Good afternoon everyone,
I am working on piecing together my first legitimate sleep system for western hunting during September and October. I spent some time at my local REI checking out some bags and tents today and I am looking for a little bit of advice to help make a decision. For my tent I am leaning towards an REI Quarter Dome SL 2, but was also considering a Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2. Both tents are around the same weight and floor area size. They seem like they are almost the same tent. If anyone could provide some input to help me decide that would be great.
For my bag I am having a harder time narrowing it down because there are so many different options. In general I run hot when sleeping. I am also 6' 3" and about 210lbs so I will probably need a long bag. The bags I am considering are the REI Radiant 19 (Down), Nemo Forte 20 (Synthetic), and the Kelty Cosmic 20. I figure the 20 degree bags will give me the option for those colder fall days but the flexibility to open the bag up on warmer days. Is a 20 degree bag too warm for someone who sleeps hot generally? This being my first bag I am not sure if I would prefer Down or Synthetic. I plan to use my bag with a Klymit V Insulated Ultralight Pad if that plays into the decision.
I am completely new to most of this so I am open to any suggestions and advice if there is something better I should be considering.
Thanks in advance, Allen.
I am working on piecing together my first legitimate sleep system for western hunting during September and October. I spent some time at my local REI checking out some bags and tents today and I am looking for a little bit of advice to help make a decision. For my tent I am leaning towards an REI Quarter Dome SL 2, but was also considering a Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2. Both tents are around the same weight and floor area size. They seem like they are almost the same tent. If anyone could provide some input to help me decide that would be great.
For my bag I am having a harder time narrowing it down because there are so many different options. In general I run hot when sleeping. I am also 6' 3" and about 210lbs so I will probably need a long bag. The bags I am considering are the REI Radiant 19 (Down), Nemo Forte 20 (Synthetic), and the Kelty Cosmic 20. I figure the 20 degree bags will give me the option for those colder fall days but the flexibility to open the bag up on warmer days. Is a 20 degree bag too warm for someone who sleeps hot generally? This being my first bag I am not sure if I would prefer Down or Synthetic. I plan to use my bag with a Klymit V Insulated Ultralight Pad if that plays into the decision.
I am completely new to most of this so I am open to any suggestions and advice if there is something better I should be considering.
Thanks in advance, Allen.