Temperatures inside Fiordlands huts in November

[nwphil]

Unpredictable as weather is, one can only guess-estimate either by previous years and/or experience - that's why coming here asking for local folks about their own regarding bringing the right temp rating sleeping bag
We will be walking Kepler and then Milford and Routeburn starting on November 13th - my question is should a bring a 40F / 4C synthetic bag plus a liner that gives maybe increase the range another 10C (we will have merino underpants too) or just go for a 20F/ -6C down bag? Sure everyone is different regarding cold tolerance, but the concern here is a bit more with volume and weight of choosen bag
Any input/feedback will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[nwphil]

PS: I will not hold anyone accountable if I end taking the wrong/less suitable rating bag; after all still is my decision.
Just trying to get amore accurate description of temps of hut's forms.
Thanks

[wayno]

i go +6 comfort rating, with a down jacket for backup, but never needed the jacket, but you still might. if the forecast is good, +8. but i'm used to the weather. people from hot climates notice the cold more

[nwphil]

Thanks Wayno
I can handle most weather, but my wife not so much.
hmm.... that means the 40F bag will be at its limits.
Well, good to know from 1st hand experience hikers. Thanks

[wayno]

forecast temps

https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks ... casts/2723

[nwphil]

Thanks - I use it quite often too

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

Those great walks huts are heated if the temp drops too much I think?

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[wayno]

Those great walks huts are heated if the temp drops too much I think?

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there is a stove in the main eating area but its doesnt heat the whole space well on a cold day at all...
the bunk rooms have no heating and are often seperated from the main room by at least a wall orare on a different level , or are in a completely seperate building in bigger huts.

[nwphil]

i go +6 comfort rating, with a down jacket for backup, but never needed the jacket, but you still might. if the forecast is good, +8. but i'm used to the weather. people from hot climates notice the cold more

I doubt Oregon can be called a hot climate....but all depends when and where in Oregon too

[Cecilygrace]

Planning our Routeburn walk for late December 2019 and have the same question about overnight hut temperatures. What sleeping bag weight did you decide to go with? Was this a good decision or not? Would love to learn from your experience.

[wayno]

can vary massively. can snow.. can be in the teens at night ... depends on the forecast. you're at 1000m for a couple of the main huts, huts are well insulated but sleeping quarters arent heated.

[shehaal]

My partner and I attempted the Routeburn a week ago (we couldn’t finish as DOC closed the track between Routeburn Falls and Mackenzie huts due to avalanche risk from snowfall). We both had a -7 bag plus liner and we both sweated it all night. It didn’t help that we both normally sleep naked, but obviously that would’ve been a bit awkward in the huts! So a base layer added additional unnecessary warmth. I think overnight temp was around 4 degrees? It was *&%$#! cold (outside the bag!) and I had the bunk next to the exterior wall, so it was probably cooler there than in the middle of the room. We have +4 quilts at home, but I wasn’t sure how they’d go with the bunks so we left them behind.

As an aside, we were both thoroughly impressed with the huts in general. Clean, spacious, decent sleeping and cooking facilities, on-station ranger, daily weather reports, lightning, heating, flushing toilets. Compare that with Parks Victoria: happy to take your money, but then send a squadron of possums to raid unsuspecting hikers hahaha.

[wayno]

wx forecast
https://www.metservice.com/mountains-an ... conditions

https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks ... casts/1000

the damp air accentuates any feeling of coldness more than dry air...