jaee Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 What's a good 30-40° bag and why? Preferably w/ a water resistant shell, small stuff volume, light. Let's hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I've been using the GoLite Featherlite for a few trips and it has worked well. It is on sale at Sierra Trading Post right now: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.79390/dept_id./est.golite/qx/product.htm Not the warmest thing out there but it gets the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I just bought the Go-Lite 40 degree synthethic bag. Not as compact as I had hoped, but pretty fucking light at just under 2 pounds. Haven't used it yet but will next week. No zipper or frills. Nelson stocks a good assortment of super light synth and down bags made by Mont-Bell, Integral Designs, and Midwestern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacely Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I have a marmot arroyo down 35 degree bag....less than 2 lbs and packs small. I have been very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 This is what I would get: Western Mountaineering Highlite. Rated to 40 degrees and weighs 16oz. Doesn't have a water resistant shell, but I wouldn't trust a dryloft (or similar) shell on it's own to keep me dry anyway. Bring a bivy sack or tarp. I have the WM Ultralite (20degrees, 1lb,11oz) and I like it, but I'd like to get a Highlite for summer. I've heard they are a little tight, so if you are a big guy that might be a concern. I hardly ever zip my bag all the way up in the summer anyway. Nunatak makes some really lightweight bags too. You can check out the WM bags and the Nunatak bags at Jim Nelson's shop www.promountainsports.com Marmot Hydrogen and Mtn Hardware Phantom are good lightweight production bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodchester Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 (edited) Whisp Lightweight (21 ozs. ) and very compressible. None of the really lightweight shells used in the newer bags are VERY water resistant, sure they have DWR on them, but nothing like dryloft or something comparable. Those weigh too much to be used on really lightweight bags. Good luck.... Edited August 13, 2004 by Rodchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackbolter Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 (Local shameless self promotion) Feathered Friends Merlin Made in Seattle. You choose the fabrics and the down quality. You also choose the weigth by having these options. Best bag in the biz says Outside mag. (Not like that matters) Bomber construction cool customer service folks and a rockin retail store. Only problem, you can't preview before you buy without having one shipped to you. If you're serious though, it is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 I have the WM highlite. I love it. The nylon they use seems to be lighter than anything I have seen. I dont have an durability complaints but I take good care of my stuff. I have found it surprisingly warm. THere are also half bags but I dont find them super appealing. There are plenty of summer climbs where you would have no use for a down coat but still want your shoulders covered for sleeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 That WM highlite is the bag I want for summer. I saw it stuffed at the store , tiny dude, I said tiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Is the Western Mountaineering "Beothuk" advertised on the MEC website the same thing as the Ultralite? It looks the same. Why would they have a different name for it in Cannuckia? WM Beothuk at MEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backcountrydog Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Lafuma Warm n' light. weighs at just under a lb. 80 bucks i think? from 2nd ascent. its about the size of a 6" sub when packed. i love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Hello, For 3 summers I have been satisfied using the Ushba summit bag. It's still going strong. Summit-Bag Temp Range to 0° C (32°F) Length 190cm (6’3") Weight .65 kg/ 1.4lb Stuff Size 6" x 7" Fill Weight 300g (11 oz.) http://www.ushba.com/catalog/bags.html#summit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_Husbands Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 i have a whisp. american alpine club members get a good deal on this light bag. pretty nice, especially for the price (about $150). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronB Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 (edited) I have this bad LaFuma WarmN Light 1Kilo It packs small and has kept me warm in COLD weather. It's not the smallest or lightest, but it can be found cheap, and has a full length zipper. Edited August 13, 2004 by AaronB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadester Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 The Mountain Hardware Phantom 32 is a sweet bag! Very light only 21 ounces and compresses very small. The shell is not waterproof but it will shed tent condensation drips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 So did they ever make a sleeping bag using the TNF Met5 jacket technology??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceIceBaby Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 So did they ever make a sleeping bag using the TNF Met5 jacket technology??? they had some issue with the 9V battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_Simpkins Posted August 15, 2004 Share Posted August 15, 2004 I'm not a huge fan of REi gear, but the Sub Kilo 20 deg Rules. It packs incredibly small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted August 15, 2004 Share Posted August 15, 2004 So did they ever make a sleeping bag using the TNF Met5 jacket technology??? they had some issue with the 9V battery Apparently things were going well until somebody pissed themselves during trials and burnt their genitals off and the tent down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braumeister Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 So did they ever make a sleeping bag using the TNF Met5 jacket technology??? they had some issue with the 9V battery Apparently things were going well until somebody pissed themselves during trials and burnt their genitals off and the tent down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 New bag from SIERRA DESIGNS temp rating: 40 degrees weight: 15oz insulation: 800 fill down no zipper no insulation on bottom (use your sleeping pad) price: ~$160 on the web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 (edited) My friend got Deuter PlusOne for $75CDN last November. He never tested bag. Didn't have chance but looks very small and light. I'll ask him to post review next season. Zoran http://www.deuter.com/cms/front_content....2d77366c8ab4b54 Edited December 29, 2004 by Zoran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafael_H Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Deuter PlusOne: was it at MEC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I'm not a huge fan of REi gear, but the Sub Kilo 20 deg Rules. It packs incredibly small. I've got this one, and it is a good bag. I wouldn't call it a "summer bag" though. However, at just 2.1 lbs, i wouldn't see myself buying another bag for summer pruposes unless i was saving at least 10 or 12 ounces without sacrificing too much insulation. -Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I survived several nights of wintery weather in August with a 21 oz Integral Designs "bag liner" synthetic bag inside a tiny goretex bivy sack. My companion's down bag got wet inside his bivy sack and was wortheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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