Best Cold Weather bags for side sleepers

[hunterstoots34]

Sorry if this question has been beaten to death I am new to the forum. Can anyone offer some suggestions for a 0 degree bag that allows enough room for side sleepers? I keep reading a quilt is the way to go for side sleepers but not necessarily for cold weather. I can’t seem to find anyone that makes a 0 degree bag that’s not a mummy style. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[HoneyDew]

Kifaru slick bag. Modified rectangle/mummy. I have wide shoulders and hate restrictive mummy bags in my shoulders and arms. The slick bag is a general body shape but allows movement and side sleeping.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Western mountaineerings “semi rec” shape bags are the best for side/stomach sleepers. That’s what I use and I have 3 of their bags. For cold weather hunts I use the Seqouia model comfortably down to around -5 F.

 

[C.payne]

Just because you’re a side sleeper doesn’t mean you can’t use a mummy style bag. I am 5’7” 175 pounds and I side sleep and stomach sleep with my arms at my head/face area. I have a Western Mountaineering Antelope and love it! The cut is very generous and I can spin inside the bag no problem. Look at their Kodiak it is cut even bigger. You don’t want too much extra room otherwise it won’t be as efficient at keeping you warm and also just adds extra bulk and weight that are not necessary.

 

[swampthing]

I was just about to buy a nemo sonic and then I found taiga bags. They are made in canada [where I am] and make some pretty wide bags. Check em out!

 

[kadechiz]

Nemo with the spoon shape.

 

[MuleyFever]

Montbell Spiral Down Hugger is an option.

 

[*zap*]

The one option not yet raised is getting comfortable in a tight bag and then it rolls with you. Lighter/less bulk and you stay warmer. If you try a tight bag you want one with a very good zipper that does not stick at all.

 

[BrianN]

When paired with an adequate pad and sized properly, quilts can be used fine in colder temps and will reduce weight and bulk. If not experienced with quilts, using a pad attachment system will help to keep out drafts while giving you the space to side sleep/toss and turn.

Brian
Owner-El Coyote quilts

 

[Carrot Farmer]

When paired with an adequate pad and sized properly, quilts can be used fine in colder temps and will reduce weight and bulk. If not experienced with quilts, using a pad attachment system will help to keep out drafts while giving you the space to side sleep/toss and turn.

Brian
Owner-El Coyote quilts

Is it possible for big guy(6’2, 325#) to fit in one, n have a comfortable nights sleep? Or would it need to be a custom made quilt...$$$?


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[BrianN]

Carrot farmer- 6'2" is not problem. At 325#, an x-wide may work for you. Contact me at [email protected] and I can get you some sizing info.