backpacking sleepbag

[fillthefreezer]

so im in need of a sleeping bag upgrade. i need something better for backpacking. id rather not spend more than $200 due to a tight budget and Ive never been too fond of mummy bags, is there any hope to find to find something to fit this bill?

[archery288]

How light / small (stuffed size) do you want to go? 

 I have the Marmot Helium.  15 degree bag and really lightweight.  I wouldn't personally want anything else.  However, the price tag isn't very friendly.  I've seen several on eBay in the mid 300's from time to time.  Retails right at $400 for the regular and $469 if I remember right for the waterproof MemBrain. 

[jackelope]

I've got a Marmot ultralight long length 15 degree bag I bought on sierra trading post. Can't recall the model name. Down fill, very nice bag. I've used it in temps down into the 20's with no heat in the tent and been nice and warm. I think it was on there for about $100 then an extra coupon for being a member and free shipping...I paid about $60 for it. Deal of the century if you ask me.
Retail was over $200... I can't recall the model name. If you watch that website and become a member, you can really score some deals. There's a bunch of Marmot bags on there right now.

[7mag.]

Check out Big Agnes bags. They aren't as constrictive as a mummy bag, and I think they have some that are right around $200. Just remember, there is no insulation on the bottom of the bag, because they have a sleeping pad sleeve.

[mossyoak arrow slinger]

Check out north face cats meow. I have owned it for a few years now and absolutely love that bag. Got my hunting partners hooked on it as well. You can find them at cabelas or rei. If I remember correctly they are priced right around the 200 dollar mark and are worth the money.  Good luck bag hunting and let us know what you decide to go with

[87Ford]

I just bought the Cat's Meow from backcountry.com for $151.16.  Free 2 day shipping.  I think they're $189.99 at most places like Cabelas.

[C-Money]

If you are hiking any distance, a mummy style is probably the most practical due to size, weight and warmth. Kelty Cosmic down +20 bag is only 550 fill down, but the price is right at around $130 or less. It also has great reviews. If you are interested in investing a little money in a high quality bag, check out Feathered Friends in Seattle.

[fillthefreezer]

I've checked out feathered friends and western mountaineering and kifaru and would love to go with one of those bags but at this time i can't spring for that much $$$.
I've been close to pulling the trigger on a cats meow a couple times but for my build that bag is very constricting. thats my only hold up.
i like the fit of the big agnes bag but once you add their pad the price and weight are getting up there, their pad is almost my whole bag budget...

[7mag.]

I just bought a Marmot Trestle +15 bag at Sportsman's Wharehouse for $90. It is the long extra wide version. It is fairly roomy, and I hate mummy bags. I haven't spent the night in it yet, but for the money, seems hard to beat. It is synthetic, and weighs between 3 and 4 pounds.

[fillthefreezer]

I just bought a Marmot Trestle +15 bag at Sportsman's Wharehouse for $90. It is the long extra wide version. It is fairly roomy, and I hate mummy bags. I haven't spent the night in it yet, but for the money, seems hard to beat. It is synthetic, and weighs between 3 and 4 pounds.

i been looking at those online, haven't checked one out in person packed down. definitely my price range.

[jackelope]

What is your build? I'm 6'4" and 225#. The key to getting them packed down is a good compression bag. Not sure if you know this or not. By bag gets really nice and small in a compression bag. A little smaller than a football I'd say.

[Skyvalhunter]

  as long as its a down bag and not synthetic

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

How light / small (stuffed size) do you want to go? 

 I have the Marmot Helium.  15 degree bag and really lightweight.  I wouldn't personally want anything else.  However, the price tag isn't very friendly.  I've seen several on eBay in the mid 300's from time to time.  Retails right at $400 for the regular and $469 if I remember right for the waterproof MemBrain.

Here you go man...I just bought this bag this year and moosejaw is selling them for a steal, with free shipping.  I did NOT go with the waterproof bag, I don't remember why, but I remember being talked out of it from a friend of mine who does more backpack hunting then is healthy

http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_Marmot-Helium-15-Degree-Sleeping-Bag_10039785_10208_10000001_-1_

[7mag.]

I just bought a Marmot Trestle +15 bag at Sportsman's Wharehouse for $90. It is the long extra wide version. It is fairly roomy, and I hate mummy bags. I haven't spent the night in it yet, but for the money, seems hard to beat. It is synthetic, and weighs between 3 and 4 pounds.

i been looking at those online, haven't checked one out in person packed down. definitely my price range.

It comes with a compression sack. All sucked down, it's a little bigger than a football. It fits in the sleeping bag pouch in my pack.

[JPhelps]

I have a marmot helium but it is out of your price range.  If I were you I would check the link below.

http://www.basegear.com/marmot-sawtooth-sleeping-bag-s12.html

sign up for their mailing list and get another 20% off.  Can't do much better for $160.  3 lb bag that stuffs small and is true to its rating.