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I am looking for a new sleeping bag to replace my sleeping bag. I have been compairing bags and I would like a 35-45 deg bag under 2 pounds. I am interested in the Montbelle Alpine 5, 45 deg, 1.1 lbs. What is the best lightweight 35 deg bag?
Old Spice
02-19-2006, 20:25
Western Mountaineering make an extremely lightweight (16 oz.) 35 degree bag called the highlite. I have not used this particular bag as of yet, but I can vouch for the quality of their line in general. Worth checking out.
Marmot makes the Atom at one pound even (according to specs).
Western Mountaineering and Feathered Friends both make wonderful high quality light-weight bags.
I have a Rock Wren and a Great Auk. Both overfilled with 800 fill down (back in the mid 90's that was the best you could get). I take care of them (never leave them in a stuff sack unless they're in my pack, lay them flat in the closet, etc.). Other than the fact that I've gained weight and they're a little tight, I have absolutely no complaints. I recently washed the Great Auk, and had such a time squeezing the air out to get the soapy water in, that I'm more convinced that, short of a dunking, or a stream running through your tent, there's no reason to fear using a down bag in wet weather. They're not the lightest bags at FF, however. I'd consider getting a Vireo for an UL bag next purchase.
how about the Lafuma bags - Warm& Light 600 down - 37-40deg 1lb 5oz
Warm & Light 800 Down 32deg 1lb 12 oz
Close out sale here: http://store.yahoo.com/fulfillmentadventures/lafsleepbag.html
The Solemates
02-20-2006, 14:16
mountainsmith wisp is the lightest in its class. a 30 deg bag for 21 ounces. its only 5 ounces more than the highlight, but also 5 degrees warmer. not to mention its half the price!
A note on the Lafuma 800 - it is NOT 800-fill down. It is 650-fill. It's a decent bag, but probably more of a 40-42 degree number. For the price, it's good. The Campmor down bag, while not under 2 lbs, it probably better. I got mine for $50, so I'm not complaining :D
The Lafuma is also a very tight cut. I'm a skinny dude, and it's feels constrictive to me.
A note on the Lafuma 800 - it is NOT 800-fill down. It is 650-fill. It's a decent bag, but probably more of a 40-42 degree number. For the price, it's good. The Campmor down bag, while not under 2 lbs, it probably better. I got mine for $50, so I'm not complaining :D
The Lafuma is also a very tight cut. I'm a skinny dude, and it's feels constrictive to me.
Good point. Buy a bag that fits, much as a pair of shoes, you'll find it'll work better for you, even if it's not the lightest thing on the planet.
White Chocolate
02-20-2006, 16:31
Lightweight Sleeping bags=High Lofting Down
Down has the best weight to loft ratio.
Western Mountaineering uses 850+ down in their bags. The Highlite is remarkable at 16 oz for the 6 foot version. I have it and plan to use it during my thru-hike. I have taken it to low to mid 30's with additional layers of clothing. And I slept quite well despite the howling winds.
I would also advocate Golite's featherlite. They use 800 down and a pertex shell (like the highlite). And Golite allows you to customize your bag size so you're not carrying extra bag that fits you loosely and takes more energy to heat up. Their bag in a 6 foot, trim version is 18 ozs.
"The best lightweight sleeping bag" costs a lot of money. But I find that it's totally worth it, especially when you consider it an investment.
--Bryan
Just Jeff
02-20-2006, 16:37
Does it have to be a bag? You can get a 20F quilt for under 2 lbs, or a 35F quilt for about a pound.
The Solemates
02-20-2006, 17:00
"The best lightweight sleeping bag" costs a lot of money. But I find that it's totally worth it, especially when you consider it an investment.
--Bryan
not so fast. see by above post about the mountainsmith wisp. i think it may be discontinued now, but i bought mine last year for $150 new at backcountrygear.com. compare that to the $300-400 bags from feathered friends/western mountaineering and its a bargain.
ModelShapeSize Rating Loft Inside Girth
shoulder /
hip / foot Fill Wt. Total Wt. Stuff size Sac Size LineLite Mummy 6'3" 45 deg F 2.5" 60"/52"/38" 7 oz 14 oz 6 x 10 XXXS MityLite Semi Rec 6'3" 40 F 3" 62"/59"/46" 12 oz 1 lb 10 oz 6 x 12 XXS HighLite Mummy 5'6" 35 F 3.5" 59"/51"/38" 7 oz 15 oz 6 x 10 XXXS (box stitched) 6'0" 35 F 3.5" 59"/51"/38" 8 oz 16 oz 6 x 12 XXS 6'6" 35 F 3.5" 60"/52"/38" 9 oz 17 oz 6 x 12 XXS MegaLite Mummy 6'0" 30 F 4" 64"/55"/39" 12 oz 1 lb 8 oz 7 x 13 XS (w/ top collar) 6'6" 30F 4" 65"/56"/39" 13 oz 1 lb 9 oz 7 x 13 XS UltraLite Mummy 5'6" 20 F 5" 59"/51"/38" 13 oz 1 lb 9 oz 7 x 13 XS (w/ split full collar) 6'0" 20 F 5" 59"/51"/38" 14 oz 1 lb 10 oz 7 x 13 XS 6'6" 20 F 5" 60"/52"/38" 16 oz 1 lb 12 oz 7 x 13 XS AlpinLite Mummy 6'0" 20 F 5" 64"/55"/39" 19 oz 1 lb 15 oz 8 x 15 S (w/ split full collar) 6'6" 20 F 5" 65"/56"/39" 21 oz 2 lb 1 oz 8 x 15 S
ModelShapeSize Rating Loft Inside Girth
shoulder /
hip / foot Fill Wt. Total Wt. Stuff size Sac Size LineLite Mummy 6'3" 45 deg F 2.5" 60"/52"/38" 7 oz 14 oz 6 x 10 XXXS MityLite Semi Rec 6'3" 40 F 3" 62"/59"/46" 12 oz 1 lb 10 oz 6 x 12 XXS HighLite Mummy 5'6" 35 F 3.5" 59"/51"/38" 7 oz 15 oz 6 x 10 XXXS (box stitched) 6'0" 35 F 3.5" 59"/51"/38" 8 oz 16 oz 6 x 12 XXS 6'6" 35 F 3.5" 60"/52"/38" 9 oz 17 oz 6 x 12 XXS MegaLite Mummy 6'0" 30 F 4" 64"/55"/39" 12 oz 1 lb 8 oz 7 x 13 XS (w/ top collar) 6'6" 30F 4" 65"/56"/39" 13 oz 1 lb 9 oz 7 x 13 XS UltraLite Mummy 5'6" 20 F 5" 59"/51"/38" 13 oz 1 lb 9 oz 7 x 13 XS (w/ split full collar) 6'0" 20 F 5" 59"/51"/38" 14 oz 1 lb 10 oz 7 x 13 XS 6'6" 20 F 5" 60"/52"/38" 16 oz 1 lb 12 oz 7 x 13 XS AlpinLite Mummy 6'0" 20 F 5" 64"/55"/39" 19 oz 1 lb 15 oz 8 x 15 S (w/ split full collar) 6'6" 20 F 5" 65"/56"/39" 21 oz 2 lb 1 oz 8 x 15 S
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