Comments on: Sleeping bag buying guide

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:10:16 +0000

Personally i prefer a Wiggys , Made in USA Used by U.S. Army , check out their site i have a Wiggy’s Ultra Light , Weighs 3 pounds and does +20 degrees , but their worth it , their heaviest bag is 7 pounds and goes to -60 but is extremely expensive , Ultra Light Costs 200$ but is worth it , i reccomend them for tents gloves knives sleeping bags clothing and anything else , their worth their price

By: chico2011

chico2011 — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:31:55 +0000

thanks! i have been looking for a warmer sleeping bag for a few months. THANKS!!!!!

By: mathteamer101

mathteamer101 — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:08:09 +0000

Online

By: iPad

iPad — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:48:15 +0000

Marmot Zion 0 bag, pure heaven.

By: winterscout

winterscout — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:23:04 +0000

lol I do the same thing, only with a coleman (a smaller one) and a big mummy bag. Its really comfortable

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:54:45 +0000

You must live in Florida or Texas. anything rated for more then 15 degrees is out in my book! of course when you live deep in the Idaho Mountains you need a warm sleeping bag!

By: outdoor dude

outdoor dude — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:30:37 +0000

you obviously don’t trek very far from your car. We are talking hiking here

By: Chad 101

Chad 101 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:42:28 +0000

You have to tell me where you got a bag that’s rated 0 and weighs only 1 1/2 lbs!

By: Chad 101

Chad 101 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:39:20 +0000

WOW! Why do you not like them? They keep you super warm and are comfy.

By: ultra-light master

ultra-light master — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:47:28 +0000

terranova gear laser bag,only 12 oz

By: runnerdude11

runnerdude11 — Sun, 01 May 2011 23:38:10 +0000

Only four pounds!!!
That’s really heavy. I have a 30 degree bag that is less than a pound and a 0 degree bag that is a pound and a half.

By: ginger

ginger — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:26:04 +0000

i have a field and stream bag rated to +20 degrees and its only 4 lbs and compresses well only about $45

By: Canadian eh

Canadian eh — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:01:53 +0000

The canadian military bags are great for cold weather and will beat most of the bags out there for a fraction of the price. Goose down fill. -60C (-76F) temperature rating. You can find them at army surplus stores. They will be used a bit but fully functional and ready to go. Check out anything used good before buying.

By: SSG B

SSG B — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:00:31 +0000

Our military bags are warm (two separate bags and a Gore-Tex bivvy) but heavy. They weigh over 10 pounds. You can get better civilian bags cheaper. I prefer my Northface PolarGaurd 3D!!!!

By: nateman

nateman — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:02:49 +0000

i hate mummy bags i go with a sgaure

By: Ga-lo-nii

Ga-lo-nii — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:58:46 +0000

you can buy a $20 wal-mart coleman steeping bag and a $10 polar fleece sleeping bag and use them together for a sub zero sleeping bag for a fraction of the price.

By: c rad

c rad — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:48:19 +0000

i have a down kelty trekker($90) its rated to 20 degrees and it weighs only like 2 pounds

By: toster

toster — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:57:14 +0000

a colman is warm and only cost about$20.

By: peace corps

peace corps — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:00:19 +0000

I’m going to the Peace Corps and need something that will last me for 2 years! The PC gives us a sleeping bag for the really cold months so I need something for 5-20 degree weather. I can’t take much with me so it has to be super compressible and light! Any recommendations?

By: ps-fsb

ps-fsb — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:32:15 +0000

REI, Cabelas, or Gander MT.

By: big agnes

big agnes — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:59:57 +0000

and also the big agnes bags come with a intagrated pillow sleeve wich is nice :]

By: InTheKnow

InTheKnow — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:33:30 +0000

usually camp pillows come with a stuff sack and are about half the size of the kind we use at home. My mummy bag is rather large and i usually bring a regular pillow and turn it 90 degrees and it fits fine but you can buy small camping pillows too
from a scout

By: lightweight gu-ru

lightweight gu-ru — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:42:44 +0000

My Mountain Hardwear Lamina is a 20 degree bag. Used at summer camp in 80 degree nights. Was well ventelated and never got too hot but still keeps me warm in the winter. Weighs like 2 pounds!

By: U. S. Army Dependent 409

U. S. Army Dependent 409 — Fri, 07 May 2010 23:38:21 +0000

Sometimes the “P-X” of a local army base may let civilian campers and dependents of U. S. Army personnel purchase the inventory over run of U. S. Army Mummy Sleeping Bags at U. S. Government Auctions. The Mummy Sleeping Bags are quite warm in winter; however, most require dry clean only when washing. Sometimes a person can launder the sleeping bag by washing the sleeping bag by hand and then letting the sleeping bag air dry. For U. S. Army dependents, the “P-X” is a great place to shop for over run inventory camping equipment.

By: scout mom

scout mom — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:40:55 +0000

Depends where you live… We live in Minnesota and used to live in Utah, I won’t buy a bag rated above 30′ not worth it here. You can always sleep on top of the bag in the summer with a blanket, you can’t make it warmer in the winter.

By: kid

kid — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:01:26 +0000

i need your help on were to get sleeping bags i am going camping next week and dont know were to go please replay fast

By: cubs127

cubs127 — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:27:14 +0000

u can find good ones ant bass pro shop or cabela’s. I hope that helps

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.

By: campingfan

campingfan — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:34:47 +0000

Recently got a mummy bag after years of using rectangular bag. It’s light, warm, roomy, easy to pack, and I don’t like it. It gives me claustrophobia. First night in it I dreamt I was being swallowed by a python.

By: Second Classman

Second Classman — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:28:27 +0000

i have a marmot 40 degree bag. great for summer campouts

By: Happy1

Happy1 — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:02:53 +0000

Yea, some sleeping bags are just freezing cold. I try to make
mine more at a comfortable tempreture.

By: pumpernickel

pumpernickel — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:38:53 +0000

i have an ll bean bag (0degrees) its a mummy bag and is compressible and good all year

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:38:21 +0000

You can use a small camp pillow in the hoods of most mummies, except for in exceptionally snug bags.

By: scout554

scout554 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:33:04 +0000

Mummy sleeping bags are great for camping; however, mummy sleeping bags cannot accomodate a full size pillow like open end sleeping bags. Are travel size camping pillows available that are appropriate for use in mummy bags, or does a person need to hand make a custom camping pillow for use in a mummy sleeping bag for camping?

By: Me

Me — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:14:47 +0000

my whole family got colman mummy bags as a present. They’re great

By: scoutcamper58329190

scoutcamper58329190 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:39:46 +0000

Goose Down Filled sleeping bags purchased from the local army-navy surplus and overstock store can be purchased at usually less cost than a major retail camping store. Synthetic sleeping bags can sometimes be washed in a laundromat washing machine while goose down filled sleeping bags are usually dry clean only sleeping bags when the care is needed.

By: scout456

scout456 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:59:50 +0000

I have an alpine design mummy bag rated for thirty degrees and it works great andit only cost35$

By: tenderfoot

tenderfoot — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:45:51 +0000

I got a really nice 0 degree bag from teton sports. It’s a mummy and it is VERY comfy.

By: warmsleeper

warmsleeper — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:59:06 +0000

I got a ausome 0 degree teton sport mummy sleeping bag. It is big but VERY comfy!

By: powerchimp

powerchimp — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:59:39 +0000

to CHOWDER: good find! I wish I could be lucky like that.

By: 13adabing

13adabing — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:45:05 +0000

my troop does alot of winter campouts(since were in Ak), and i end up usualy cold and wet which, kinda kills the thought of going on another one. but, i hav never tried a mummysleeping bag before, so would it be wise 2 get a mummy sleeping bag? + can u fit a fleece-liner in it? or is it even necessary?

By: 22

22 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:10:11 +0000

If I have a 3 pound bag, and I need a 4 pound bag, can I just put a blanket or 2 in it?
I’m going on a freezeout, so I need to know.

By: Hiker1025

Hiker1025 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:38:54 +0000

I have a eureka 30 deg. bag It’s nice.

By: webOLOE We Be Loyal Scouts boys life fan

webOLOE We Be Loyal Scouts boys life fan — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:44:04 +0000

Cool

By: that one dude

that one dude — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:11:15 +0000

this was very helpful, i got a marmot sawtooth that is rated to 15 degrees, but it will keep you snug and warm at -30 degrees if you wear a hat.

By: Grizzly Bear

Grizzly Bear — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:34:30 +0000

Campmor sells a house brand down mummy sleeping bag that is a steal. Its rated at 20 degrees but it is probably more like 30. 120 bucks for a 550-fill down bag.

By: Just about Ultimate Scoutmaster

Just about Ultimate Scoutmaster — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:52:48 +0000

I agree with Ultimate Scoutmaster, you need to go more to the cold side vs getting a warmer bag. Always remember head gear, the times I have been most uncomfortable, I have forgotten my beanie when sleeping in colder weather.

By: connor the man

connor the man — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:42:54 +0000

my neighbor gave me a really warm and small blanket for camping that gos under 0 degrees.he made my day!

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:24:33 +0000

I have one but the zip broke off and it is a good one.

By: wdvewoot

wdvewoot — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:53:28 +0000

I am going to Philmont this summer and I realized while going through my gear that my sleeping bag is heavy and compresses to the size of yoga ball (around a yard on the side). I need a good stuff sack that is light weight, that compresses really small, and will keep me warm on Mt. Baldy. Which brand should I get and what model?

By: D

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:45:32 +0000

i have a negative 15 degree from Dick’s. got it for 50$ then used a ten dollar coupon!
paid as much as a 40 degree costs!!!!!!!!!

By: Nemo900

Nemo900 — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:43:33 +0000

I’ve got a NorthFace sleeping bag – minus 20 degrees and it keeps me warm. Weighs about 1.5 lbs and condenses to the size of a soccer ball with a compression bag.

By: Titanic Kidd

Titanic Kidd — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:27:17 +0000

I like Coleman sleeping bags.

By: chowder

chowder — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:33:14 +0000

quest makes good sleeping bags

By: chowder

chowder — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:26:55 +0000

I got a -15 degree sleeping bag that cost 128.00 it was on sale for 69.00 the cahier rang it up 45.00 and i had two gift cards (20.00,25.00) so i ended up paying 8.00 (that was the tax)

By: 1st class

1st class — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:26:12 +0000

I have a synthetic bag that goes down to 30 degrees, but it’s HUGE! I want to get a new one, but come on, 75$ is a lot for a sleeping bag, and advice for buying, a small, less expensive sleeping bag?

By: SPL Troop16

SPL Troop16 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:04:22 +0000

i have a sleeping bag and it’s rated at 0 deggres and it’s extreymly cofertable at summer camp in souther Indiana so isent the rating the maximum tempacer that you can be in befor it gets uncofterbal?

By: Ultimate Scoutmaster

Ultimate Scoutmaster — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:55:50 +0000

It is my belief that every person (not just Scouts) should have a sleeping bag that goes down to 0 degrees. If it is too warm, you can just unzip it a little. Sooner or later, you will need that lowest temperature rating, and your life may depend on it. The lower the rating, the more days of the year that you can go camping later. I consider a 40 degree bag is just about useless. It gives you a false sense of security, but still costs money. Also you can add quite a bit of warmth by wearing an oversized hooded sweatshirt or a ski-cap at night. You need to keep your head and neck warm to be able to go to sleep. Mummy bags will definitely keep you warmer, you just have to get used to the restricted area around your feet and the bag closing in around your face. Get a bag that is a little extra long and it feels a lot better. I couldn’t care less about a light-weight sleeping bag or a highly compressible sleeping bag. About 99% of the camping is done within 50′ of a car. Warmth is the most important thing.

By: Willy

Willy — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:13:27 +0000

I really don’t know what sleeping bag in between weather

By: stc

stc — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:53:14 +0000

what about air mattreses or cots? recommendations? I have a self inflating one but it is so small and slips during the night. Especially important during long term camping of over a week.

By: SM-427

SM-427 — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:47:03 +0000

Add a fleece bag liner to your equipment list. It will make any ( almost any ) bag warm and cozy, just like dressing in layers. And best of all, it can easily be washed at home after every trip.

By: tug

tug — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:50:24 +0000

i want a sinthetic mummy bag

By: Zarkes

Zarkes — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:41:54 +0000

Well i have 1 sleeping bag already but its for camping in the summer. I’m looking to buy a new one though!

By: ninja

ninja — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:09:02 +0000

im thinking of getting a compresion sac

By: Squidward

Squidward — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:44:25 +0000

Down or Synthetic down is the warmest comfiest sleeping bag you’ll ever find but if it gets wet it loses all it’s warmth. on the other hand synthetic its not as warm but if it gets wet it will not lose it’s warmth

By: Willy Wonka

Willy Wonka — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:25:42 +0000

I have my own but need a new one.

By: OFFTOLOSTVALLEY

OFFTOLOSTVALLEY — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:43:41 +0000

I’ve already tested out a bag for my upcoming trip to lost valley, CA. If you want a SMALL sleeping bag, you can get a “bag” that can compress a little more smaller than a basketball. I suggest going to big 5 or rei. Happy camping!!!

By: Monkey564

Monkey564 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:49:16 +0000

I have been using my dads sleeping bag when I go camping but I need to get my own.this information will help me pick out the right sleeping bag for me.Thanks

By: Werty

Werty — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:03:49 +0000

I don’t have a sleeping bag, so I have to borrow my dad sleeping bag every time I go camping with my friend.

By: J.J.

J.J. — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:22:11 +0000

I have a peak 1 -0 degree bag and I just cant ask for any thing better, it is a great all year round bag.

By: Phoenix

Phoenix — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:12:28 +0000

I have an Big Agnes encampment bag and it is the perfect bag for year round camping- it’s beast!!!!!!

By: mitch

mitch — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:22:36 +0000

cool

By: odd man

odd man — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:53:29 +0000

i have an rei synthetic bag that is great but the zipper always gets caught in the frabric but overall it is a great bag

By: 321.o

321.o — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:46:53 +0000

i got a agood bag to sleep