Originally Posted By bob13bob
Originally Posted By GWL
I have rarely or never been where it is 50 deg. F in the mountains.
How sure are you about that. Maybe a really cheap survival sleeping Bag that you could throw away later is worth a try. ???


50 degree nights will be like 80 degree days in california sierra 8000ft elevation. Those are quite warm days at that elevation. too hot to enjoy the middle of the day moving around, but will be nice morning and evenings.

i aim my trips timing and elevation for 70 highs, 40 lows which is a nice tradeoff. i spec my gear to get me confortable to 32F since weather is unpredictable.

sometimes i have to put on all my layers + bag + beanie + balaclava with breathing hole to be warm and comfy through the night.


I agree, the elevation probably plays the biggest factor, I've done some camping in the winter of austerlia where nights would drop over 30-40 degrees easily.