Good sleeping bag??

[crazyhawksfan]

Whats a good backpacking sleeping bag for under say 200 bucks?

 

[Archerm]

Not quite under 200 but a decent bag is the Marmot Sawtooth. I have seen them for 200.

http://www.campmor.com/marmot-sawto...rkBFP5IpWq0w3iQuhnSrxak_xy5wuSGmTZBoCI6vw_wcB

 

[kpk]

temp rating or down vs synthetic preference??

I'd watch ebay for a marmot helium or mountain hardwear phantom. I picked up a new helium membrain for 250 awhile back. I might consider a mountain hardwear lamina also, but I don't know a ton about them.

 

[bbrown]

Not quite under 200 but a decent bag is the Marmot Sawtooth. I have seen them for 200.

http://www.campmor.com/marmot-sawto...rkBFP5IpWq0w3iQuhnSrxak_xy5wuSGmTZBoCI6vw_wcB

Good bag for the money and use code SAVE20 and its below $200.

 

[Archerm]

Good deal brings it down to 175 and some change.

Good bag for the money and use code SAVE20 and its below $200.

 

[xcutter]

Does anyone have an opinion of the Badlands -10 Degree Cinder synthetic sleeping bag? Just purchased one really cheap. Haven't had a chance to try it out.

 

[PMcGee]

I've used the Sawtooth the last 2 years in Colorado and I've been happy with it.

 

[jlivgren]

I'm assuming September use since you are backpacking and this is the elk section.
I have a Kelty cosmic down 20. I think it was $120. Works well below freezing for me, not a high end bag but is only 2# and packs small.

 

[crazyhawksfan]

Ok thanks guys. One question, how small does the marmot sawtooth pack down?

 

[bpctcb]

That Kelty cosmic down bag is a hell of a bag for the money. My brother bought one from Academy for $80 a few years ago and it's nearly as good as my Marmot Helium.

BP

 

[PMcGee]

Ok thanks guys. One question, how small does the marmot sawtooth pack down?

I put mine in a sea to summit compression sack and you can get it pretty small. I'm not sure if I'm compressing it to much but it's only in sack when I'm hiking in.

 

[LostArra]

Hijack alert:
A good investment for any sleeping bag is a Kifaru 5 string stuff sack.
It makes compressing and packing a bag much more efficient due to the shape.

 

[PMcGee]

Hijack alert:
A good investment for any sleeping bag is a Kifaru 5 string stuff sack.
It makes compressing and packing a bag much more efficient due to the shape.

I forgot to get one with my last order. I'm going to get one when I order some more stuff.

 

[rayporter]

those 5 string stuffers are da bomb.

 

[crazyhawksfan]

Hey thanks for the suggestions so far guys. I'm thinking I'll maybe give that kelty cosmic bag a try.

 

[westtrout]

Sierra Trading Post is usually worth a look. Their inventory rotates, but you can sometimes find some great deals on quality gear, especially if you sign up for their "deal flyer" and get a code for an extra 35% off. Here's the bags they current have: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/sl...c/specdataor~temperature rating;1-20 degrees/

 

[Qfrog]

I use the cats meow 20 degree. It's abundant and I got it for under $100. Little tight in the shoulders though. Under 3lbs synthetic.