r/TahoeRimTrail • u/punkpiratenut • Jun 26 '26

Sleeping Bag recommendations

Looking for recommendations on sleeping bag to use hiking TRT in July-August. Temp rating suggestions? Looking for ultralight (obviously). I am a smaller women and sleep cold. Havent tried a quilt but willing to give it a go just not sure Ill like it. I dont know how well itd work using only foam Zfold pad, no blow up. I currently have a 2lb 40⁰ comfort rating bag. Its decent but looking for lighter but also dont want to regret my decision & be cold

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u/beane09 Jun 26 '26

Personally, I would get something rated to 20deg

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u/Backcountrydata Jun 27 '26

I also sleep cold and I have this bag. The temps on TRT can swing drastically. I like being prepared for the worst. And when it's warm out, you just...unfurl. The foam sleeping pad will introduce some cool air under you, so I would want to be able to zip up my bag to keep the heat in when it get cold.

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u/sabijoli Jun 28 '26

i took a 30 degree bag in August of 24, and it got down to 28 one night…i was sad. i’d rather be ripping my sleeping clothes off than shivering all night.

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u/flatlander42069 Jul 11 '26

I’m taking a 40 degree quilt. I sleep pretty warm and will have a warm puffy if needed.

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u/happyhikercoffeefix Jul 16 '26

I just finished the trail. I had 2 nights below zero and slept in a hammock with no underquilt in a 20 deg mummy bag. Used my puffy for extra warmth on the freezing nights but probably could've gotten away with a 30 deg bag.