Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Help me find a sleeping bag!
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DrBobDg |
Eddie Bauer Sleeping Bag Don't know if they make them anymore..... the removable shell makes an interesting option. If we canoe camp where it might be cool we pack along a quilt. dr bob |
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BuckFlicks |
For colder weather, I use the Big Agnes Lost Ranger, which fits all your criteria except for price. I don't think North Face makes the Adirondack any more, but it might be worth looking for on eBay. Currently, the Dolomite could suit your needs. It's a full rectangle while the Adirondack is more of tapered trapezoid. It's not a mummy bag, but it's wider at the shoulder than the feets. Dolomite bag at The North Face website This one is down, so a bit more expensive. It resembles the size/shape of my Adirondack but since it's down, it's going to be a bit lighter for the size, and will pack down a lot better. North Face Basalt down bag. |
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QuietWaters |
REI Marmot Bag on sale |
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LilyPond |
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mirth |
The thing about quilts is they have no back and rely solely on your sleeping pad to provide insulation from the ground. Uninsulated pads are fine in warmer months but when it gets cooler out a self inflating or insulated pad is needed. I use an Exped Synmat 9LW year round and love it. Also if you're looking for alternatives, check out ALPS Mountaineering. You can buy direct from them by registering at hikderdirect.com. They sell at near wholesale through this channel, however you really need to spend at least $100 to get the free shipping as they charge actual cost for freight otherwise. Recently bought a new school backpack for my kid for $35 and paid another $15 in shipping. Our Scout troop is starting to replace our older Eureka Tetragons with Alps outfitter tents & several kids have used their packs at Philmont. Alps also produces gear for Cabelas, Browning, and maybe a couple other brands. Disclaimer: I don't know anyone who works for this company, just trying to pass along knowledge of occasional good deals. |
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marky |
quote mirth: "I got my kid the NF Dolomite 40 a couple years ago so he would have a good summer bag for canoeing & backpacking. It works well for him & packs down small in a compression sack. He's a warm sleeper. Thanks for the comment on the NF Dolomite. I'm a warm sleeper, too. I took a look at the one you linked to and that won't work for me - it's GOT to be rectangular. I tried sleeping in a mummy-style bag once and I just feel too restricted. Thanks anyway! |
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marky |
Yeah, I'm coming to the realization that my budget needs to loosen up a bit. I didn't think of Piragis - good thought. On initial glance they have several just over $100. I did some more concerted searching and found three at Amazon that look promising. If anyone else is interested here are the links. These are all under $100, less than 4lbs, rated 40F, and rectangular (my search criteria). North Face Dolomite 40F Kelty Tumbler 30/50 Eureka Kiewa |
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mirth |
Personally, I have a down quilt but that's a whole 'nother animal. A buddy got this Sierra Designs quilt for Philmont last summer and liked it a lot. It's in your price range.... Quilt at Sierra Trading Post |
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SevenofNine |
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marky |
We bought 2 Campsod Mummy-style bags at Amazon and had the opportunity to try them out a few weeks ago. My wife said she was a little cool in it (we were in far NW Minnesota) but she slept fine in hers, but I just felt way too restricted. Okay - I need a rectangular style. And the hunt began. I've purchased two rectangular bags at Amazon now and returned both. The first one was WAY off from the description in both size (compressed or not) and weight. The second one was waaaay too flimsy. I feared I'd risk being too cold. I've been taking the temp ratings with a grain of salt - relying on reviews instead. So after this second attempt I'm getting ready to throw my hands up in frustration and resign myself to use one of the heavy ones. My criteria has been less than 3lbs - under 2lbs if possible (I feel that if I get near or above 4lbs then I may as well use one of my 5lbs bags). COMFORT rating of 40 deg minimum (or someone who reviews it says they were comfortable around that temp), rectangular of course, and under $50. After these two I'm raising my price limit to $100 and my searches at Bass Pro, REI, Cabela's and Dick's haven't been too successful. Not to say they don't have anything within those criteria - just that maybe some of them don't have the info I'm looking for to tell me that it would be a good choice. So, could anyone here suggest some sleeping bags? Again, criteria are: Rectangular <3lbs - under 2 if possible Comfortable in 40deg nights <$100 - If $100 is not a reasonable expectation or if you know of one that is a bit above that, let me know. Thanks! |