Comments on: Sleeping bag buying guide

By: 9fingers

9fingers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:16:36 +0000

Jonathan, you might want to do some research before buying a bag that warm. I rarely recommend a bag that is rated for much colder than 32F, they get to be too warm for most trips. I think it is better to get a bag that is roomy enough to allow you to wear a vest or jacket inside of…more versitile. I like Montbell bags. I’ve never used a compression bag, so I can’t help you there.

By: GEAR MAN

GEAR MAN — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:37:48 +0000

I use a Slumber-Jack Super Guide 30 degree bag for summer, and it works fine. I also have a REI 0 degree bag for winter camping, and that works well. If you don’t do winter camping, don’t buy a 0 degree bag! You will sweat to death during the late spring and summer. Get a bag that suits the environment of where you camp.

By: Fish head

Fish head — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:39:04 +0000

I think I saw good compression stuff sacks at the Recreation Outlet, and for the sleeping bag I think they have those too.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:53:43 +0000

Hey guys –
My dad and i are going to spend about ten days backpacking in Wyoming. Do any of you know where i could find good reliable compression bags? Also I have a huge down sleeping bag – do any of know where i could find a good 20- degree synthetic sleeping bag.
-URGENT

By: hawkeye

hawkeye — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:37:30 +0000

REI makes a good bag

By: desert diva

desert diva — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:20:23 +0000

where did you buy it? Online? I’m looking for a zero degree bag bug can’t afford the expensive ones.

By: desert diva

desert diva — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:03:49 +0000

Where?

By: 1 man jam

1 man jam — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:37:12 +0000

The other day i got a great deal on a mummy sleeping bag

By: wogga

wogga — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:08:09 +0000

if you might get wet, dont bring a down bag – it loses its warmth and dries really slowly. Use down when you’ll definitely be covered and make sure your bag is wrapped carefully when you are carrying it on your pack – in case it rains while you’re on your way to your destination! That said, down rules. Much lighter and smaller than synthetic.

One neat idea is to buy a $40 silk down mummy bag liner. The thing adds 10 degrees to your existing bag and it means you can make a summer bag into a fall bag. The silk liner is only about as big as two teenagers fists and weights very little. It also keeps your bag cleaner as it is totally washable.

By: Drago Boy

Drago Boy — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:50:50 +0000

We are new to camping out and have not purchased bags yet. In Fl where it is pretty much hot year round. What type of bag do you recommend? I am sure we are gonna get synthetic.