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Offline eastfork

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Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« on: December 31, 2016, 07:44:48 PM »
Im in the hunt for a new bag...something good to maybe 15-20 degrees and around 2 pounds ideally. I dont like true mummy bags but will do it if need be. Ive been looking around for a bit and thought maybe ill see what kinda input i get. Thanks

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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2017, 09:35:54 PM »
I've got a mountain hardware banshee.  -20 I believe,   took it late October on an elk hunt and stayed plenty warm. I think it may be in the 3 to 3.5 range. Check them out. I think mountain hardware has good stuff.

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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2017, 10:34:02 PM »
check out enlightened equipment

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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2017, 08:21:44 AM »
I have a nemo 15 degree down bag that i like very well.

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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2017, 08:48:08 AM »
Tag. Looking as well
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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2017, 09:18:59 AM »
montbell downhugger 0 degree spiral stitch does the job for me.  just under 3#


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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2017, 10:23:11 AM »
Any kind of budget? In that temp range you have a ton of options, lots of good bags out there now. A little more info on what you are expecting out of it might help with recommendations. I personally use a Marmot lithium at the moment and love it. Also have a couple Mountain Hardwear Banshees that are fully waterproof for when things get ugly, but they are not easy on the wallet. Also I am a VERY restless sleeper at home, RLS runs in the fam so lots of tossing and turning but for some reason on backpack trips I don't mind the mummy.  :twocents:

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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2017, 10:58:38 AM »
check out enlightened equipment
:yeah:  I hate mummy bags, enlightened equipment will build your own bag to your specs, very light! 
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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2017, 09:42:01 PM »
check out enlightened equipment
:yeah:  I hate mummy bags, enlightened equipment will build your own bag to your specs, very light!

no kidding! I have no idea how anyone can sleep in one

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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2017, 10:33:15 PM »
Here you go, no tent will be needed with this, just thro a tarp over you. :chuckle:

I have two of these super hot to sleep in, I be been in 16 degree temps and was sweating. :yike:

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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2017, 10:50:19 PM »
I feel like there are a few sleeping bag threads out there right now  :dunno:

I have an Enlightened Equipment 20* that is 18oz
And if I want a zipper a North Face Cats meow 20* at 34oz
I would pair either with a Klymit pad at 3.2 rating that's 18oz
I'll sleep in my clothes if need be and be plenty warm just about anywhere.
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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2017, 10:58:13 PM »
I used an EE 10 degree quilt for ten days in Alaska in September on my moose hunt. Hated it. I couldn't get comfortable, froze my butt off, and too drafty. I spent each night waking up several times trying to adjust it to make it work. Back to a mummy bag for me.

I admit I should have done some more testing with it to see if I liked it before taking it to the Alaskan backcountry, but I listened to all the reviews here and Rokslide and thought I would love it. Worst gear "upgrade" mistake I've probably ever made.

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Re: Looking for a new back packing sleeping bag.
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2017, 07:58:30 PM »
Marmot Helium +15 has always been a good choice too. Right at 2lbs, I have one that never gets used that I might consider selling. It only has a handful of nights.

 


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