Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Help Me Choose a New Bag
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BasecampMom |
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Frenchy19 |
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arm2008 |
ozarkpaddler: "Jackfish: "Are you sure you want a 0 degree bag?" The down option for the Mezzo Loft is the Strato Loft (I don't think it is in stock anywhere). The Tango is a quilt system. |
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awdriven |
They are all pretty bulky compared to down bags, but they do offer a good value. I find the Wiggy's bags aren't as warm as their rated temperatures, but they are durable and can take a lot of abuse. I think a Super Light would really be overkill for summer time. I have one Wiggy's Overbag and it is a good warmer-temp sleeping bag and a lot less bulky than a super light. The green MSS ranger bag is even more compact than the Overbag and that is a good warm weather bag as well. The shape is a tighter mummy shape than the Wiggys overbag, so it can feel a little constraining, especially in humid weather. I usually just leave it unzipped until cooler temps of the late evening/predawn. |
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Jackfish |
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ozarkpaddler |
Jackfish: "Are you sure you want a 0 degree bag?" That's what I was thinking also. You can always supplement a bag for when it's really cold. But with a 0 degree bag, even sleeping on top of it is hot in summer. BTW, the NEMO bag I linked also has a down option. Nemo Tango Down |
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TNCanoer |
USGI modular patrol and intermediate bags (already have the bivy) Kelty Cosmic Down 0 Wiggys Superlite 0 Stopped by my local army surplus store yesterday but all the mss bags I dug up were nasty and junky. I did find a Wiggys issue bag but they wanted $120 for it used where they are $150 to $160 new so I passed on those. Recommendations please!! Thanks!! |
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ozarkpaddler |
Nemo NEMO Mezzo Loft |
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butthead |
Good backpacking sleeping bags are expensive, but lighter and more pack-able, while retaining necessary temperature ratings. Start with what you need. Temperature usage, bag style, size, cost, what mat/pad you will use, how often, and realistic life expectancy . Only after answering those questions can you start to narrow down choices. After many decades of camping I have learned that cost is the last determinant in purchasing a sleeping bag. It was primary for me at first. Looking back I'd have spent less (overall), and been much more comfortable by spending more, for a quality sleeping system in the beginning. Or at least realized how much money I was wasting saving money. Of the bags you list the Kelty Cosmic would be my choice, at least it will be more pack-able. butthead |
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mc2mens |
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MReid |
Also check Sierra Traders |
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SevenofNine |
Hyke and Byke |
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ozarkpaddler |
arm2008: "ozarkpaddler: "Jackfish: "Are you sure you want a 0 degree bag?" Well, the Strato loft is very similar, I did not say it was the same bag, geesh! I just "Googled" my Mezzo Loft and found it on Amazon, Backcountry.com, Moosejaw.com, and Steep & Cheap. I guess I should have inserted the word "SIMILAR" for the Strato Loft? But, my assertion that the Mezzo is the best bag I've slept in still stands and it IS available from several sources. Stacey, check out "Steep and Cheap." Darn good price. I'm thinking I might get a second one for the wife? Nemo Mezzo Loft at Steep & Cheap|cid:795215208|agid:41727424059|tid:pla-293126964186|crid:189351652312|nw:g|rnd:17985084769292634487|dvc:c|adp:1o2|mt:|loc:9023152&gclid=CjwKCAiAjuPRBRBxEiwAeQ2QPjAPojxsJouc5MIPBMz7kyjeccV_N9rrlC7A41SofpGt_JlBxJiNohoCKZIQAvD_BwE |