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Big Game Hunting => Backcountry Hunting => Topic started by: GorgeCustomCoatings on July 05, 2013, 12:47:04 PM

Title: Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Post by: GorgeCustomCoatings on July 05, 2013, 12:47:04 PM: Looking for some help everyone. Last year I bought a GoLite sleeping bag (mummy) that is super lightweight, high quality, and warm enough for what I'm looking to do.... (Temps ranging from 25-55 degrees). The only problem with the bag is that it is a Mummy bag, and I absolutely hate having my legs crammed together in a mummy bag. Now I am looking to replace that bag with something pretty much the exact same, but in a rectangle bag. I have had no luck finding anything that is Lightweight (backcountry packing), warm, and a rectangle bag. Looking to spend >$300 on something. Any ideas? Thanks
Title: Re: Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Post by: fillthefreezer on July 05, 2013, 01:29:04 PM: while its a mummy bag, alot of people rave about the montbell super spirals feeling much more roomy due the the way theyre sewn.
Title: Re: Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Post by: trophyhunt on July 05, 2013, 01:42:03 PM: how much was your mummy bag new? Are you looking to sell it?
Title: Re: Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Post by: MLHSN on July 05, 2013, 02:42:37 PM: Ever considered getting a down quilt with a down jacket and just going that way? Way less restrictive feeling.
Title: Re: Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Post by: ellensburgpo on July 05, 2013, 03:34:13 PM: Quote from: MLHSN on July 05, 2013, 02:42:37 PM
Every considered getting a down quilt with a down jacket and just going that way? Way less restrictive feeling.

:yeah:

Something like a kifaru woobie with a quality down top

http://store.kifaru.net/woobie-p72.aspx (http://store.kifaru.net/woobie-p72.aspx)

Or going with a wide version of a mummy bag, ie a kifaru slick bag wide.

http://store.kifaru.net/slick-bag-p73.aspx (http://store.kifaru.net/slick-bag-p73.aspx)

Lots of brands that make similar type versions of the above.
Title: Re: Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Post by: 7mag. on July 06, 2013, 12:57:29 AM: Quote from: ellensburgpo on July 05, 2013, 03:34:13 PM
Quote from: MLHSN on July 05, 2013, 02:42:37 PM
Every considered getting a down quilt with a down jacket and just going that way? Way less restrictive feeling.

:yeah:

Something like a kifaru woobie with a quality down top

http://store.kifaru.net/woobie-p72.aspx (http://store.kifaru.net/woobie-p72.aspx)

Or going with a wide version of a mummy bag, ie a kifaru slick bag wide.

http://store.kifaru.net/slick-bag-p73.aspx (http://store.kifaru.net/slick-bag-p73.aspx)

Lots of brands that make similar type versions of the above.

Kifaru Slick bag.
Title: Re: Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Post by: Olympics777 on July 07, 2013, 10:22:10 AM: The Big Agnes sleeping bags are superlight and way less restrictive, look them up on any outdoor retailer, they might be the way to go!!
Title: Re: Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Post by: acnewman55 on July 07, 2013, 01:13:41 PM: Quote from: Olympics777 on July 07, 2013, 10:22:10 AM
The Big Agnes sleeping bags are superlight and way less restrictive, look them up on any outdoor retailer, they might be the way to go!!

:yeah: I have a down Big Agnes bag because I can't stand the constricted feeling of the traditional mummy-shaped bag. The Big Agnes has a wider toe-box than the traditional mummy, so it still allows movement in the bag, or has spare room for your boots if you need to keep them from freezing over on cold nights in the mountains. Definitely check them out.

REI should carry their bags.
Title: Re: Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Post by: Idahocougar on July 07, 2013, 06:42:06 PM: Look into the Western Mountaineering bags. They make a great product and have a bag that is a semi-rectangle.