Argali Alpine 0, Stone Glacier Chilkoot 0, and Peak Solace 0

[RunDMC33]

In my search to find the perfect cold weather hunting sleeping bag, I have added one more to the mix - the Argali Alpine 0° sleeping bag.

I plan to do a full review and comparison of this 0° sleeping bag vs my other high end, hunting focused, sleeping bags.

All of these bags are also made in a 15° or 20° version. I have not had my hands on all of those, but one would assume the comparison would stand between those bags as well.







If you’re in the market for a new sleeping bag - stay tuned!

EDIT: I am not affiliated, sponsored, or provided these bags by any of these companies. I’m not even someone in the hunting entertainment or gear business. I am a Civil Engineer who just happens to be an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and a bit of a gear junkie.

I have spent many hours reading and watching reviews on all kinds of gear and always had an interest in doing it myself. This is my first real go at it, so I will do my best! Just know, what I post is my honest opinion on the sleeping bags, and regardless of what that is, I’m not someone likely to start receiving a check or any free gear from any of these companies anytime soon!

 

[sndmn11]

Can you share what the material tags say or take pictures?

 

[RunDMC33]

Material tags are down below. They all claim 850+, but did not find that stated on a tag on the Peax, but it was on the other two. The Peax and the Stone Glacier both treat their down for extra water protection, where the Argali does not - for similar reasons that Western Mountaineering and Feathered Friends don’t.

 

[RunDMC33]

Can you share what the material tags say or take pictures?

Posted!

 

[sndmn11]

Posted!

Good stuff

 

[farmer14]

Material tags are down below. They all claim 850+, but did not find that stated on a tag on the Peax, but it was on the other two. The Peax and the Stone Glacier both treat their down for extra water protection, where the Argali does not - for similar reasons that Western Mountaineering and Feathered Friends don’t.


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What is the reasoning those companies don’t treat their bags with waterproof pro?

 

[RunDMC33]

What is the reasoning those companies don’t treat their bags with waterproof pro?

That is from WM’s website. I also posted a YouTube video that Argali put out on their reasoning below:

From my own research, this does have some merit, however the real differences are still debatable and I don’t think either side has a clean winner.

 

[Matt5266]

Are you affiliated with or received any compensation from any of these companies?

No offense i just find it odd your a brand new member and immediately start with this type of content.

 

[RunDMC33]

Are you affiliated with or received any compensation from any of these companies?

No offense i just find it odd your a brand new member and immediately start with this type of content.

I have no affiliation with any of these companies, nor are they paying me. I purchased all of these bags myself, though Argali did give me a discount when I reached out to them and told them that I would like to do a review and comparison of their 0° bag - though it still cost me around $500 of my own money, so far from free.

This is just something I’ve been wanting to do for a while and kind of jumped in with both feet. I’ve always been a bit of a gear junkie, but so far, it has all been on my own dime.

 

[Matt5266]

I have no affiliation with any of these companies, nor are they paying me. I purchased all of these bags myself, though Argali did give me a discount when I reached out to them and told them that I would like to do a review and comparison of their 0° bag - though it still cost me around $500 of my own money, so far from free.

This is just something I’ve been wanting to do for a while and kind of jumped in with both feet. I’ve always been a bit of a gear junkie, but so far, it has all been on my own dime.

Awesome, thank you for clarifying. Looking forward to the review, I love my SG Chilkoot 0

 

[brca005]

I'm interested to read your review once you have it completed. I've been intrigued by the Argali bags since they came out. One thing I do like about them versus the other 2 is Argali claims to have true ratings, where I couldn't find a comfort and limit rating on Stone Glacier and the Peax has a 16 degree comfort rating and lower limit rating of 3 degrees. So I'm interested to see if you are able to stay warm at 0 degrees in the Argali without having to put puffy's or other layers on like you potentially would have to in the other bags.

Argali seems to be very transparent on why they do what they do with the products they put out, which I can appreciate.

 

[RunDMC33]

Awesome, thank you for clarifying. Looking forward to the review, I love my SG Chilkoot 0

No problem, it was good to mention! I went back and edited the first post with some further background on me and my “ties” to these bags!

 

[RunDMC33]

I'm interested to read your review once you have it completed. I've been intrigued by the Argali bags since they came out. One thing I do like about them versus the other 2 is Argali claims to have true ratings, where I couldn't find a comfort and limit rating on Stone Glacier and the Peax has a 16 degree comfort rating and lower limit rating of 3 degrees. So I'm interested to see if you are able to stay warm at 0 degrees in the Argali without having to put puffy's or other layers on like you potentially would have to in the other bags.

Argali seems to be very transparent on why they do what they do with the products they put out, which I can appreciate.

Below is what Stone Glacier has on their website.

For context, the comfort ratings both Peax and Stone Glacier are typically more driven towards cold sleepers and women (as they sleep colder than your average man). Limit ratings are typically more applicable to an average man, as they tend to sleep a bit warmer. I have stayed in both the SG and the Peax 0° bags now in sub 10°F weather, and with a light weight base layer on in both situations, I slept very warm and comfortable.

I will be curious how the Argali compares, though I do have high hopes for it!

 

[brca005]

Interesting, thanks for the clarification!

Given your background, I'm even more curious to see you review!