I'm going to chime in here for some clarification.
While I liked the idea of the Sitka sleeping bag there are some things I did not like, first thing was it is synthetic and will not pack down very small. Also synthetic bags tend to be a bit cheaper than this.
1) I have actually seen the Solace bag in person and played around with it. On that note, I will say I'm impressed with this bag. The 850+ fill is hydrophobicly treaded, much like many other down bags on the market.
2) For those of you chatting about not being made in the US, I understand that you want to buy American. Good for you however, I've counted 11 sleeping bag and quilt companies that are made in the states. These companies mostly ONLY make sleeping bags and a few other garments. That is what their factory is set up for making and nothing else. Not trekking poles, not backpacks, not pots, not shelters. To build a new factory and produce quality down sleeping bags would be a huge undertaking for a small business. Not super feasible.
Many of our packs are made overseas but assembled in the states. Mystery Ranch (and a few others) are actually sewn in the US. Fully made here.
3) The weight of this bag is 2.3lbs in a regular. Ya, a little heavier than say the Kuiu 15 bag which is 1 lb 15.7 oz (just a tad under 2lbs) but look at where the weight is. The Peax bag has 3 more ounces of down than the Kuiu bag. More insulation=more warmth. Plus the heavier duty foot box for condensation issues will add a touch of weight.
4) I personally like the thought-out features of this bag. The arm holes, and center zip I appreciate as this makes tent time more livable. I don't like having my zipper on my bag against the tent wall but sometimes that's where it needs to be. The fact that I can tuck away the hood and run this as a quilt is a big bonus during the early season hunts. Very handy feature.
5) Peax is based in Bozeman with a staff of around 5 hunters. They've been around for about 3 years. As they grow I'm sure they will add more positions such as a CS team. They probably don't have a phone number because they wouldn't be able to get much other work done like order fulfillment.
All in all I like this bag. I think it will complement my tipi and hunting camping trips. It may not be for everyone but it's good to have choices. You choose what will work best for your situation and I will choose what works best for my situation.
I think we should be grateful to have another hunting company that will push the boundaries of product development. Not many of us hunters are headed into the bush with wool, lard, and a bit of sourdough anymore. We've got camp stoves and freeze-dried meals.
On a parting note, every check out slingfin tents?