Double Sleeping bags

Hi, I've done a number of trips in Nepal, both in teahouses and camping.  I don't recommend a double sleeping bag as the vast majority of tea houses do not have double beds.  What you need is mid-range relatively lightweight down sleeping bag, with a fleece liner if you feel the cold.  These tend to cost around £150-200. If you won't have much use for it after the trip and so don't want to spend the money, alternatively you can hire very good (although slightly bulky) down bags from Exodus in Nepal to pick up at the hotel on arrival.  You may want to take your own liner to feel nice and hygenic.  This is probably the best option for you.

Emma Riddle

Very helpful advice!  I had thought of the shortage of double beds and wondered how my my wife would cope in the cold......

Does 'mid-range' refer to the price or the filling?  You see what I mean about the need for a standard 'tog' rating equivalent for sleeping bags? 

  Best wishes,  Mike & Penny

Mid-range refers to price.  There is a bit of a tog rating in the sense that you can look at the down fill of the bag (although US and English calculations vary): between 600-700 fill power should do the trick.  In your situation though, I would hire one. 

Emma Riddle

The confusion coems as different amnufacturors talk about seasons - pushing teh standard 4 seasons to 5 or 6 as you get into bags for higher altitude. LooA 600-700 fill would be down to about minus 6 or 7 comfort which is perfect in a tea house if you have a line. Emma is right in that hiring locally can be a good option. Cheers Jim