Sitka Kelvin Aerolite 30

[doverpack12]

I was in Scheels and saw these bags on sale for $250 from $430. I’ve been trying to decide which lighter weight bag to go with. I tend to sweat too much in my SG 15 degree.
Was thinking synthetic so multiple days of sweat on the bottom isn’t as big of a deal but every time I think I am convinced I check the weight and bulk and have second thoughts again

 

[Desk Jockey]

I am intrigued by that design and that is a hell of a price. I have looked at synthetic summer weight bags from hill people to wiggys to EE and I feel your pain About weight though. after trying a few Options, I have warmed up to the idea that even a 30-40 degree synthetic bag is gonna weighs couple of pounds.

IMO any bag still has to have a shell, liner and zipper/hard wear as Table stakes and those components are gonna weigh a pound or so, so they can really only get so light even before you add any insulation. If you start getting into the ultralight zone they shave weight using less durable materials and zippers That just aren’t going to last long. Fine for some but it isn’t what I want.