sleeping bag recommendations

[bigsky_hunter]

I use both WM and Taiga down bags. If I lost my WM today, I’d be going Taiga tomorrow. Quality and ratings are on par, Taiga is half the price.

Which Taiga bag? Have been looking at those due to simplicity of getting it being in Canada.

 

[sndmn11]

i think i’m gonna just upgrade both now, bought the stuff before i got into the whole backpack hunting thing. dang rei salesman, what would you recommend for a good all around R-value?


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7+
Being cold sucks. The thermarest extreme and nemo max both get above that. From what you also wrote, I think sleeping in layers is detrimental. You want moisture to move out, some of the layers you described can retain moisture.

 

[ashtont]

7+
Being cold sucks. The thermarest extreme and nemo max both get above that. From what you also wrote, I think sleeping in layers is detrimental. You want moisture to move out, some of the layers you described can retain moisture.

What would you recommend for layering before bed? what did i do wrong lol.


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[Choupique]

big agnes anvil horn.

Have had mine below zero but was sleeping in my puffys with a wool blanket over the top of the bag as well. Was nice and comfy like that, but I wouldnt want to camp in it in 0* and just long drawers.

 

[sndmn11]

What would you recommend for layering before bed? what did i do wrong lol.


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Minimal; undies and a light merino because both move moisture and insulate when doing so. If you really need more warmth, throw your puffy stuff over top like an extra blanket. Put your other clothes in between your bag and pad if you want to keep them warm.

If that Nemo bag is one of their spoon shapes, keep in mind that space needs heated, and that spoon has more space than a normal mummy. So, their rating is generous compared to reality.

 

[ashtont]

Minimal; undies and a light merino because both move moisture and insulate when doing so. If you really need more warmth, throw your puffy stuff over top like an extra blanket. Put your other clothes in between your bag and pad if you want to keep them warm.

If that Nemo bag is one of their spoon shapes, keep in mind that space needs heated, and that spoon has more space than a normal mummy. So, their rating is generous compared to reality.

i appreciate the advice a lot thank you. i’m gonna thankfully return all the stuff to rei with this year membership policy thing and go with some more suited to the elements gear.


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[sndmn11]

i appreciate the advice a lot thank you. i’m gonna thankfully return all the stuff to rei with this year membership policy thing and go with some more suited to the elements gear.


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My opinion is that the warmest pad I can afford is well worth it. I can do a lot in a 30deg quilt and one of the pads I mentioned.

 

[Snowhunter11]

I use the xtherm lite (13oz/4.5r)with my SG chillkoot 15. As I said above 10-40f range with ability to go lower by layering up. Good luck

 

[Grassymike]

Check out the REI Magma 15. Comes in 9 different sizes.

 

[Trogon]

It’s easy to tell if the pad is the problem because you’ll feel the cold coming from the ground up.