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Tarpcamper75
04-29-2014, 10:41
Im in the market for a 40 degree/ summer down bag. Any reccomendations.

Slo-go'en
04-29-2014, 10:44
Check out Walmart - they have one for $79.95 For a bit more money look at the MontBell bags or Lafumma.

garlic08
04-29-2014, 11:02
Consider a quilt? I recently bought one from Enlightened Equipment. I liked their selection and prices. It's been working great.

Tarpcamper75
04-29-2014, 11:05
Anyone use the Marmot Nano Wave 45?

Nick P
04-29-2014, 11:21
Anyone use the Marmot Nano Wave 45?

no, but there Hydrogen 30 is terrifically compressible and 29ozs.

Starchild
04-29-2014, 11:33
I have a thermorest Alpine Blanket rated at 35F, IIRC it's 1lb 8 oz (so 24 oz). It's not a bag but a quilt with a roomy footbox. If you don't like mummy bag constrictions this is a great way to go.

bigcranky
04-29-2014, 11:41
I got a Jacks r Better 45F down quilt to use in my hammock, and find that I use it all the time in the summer, even in my tent. Versatile and light, and I prefer a quilt over a bag in warm weather.

slbirdnerd
04-29-2014, 11:59
I'm trying out a Thermarest 35 degree down blanket this year.

Tarpcamper75
04-29-2014, 12:04
I was contemplating a quilt, Ive got a HG zero degree I use in my hammock. To what temps do you use your quilt on the ground.

carouselambra
04-29-2014, 12:59
I used a new Marmot Aspen 40 Minimalist this weekend. Temps were down to about 40. I added a layer each night and was very comfortable. I got the long and the bag was roomy, event for me at 6'5" 260lbs. It is very affordable, but only available through Dick's Sporting Goods.
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11629517

bigcranky
04-29-2014, 12:59
Mine is a summer quilt, so down to 50F or so it's fine.

Tarpcamper75
04-29-2014, 13:26
I was contemplating a quilt, Ive got a HG zero degree I use in my hammock. To what temps do you use your quilt on the ground.

garlic08
04-29-2014, 22:58
My quilt is rated 30F and I've used it in many different conditions (dry, blowing, snowing) at 30F under a tarp and it works fine to its rating. I use a 3/4 length Ridgerest (CCF) pad.

warld piece
04-30-2014, 13:49
The down bag(32 deg) at Walmart was on clearance here for 50 $, but I got the 40 deg mummy bag for 40$ weighs 2 lb and kept me warm enough on 36 deg night. I have a better bag at home but bought this for its small size.

rafe
04-30-2014, 14:14
Very pleased with my Mountain Hardwear Phantom 45. The list price is insane. I got it (new) for about half that. Weighs 19 oz. and compresses down to the size of a coffee can.

I actually used it a couple of weekends ago up near Gorham, NH, at Rattle River shelter. It was well below 45 that night, probably right around freezing, but I was warm enough with my fleece base layer on.

OwenM
04-30-2014, 15:02
Im in the market for a 40 degree/ summer down bag. Any reccomendations.That's a lot of bag for summer in the South. I was using a 24oz Marmot Trestle Trails, basically a shell with a Dri-Clime liner, but just got a Underground Quilts Flight Jacket 50F that only weighs about 13oz. When it's really warm, I use a Sea to Summit Reactor sleeping bag liner.

Dogwood
04-30-2014, 18:37
40* Marmot Atom, Western Mountaineering 35* Highlite, or quilt.

MuddyWaters
04-30-2014, 20:22
a 40 or 50f synthetic quilt is probably best for summer. On the AT that is.
For the high sierra it would be a 20F down quilt.

I have a 40 F down quilt, which works great. Its so light at about 15oz, that it is quite airy underneath with the footbox open. I can sleep comfortably under it at 65F.
Not sure I would use it for a thru hike though, for extended AT use in summer, 50f synthetic quilt would probably be my top choice.

skell23
04-30-2014, 20:27
REI has 35% off Mountain Hardwear and they had a couple bags that might fit your needs.

garlic08
05-01-2014, 09:07
Very pleased with my Mountain Hardwear Phantom 45. The list price is insane. I got it (new) for about half that. Weighs 19 oz. and compresses down to the size of a coffee can.

I actually used it a couple of weekends ago up near Gorham, NH, at Rattle River shelter. It was well below 45 that night, probably right around freezing, but I was warm enough with my fleece base layer on.

That was the summer bag I used on my AT hike. At the time, it had the highest percentage of down for its weight and the lowest cost in its class. I was also very pleased with it, even in the upper thirties a few nights.

Tarpcamper75
05-02-2014, 11:20
Does anyone use the sea to summit extreme thermolite liners as a summer bag?

saltysack
05-12-2014, 20:53
I've used mine in the hot summer while camping on the dry tortugas... The reactor model might be ok to 65 deg at the most! It's paper thin..after much debate I decided To get a jacks are better Sierra stealth quilt.. More money buy don't want to risk freezing my arse off!


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Gastar
05-13-2014, 11:35
Hammock Gear 40 Top quilts is light and the argon is silky. Underground quilts also makes nice ones.

Odd Man Out
05-13-2014, 11:48
Hammock Gear 40 Top quilts is light and the argon is silky. Underground quilts also makes nice ones.

I have an Underground Quilt. For not much more $ I got it overstuffed so it is now maybe rated at 30 deg instead of 40 deg. Plus you can get treated down so it doesn't absorb water and loose loft so easily.

Solitude501
05-13-2014, 12:15
Sierra Trading Post usually has some nice 35 - 45 Degree Bags for sale.

OhioHiker
07-09-2014, 03:33
I just went through the dilemma of choosing a summer bag...

I was torn between..

Marmot Nanowave 45, 50 (Synth)
Marmot Always Summer (Down)
Big Agnes Cross Mountain(Synth)
Sea to Summit Traveler (55* Down)

Anyhow went to my local gear store and left with a last years model Mountain Hardware Lamina 45... It wasn't even a bag I was considering, but it is super light (1lb12oz) packs smaller than the Always Summer Down bag and almost a whole pound lighter.

shelb
07-09-2014, 20:16
I used a new Marmot Aspen 40 Minimalist this weekend. Temps were down to about 40. I added a layer each night and was very comfortable. I got the long and the bag was roomy, event for me at 6'5" 260lbs. It is very affordable, but only available through Dick's Sporting Goods.
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11629517

My son has this one. A few weeks ago, he used it in 35 degree weather - comfortably, sleeping in a t-shirt and shorts. He is 6'1, 150 pounds - BUT - He does sleep warmly (using fewer blankets than most people).

margo
09-26-2014, 18:52
My montbell thermal sheet is one of the best purchases I've ever made! I use it for so much more than camping/backpacking! I take it whenever I go out of town.

I also have their downhugger super stretch #7 which I don't think they make any more.