Need A New Cold Weather Sleeping Bag

[Karl Blanchard]

Then save the dough on the down stuff. If not saving weight its not worth it IMO. There are tons of options that are zero degree or more that will have more room, be more comfortable, more durable, and cost a fraction of the price.

if not packing in you'd be silly to buy a mummy bag. Get one of those flannel lined bags with plenty of leg room that weighs 12lb I've got a 0° I bought from BiMart on sale for like $50 a decade or so ago I use when truck camping and I couldn't think of a scenario where I'd choose a mummy or quilt over that baby if I wasn't carrying it on my back

[jrebel]

 

I was curious as well.  I have the following and have never been cold.  I pair it with an exped downmat.

1 × Revelation
Down Type (DownTek Treated):
850
Temperature:
0°F (-17°C)
Length:
XLong - 7'
Width:
XWide - 64"
Outside Fabric Options:
Fern 20D
Inside Fabric Color:
Burnt Orange 10D
Optional 20D Weather Resistant Stripes:
Steel Grey 20D
 
Bought in 2017

[Rat44]

Then save the dough on the down stuff. If not saving weight its not worth it IMO. There are tons of options that are zero degree or more that will have more room, be more comfortable, more durable, and cost a fraction of the price.

if not packing in you'd be silly to buy a mummy bag. Get one of those flannel lined bags with plenty of leg room that weighs 12lb I've got a 0° I bought from BiMart on sale for like $50 a decade or so ago I use when truck camping and I couldn't think of a scenario where I'd choose a mummy or quilt over that baby if I wasn't carrying it on my back

I do want the option of being backpackable for future needs.
I do have limited mobility but can still pack if I need or choose to.
Been using mummy style bags for 50 years and dont have an issue with that style.
I do know people that have problems with being closed in with that style.

[Hunter mike]

Stone Glacier Chilkoot 15 has been great for me. The 0* would have been too warm for my uses. I’ve used it in the back of my truck down to 15 degrees or worse during ski season with no complaints. I researched both and most guys in colder climes just wear a puffy layer inside when it gets a bit too cold. I like the versatility and need to carry a puffy anyways, so made sense to me.

[Rat44]

Want to thank everybody for all the helpful hints.
Learned a lot about all the options out there.
Didn't realize the new technologies in the products available now.
Far cry from the two blankets with a flannel liner I grew up with.
Decided to take up the offer made by Highcountry_hunter for his ovis system.
Thanks again guys.

[MADMAX]

Good deal bud
When I dumped my military mummy bag from the reserves and went to the Cabelas I have now
No regrets

[BD1]

You get what you pay for...I went North Face and have never regretted it. 

[Rat44]

Received the Ovis bag today.
Looks like a very well made bag.
Be interesting to see how a hybrid down and synthetic system works.
And a tip of the hat to Kody .
Thank you sir.

[jjhunter]

My EE quilt is what I almost froze to death in🤣

Which model, fill and pad?

I've had my 0 degree enigma 850FP down quilt into the low teens paired with an x-therm (6.9 R-value I believe) in a Cimarron floorless tipi and was very comfortable. No snow but plenty of wind.

Just going through my gear today and pulled it out.  10 degree Enigma 850 fill, long, wide.  Thermarest Neoair Xlite pad.

Quilt for sale if anyone is looking for one🤣.  Probably 15 sleeps in it.

[jackelope]

Just bought a Nemo Riff Endless Promise 15 deg bag for my BWCA trip next month. Hopefully that’ll work out well.

[Stein]

Big quit fan here, I have three EE quilts that have been all over the place.  I am fortunate to have about 20 nights in my 30 degree so far this year and haven't gone hunting yet.  I bought my first EE quilt when the owner was making them himself in his garage.

  I still have a -20 down gore bag, but I don't do much stupid stuff anymore.

I like sticking with one brand because I know where I am comfortable compared to the ratings which are anything but consistent brand to brand.  Honestly, the best gauge is to just measure the loft with a ruler and compare it to the tables you can find online.  After that, it's all just preference.

There are a bunch of quality manufacturers out there, not like it was 20 years ago. 

[Rat44]

Still have my old OD Green wool blanket I use with a Thermarest 2 inch semi inflatable pad.
Also use a sleeping platform that is like a small cot that raises me about a foot off the ground.
That and a Cabelas Alaska dome tent keeps me safe from the weather.

[tgomez]

I use the USMC three season system. Just button all 3 bags together, or use individually as needed. You get the black insulation bag, the green patrol bag, and the woodland camo bivy cover. Also buy a USMC woodland poncho. They can be put inside your bag for even another insulation layer.

[Rat44]

That will work too.
In the Army we used a inflatable air mattress,a down mummy bag,a bag cover and a wool blanket on top.
Poncho liner and pup tent half if it was really cold.