How are these sleeping bag and tent?

[pinkfloyd336]

So ive been looking for a price friendly/light weight bag and tent and came up with these two. Wondering if anyone has experience with these or would point me in a different direction if these are bad?

Sleeping Bag: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/...r-header-43184

Tent: http://www.antigravitygear.com/six-m...solo-tent.html

[RodentWhisperer]

I can't say too much about the SMD tent-- I've heard some praise. I used a Cosmic bag for some time (the 20 degrees model), and found it comfy, even over nights where temps got down to the low 30s.

[bigcranky]

Six Moons Designs makes very good gear. We've been using their two person tent for several years, and it's well made.

Is there a particular reason you want the 0-F rated sleeping bag? It's overkill for 3-season hiking in most places, and it's almost 4 pounds. The 20-F model Cosmic gets very good reviews for a basic bag.

[pinkfloyd336]

This one?

http://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Cosmic-D.../dp/B004O76YS2

Yea i would actually rather have a 20 degree bag. Didnt mean to post that one

[TheYoungOne]

Six Moons Designs makes very good gear. We've been using their two person tent for several years, and it's well made.

Is there a particular reason you want the 0-F rated sleeping bag? It's overkill for 3-season hiking in most places, and it's almost 4 pounds. The 20-F model Cosmic gets very good reviews for a basic bag.

Also The North Face Cats Meow is a 20 degree synthetic bag that is real similar in weight to the 20 degree Kelty Cosmic. REI's price is a little step, but usually you can find the Cat's Meow cheap in places like Dick Sporting Goods. Also unless you need it right now, I would wait to buy a cold weather bag. By Memorial Day they will all be on sale.

http://www.rei.com/product/807886/th...w-sleeping-bag

http://www.rei.com/product/847649/ke...1-sleeping-bag

Like Big Cranky said, unless you are winter camping, you really don't need a Zero degree bag. Most Thru hikers use 20 or 30 degree bags.

[pinkfloyd336]

Great Thanks! Im finishing my sophomore year in college this week and trying to possibly start the trail in june and do a good 500 mile chunk, maybe to the va boarder. I could wait till memorial day right before I leave and try to get one and hopefully save some cash. Ive done about 700 miles with my dad since I was 12-13 and he has since finished the whole thing. He really got me into backbacking and since then I have always wanted to do the whole thing especially before my life gets to hectic.

[bigcranky]

The Kelty 20-F Cosmic is plenty, and even the 40-F rated bag should be plenty for a summer hike.

http://www.rei.com/product/847648/ke...1-sleeping-bag

[XrayDuke]

I have the SMD Skyscape Scout and have been very pleased with it. I also have the Kelty Cosmic 20 Down bag and it is a good, low price bag.

[Tom Murphy]

I bought this one for my son and was very happy with it.

http://www.campmor.com/marmot-sawtoo..._gpa=pla&ci_kw=

[pinkfloyd336]

Yea Im more worried about how big each the tent and sleeping bag are not as much about weight although i would prefer something light. I am trying a military backpack i picked up about half a year ago. It is only 2000 cu in/37L and weighs 2.65 pounds so its quite small so I need everything to be as small as possible.

[pinkfloyd336]

I have the SMD Skyscape Scout and have been very pleased with it. I also have the Kelty Cosmic 20 Down bag and it is a good, low price bag.

How small does the Cosmic 20 pack down to?

[Rasty]

How small does the Cosmic 20 pack down to?

Comes with an 8" x 13" Stuff Sack. Could be compressed more with a compression sack, but your pack may be small for the gear you are buying.

[pinkfloyd336]

Comes with an 8" x 13" Stuff Sack. Could be compressed more with a compression sack, but your pack may be small for the gear you are buying.

Surprisingly It can fit everything. This does include though strapping tent/z rest to the outside, my current sleeping bag is not down so it takes up a ton of space which is a problem but it still can fit inside with clothes and food

[bigcranky]

Z-rest outside makes plenty of sense, so does having your (often wet) tent strapped outside the pack.

[moocow]

How small does the Cosmic 20 pack down to?

I love my cosmic down 20. It has served me well and is a good balance between price, warmth, and weight. On the trail I pack it into a 13L dry sack.

[TheYoungOne]

Great Thanks! Im finishing my sophomore year in college this week and trying to possibly start the trail in june and do a good 500 mile chunk, maybe to the va boarder. I could wait till memorial day right before I leave and try to get one and hopefully save some cash. Ive done about 700 miles with my dad since I was 12-13 and he has since finished the whole thing. He really got me into backbacking and since then I have always wanted to do the whole thing especially before my life gets to hectic.

Hiking out in June from GA to VA? Forget the Zero degree bag and get a 30 Degree one, maybe even a 40 degree bag. Trust me you will sweat your butt off with a zero bag.

[Doughnut]

PinkFloyd, since no one else mentioned it, I will. I have a Campmor down bag, A kelty bag similiar to what you're contemplating, and a few others, My problem is that they are too restrictive in the shoulders, not that I am super broad shouldered or anything,
I really like the western mountaineer bags because they are cut browder across the shoulders.

In short, before you buy, I suggest you try one out, my problem is that when I get cold I fold my arms across my chest and end up in pain from the circulation getting cut off!

Something to consider.....

doughNut

[pinkfloyd336]

PinkFloyd, since no one else mentioned it, I will. I have a Campmor down bag, A kelty bag similiar to what you're contemplating, and a few others, My problem is that they are too restrictive in the shoulders, not that I am super broad shouldered or anything,
I really like the western mountaineer bags because they are cut browder across the shoulders.

In short, before you buy, I suggest you try one out, my problem is that when I get cold I fold my arms across my chest and end up in pain from the circulation getting cut off!

Something to consider.....

doughNut

Thanks for the insight. I usually test out most things I buy and would for sure test out the sleeping bag before buying. If it is slim in the shoulder area this may be a problem due to my bigger build

[lemon b]

I have a Kelty Cosmic 0 and a 20 degree. Had some zipper problems on the 20. 0 is pretty bulky. Both are rated about 10 degrees off. Should be a 30 and a 10.

[pinkfloyd336]

I have a Kelty Cosmic 0 and a 20 degree. Had some zipper problems on the 20. 0 is pretty bulky. Both are rated about 10 degrees off. Should be a 30 and a 10.

thats what i seem to come across on almost every site review of the bag. They say the temp rating is off, but a 30 degree bag is still good enough for a thru hike? right?