Zoran Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 MEC is not selling Deuter bags. I'll ask him where he purchased bag. Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I thought someone might be interested in this:  LaFuma Extreme 800 Sleeping Bag  Synthetic Insulation 46-degrees $45 1lb 7oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 My take on the issue is that the issue is not wieght but instead bulk. I don't mind heaving around more weight, I'm just annoyed when it makes my pack big and clunky. I've got a Lafuma super light weight 800 fill ~20 deg down bag (sorry, don't know the exact model) but in retrospect, would go instead of a synthetic w/ a comp. sack simply for the peace of mind about water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolscongress Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 you'll have a very hard time finding a bag lighter and smaller than the western mountaineering highlite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I bought an Usba 30' down bag w/ Pertex shell before Ushba got out of softgoods. It weighs 15 oz and is quite comfortable, I have yet to see its equal. Â But its not made anymore, so I ended up getting an Integral Designs Andromeda Strain bag for my wife, and have since been sold on the ID bag. Its very compressible, synthetic thus stays warmer when a bit damp, and comes in Short, Reg, Long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_T Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I bought a Marmot Hydrogen recently. I wanted the WM Highlite, but I got a deal on the Marmot that I couldn't refuse. It's only about 4 oz heavier and I've been pretty happy with it so far. I took it out to Vantage this weekend and I could have use a bit warmer bag, but it was ok. Froze my ass off once I got out of the bag this morning though! Â Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robpatterson5 Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I dont know if anyoe is intrested, but I have a WM Highlite I'm looking to sell. Its seen about 7 nights use while wearing Capline and always in an tent of a bivy. I'm just a very cold sleeper and want something with a little more 'omph' to it. 150 + whatevers shipping sound good? I'll probaly toss up a add in the For Sale Forum, but I'm lazy right now. Cheers: Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denningsrogue Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Consider the Nunatak Sub-Alpinist. 35 deg and 14 to 18 oz depending on shell fabric. Fits very nicely with an Integral Designs eVENT Bugaboo bivy because of the chest zipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I have a lafuma warm-n-lite 600 down bag. Weighs 1 pound and stuffs down to the size of a beer can. I think its rated to 35F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloggo Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Check out the new Marmot Pounder- sorry for the REI link, it isn't on Marmot's site yet -(full zip, 1 pound, synthetic) and then let us know how you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Mountainsmith made a series of lightweight down bags last season - they're available cheap many places and are good quality. I have the Vision (20degree, 2lbs), the Wisp (30degree) is 1lb I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I bought a Marmot Hydrogen recently. I wanted the WM Highlite, but I got a deal on the Marmot that I couldn't refuse. It's only about 4 oz heavier and I've been pretty happy with it so far. I took it out to Vantage this weekend and I could have use a bit warmer bag, but it was ok. Froze my ass off once I got out of the bag this morning though! Jeff  I too have a Hydrogen. I also wanted to look at the WM but couldn't find it anywhere. I've used the Marmot in the Cascades in winter and for it's rating I thought it was plenty warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylou Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Don't they have that WM HL bag at Pro Mountain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 New Marmot "Atom" bag  16oz $229 40deg 900 fill down   Marmot "Pounder" bag  16oz 40deg Primaloft Sport $159   Anybody else suspicious about the claim that a 16oz synthetic bag can have the same temp rating as a 16oz down bag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvack Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 even a marmot rep said the bag wasn't 40deg. I say more like 50deg. Its a great bag, or a good way to warm up another bag but @ 16oz there just isnt much down in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_Husbands Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 mountainsmith wisp (brand not withstanding). i've found it warm to its rated 30 deg., 1lb. 5 0z. (spec), and you can find them cheaper than the cool brands like WM and FF. puffy and vaporous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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