How should you pick a sleeping bag's temperature rating?

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  1. Rated exactly at the daytime high
  2. Rated colder than the coldest night you expect
  3. The warmest-rated bag, for any trip

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References

  1. Scout Life (Scouting America): Sleeping Bag Buying Guide scoutlife.org/outdoors/guygear/4225/sleeping-bags Checked 2026-10-08.

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