Do it all archery Sleeping Bag???

[rgrmike]

I think synthetic is the way to go if you're headed to a known wet weather area. If I was going to the Pacific Northwest, Alaska etc. I would give synthetic a serious consideration. I run a down bag for the weight savings and compressibility. I take bivy with me and have never had an moisture on my bag other than from condensation. I'm hunting in Colorado so I would consider that a pretty dry area. I know others on here are generally either diehard synthetic or down.

If I wasn't humping my bag in very far I guess I would consider synthetic but for Colorado high country I wouldn't dream of purchasing a synthetic bag.

 

[Kevin_t]

I think synthetic is the way to go if you're headed to a known wet weather area. If I was going to the Pacific Northwest, Alaska etc. I would give synthetic a serious consideration. I run a down bag for the weight savings and compressibility. I take bivy with me and have never had an moisture on my bag other than from condensation. I'm hunting in Colorado so I would consider that a pretty dry area. I know others on here are generally either diehard synthetic or down.

If I wasn't humping my bag in very far I guess I would consider synthetic but for Colorado high country I wouldn't dream of purchasing a synthetic bag.

I have been very impressed with the Western Mountaineering Astralite Long quilt. Granted , I have not tested it to the temp ratings but I have 10 -15 nights under it . Down stays in place in the baffles , no apparent down leakage like many UL quilts , 17 ounces and some change , draft collar works well . I took of the rear bungie / cinch thing. I plan to use it until I need something warmer . It is rated to 26 degrees and I suspect it will be fine to around freezing


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[rgrmike]

I have been very impressed with the Western Mountaineering Astralite Long quilt. Granted , I have not tested it to the temp ratings but I have 10 -15 nights under it . Down stays in place in the baffles , no apparent down leakage like many UL quilts , 17 ounces and some change , draft collar works well . I took of the rear bungie / cinch thing. I plan to use it until I need something warmer . It is rated to 26 degrees and I suspect it will be fine to around freezing


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I'm going to have to give that a look... $415 isn't terrible for a bag that light. I would have to get a warmer pad but that's some serious weight savings over my Montbell Down Hugger #1 which is rated at 15 degrees and 38oz. I think I could get away with a 25degree bag for all of archery in Colorado and if I'm ever worried I can use my 15degree Montbell or bring a liner.

What insulated pad are you guys running?

 

[Kevin_t]

I'm going to have to give that a look... $415 isn't terrible for a bag that light. I would have to get a warmer pad but that's some serious weight savings over my Montbell Down Hugger #1 which is rated at 15 degrees and 38oz. I think I could get away with a 25degree bag for all of archery in Colorado and if I'm ever worried I can use my 15degree Montbell or bring a liner.

What insulated pad are you guys running?

Mine it depends . Often it is a prolite or torso prolite and closed cell combo. I like those as they are less hassle and work well. I also use and exped Syn Mat that is 16 ounces and have the BA AXL. The BA is very comfy but a bit colder . The exped is real comfy but not as large however I trust it's 20 degree rating . The prolite CCF combos are fine until the teens . If I use the torso length , if often take it from camp as a glassing or down time nap pad.


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[Blockcaver]

I've used my KUIU 15*F Superdown bag in all types of conditions in BC, Alaska, NWT and Nunavut over the past 4 hunting seasons. Never had a moisture issue yet. It is a bit snug around the chest if you are claustrophobic. Decent bag but expensive if not on sale...mine was a retirement gift. When it is really cold out I augment with my puffy jacket and pants over my normal hunting clothes I wear to bed to dry out as required.