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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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.

 

[Decker9]

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

I use the Night express -7c for early season and a WM antelope for later season. I was going to get a lighter WM for early season but was half broke at the time, so tried out a Taiga. Absolutely no regrets!!

 

[MountainTracker]

Yeah a higher R value pad will help a lot. I use the neoair xtherm nxt 7.3 R and weighs under a pound. If in snow add a foam pad under the air pad to add warmth.

I’ve run this pad with a WM Kodiak, SG 0 and 15 degree bags, and a 30 degree feather friends bag. The WM is the warmest but also the heaviest. Both SG kept me more than warm, and I’ve used the 15 without a pad before bc forgot my pad, stayed warm. FF is the lightest and the only time I was cold is when I didn’t change out of layers that I sweat in.

You mentioned having on multiple layers if you had been wearing any of those throughout the day and had sweat in them that probably added to the issues, dry layers from the start. Put extra layers in the foot box to cut the space needing to warm.


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[bigsky_hunter]

I use the Night express -7c for early season and a WM antelope for later season. I was going to get a lighter WM for early season but was half broke at the time, so tried out a Taiga. Absolutely no regrets!!

Glad to hear some first hand experience, their price point and fill weight are pretty attractive in their clothing as well.

 

[PoniBoy]

Spark Down Sleeping Bag

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This Sea to Summit Spark 15 has been a great bag. Very lightweight and seems to run hotter than what it’s rated to.

 

[Idaboy]

Figure out a little better pad. Would not go under R4, unless you truly are in wamr weather all the time....I too carry a little heavier pad but it's comfy and good R value

WM, buy once/cry once. They are good quality and they have some mummy models that are roomy. The REI magma might be a better deal, and able to find a size that fits your needs

 

[solidstars43]

Nemo disco 15. So comfortable to sleep in. Super warm. Maximum awesome.

 

[SwiftShot]

i ended up sleeping one night in my nemo forte 20 bag in 32 degrees and woke up shivering and couldn’t believe it, wore 2 merino wool shirts with under armor heat gear tights and a pair of kuiu attack pants with a pair of the kuiu merino wool socks and my kuiu puffy jacket stuffed down by my feet, Anyone else have this issue? also what cold weather bags you guys running?

Get a sleeping bag liner as well. It will bump up the heat as well. They make tons of different liners and it makes taking care of your bag easier.