Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: June Sleeping Bag
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StLouisPaddler |
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Blatz |
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907Tundra |
The Kelty DriDown bag is compact, warm and reasonably priced in my opinion. |
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Jackfish |
It cost me around $200 twenty years ago (which is pricey enough), but for me, I clearly made the right decision when I bought it. It's one of those pieces of gear where you never look back and wish you'd purchased something else. |
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sns |
I use an Enlightened Equipment (EE) 40 degree quilt & a Thermarest Neoair XLite most of the season. There were a few nights back in May that were borderline, high 30's-ish, where I was a bit cool. I switch the pad to a Neoair Uberlite in the really warm months. I also have a 10 degree EE quilt, pair with an XTherm when it is colder. For me I have found it's too warm if the nights are much warmer than 40. As an aside, I am going to get a Big Agnes Q-Core (or maybe Raptide) pad to try that out - buddy had one and it sure seems comfortable. So much of this has to do with you - do you sleep hot, cold, etc? Me, I can't sleep if I am too warm. |
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MagicMan1 |
Suggestions? Thanks |
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jillpine |
I also take a down blanket that packs down to softball sized and weighs less than 500 grams. I use this blanket if it’s too hot for the ten degree bag ( not that often), and I use this blanket if the ten degree bag isn’t quite enough (common in May and late sept - Oct). If it’s neither/nor, it’s my pillow. Key in all of this is what’s underneath you. The ground is a heat sink if you’re sleeping in a tent. The air (if hammocking) is chilly when there’s nothing between you and a layer of nylon. |
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Blatz |
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MagicMan1 |
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YetiJedi |
jillpine: "Key in all of this is what’s underneath you. The ground is a heat sink if you’re sleeping in a tent. The air (if hammocking) is chilly when there’s nothing between you and a layer of nylon. " ^This. Although I don't use a hammock, I couldn't agree more. My setup for the vast majority of my trips May through September (haven't been in the bwca in October...yet!): 1) Klymit Insulated Static V Luxe Sleeping Pad: R-Value 5 2) Sierra Designs Nitro Quilt 20 - Reformed 90's mummy bag user :) 3) Fleece sleeping bag liner or alpaca wool poncho (admittedly extra weight and space but very much worth it for me.) Lots of configuration possibilities for this all-over-the-tent sleeper. |
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deerfoot |
jillpine: "MagicMan1: "Thanks for the input. Well aware of the role pad plays in this equation. Currently use an insulated Sea to Summit inflatable. Looking specifically for recommendations for sleeping bags." +1 - Layering for your sleep system, a great idea. For a June trip I take my nearly 50 yr old down bag (which packs down very nicely), a fleece liner and my military surplus poncho liner known as a “woobie.” The liner is very lt wt and a little bulky, but very versatile. |
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jillpine |
MagicMan1: "Thanks for the input. Well aware of the role pad plays in this equation. Currently use an insulated Sea to Summit inflatable. Looking specifically for recommendations for sleeping bags." My experiences have guided me toward approaching the sleep system (other than the pad) the same as I do with clothing - layering. So, a bag plus a layer. The layer can add warmth, be used when the bag is too warm, or serve as a pillow if not needed otherwise. As mentioned, a liner may add weight and/or bulk, but using down mitigates that a bit. |
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Frenchy19 |
Enlightened Equipment |