Post by: Elkrunner on June 24, 2015, 08:23:06 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 24, 2015, 08:29:07 AM
IMHO, you should focus more on a quality tent for colder weather conditions.
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 24, 2015, 08:49:06 AM
A 20 degree bag (ballpark) is good for most of the stuff you might do, unless you like snow camping. I use a 40 degree bag for most everything and wear my under armor cold gear to bed with a small beanie and socks and I'm good down to about 30 degrees.
The sleeping pad is a large component. You need a good pad to insulate you from the ground. The new inflatable pads provide pretty good insulation and comfort at a minimal price.
For all around, normal use, I'd prescribe a 20-30 degree down bag, an inflatable air bed, and a waterproof tent.
I use a Go-Lite 40 degree down bag that weighs in at under 2 lbs and a thermarest NeoAir (not full length, which i regret) that comes it at 9 oz. Big agnes makes good ones as well.
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 24, 2015, 09:11:43 AM
and weigh well under 5 lbs. More like 3.
That's extremely heavy. Its a tough call getting a lightweight bag for $115. Look for 800+ treated down if you want light weight and packable size. My Marmot Hydrogen 30 weight 28oz in the long version and compresses into a 4l compression sack, with 850 treated down. Unfortunately it wasn't $115, but its all relative to what your definition of "packable" is.
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 24, 2015, 09:18:55 AM
Down is definitely lighter and more packable but I'd be hesitant to recommend it to somebody who hasn't developed a real affinity for backpacking
Post by: swanny on June 24, 2015, 09:27:49 AM
http://www.rei.com/product/828305/marmot-trestles-30-sleeping-bag#tab-specs
Like others said, get a good insulated mat for underneath you and it will help tremendously for additional warmth. Here is a warm and durable 3 season down filled mat that packs small for what it provides you in puncture protection (75D fabric) and insulation.
http://www.rei.com/product/847123/exped-downmat-lite-5-air-pad-with-minipump
For just a hair over $200 you could have a really decent sleeping set up to handle most any late spring to early fall conditions you will experience in Washington.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 24, 2015, 09:33:37 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on June 24, 2015, 09:35:24 AM
Post by: swanny on June 24, 2015, 02:24:26 PM
I use the downmat 7 without pump. Save the weight skip the pump and get the snozzle bag (pump) which doubles as pack liner or storage bag. Sounds weird but pumps mat up in a minute.
I completely agree, that just adds another $40 if he is trying to keep the price down. The Schnozzel is the best for quick and easy inflation for sure!
Post by: 7mag. on June 24, 2015, 09:35:34 PM
I use the downmat 7 without pump. Save the weight skip the pump and get the snozzle bag (pump) which doubles as pack liner or storage bag. Sounds weird but pumps mat up in a minute.
That's what I use, and it works awesome. Great pad too.
Post by: Miles on June 24, 2015, 09:41:00 PM
Post by: Elkrunner on June 25, 2015, 07:21:32 AM
30 degree synthetic that weighs just over 3lbs for $99. It's certainly not going to be the lightest or most compact bag on the market but it will provide you warmth, comfort, and a decent starter sleeping bag.
http://www.rei.com/product/828305/marmot-trestles-30-sleeping-bag#tab-specs
Like others said, get a good insulated mat for underneath you and it will help tremendously for additional warmth. Here is a warm and durable 3 season down filled mat that packs small for what it provides you in puncture protection (75D fabric) and insulation.
http://www.rei.com/product/847123/exped-downmat-lite-5-air-pad-with-minipump
For just a hair over $200 you could have a really decent sleeping set up to handle most any late spring to early fall conditions you will experience in Washington.
So I just looked at the bag. What does it mean by long left, long right, etc.? Also the add mentions being woman specific but the specs say unisex. Im a fairly small framed guy at 5'8" so I am assuming it wouldn't matter. I like that price point. Im not looking to go on a 5 day excursion, just pack and run this year for a night or 2 before I end up back at the trailer.
Post by: sirmissalot on June 25, 2015, 07:30:40 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 25, 2015, 07:32:12 AM
Good deals on sleeping bags like you're looking for aren't too hard to find used like at backpackinglight.com, might be something to look into. I bought my girlfriend a decent 3lb 15degree bag on there for half off that had barely been used. If she decides she likes the backcountry stuff as much as I do I'll upgrade her to a down quilt like I have or get a two person for when I take her. REI garage sales are a great place to get great deals on sleeping bags. I think if you can keep it around 3lbs you're doing fine, I lugged around a 5lb 10oz bag for several years before I caught the ultralight bug.
Out of wedlock?! :yike:
I mean, yeah good call.