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Big Game Hunting => Backcountry Hunting => Topic started by: huntnut26 on September 05, 2019, 06:38:19 PM

Title: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: huntnut26 on September 05, 2019, 06:38:19 PM: I'm looking to upgrade my sleeping system for backcountry hunting and was wondering what other people are using this day and age. I currently have a slumber jack bag I purchased back in the early 90's for a Mt. goat hunt. Still works great but like to shed some weight and improve my setup. leaning towards goose down at this point. Thanks!
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: mburrows on September 05, 2019, 07:29:59 PM: If weight is what your trying to cut back on look to some of the treated down bags. Bunch of good ones out there. Western Mountaineering, Stone Glacier, Marmot, Feathered Friends, REI brand, etc. all make good stuff.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on September 05, 2019, 07:35:56 PM: Nemo Tensor Pad, VIAM Outdoors 10 degree quilt. Warm, packs down small, stupid light ;)
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: jrebel on September 05, 2019, 08:28:47 PM: Xped mat with a quality quilt from enlightened equipment.

Hands down the best set up.....and lightest.....I have ever used.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: Crunchy on September 05, 2019, 08:47:05 PM: I prefer a bag over a quilt. I have a 20 degree down bag that I throw in a compression sack. Squeezes down to the size of a small bowling ball.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: kselkhunter on September 05, 2019, 08:49:26 PM: I love my Feathered Friends down sleeping bag. Gets used quite often and has held up for years.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: Jason on September 05, 2019, 09:10:04 PM: I bought the Enlightenment Equipment Convert last year. I like it because I can use it as a bag or quilt.
Test out a few sleeping pads and see what you like, I ended up with a Nemo pad, it’s a little heavier but it’s also 4 inches thick and doesn’t make noise when you move around at night.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: SWHUNTER on September 05, 2019, 09:52:37 PM: Been running a Marmot Helium for 10 years or so and have never had an issue. 15 degree bag. Maybe slightly lighter bags out there but I haven't felt the need to change it up yet.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: Magnum_Willys on September 05, 2019, 10:16:17 PM: Get an 850/900 treated down bag. If u don’t mind an extra few ounces the xped down pad is sweet. Its about 20 oz if I recall.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: dan11011 on September 06, 2019, 01:22:11 AM: If you care about weight, Western Mountaineering :tup:
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: fowl smacker on September 06, 2019, 05:21:20 AM: I got a new Nemo Disco15 this year and have used it on a couple trips now. I love it. Spoon shaped because I'm a side/belly sleeper. Most comfortable bag I've ever been in.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: chukar hunter on September 06, 2019, 07:45:05 AM: Im a big fan of the Marmot Helium. Been in negative temperatures and never had issues getting cold. I buy a cheap inflatable off of amazon ~ $25 for each season...I haven't had much luck with even the "name brands" holding up much longer than a season.

I've considered a quilt for warm weather/early season, but haven't made the investment yet.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: wkraemer on September 06, 2019, 08:18:04 AM: Have you considered a company called Hyke and Byke? They have a 30 degree 800 Fill Goose Down bag for 130.00.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: Magnum_Willys on September 06, 2019, 08:37:08 AM: Quote from: dan11011 on September 06, 2019, 01:22:11 AM
If you care about weight, Western Mountaineering :tup:
Crazy $ but their 15 degree Badger at 2# 6oz for the long version is roomy, warm and light.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: 2MANY on September 06, 2019, 08:53:17 AM: Huntnut26 what body size are you?
Back packing or horse packing?
Tent with stove, tent without stove, cott or not, bivi?

Lots of questions here.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: HikerHunter on September 06, 2019, 09:37:55 AM: I've had two western mountaineering bags and they are top notch quality and have true temperature ratings. I found both mine used which takes a bit of the sting out of them. I'd highly recommend.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: Sundance on September 06, 2019, 09:38:30 AM: Hammock Gear Economy Burrow quilt or Premium Burrow quilt, Nemo Tensor or Astro pad. I added a Borah Gear bivy to add a few degree of warmth and keep the pad and bag clean, eliminated the need for a ground sheet (Tyvek).
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: CoryTDF on September 06, 2019, 10:33:06 AM: For the money I am really loving this!!

http://ireviewgear.com/backpacks/zenbivy-lite-bed-25o-quilt-and-sheet/
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: Bushcraft on September 06, 2019, 11:11:54 AM: I've got bags from Marmot, Feathered Friends, Kifaru, Exped, Northface and a couple others whose names I don't recall.

The Marmot Helium has been my go to for backpack hunting for years and years but I'm going to give the comparatively roomy Kifaru 20/Tall/Wide Slick bag a shot this season and hope it's temperature rating is true.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: huntnut26 on September 06, 2019, 08:03:44 PM: Thanks for all great info some I've been looking at and I'll definitely look into the rest mentioned! Its better to get feedback from you guys vs reading articles that promote certain brands.
Title: Re: Backcountry sleeping bag
Post by: huntnut26 on September 07, 2019, 07:24:04 AM: Quote from: 2MANY on September 06, 2019, 08:53:17 AM
Huntnut26 what body size are you?
Back packing or horse packing?
Tent with stove, tent without stove, cott or not, bivi?

Lots of questions here.

2MANY I'm 5'9" 165#
back pack hunter
small 2person tent, no stove
depending or were I'm hunting mat made with pine boughs or other softer vegetation I can muster up.