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Megapixel
11-01-2010, 23:16
We are looking to trade 1 or both of our 32 degree montbell Ul down hugger bags for either the 20 degree version + cash or the 45 degree version + your cash.
We are hoping to have the 20 and 45 both by the time our thru rolls around as the 32 just doesn't seem like it will cut it for the entire hike.
Not interested in any other type of bag for trade.
Liv2Ride
11-02-2010, 11:25
We are looking to trade 1 or both of our 32 degree montbell Ul down hugger bags for either the 20 degree version + cash or the 45 degree version + your cash.
We are hoping to have the 20 and 45 both by the time our thru rolls around as the 32 just doesn't seem like it will cut it for the entire hike.
Not interested in any other type of bag for trade.
I'm a huge Montbell fan as well so my #2 isn't for trade but I have a suggestion that you might try if you haven't already.
When I know that the temps will fall near the 25 degree mark of my bag I use a Sea To Summit Thermal Reactor bag with it. That along with the proper clothing items, the right pad etc., of course. Anyway, it absolutely makes the difference in freezing or staying comfortable. The Reactor bag only weights a few onces and it packs down to roughly a 3x5 package. SeaTo Summit came out with a couple of new versions of the Reactor bag that allow you to choose just how much warmth you need to add. Mine is the original thin and really light version but it is the ticket for me.
Megapixel
11-02-2010, 22:03
I'm a huge Montbell fan as well so my #2 isn't for trade but I have a suggestion that you might try if you haven't already.
When I know that the temps will fall near the 25 degree mark of my bag I use a Sea To Summit Thermal Reactor bag with it. That along with the proper clothing items, the right pad etc., of course. Anyway, it absolutely makes the difference in freezing or staying comfortable. The Reactor bag only weights a few onces and it packs down to roughly a 3x5 package. SeaTo Summit came out with a couple of new versions of the Reactor bag that allow you to choose just how much warmth you need to add. Mine is the original thin and really light version but it is the ticket for me.
Does this restrict movement inside the bag at all? Of course that's the whole reasonwe got the bags, and they are absolutely amazing for sure... thanks for the tip... look forward to your response.
Liv2Ride
11-03-2010, 10:05
Using the Sea to Summit Thermal Reactor Bag doesn't restrict the movement for me because the material of the thermal reactor is very stretchy. Just like the UL SS. That said, even when I've used my fleece liner for seriously colder temps the fleece liner that I have didn't make me feel overly restricted either. But for sure the Thermal Reactor bag is super stretchy. If you pick one up from REI, Campsaver or a couple other places that have unconditional returns you could try it and if it doesn't work for you just send it back.
Megapixel
11-03-2010, 10:29
Using the Sea to Summit Thermal Reactor Bag doesn't restrict the movement for me because the material of the thermal reactor is very stretchy. Just like the UL SS. That said, even when I've used my fleece liner for seriously colder temps the fleece liner that I have didn't make me feel overly restricted either. But for sure the Thermal Reactor bag is super stretchy. If you pick one up from REI, Campsaver or a couple other places that have unconditional returns you could try it and if it doesn't work for you just send it back.
thanks. i'm going to check this out.
Liv2Ride
11-03-2010, 18:52
I hope it works out because I know it will be hard for most who have and love their Montbells to give it up. Ok take care.
Thanks for the posts on this. My wife and I have the MB SS 30 degree bags. These have been really good fall bags ( we are up in the whites mtns in NH), but would prefer not shell out for a 10 or 15 degree bag in addition.
This post gives a good direction.
I have the MB #1 ulss and love it. Good luck with a liner, try before you truly buy, as you may not like it. I can't use them, flippy floppy side sleeper, end up in knots. Another suggestion is to maybe look at buying some nice insulation garmets if you don't have them/could use them in other applications. High end down jackets and good bottoms/booties can really lower your bag comfy ratings, and they are double duty items.
Might end up being a wash, cash wise vs new bag purchase, but you can use them a lot in different applications. Good luck.