 15-30 degrees on a cold night. My bag is a 20 degree bag and I have an additional 10 with the liner. I guess I should just try my set up in the yard and see if it's bearable. If not, a trip to REI may be in order.


Thanks again.


You have the right idea. Depending on your body type, that may be warm enough. I was warm enough in Yosemite on snow at 7500 ft. at +15F or so, using a +23F bag with an MEC Emperor Penguin (the old one) overbag and my BD Winter Bivy and I'm a cold sleeper. My bag plus my parka over it also worked. BUT, keep in mind my parka is a down parka designed for -20F or so and weighs as much as many bags. I was wearing my base layer, light gloves and balaclava part of the time and socks. I took off the balaclava and gloves after a few minutes, if I remember right.

If you wake up cold, eat half an energy bar-that works wonders.
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