Search for a new sleeping bag

[YotaRedneckGirl]

I found a couple of interest on Pricegrabber.com, who has ordered from them before? Are they a good company?

In the sleeping bag area I'm looking for something for 0º that's pretty light to pack (under 7#'s) and durable as I find myself sleeping in the oddest places some nights! I'm looking to spend under $150, any insight is much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

[Malltero]

You could just get a quilt and the two of us can roll ourselfs up in it

[Triaged]

You could climb into mine...I'll keep you warm

Back on the ranch...

I have a Sierra Designs 0deg. The one I have is an older version with 3M LiteLoft insulation. It is lighter for the temp than most other synthetics but isn't as durable. It does however have a lifetime warranty on the insulation and the bag. I had it replaced after a number of years because it lost it's loft.

Polarguard is normally considered the most durable syn insulation. However it doesn't compress as well.

Get one with a normal nylon liner because the fuzzy ones are more bulky.

Whatever you do stick with one of the good names like Sierra Designs, Marmot, Mt Hardware, etc. that have lifetime warranties.

[CRAZY MATT]

just borrow one

[basketcasejeep]

Check these bags out:

http://www.wiggys.com/

I have one, seems like a good bag, don't get real cold using it... and its machine washable.

edit: All bags are on sale 15% off.

[sceep]

we/ve been using these for 3 years now.. most comfortable, warmest bags i've ever slept in.

but definately not light packing.

http://www.wenzelco.com/products/sle...ails.asp?ID=17

dont let the brand name fool ya.

[Nomadic1]

Military Mummy Bag....

[androbus]

Originally Posted by Triaged

You could climb into mine...I'll keep you warm

Back on the ranch...

I have a Sierra Designs 0deg. The one I have is an older version with 3M Whatever you do stick with one of the good names like Sierra Designs, Marmot, Mt Hardware, etc. that have lifetime warranties.

LIFETIME???

really? cool! I wonder if my REI bag (don' remember if it was a o deg or fifteen deg?) hsa a warrantee? it has done just fine since buyng it back a few years ago.....like in 1977!
works fine, but as with all mummy bags is a pain if you move around i sleep. I have a couple hunter style cloth bags(forget name, but fifteen deg) and prefer these unless backpacking!

the real question is what are you wanting it for? a zero or even fifteen deg bag is too warm for summer in many areas... do you really need the fancy ultra-lightweight bag when you are truck camping? don' think so..they are really only for backpacking when comfort isn't an option..just my opinion...

Paul

[MT4Runner]

7# is super heavy for a "packable" sleeping bag. If you can handle 7#, buy a cheapo $40 Wenzel flannel bag from K-Mart.

If you really want packable, you can "afford" 4-4.5 lbs for 0º with your budget.

I have a 10 year-old $125 5ºF Slumberjack (Quallofil) that is packed out and a 40ºF bag now...about 4#

...a 4 year-old $300 0ºF REI (down/dryloft) bag that is awesome!!!!...about 3#

...a 5 year-old $90 (outlet sale) 30ºF TNF polarguard bag that I like pretty well....about 3.5#

I use the down REI bag 9 months of the year, and the polarguard TNF bag in the warmer summer months.

Pay more for down, take good care of it, and you'll never regret the purchase. The only reason I even have the TNF polarguard bag is for kayaking--down just doesn't like water.

A good pad (thermarest or similar) will make your bag feel 10º warmer.

[fourlofirst]

Originally posted by Far...Right:
How did people live before the internet?

[Blazilla]

Western Mountaineering

[D60]

We just bought the wife a N Face Cat's Meow. Women specific bag IIRC. Retail was around $160, but I think it's a 20 degree bag. I dunno, but she loves it.

[2Dogs]

Originally Posted by MT4Runner

7# is super heavy for a "packable" sleeping bag. If you can handle 7#, buy a cheapo $40 Wenzel flannel bag from K-Mart.

If you really want packable, you can "afford" 4-4.5 lbs for 0º with your budget.

I have a 10 year-old $125 5ºF Slumberjack (Quallofil) that is packed out and a 40ºF bag now...about 4#

...a 4 year-old $300 0ºF REI (down/dryloft) bag that is awesome!!!!...about 3#

...a 5 year-old $90 (outlet sale) 30ºF TNF polarguard bag that I like pretty well....about 3.5#

I use the down REI bag 9 months of the year, and the polarguard TNF bag in the warmer summer months.

Pay more for down, take good care of it, and you'll never regret the purchase. The only reason I even have the TNF polarguard bag is for kayaking--down just doesn't like water.

A good pad (thermarest or similar) will make your bag feel 10º warmer.

Why are you using a sleeping bag so much (if you don't mind)?

[Westy]

try rei.com

their outlet store has some great bags for reasonable prices.

[James_Fendley]

Only place to go: SierraTradingPost.com

Great company to buy from.

James

[speedo]

If you're going to be sleeping in 0* weather get a bag that is rated colder than that, like -20 or colder. If you get too warm you can unzip the bag but there's not much you can do if you aren't warm enough. I take my North Face "Dark Star" (-40 rating) hunting even though the coldest I have seen during the Sept. moose season has been 0*. If there is any possibility that you could get the bag wet don't even consider a down bag, a good synthetic bag will retain a high percentage of its thermal efficiency when soaking wet.

Gus

[mudpup]

always had good luck with campmor
check here

[MT4Runner]

Originally Posted by 2Dogs

Why are you using a sleeping bag so much (if you don't mind)?

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Because I live in a fawkin' wooden crate, asshole! Some people are so insensitive!!

In all honesty, I probably only camp out 8-10 nights per year, but not only in the summer time. I get out whenever I get enough kitchen passes to redeem, and sometimes that's in the middle of winter!! I use the down bag on single nights camping in the coldest nine months..not for nine months continuously.....so, the down bag gets used 6 nights/year, the Polarguard one 3-4.

Never, never, never store your sleeping bag in its stuff sack--that's partly why my old Quallofil bag is so crappy and packed out today. Hanging them from the ceiling (most bags have a hook near the foot) is best, in a loose bag or large pillowcase is second best.

[dubbyx]

I've got a Nebo Avalanche -0*. great little cold weather bag, but sucks in the summer. Lifetime warranty, mine's about 5 years old and I got it used from a hunting buddy. Found them online for around $60, but it is 8#. I wouldn't recommend it for anything but truck camping.

[basketcasejeep]

Originally Posted by MT4Runner

Never, never, never store your sleeping bag in its stuff sack--that's partly why my old Quallofil bag is so crappy and packed out today. Hanging them from the ceiling (most bags have a hook near the foot) is best, in a loose bag or large pillowcase is second best.

Though that is great advice, its not necessary with the wiggy's bags I posted about earlier. The Alaskan Air Nat'l Guard has them vacuum packed for emergencies... long term. I'm sure that's a wee bit tighter than a 'stuff sack'.

[Ebs]

I'm happy with my North Face bag. Picked it up on sale a few years ago at a pretty good price, under $80 if I remember. It's a slightly oversize bag, I'm not a heavy guy so its perfect being able to move around a bit. http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/...=NA&model=APF9

[ZJStiletto]

I'm trying to find the brand, but there's a company out there that makes excellent ultralight backpacking bags, with names like Kestral and Osprey and other bird names. Lemme look.

[YotaRedneckGirl]

Thanks for all the help guys! And for the offers!

I picked up the North Face elkhorn yesterday on sale here in town (+2 boxes of 20 ga. shells) for about $100
http://domsoutdoor.com/product.asp?p...cd2=1146300836

Hopefully going camping tonight, though it is 71* out today!
Thanks again!

[YellowSub1962]

Originally Posted by Westy

try rei.com

their outlet store has some great bags for reasonable prices.

at least you're not helping to close the trails as quickly by going to the outlet store