What gram weenie sleeping bag should I buy?

[hardincobucks]

You need to consider the fill quality for an equal comparison, not just fill Wright. 600 down is not equal to 950 fill down. I recommend zenbivy because you control draft, no draft., i.e., warmth. And the offer different fill quality. Personl use reports say, zenbivy underrates there quilts, substantially. My personal use is a simular example. Lastly, your pad us what is supposed to keep you warm from the ground, not a flattened sleepingbag; so but an appropriate R-value sleeping pad.

Isn’t that what I said? I said oz of fill AND fill power. Fill power is the technical term for what you’re referring to as fill quality.

I have heard fantastic things about zenbivy and would like to try their setup someday.

 

[Bubblehide]

Isn’t that what I said? I said oz of fill AND fill power. Fill power is the technical term for what you’re referring to as fill quality.

I have heard fantastic things about zenbivy and would like to try their setup someday.

Come to Ca, it's pig season, I'll lend you a zenbivy quilt and sheet, and take you public land pig hunting.

 

[Sundodger]

Sorry I assumed the zpacks was going to be your standard mummy style bag. It’s basically a quilt idk why they call it a sleeping bag. I should know better (I run their altaplex tent). After looking at specs they are pretty similar maybe the Enigma from EE is slightly lighter when going with the custom 7D fabric and have the sewn in foot box but barely? If you were happy with the Zpacks I would stick with that. The main reason I run quilts is I sleep on my stomach or side and it doesnt bunch up underneath me and feels like a blanket. I also can’t stand the head part on a mummy bag.

No worries, but it is a mummy bag, just without a hood. The comparison is tricky because they don't sell the exact same length and width, but both bags are targeting the same loft (2.5"). If I were to selected the size of each that best fits me, the zpacks is an oz or two lighter, but it's not quite apples to apples because the enlightened equipment is longer. In reality it's effectivly a wash.

They do also sell quilts. https://zpacks.com/products/solo-quilt

 

[j3h8]

Come to Ca, it's pig season, I'll lend you a zenbivy quilt and sheet, and take you public land pig hunting.

Say when

 

[Bubblehide]

Say when

They are right there in your backyard, I seriously doubt you need my help. But hey, keeping on topic, Zenbivy is well worth trying.

 

[JohnB]

I've been coveting a Feathered Friends Tanager for a few years. Off the top of my head the weight ought to be in the neighborhood of the ZPacks bag.

 

[resident vs nonresident]

Check out Sierra Designs
I’ve been using their Cloud 20F it’s my favorite bag now. Zipperless very cool design.
They also have Quilts if that’s your jam
All 800 hydrophobic down. Quilt is 21oz

 

[Wrangler13]

Go with a nunatak. You can get a quilt or a zipperless bag. I like the quilt for when temps will be wide ranging. I take the zipperless bag when I know temps will be 50f or less.

 

[BigSpikes]

Katabatic is the best quilt out there imo. I went Goosefeet gear custom quilt myself, but my next one will likely be a Katabatic.

 

[gtriple]

So honest question directed at the guys in the thread who use quilts. Are they warm? Air escape alot and do you get cold easy?

Thanks

Depends if you take the time to set them up properly. If I use the pad attachments from Katabatic, I’ve used a 30 degree quilt in way below freezing temps. I sleep hot though. Like sweating in winter hot. I almost can’t use a pad over 4 or 5.

 

[Pilsner]

As someone who is a semi-reformed gram weenie I have been looking HARD at the Zenbivy systems that work with your existing quilt. Both the wife and I have a couple of various temp/weight quilts that we love and the ability to get more comfort out of them for a tiny weight penalty is very appealing.
My cut off between quilt VS bag is around 15 degrees. 15 or above I use a quilt, 15 or below I bust out my SG Chillikote down 0-degree bag.
As I get older, I have found that sleep quality is something that is worth the extra (minimal) weight penalty. If an extra 4 ounces makes a material difference in my sleep quality, then it IS worth it!

 

[Ajsomp]

I’d go quilt to cut the weight. I really wish there was a better test for some of these quilts and their temp rating. I’ve used ones that are 15 degrees that were way warmer and some that aren’t warm enough. Same with some 30 degrees - some pinch way above their weight class and others not great for just about any thing other than summer.

A lot of people tend to gravitate towards the coldest rating but probably could use a lighter quilt for most everything and layer up if necessary IF they find the right bag. The good news is- a lot of great companies between enlightened, zenbivy, OV, zpacks.