Thread: Help picking a 3 season sleeping bag

I'm after a new bag as i only have a nasty summer bag. I had a look in a few shops and the choices are a bit overwhelming prices can vary alot for similar rated 3 season bags. I will probably go with a synthetic as they seem more economical.
I don't do many over nighters but that's mostly because i have been studying, now that im almost finished im hoping to improve on that. Instead of buying another rifle i will spend the money on getting better equipment.
Last overnighter i did in an open 3 sided hut and i had on most of my clothes just to stay warm. I really don't want to do that again, it was a horrible sleep.

Most of my hunting will be in the central north island. And usually sleep on a foam mat or thin air mattress under a tarp. price range im thinking about $200 but can spend more for a well recommended bag. Packablilty is more important that weight but light still helps. I see hunting and fishing do a Palm Visa 0 degree comfort rating that looks like it will do the job nicely. Is it worth going to a -5 rated bag?

and does anyone have any recommendations for ground mats to sleep on?