Small/light, warm, and cheap. You can only pick two.
For low weight and pack-size you're probably going to want a high-fill (700-800 fill) down bag, but you're quickly going to approach $500, especially for something capable of handling a 0° night. Keep in mind, the temperature rating on the bag is marketing fluff. 20°F just means that you won't freeze to death, but the bag is going to be comfortable at closer to 28-35°F.
Down bags are also not as good in wet weather, which is probably a concern in Washington. As someone else mentioned, you may want to just rent a bag. I'd explain to the person what you need and let them help you.
All that said, I really like Sierra Designs, and they have a bag that may meet your needs, and is under $400. https://sierradesigns.com/nitro-0/
Rent a bag, you can look at Alpine Ascents international. There is no sleeping bag that is moderately priced with good temp ratings and pack size. So if you are only using it for Rainier pay the $50-$60 to rent for your trip.
I think you'd be miserable sleeping in a 30 degree bag if you anticipate 0 degree nights. Browse the REI used section
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For low weight and pack-size you're probably going to want a high-fill (700-800 fill) down bag, but you're quickly going to approach $500, especially for something capable of handling a 0° night. Keep in mind, the temperature rating on the bag is marketing fluff. 20°F just means that you won't freeze to death, but the bag is going to be comfortable at closer to 28-35°F.
Down bags are also not as good in wet weather, which is probably a concern in Washington. As someone else mentioned, you may want to just rent a bag. I'd explain to the person what you need and let them help you.
All that said, I really like Sierra Designs, and they have a bag that may meet your needs, and is under $400. https://sierradesigns.c
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I bought the 20 bag for men and women. The women bag is much thicker and rated at 18f comfort and 5f limit vs the men is 29f comfort and 18 limit.
The 20 on the bag name is quite misleading IMHO.
The women bag is very nice for the price and I think I am going to return the men bag.