Stone Glacier vs Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags

[tdhanses]

I returned my SG after one week elk hunting a bought a WM. I wasn’t impressed with the durability. Warmth was just fine


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What durability issues did you have with the SG?

 

[eaglebowhunter]

Which bag is that?

WM Badger 6’


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WM Badger 6’


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Nice, good luck with it!

 

[whaack]

What durability issues did you have with the SG?

Outer shell snags and runs. I babied the bag and it it looked like I road it hard and put it up wet. Multiple micro tears in the shell and it should have had any.


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[AKDoc]

Thanks for all the useful information guys. I've been in the process of progressively moving my gear towards made in the USA whenever I have good options...or at the very least, not made in China...and that's a statement about their government, not the people.

Anyway, I just pulled the trigger on a WM Badger MF. Customer service was quick and helpful, and my local distributer offered a veteran's discount, which was very generous...I paid in cash and bought him lunch as a thank-you. I have no doubt that the Badger will be a great addition to my on-going Alaskan hunting and pack-rafting adventures!

Thanks again guys...

 

[Kevin_t]

The Badger is IMO probably the sweet spot for most people. The MF shell breathes well as well, which I think helps it be very comfortable to it's temp rating. A clammy bag will feel chilly by comparison.

 

[DEER SLEEPER]

Thanks for all the useful information guys. I've been in the process of progressively moving my gear towards made in the USA whenever I have good options...or at the very least, not made in China...and that's a statement about their government, not the people.

Anyway, I just pulled the trigger on a WM Badger MF. Customer service was quick and helpful, and my local distributer offered a veteran's discount, which was very generous...I paid in cash and bought him lunch as a thank-you. I have no doubt that the Badger will be a great addition to my on-going Alaskan hunting and pack-rafting adventures!

Thanks again guys...

Did you go to Barneys? I'm also in the market for a new bag and can't decide between WM or Kifaru. I spent a considerable amount of time in my PR49 this year, and plan to do way more raft trips in the future, which is the only thing pushing me towards synthetic.

Flipped my raft in the Gulkana this summer, and that thing was upside down for a minute before I could right it- Watershed dry bags fortunately saved the day. Wife instantly forgot that she had been upset with their cost!

 

[AKDoc]

Did you go to Barneys? I'm also in the market for a new bag and can't decide between WM or Kifaru. I spent a considerable amount of time in my PR49 this year, and plan to do way more raft trips in the future, which is the only thing pushing me towards synthetic.

Flipped my raft in the Gulkana this summer, and that thing was upside down for a minute before I could right it- Watershed dry bags fortunately saved the day. Wife instantly forgot that she had been upset with their cost!

Yup on Barneys...those guys are great. The WM Badger MF is pricey, but right out of the box it will impress you, e.g., top of the line materials, 850-down loft, an totally snag-proof zipper design, comfortable sizing/fit, and noticeably excellent production craftsmanship.

Off-topic side note: I've logged a lot of miles in my PR-49HD as well...and more to come! I also bought a Kork a couple years ago. Pack-raft fishing and hunting trips are my absolute favorites up here.

 

[DEER SLEEPER]

Yup on Barneys...those guys are great. The WM Badger MF is pricey, but right out of the box it will impress you, e.g., top of the line materials, 850-down loft, an totally snag-proof zipper design, comfortable sizing/fit, and noticeably excellent production craftsmanship.

Off-topic side note: I've logged a lot of miles in my PR-49HD as well...and more to come! I also bought a Kork a couple years ago. Pack-raft fishing and hunting trips are my absolute favorites up here.

Is that a SO tipi? I see you're a man of taste. I had a Redcliff that I love. I may also have to buy another raft- I've discovered that it's hard to convince my buddies to invest the money in a raft.