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Equipment & Gear => Power Equipment & RV => Topic started by: Miles on February 10, 2011, 12:29:58 PM

Title: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: Miles on February 10, 2011, 12:29:58 PM: Just debated back and forth between this and the Marmot Helium, for the price this one is going for I had to go for it. It uses the EN rating (same as the Helium) and only 5 degree difference in rating.

Use the coupon code: DSW10, and get 40% off...for a whopping total of $222(regular price is $370). :yike:

https://www.golite.com/sleep-systems/mens/800-plus-fill-goose-down/adrenaline-3-season-mummy-regular (https://www.golite.com/sleep-systems/mens/800-plus-fill-goose-down/adrenaline-3-season-mummy-regular)

Adrenaline 3-Season Mummy - Regular

2 lbs. 2 oz. | 985 g

rating: 20°F / -7°C

$370.00

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Baltic/Grease

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The centerpiece of the top rated sleeping bag collection by Backpacker magazine, Outside magazine and Mountain Bike magazine.

Materials:
800+ Fill Power Goose Down Insulation; 100% Tier 1 Recycled 22 Denier Polyester Fabrics; Diamond Ripstop Shell; Ripstop Lining; Waterproof-Breathable Pertex® Shield Eco Hood and Foot Protection

   * Draft tubes around face opening and backing the main zip seal out the cold
   * Center-front zipper with top snap for venting is always easy to reach and prevents a hard pressure point when sleeping on your side
   * Single pull cinch on the snug-fitting SkullGlove™ hood for ease of adjustment
   * Arid Zones™ with Pertex® Shield Eco waterproof-breathable fabric at the head and foot of the bag protect against condensation in critical areas
   * 6"/15 cm stretch baffle spacing, differentially cut with 5"/13 cm total loft
   * Dependable YKK® zipper with reversible slider backed by snag-resistant guard on draft tube
   * Vertical and horizontal chambers and baffles optimize down distribution for maximum warmth
   * Internal and external hang loops for drying and storing
   * Upgraded with 100% Tier 1 Recycled shell, lining, Arid Zone™ and stuffsack fabrics
   * Premium 800+ fill power goose down - the loftiest fill power sustainably harvestable
   * Waterproof recycled nylon stuff sack and breathable cotton storage sack included

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   o rating: 20°F / -7°C

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Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: Miles on February 10, 2011, 12:32:46 PM: Here it is in the provided stuff sack, and then in a compression sack on the right:

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Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: Miles on February 10, 2011, 12:39:39 PM: Quote from: JKEEN33 on February 10, 2011, 12:38:51 PM
Am I missing something? I don't see where it came from.

Sorry, I forgot to add the link....fixing it.
Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 10, 2011, 12:57:49 PM: Goose Down is great insulation. I've had an Eddie Bauer mummy bag since 1968. BUT be aware that when Goose Down gets wet, its insulation value goes to Zero. Unlike some of the newer hi-tech bag fillers.
Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: sisu on February 10, 2011, 01:00:34 PM: Miles, golite sleeping bags are just as good as marmot, but there is where it stops. My wife is an insider in the outdoor industry and has seen her share of golite problems. Sure all companies have their lemons, but golite has more, not the sleeping bags but their packs, outer wear etc. Durability is not their mainstay.

Again Miles I am not being critical of the sleeping bag, good choice there but be wary of their other products especially if you are like me. I'm toasting a set of USA made Danners right now. I'll never buy another set of Danners again.
Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: Miles on February 10, 2011, 01:07:17 PM: Sisu, thanks for the heads up...I'll keep an eye out for problems, and keep you guys posted. It really won't get used much in the next year...really only next fall when I get back to Wa to hunt. After I get back to the states I'm sure I'll use it a little more. For the price, weight, and compressed size, I just had to go for it. I actually was on their website to purchase the Shangri-la 5 and then saw this bag...so I researched the specs/reviews, and decided to get both. :) Now I've got a bag and shelter that packs very small, and weighs in at 5lbs total.

Also, the 40% off discount applies for everything.
Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: Miles on February 10, 2011, 01:09:56 PM: Quote from: sisu on February 10, 2011, 01:00:34 PM
I'm toasting a set of USA made Danners right now. I'll never buy another set of Danners again.

I hear you on the Danners, 3 weeks of hunting and mine were ready to give up. :chuckle:

Now I bring them as a spare set of boots.
Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: Tim on February 17, 2011, 06:13:13 AM: the short zipper would be enough to keep me from buying one.I used one for a year and never liked it
Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: Miles on February 17, 2011, 06:20:49 AM: Quote from: Tim on February 17, 2011, 06:13:13 AM
the short zipper would be enough to keep me from buying one.I used one for a year and never liked it

I almost didn't purchase it because of that, then I thought about how many times I have actually zipped my bag all the way down while sleeping in cold weather? The answer was, never. I have a bag for warm weather, and I just needed one that packed small, was lightweight, and could be used for backpack hunting when the temps dropped below freezing. This bag fit that criteria.

Plus I got the Shangri-La 5 and only paid for shipping once...What a deal. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: Rgrady35 on February 17, 2011, 07:11:50 AM: Remember that the loft in a sleeping bag provides the warmth. You may want to store it hanging up in the closet. If you keep it compressed the fibers may get close together, thus no loft, less warmth. :twocents:
Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: Miles on February 17, 2011, 07:13:07 AM: Quote from: Rgrady35 on February 17, 2011, 07:11:50 AM
Remember that the loft in a sleeping bag provides the warmth. You may want to store it hanging up in the closet. If you keep it compressed the fibers may get close together, thus no loft, less warmth. :twocents:

It's already hanging. ;)
Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on February 17, 2011, 08:04:08 AM: Is this the fill weight, or total weight? "2 lbs. 2 oz. "

So far I'm pretty happy with my North Face Snow Shoe, but I wish it was lighter.

-Steve
Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: sisu on February 17, 2011, 02:48:15 PM: Quote from: Rgrady35 on February 17, 2011, 07:11:50 AM
Remember that the loft in a sleeping bag provides the warmth. You may want to store it hanging up in the closet. If you keep it compressed the fibers may get close together, thus no loft, less warmth. :twocents:
We store all our down and ever the synthetic fully "expanded" in the closet. Nothing kills down or synthetic more than long term compression.
Title: Re: Deal on Sleeping bag
Post by: MtnMuley on February 17, 2011, 03:03:30 PM: That is a good price Miles. I've never used one or know anybody that has. Looks like nice mummy bag. I use a Helium, and have been as happy as I can in a mummy bag.....which isn't very.