32 degree down bag for the divide

[tlideen]

i have a phantom 32 degree down sleeping bag. its super light but do you think it will be enough for the divide race?

[Marshal]

i have a phantom 32 degree down sleeping bag. its super light but do you think it will be enough for the divide race?

well, yes and no
you will most likley have a cold night or two but the 32 deg bag will get you by (with all your other clothing on, etc).  Try to camp at lower elevations, pick dry areas--no next to the river spots etc etc.

in short a 32 deg bag is perfect for the go light-go hard group- but might be a bit light for the I want to sleep in cause it's so warm and snuggly

[tlideen]

i am coming from phoenix so not used to super cold. What is a more common bag? thanks for your help!

[DBent]

There are quite a few options for 20/15 degree down bags. look at western mountaineering super lite.  I think it weighs in at 1lb 11 oz.  Also marmot Has the Plasma 15 at 1lb 14 oz ( this bag will be roomier than the western bag).  Marmot also has the helium 15 at 2lb 2 oz.  I will say this marmot and western were the only two US companies who didn't have to change their temp ratings on their bags when Europe enacted ENtesting. 
I trust their temp ratings.  One thing to consider is are you taking a down jacket because you can sleep in that and get about another 5 degrees as long as you are not tight in your bag.  A bivy sac can also give you another 5-10 degrees as well. Hope this helps and doesn't confuse feel free to pm me with bag questions.  This is part of my job to know these things.
Cheers,
Derek