so many sleeping bags!

[Magnum_Willys]

One thing I would add is to for sure go to a store like REI and lay in as many as you can to get a feel for what FITS you.
Everyone is built differently.  Some of the ultra light mummy bags make me so claustrophobic it's not even funny.
Find what fits you and go from there. 

Some of the larger bags are really comfy but when it gets cold the extra airspace wont hold the heat.  I used to be afraid of the tite mummys around the feet but they are your friend.  I Still like some room around the chest so I run the the montbell down hugger with spiral stretch. 

[RadSav]

While they no longer have seriously cold rating bags I remain a big fan of Sierra Design bags.  Their newer Zissou Plus takes the best of a mummy and a quilt.  It's pretty impressive.  And it is plenty comfortable in your target weather range if you have a good pad.

I do like the idea of the Big Agnes.  I know a lot of guides that carry those.  I have not yet used one, but the guide friends swear by them.  And the friends with extremely broad shoulders say there is absolutely no comparison.  I figure if I ever felt a need to try something other than Sierra Design I'd have to give Big Agnes some serious thought.

[bowhunterty]

Mtn Hardwear have great bags, have same 20 deg bag for 10 yrs now. Check out Backcountry.com. Great deals on tents, bags, etc.

[jbeaumont21]

If you are like me and hate the tight mummy style and want more leg room I would look into Sea to Summit or the Nemo bags.  Both are sold at REI. Also from my experience if a bag is rated down to 20 degree, then that means really only good down to 30. Maybe I just get cold easy 

[kellama2001]

tagging

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

If you are like me and hate the tight mummy style and want more leg room I would look into Sea to Summit or the Nemo bags.  Both are sold at REI. Also from my experience if a bag is rated down to 20 degree, then that means really only good down to 30. Maybe I just get cold easy 

To a point. I've had my 15 Helium down to 22 and was toasty.

You probably get more variety in ratings on cheaper bags.


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[buglebrush]

Some brands rate based on survival.  Other rate based on comfort.  Still others rate both ways.  Go with the comfort testing and you will be golden.  I love my marmot, but they are tight. 

[Crunchy]

Im tagging this one.  Have a back country hunt in Sept (Whiteriver) and looking for a good bag that is reasonably priced.

[davk]

Just have to read reviews and if possible check them out in stores ... then kind of pick one for whatever reason and go with it. Color is a as good of a reason as any  .  Or just have a general idea of what you want and when I sale pops up, jump on it.  There are so many good options out there now, its hard to say you will go wrong with any of them.  I have a Kelty 20 deg bag that I have had for quite a few years.  Its a little heavier and bulkier than my other bag so it has become my warm weather bag.  Then I have a a North Face 15 degree bag that I take when its cold.  As far as temp ratings they are all over the place and not really standardized.  Id say if you are sleep warm go with one lower, if you sleep cold go with what they say.  My wife is cold in a 20deg bag when its 40, and Im in my boxers with the bag unzipped.

[Miles]

If you are like me and hate the tight mummy style and want more leg room I would look into Sea to Summit or the Nemo bags.  Both are sold at REI. Also from my experience if a bag is rated down to 20 degree, then that means really only good down to 30. Maybe I just get cold easy 

To a point. I've had my 15 Helium down to 22 and was toasty.

You probably get more variety in ratings on cheaper bags.


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EN rating.  Look it up, understand it, then research bags.

[huntnfmly]

Yes check out what en ratings are
That will help you decide and under stand better temp ratings

[eastfork]

Anyone have any experience with kuiu super down? Are they overrated?

[dreamunelk]

I have a Kifaru  0 degree slick bag.  Nice bag.  Not worth the money and no were close to a 0 degree bag.  And if you are over 5'6" order the tall.  Much better options on the market as mentioned on here. 

[Duckslayer89]

I have a Kifaru  0 degree slick bag.  Nice bag.  Not worth the money and no were close to a 0 degree bag.  And if you are over 5'6" order the tall.  Much better options on the market as mentioned on here.

Thanks for the heads up I was looking at these. I have a kelty cosmic down 0 degree bag and it's super lightweight and warm.

[davk]

I have a Kifaru  0 degree slick bag.  Nice bag.  Not worth the money and no were close to a 0 degree bag.  And if you are over 5'6" order the tall.  Much better options on the market as mentioned on here.

  Do you have experience with other bags to be able to state that the bag isnt actually 0 deg?  I guess Im asking if you consistently find the bags to be true to ratings or are always cold.  My wife gets cold in my 20 deg bag when its 40.  Im usually just in boxers with it zipped open and Im half out of the bag at 40.  Ive taken that bag out in -5.  So if she would come on her and state _____ bag temp ratings arent close ... it really isnt true to the bag but to her personally.