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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: blindluck on May 22, 2016, 10:33:48 AM

Title: Butler bags (sleeping bags)
Post by: blindluck on May 22, 2016, 10:33:48 AM: Anyone know much about these, they look high quality, kinda interested. Thanks
Title: Re: Butler bags (sleeping bags)
Post by: 4T on May 23, 2016, 08:56:33 PM: Been very curious myself. Been wondering which is better. Butler or Western Hunter. Same price but similar.
Title: Re: Butler bags (sleeping bags)
Post by: blindluck on May 24, 2016, 07:36:48 PM: That's the other one I was trying to remember, hard choice as they both seem really nice.
Title: Re: Butler bags (sleeping bags)
Post by: WoolyRunner on May 24, 2016, 07:51:54 PM: I have a Butler Bag. That thing is AWESOME. Ive used it at Elk camp in New Mexico where temps dropped into the teens and stayed pleasantly warm. Ive also used it in the Olympics for bear hunting. It is heavy (25 lbs). But well worth it.
Title: Re: Butler bags (sleeping bags)
Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 24, 2016, 08:14:30 PM: Quote from: WoolyRunner on May 24, 2016, 07:51:54 PM
I have a Butler Bag. That thing is AWESOME. Ive used it at Elk camp in New Mexico where temps dropped into the teens and stayed pleasantly warm. Ive also used it in the Olympics for bear hunting. It is heavy (25 lbs). But well worth it.

25 Lbs...? Does that include the mattress ? :o
Title: Re: Butler bags (sleeping bags)
Post by: 4T on May 24, 2016, 08:31:35 PM: From what I understand you can choose a pad to put in either one. I think they are definitely 20 plus pounds as is.
Title: Re: Butler bags (sleeping bags)
Post by: WoolyRunner on May 24, 2016, 08:45:38 PM: No. That is just the bag in its storage sack. It is made out of canvas and the inside is flannel. It has 2 layers you can crawl under plus a head cover. Not sure if the proper name for it. I am 6ft 4 and 300 lbs and it is plenty roomy for me. I love it. Its not a bag to take on a backpack hunt even though i have mulled that thiught over due to its awesomeness
Title: Re: Butler bags (sleeping bags)
Post by: blindluck on May 24, 2016, 08:59:10 PM: I would love to compare the butler and western hunter side by side, but I appreciate what you have to say about yours. How much did yours cost and how long have you had it?
Title: Re: Butler bags (sleeping bags)
Post by: WoolyRunner on May 25, 2016, 07:06:59 AM: Not sure about the cost. It was a birthday present. Ive had mine for 4 years now. You wont be disappointed. Ive even thought about rolling it out in the backyard to sleep. Glad i could be of help.
Title: Re: Butler bags (sleeping bags)
Post by: 4T on May 25, 2016, 09:05:22 AM: I believe that they are both priced the same at $420. Not sure about the western hunters but the butlers are made in America.
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Post by: johnnyaustin44 on May 25, 2016, 09:17:03 AM: You guys should check out the Teton elk hunter sleeping bags. 120$ and rated at -35. I'm 6'6" and 315 pounds and couldn't ask for more out of a big camp sleeping bag. Especially when comparing the prices. Canvas outside and flannel inside.
Title: Re: Butler bags (sleeping bags)
Post by: follow maggie on May 25, 2016, 09:58:18 PM: 25lb sleeping bag?!