sleeping bag to sleep through the winter - everyday use

[LiquidGib]

I am looking for a good sleeping bag that I can use to sleep through the colder seasons of the year. I breathe better when I sleep out so have been sleeping in the backyard for the past few weeks. Need to prepare for the winter (I live in Ontario, Canada).

Looking for suggestions. Since I plan to use it everyday, something that will stand up to washing will be ideal. At the same time, it does not have to be super light. Also something that I will be comfortable in - lots off foot room + I sleep on both side and back. Suggestions for waterproofing the setup will also be great.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Take your pick. Sleeping Bags - Wiggy's, Inc.

 

[mlob1one]

I like the montbell spiral downhuggers, but for what you're suggesting I'd look long and hard at getting Kifaru's slick bag. Probably a 0 degree. Bomber and tough. Plus the apex insulation keeps you warm even when wet. Definitely go with synthetic vs. a down bag.

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[moxford]

While I'm also a huge fan of the Montbell Super-Spirals, if it's a daily driver I'd go with a synthetic, with a preference to a Kifaru Slick bag. Anything "down" is going to drive you nuts on maintenance.

-mox

 

[sn.outdoors]

You definitely want to go with synthetic. You can't go wrong with either a Wiggy's or the Kifaru Slick bag. Wiggy's are used by the Air Force's survival schools and they last pretty much forever.

I also recommend using a sleeping bag liner to slow down stinking up the bag. You could buy one already made($30-$60) or make one yourself by sewing a full sized flannel sheet in half.

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[Where's Bruce?]

I began buying Wiggy's bags after viewing this:

[video=youtube;YD3wA5Wrcmc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD3wA5Wrcmc[/video]

They are heavier, bulkier and IMHO the best bang for the buck.

 

[Akshphntr]

For every day use you dont have to pack wiggys is the cadillac. Washes and dries easily to keep you smelling good. Thry are vrr comfortable just too bulky for backpacking.

 

[SLDMTN]

Well I'm going to throw out what we use in the winter and none of my family has ever been cold, not even winter caribou hunting on the North Slope. I have used some subpar bags in cold weather before and it was less than ideal. This bag though, different league from anything I've ever used. I do not pack it around with boot leather unless I'm moose hunting though.

CWM MemBrain | Marmot

Major downside: Price

 

[rodney482]

Impressive. Whats it weigh and how small does it get?

I began buying Wiggy's bags after viewing this:

[video=youtube;YD3wA5Wrcmc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD3wA5Wrcmc[/video]

They are heavier, bulkier and IMHO the best bang for the buck.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

3.5lbs, about the size of two large coffee cans.

 

[striker3]

I love Kifaru slick bags. For a daily use, they would standup quite well.

 

[LiquidGib]

I love Kifaru slick bags. For a daily use, they would standup quite well.

How about standing up to regular washing?

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Most cold weather gear isn't designed for regular washing.

 

[striker3]

No bag will stand up to regular washing, just like quilts and comforters. Air the bag out and put it in the sun, inside out. The UV rays will sanatize the. At we'll enough.

 

[Sverimerica]

Try Carinthia sleeping bags. Also, to avoid the washing issue, a liner works well, adds some degrees of warmth. Carinthia | Military Sleeping Systems & Cold Weather Protection

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[Colby Jack]

Another vote for Wiggy's. Durable. Washable. Warm.

 

[Daniel_M]

Another consideration on the Wiggy's bag, is that you can expand any of the bags using the FTRSS over-bag and lower it's degree rating by 40*. Makes for 3 different temperature platforms with 2 bags. +35 FTRSS, 0* Superlight and -20 FTRSS/SL.

Food for thought.

 

[LBFowler]

Wiggy's bags aren't high-performance, but I think this is the perfect application for them. Tough, washable, and warm through brute force. Pretty darn affordable too.

 

[Brightwhite]

Which model of wiggy's bags are you guys using that are backpacking with them?