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Offline backcountry55

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Help with sleeping bag!!
« on: August 01, 2013, 11:19:45 PM »
Looking for where to buy the best backcountry sleeping bag and the name of it going into idaho in mid November looking for warm light weight bag any ideas??

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Re: Help with sleeping bag!!
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2013, 11:31:44 PM »
I usually check out the REI Outlet online. They usually have decent deals on their gear at the outlet. I bought my Mountain Hardwear sleeping bag from there. I would also suggest you stop by one of the REI stores and hop in a few to see which ones fit you better...the mummy bags...the hybrid shaped bags...whatever.
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Re: Help with sleeping bag!!
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2013, 05:46:40 AM »
First thing I would do is watch craigslist for awhile.There was  a Feathered friends 20* bag not long ago and it was cheep! After that I would bite the bullet and buy a good down bag.Ether F. F. or Western Mountaineering..Its a big chunk of cash but will outlast you
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Re: Help with sleeping bag!!
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2013, 06:39:04 AM »
Looking for where to buy the best backcountry sleeping bag and the name of it going into idaho in mid November looking for warm light weight bag any ideas??

What is your budget?  THe best is going to set you back about $600, if you get a Feathered Friends or similar

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Re: Help with sleeping bag!!
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2013, 08:51:17 AM »
I just bought the REI Igneo.  I am REALLY impressed.
http://www.rei.com/product/828489/rei-igneo-sleeping-bag?s_kwcid=TC-13018-11106523703-be-1690484904&ef_id=UZaZGQAABPuXvXf2:20130802154410:s

I picked it up during one of the REI 20% off sales for about 275.

waterproof membrane on the shell, 800 fill down, rated to 19 degrees, and just a scootch over 2 pounds.

I have used it 2x in below freezing temps and been hot in boxers and a t-shirt (and I am ALWAYS cold).

I picked up an 8L ultralight waterproof dry bag and it stuffs perfectly in there (I got the long sized bag since I am 6'4").  I can get the whole bag and all my gear into my pack now.

My cold weather bag is the marmot plasma.  900 down fill rated to 3 degrees.  It stuffs into a 13 Liter dry bag and in the bag weighs in at 2.7 pounds.  I am just as pleased with this bag, but the cost is high and it is so warm that it won't work for most trips.
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Re: Help with sleeping bag!!
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2013, 09:00:57 AM »
I'm a big guy....6'3 275....and normal bags does not fit...( or more likely I don't fit normal size). Have nothing but positive reviews on Big Agnes and its integrated sleeping pad....oversize bags, system fits like a glove. I have their down bag with a Gortex cover. Love their products!

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Re: Help with sleeping bag!!
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2013, 09:14:58 AM »
I have a big angus that I used for many years.  Bought it for the same reason (6'4")  Great bag.  the only reason I got rid of it was that I found the large foot box would get really cold.  If I moved my feet I would have to warm it up again.  Being I am a restless sleeper I was always moving, so I always had cold feet!

I may not be the best person for a temp gauge though.  Like I said before, I seem to always be cold.  It has not been until I moved to the two down bags I mentioned above that I have actually been warm at night in a sleeping bag!

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Re: Help with sleeping bag!!
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2013, 10:51:49 AM »
cant beat this Feathered Friends x4jjj-3984464244@sale.craigslist.org 

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Re: Help with sleeping bag!!
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2013, 04:15:29 PM »
check out 02GEAR.COM I just purchased a Marmot Plasma 15 degree bag. 900 goose down fill that is under 2 lbs bag. check it out becuse I paid $360 for a 550 dollar bag.
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Re: Help with sleeping bag!!
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2013, 04:22:13 PM »
you will LOVE that bag!
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