Semi rectangular synthetic sleeping bag

[brocksw]

Anyone have any recommendations for a synthetic semi rectangular sleeping bag in 0 - 10 degree rating.

 

[jm1607]

Western Mountaineering and Feathered Friends both have some good ones, though not cheap

 

[brocksw]

Have a feathered friends, but to my knowledge neither of those companies make synthetic fill bags which is what I'm looking for.

 

[jm1607]

Have a feathered friends, but to my knowledge neither of those companies make synthetic fill bags which is what I'm looking for.

Sorry, missed that part..

BA and Kifaru have some options.. I want to say Northface has a line of synthetics too?? I'd look hard at the slick bags since they're made in the USA

 

[brocksw]

Any experience or opinions on Kifaru slick bag as far as temp ratings? Zipper? Etc..

 

[kodiakfly]

What aspect of semi-rectangular are you looking for? Fit? Nothing over your head? Foot room?
Because of my girth, I'm not into mummy bags. I look like a kielbasa. Therefore, I'm a Wiggy's guy and a MH Extralamina. I don't know if either is geometrically semi-rectangular, but neither is shaped like a conventional mummy. Both go over the head, which I like. I have a few Wiggy's and the MH bag from 0* to 20. They each have their place and each works great in their place.

 

[striker3]

I just received my Kifaru -20 slick bag . I was surprised how much room it actually had. I am5'8" 240 lb and I almost ordered the wide bag because I like to move around at night. Glad I didn't because I have enough room in the normal width to roll over without getting bunched up. The foot box is fairly large as well. I could easily sleep with my boots on in it.

I have not had a chance to use it yet, but in about 40 degree weather it was too hot to keep zipped up after a few minutes. That brings me to the next thing I liked, the zipper. There are a total of 3 zippers on the center line so that you can adjust how much ventilation you want. I like the fact that I could pull my legs out while still keeping my upper body covered if my feet get hot.

I've used a few different types of synthetic bags, and if this one holds to the temp ratings, I think it will be the best. I remember reading that the first run of bags were cold, so Kifaru added more fill to correct them. Maybe someone else could chime in how well they handle rated temps.