Sleeping Bag for Nepal or Kilimanjaro - Customer Experiences

Nepal:

For trekking in Nepal, such as the Annapurna Circuit, the "Lamina -15F" is usually chosen. The comfort range of this model is about -15°C. While it usually doesn't get that cold in the lodges, after a strenuous day of hiking, especially with potential altitude sickness, the need for warmth can be greater.

Depending on individual warmth needs, as well as the month of travel and altitude profile, the "Lamina 0F" with a comfort range of -11°C may also be warm enough. Information on the typical temperatures in the Himalayas can be found here.

The filling of the sleeping bags is highly compressible, but the pack size of the "Lamina -15F" and "Lamina 0F" may not be ideal for carrying in your own backpack. If you want to carry your own luggage, an option might be to combine a "Lamina -15F" (comfort range -4°C) with a blanket usually available in lodges. A warm blanket over the sleeping bag significantly improves the comfort range.

Kilimanjaro:

When climbing Kilimanjaro, the "Lamina -15F" (comfort range about -15°C) is commonly used and has proven to be very effective.

If you’re not staying in the crater, the "Lamina 0F" (comfort range -11°C) is generally sufficient for those with lower warmth needs.

When camping in a tent, it is important to have a well-insulating sleeping mat against the cold ground. The sleeping bag filling is compressed by body weight, limiting its insulation effectiveness in this area. Travel operators often provide a mat, but it may not always offer sufficient insulation. It’s recommended to clarify this with the travel operator beforehand. Without an adequately insulating mat, even the warmest sleeping bag won’t keep you warm on cold ground. An adequately warm base is also essential when sleeping on a cot.

 

	Lamina -15F	Lamina 0F	Lamina 15F
Komfortbereich	-15 °C	-11 °C	-4 °C
Gewicht:	Größe Regular: 2100 g Größe Long: 2300 g	Größe Regular: 1900 g Größe Long: 2000 g	Größe Regular: 1440 g Größe Long: 1500 g
Packmaß:	Größe Regular: 26 cm x 44 cm Größe Long: 26 cm x 46 cm	Größe Regular: 26 cm x 36 cm Größe Long: 26 cm x 38 cm	Größe Regular: 22 cm x 42 cm Größe Long: 22 cm x 44 cm
Schulterbreite:	Größe Regular: 72 cm Größe Long: 76 cm	Größe Regular: 72 cm Größe Long: 76 cm	Größe Regular: 72 cm Größe Long: 76 cm

 

All models are sleeping bags with synthetic fiber filling. The weight and pack size of synthetic sleeping bags are slightly higher than those of down sleeping bags, but they dry significantly faster and therefore do not need to be aired out for as long in the morning.

 

Temperatures in Nepal

 

Our sleeping bags are often rented for trekking tours in Nepal. The frequently asked question about which comfort range the sleeping bag should have unfortunately cannot be answered universally. In addition to individual warmth requirements, the travel month and hiking route play a role. The following table provides an overview of the temperatures normally expected in various months and altitudes in the Himalayas.

 

	1000 m		1500 m		2000 m		2500 m		3000 m		3500 m		4000m		4500 m		5000 m
	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max
Jan	7	22	4	20	2	18	-1	16	-2	14	-3	13	-4	12	-5	10	-12	6
Feb	9	24	7	22	4	20	2	18	1	17	-2	14	-7	12	-6	10	-12	8
Mrz	11	29	9	24	5	23	2	20	1	20	-1	16	-5	14	-6	12	-8	10
Apr	14	36	10	32	8	27	5	24	1	22	0	18	-2	16	-4	14	-6	12
Mai	15	37	11	33	9	28	6	25	1	20	0	18	1	17	-2	16	-4	14
Jun	15	37	11	33	9	28	6	25	1	20	0	18	1	17	-2	16	-4	14
Jul	14	36	10	33	9	28	6	25	1	20	0	17	-2	16	-4	14	-6	12
Aug	14	36	10	31	10	28	6	25	1	20	0	18	-2	16	-4	14	-6	12
Sep	14	35	10	30	10	28	6	25	1	20	0	18	-2	16	-4	14	-5	13
Okt	12	33	8	39	7	26	5	24	0	19	-2	17	-4	14	-5	13	-8	12
Nov	10	27	7	22	6	24	4	22	1	18	-3	14	-5	12	-5	11	-10	10
Dez	6	23	5	21	4	20	2	18	-2	16	-4	14	-6	10	-6	10	-12	6