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Thinking about getting one for upcoming Sept elk hunt in Oregon. I’m a side sleeper so I love the idea of the design. Any of you have experience with it? Thanks!
actually looking at the same bag as most of my bags are more car/truck camping bags, where weight wasn't a concern. anyone know how these bags work with bigger guys? says 64" at the shoulders, I have a 50" chest so I am a bit concerned there might not be a lot of shoulder room.
Good to hear, very similar body type, always worried about getting enough shoulder room, as.i don't like to be snug in my sleeping bags. But space/weight is the concern here.i am 6’3 250#. Wear a 48-50 long coat. Physique is 70% crossfit and 30% dad bod. I have the Nemo forte. As I said above, the lower half is super roomy. Plenty of room to kick around and sleep on my side with my legs drawn up. Shoulders are good for room but not great. Much better than north face and some other “big name” commercial bags I have used. On par with big Agnes IMO. The only bag I own with more shoulder room is a (semi) custom enlightened equipment convert. If I was looking for a Synthetic bag, the forte, EE, big Agnes and kifaru slick bag Seem to be the top choices. Western mountaineering seems to be the best down option.
Ah yes big Agnes, I have one of their Hyde park bags for when I would winter camp. Probably the warmest bag I have ever used. Never thought to check them for warmer weather bags. Hmm .I bought my wife the Forte 20 this year for a 10 day trip and she loves it. Got the men’s version to give myself another option on backpacking bags. Seems to have plenty of room. I’m 6’1” 220 lbs and I felt there was adequate room. That being said I generally use a BA Summit Park 15 for backpack elk. It has a ton of room and is super comfortable. Just another option for ya.
I really like mine. It’s a system bag and doesn’t have insulation in the bottom. The sleep pad takes care of your insulation. It really helps with lightening the bag up.Ah yes big Agnes, I have one of their Hyde park bags for when I would winter camp. Probably the warmest bag I have ever used. Never thought to check them for warmer weather bags. Hmm .
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My Summit Park 15 is 600 down tek and weights 4. 3 lbs I believe. Its not super light but not heavy either. I put it in a Sea to Summit water proof compression sack and it gets down to a little smaller than a basketball. Obviously the mummies compress alot more but I can't stand to be confined when I sleep. My wife's Nemo Forte 20 compresses a little bit smaller than the BA. I haven't tried the Forte on an extended trip so I'm partial to the BA. I've used it multilple trips and slept in it down in the 20s with only socks on. I was impressed with the warmth for a 15 degree bag.How small does the BA summit pack down?
My BA whiskey park (thought it was a Hyde park) is pretty much car/base camping or for when I go snowshoeing in the winter with a sled behind me. That sucker packs way to big/heavy to be backpack useable.
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Thank you sir! That's a manageable load IMO! Much lighter/smaller pack weight then my whiskey park!My Summit Park 15 is 600 down tek and weights 4. 3 lbs I believe. Its not super light but not heavy either. I put it in a Sea to Summit water proof compression sack and it gets down to a little smaller than a basketball. Obviously the mummies compress alot more but I can't stand to be confined when I sleep. My wife's Nemo Forte 20 compresses a little bit smaller than the BA. I haven't tried the Forte on an extended trip so I'm partial to the BA. I've used it multilple trips and slept in it down in the 20s with only socks on. I was impressed with the warmth for a 15 degree bag.
Yeah, that's right. Disco 15 is greatI have a disco 15 and like it a lot. I’ve used it the past 2 seasons and prefer it over my slick bag. The extra room allows me to toss and turn a little more freely. It’s also lite.
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Is the Disco 15 discontinued? Can find one in stock anywhere.