Thermodown 15

Love my Paria Thermodown 15 quilt

Some tent options https://www.kaviso.com/collections/tents-shelters/products/sierra-designs-full-moon-2p-3p-tent https://www.campsaver.com/kelty-late-start-2p-tent.html https://www.naturehike.com/products/mongar-2-person-ultralight-backpacking-tent Sleeping bag: You're not going to find a sleeping bag that keeps you warm at 20°, packs up to a reasonable size, and costs less than $75. Your best bet is to hope for a deal on marketplace or get a down camp blanket and use it with your current sleeping bag. Sleeping pad: https://www.backcountry.com/therm-a-rest-prolite-plus-sleeping-pad-womens https://www.als.com/sea-to-summit-camp-self-inflating-sleeping-pad-10350624/p https://www.walmart.com/ip/Featherstone-El-Cordion-Insulated-Closed-Cell-Foam-Sleeping-Pad-for-Camping/167563817

Do you actually need a bag that keeps you warm at 20F or are you just looking for a 20F bag? for context most bags are named for their limit rating, where you'll start to feel pretty cold. So for example a Kelty Cosmic Down 20F will keep you warm down to about 32F, that temperature is the comfort rating. The reason I ask is that bags really start to ramp up in price when the comfort ratings get below 32F. 20F limit rating bags (bags that will keep you warm to 32F) are common, 5-10F limit rating bags (what you'd need to be warm at 20F) are not as common

No problem at all. My personal favorite cold weather sleeping bag is the Sierra Designs Mobile Mummy 15, which I've used into the low 20s but I don't think they sell it anymore. You could go two ways with it, you could get one bag that would keep you warm by itself down to 20F, or you could get a sleeping bag and a camp blanket. The sleeping bag would keep you warm down to freezing, then when you add the blanket on top it would give you another 5-10 degrees of warmth. That would also add more flexibility for temp ranges. If you want to go the first route this is the best bang for buck I could find, the upsides are that it's down which means it will pack much smaller than any comparable synthetic insulated bag and is lighter than a 2-bag system. the downsides are that it will probably be too hot for warmer weather camping and since it doesn't have a hood you'll have to wear something on your head to keep it warm at night: https://www.kaviso.com/collections/sleeping-bags/products/kelty-supernova-0-degree-sleeping-bag?variant=45681345462500 If you want to go the second route here are the good bang for buck sleeping bags I found: https://www.rei.com/product/C00655/mountain-hardwear-lamina-eco-af-15f-9c-sleeping-bag https://www.rei.com/product/250709/marmot-sawtooth-sleeping-bag-mens https://www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com/collections/affordable-backpacking-gear-sleeping-bags-pads/products/thermodown-15-backpacking-sleeping-bag?variant=11778285191 The first is synthetic, the second two are down. If you get one of those add a cheap camping blanket from Amazon. Here are some examples, the first one I have and was pleasantly surprised by the quality, the second one I know nothing about but I like the foot drawcord, and the third is one I've heard someone else say they like: https://a.co/d/0bSS6yGR https://a.co/d/0bxxSp2f https://a.co/d/01kbAOW2 It goes without saying that you should do your own research into any of these bags before pulling the trigger, I've only done a cursory review of each.

Check out 15 degree quilts! I have one from Paria and love it. Warm in the winter, but in the spring and fall you can unzip it and just use it as a blanket. It’s been a great option for me. This is the one I have https://www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com/products/thermodown-15-down-quilt

Yeah, I think 30ish is the real comfort rating. Totally agree.

Naturehike Mongar 2p. If you really can get a Marmot Limelight for under $150 definitely get that over the Naturehike (DAC aluminum poles and a lifetime warranty are primary reasons). For a bag I would look for a deal on a Marmot Tressles Elite Eco. I have seen the older models on clearance for under $100. These pack down much smaller and weigh far less than traditional synthetic bags. If you can afford a down bag go for. Paria Outdoor Products Thermodown 30 or 15f. Otherwise if you are with used try to find a quality down sleeping bag. Cots under $75 go with a Naturehike, iClimb or Kingcamp cot with aluminum poles and legs. Aluminum cots pack down way smaller and weigh significantly less than steel. For the sleeping pad I would recommend a knockoff of the Exped MegaMat. Semi inflating mats are way higher R value than the junk Intex and Coleman air mattresses and way more comfortable. A budget alternative to the MegaMat would be th Stoic Cloud or Cloud Lux or the Hikenture semi inflating mat. These are 3-5" thick and feel like sleeping on a bed at home. Combine them with a cot and it's pure luxury.

I have the 15 degree bag and love it! It works very well for temps down to 25 or so. Below that you will be cold without extra winter layering but you will want to do that anyways imo. It’s not ultra light but it’s great bang for your buck and I’ve been very happy with my purchase. Bonus tip is to throw like 4 hand warmers in your bag 30 minutes before you get in and you’ll have some extra toastiness when it’s cold out. Bring extra layers and all that too. If you have the extra money to spend get the 0 degree since it’s lighter and better rated but the 15 degree is a great budget bag.

If you're looking for a budget option, I bought a [Paria Thermodown 15F](https://www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com/products/thermodown-15-down-quilt) quilt this year (it's under $200!) and I love it. I am 5'2" myself, have wider hips, AND am also a side-sleeper and found this quilt to be plenty warm and comfortable to move around in. It's made with thicker materials and is a bit bulkier than other more expensive brands, but still weighs 2 lb. 3 oz. An alternative to the EE quilt could be the Neve Gear Waratah and Hammock Gear Burrow (customizable). For your head, I suggest sleeping with a beanie or consider investing in a [down balaclava](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D12HFQVV/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_3?smid=A1DPLTUSWA1D2I&th=1) (I may get one of these myself because my beanie tends to slip off while I toss and turn at night). Do you already have a sleeping pad with an R-Value of at least 4 or 5? This is also going to make a huge difference in your quality of sleep!

I have the [paria outdoor 15 degree sleeping bag](https://share.google/6dNo6b86d4InBaGWN) and have always been happy with it and price is great. I feel it packs down well but looking online it's seems to also be 2.4L