View Full Version : How much does your 3-season sleeping bag weigh?
QHShowoman
11-14-2005, 16:43
I am in the market for a new 3-season, 20-degree (or thereabouts), down sleeping bag. I was just curious about the approximate weights of the 3-season bags used by WB members. For those of you that used a single, 3-season bag for the duration of your thru-hike, I'd be interested in knowing which bag you used, as well. Thanks, Q.
Footslogger
11-14-2005, 16:50
I own (and so does my wife) the REI SubKilo 20 degree down bag. It weighs 2lb 2oz. All in all we're pretty happy with the bags. I don't think they are comfortable down to 20 degrees but for most of the hiking we do they are more than adequate.
'Slogger
the goat
11-14-2005, 16:54
mine's 3lb.+.....but then again, i don't count grams....or pounds for that matter. i tend to consider pack-weight in 5lb increments.
QHShowoman
11-14-2005, 17:02
Footslogger: Thanks for your input. I've been considering the sub-kilo (especially because I get a generouse employee discount on it!), as several of my co-workers used it for their thru. My only concern is the narrow cut. But then again, I get such a good deal on it, I should just probably buy it an give it a try. Goat: Good to know. The bag I have my eye on is actually in the 3-lb range but I was concerned that it weighed too-much. Although, can you put a limit on comfort?
JoeHiker
11-14-2005, 17:04
Western Mountaineering Alpinist -- the long version. 1 pound 15 ounces, I believe. Great bag!
the goat
11-14-2005, 17:13
Although, can you put a limit on comfort?
nope, comfort reigns supreme IMO.
QHShowoman
11-14-2005, 17:17
nope, comfort reigns supreme IMO. Well, I sort of think along the same lines. A good night's sleep is essential for my performance and enjoyment. There is absolutely no compromising that. I'd be better off carrying a 3+ lb. bag on a good night's sleep than a 1 lb. bag on a bad night's sleep. I will have to check out the WM site, though. P.S. I also wanted to apologize for the misplacement of this thread. I didn't realize that I wasn't in the Gear Polls forum. Sorry!
littlelaurel59
11-14-2005, 17:27
I got a Kelty 30* Light Year (Polarguard 3D) when my son moved up to Boy Scouts a few years back. Weighs 2# 3 oz. Keeps me plenty warm most trips. I was too cheap to go the down route.
I have a RayWay quilt kit that I hope to make this winter that should drop me below 1# 8 oz.
Footslogger
11-14-2005, 18:13
[quote=QHShowoman]Footslogger: Thanks for your input. I've been considering the sub-kilo (especially because I get a generouse employee discount on it
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That was my primary motivation for buying mine at the time. Worked at REI for 5 years and as a result I have a gear "room" at the house that is bulging at the seams ...and I haven't bought any major gear for a long time.
But seriously, I would probably buy the SubKilo again. All things considered, price, weight, comfort, durability etc. One thing I will tell you though is to be sure and spray some DWR (Techron) over the bag, especially the top) before you take it on a thru. Sooner or later you will rub up against the side of a damp tent. I have washed mine twice now and used tennis balls inside the dryer to separate and aerate the down and it looks/feels pretty much like new and I've owned it since 2001.
'Slogger
fiddlehead
11-14-2005, 18:34
Feathered Friends "Hummingbird" 20 degree bag weights 1lb. 10 oz. I've used it for 4 thru hikes now, finally losing it's loft but i've slept down to 0 degrees in it although i was cold at those temps. great bag. pricey though you get what you pay for
peter_pan
11-14-2005, 19:29
Old Rag Mtn quilt...3+ inches of 800 pf down...24 oz.
Pan
C-Stepper
11-14-2005, 19:49
I'm a cold sleeper, so my 3-season is a marmot helium (regular), rated 15F. With the stuff sack it is 2 pounds, 1 ounce. FYI, don't forget to factor in ground insulation into the equation as it plays into the warmth factor as well.
i use a speer sleep quilt down to 30 degrees it wieghs 25 oz.:cool: neo
Kerosene
11-14-2005, 20:14
Western Mountaineering Ultralite: 20F, 26 oz. I'm a big proponent of very high loft down, especially with a DWR shell.
justusryans
11-14-2005, 20:19
Western Mountaineering Aspen 25 Degree 2 pounds. Very Roomy
SGT Rock
11-14-2005, 20:22
17.7 ounces.
I bought the EMS Mountain Light. down & 2 lb. 2 oz. I like the outer shell that is somewhat watter resistant.
Almost There
11-14-2005, 22:07
Marmot Helium, 15 degrees, 900 power down, and 1lb 13oz. This things loft is unbelievable!
alalskaman
11-15-2005, 03:10
Montbell Superstretch #3 Long...1 lb 11 oz. Solid to 32 degrees...I'm sure wering jackets and such, which I haven't had to do yet, would take it lower.
The Solemates
11-15-2005, 11:03
21 oz for size long (up tp 6'6"). Mountainsmith Wisp - 30 degree down bag. the regular size is 19 oz.
QHShowoman
11-15-2005, 11:32
That was my primary motivation for buying mine at the time. Worked at REI for 5 years and as a result I have a gear room at the house that is bulging at the seams ...and I haven't bought any major gear for a long time. Tell me about it -- those prodeals are INCREDIBLE! I have to clean out my pantry to make room for all my new stuff.
jasonklass
12-31-2005, 22:57
Kelty Light Year +25. It's 2.2 lbs and a great bag for the price.
I am a cold sleeper and have been extremely happy with my Feathered Friends 10 degree lark. I have the long with Epic coating, and the 800 down upgrade. Very nice bag Approx. wgt. is 2lbs 6 oz's I think.
:sun
Western Mountaineering Highlite 16 oz. When it gets really cold I wear Montebell Thermawraps.
OhCanada
01-01-2006, 02:58
Northface Cat's Meow, but man do I hate the colour!
Not enought green or brown bags out there :(
heyman62
01-02-2006, 19:25
I absolutely agree with C-Stepper. Keep in mind your ground insulation. My sleeping pad REALLY hold heat great. Therefore I can keep a 30 degree bag on me and still stay warm to 20 degrees.
Campmor 20 degree bag - 2lb. 8 oz. for $129.00
My friend and I spent a night at the Ed Garvey shelter when the temp dipped down to around 15 degrees. I was comfy as could be! It just got rated as one of the best for the price.
Check it out!:jump
KirkMcquest
01-08-2006, 12:38
Check out the humming bird, by feathered friends. Its about a pound, mine is a humming bird Knockoff ( abit cheaper ), it compresses to the size of a football.
MDSHiker
01-08-2006, 13:13
NF Blue Kazoo 20F Long 2 lb 9oz (I think, for the long)
I'm 6ft tall, and muscular/slim...the Long version fit me better in the hips although I can sleep good in a regular length bag.
If the weather hovers around 30F as a low for the trip, then I'll take a SD Wicked Fast 30F bag and it's 1lb 4oz, regular size...it fits me good.
I've used both bags extensively and like them both.
justusryans
01-08-2006, 13:25
Western Mountaineering Hooded Aspen. 25 degree, 2 pounds.
TwoForty
01-08-2006, 13:38
Footslogger: Thanks for your input. I've been considering the sub-kilo (especially because I get a generouse employee discount on it!), as several of my co-workers used it for their thru. My only concern is the narrow cut. But then again, I get such a good deal on it, I should just probably buy it an give it a try. Goat: Good to know. The bag I have my eye on is actually in the 3-lb range but I was concerned that it weighed too-much. Although, can you put a limit on comfort?
I had the slightly older greenish one. I loved everything about that bag except that it wasn't warm enough. Good shell, great cut, looked nice, and had a nifty stuff sack. I had to return it because I got too cold below freezing. I have heard many people liked it and many others hated it.
I returned it after 5 nights of use and got a Moonstone Lucid 800. It has the same slim cut (lighter and warmer), a decent shell, and it was noticably warmer. It was $220 and the older white one with black stripes weighed exactly 2 pounds.
22 ozs. Homemade quilt made from thru-hiker quilt kit. 13 ozs of 800 fill down....
gdwelker
01-08-2006, 16:36
Pertex Quantum shells on sleeping bags - I'm curious what those of you who have bags with this fabric think of it. Are there issues with it not allowing all/enough of the moisture to get out of the bag? How does it do in resisting, say, a heavy morning dew?
I'm looking for a 20 degree bag, and I like to sleep under the stars when the bugs aren't out, and would like to stay drier than in a bivy, so am thinking of a bag with this type of outer shell.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Two Speed
01-08-2006, 20:37
Moonstone Lucid; just over 2 lbs. Good DWR, semi-reasonable price