Sleeping bag weight

[Tbob]

I use a Mt Hardware treated down bag. It’s a 15 degrees bag, packs up pretty dang small and it’s under 3lbs. Use it all year long. If it’s hot, I just leave it zipped open

[D-Rock425]

Sleeping bag is one of those areas that I will gladly carry an extra pound of weight or so to stay warm.  Im personally not a fan of down for sleeping bags.

Love my kifaru slick bag but it does weigh almost 3 pounds

I'm thinking about getting one for myself.

[jstone]

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[buglebrush]

Sub 2 lbs. Until October, and then sub 3 lbs.  I sleep warm, so I use a 30 and 15 bag.  Ounces=pounds=pain.  I usually hunt with camp on my back all the time.  Wouldn't be that big of a deal to have a 3+ lbs bag for those that set up a camp to hunt out of, and return at night.  IMO, it's a huge waste of time and energy to return to a camp every night.  For an extra 5 lbs. (Add about 2 lbs. of food per additional day). You can spend way more time actually where you need to be.  This is especially effective when Elk Hunting.

[vandeman17]

Interesting thread as I am in the market for a new bag. I have my truck camping sleeping bag that works fine but looking for one for the backpack. I am a cold sleeper so the warmer the better for me 

[SemperFidelis97]

Western mountaineering, and feathered friends seem to be the gold standard.  I have zero complaints about the ultralight at 26 ounces for a 20 degree bag I feel it was worth every penny.

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[yakimanoob]

I have a Mountain Hardwear 20° down bag, 650-fill, that weighs something like 3.3-3.5lbs.  I've had it for about a decade now and it's been amazing.  There are lighter ones on the market for sure, and if this one ever gives up the ghost I'll probably go for a 15° Marmot Helium.  I have a Sea-2-Summit liner as well for when it gets really cold. 

I also have a 35° Sierra Designs bag/quilt hybrid for summer trips that weighs in a 14oz and packs down to the size of a grapefruit.  It's more than warm enough for most of the hunting I do. 

[7mmfan]

I recently bought a REI Magma 15 degree treated down bag. Came in at like 24 or 25 oz. It's incredibly light compared to my old North Face bag that was 3.5 for a 20 degree synthetic bag. Looking forward to giving it a go this year.

[jstone]

What do these different bags run?

[7mmfan]

What do these different bags run?

I caught it onsale, paid $280 I think. Normal is around $379.

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[buglebrush]

Interesting thread as I am in the market for a new bag. I have my truck camping sleeping bag that works fine but looking for one for the backpack. I am a cold sleeper so the warmer the better for me 

Try this one.  Perfect for a cold sleeper.  Great bag.  Grab it today before it's gone.   

[444Marlin]

I have both Western Mountaineering and Feathered Friends.  WM is the best as far as I'm concerned.  The draft tube and baffles are the best.  The Feathered Friends is nice but a bit more drafty.  I have a 30, 15 and a -10 for different conditions. 

And yes a few ounces more of feathers goes a long way towards a nice warm night.

[farmin4u_98948]

I have a KUIU bag that no longer keeps me warm.  What’s the best way to refresh the loft in it....

[Wolfdog2314]

I’m really happy with my Nemo Sonic 0*  bag. Right at 3.0lbs. I tried the quilt and didn’t enjoy it.

As far as loft I’ve heard putting the bag in the dryer with low heat and a tennis ball or two will help it regain loft. Also storing your bag loose and not packed into a stuff sack helps extend the life. There’s some articles I’ve seen online about how to bring back the loft.

[mtnwkr]

I have a KUIU bag that no longer keeps me warm.  What’s the best way to refresh the loft in it....

If it's a down bag then a proper wash and dry. If it's synthetic you're out of luck. Thats one of the reasons that down trumps synthetic.