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valiweva
01-23-2011, 09:50
Would anyone care to comment on the EMS mountain lite 20 degree bag?

takethisbread
01-23-2011, 09:58
When are u leaving Springer? I guess it would be inadequate if you are leaving very soon. It's a pretty lightweight bag, although you can get lighter for that rating bag. It's solid. As long as you left in march, it would be a fine bag for the first 1200 miles or so. After that you'll likely need to trade it out for something lifter and more in tune with summer months.

valiweva
01-23-2011, 10:04
I am leaving in late march/early april

Lone Wolf
01-23-2011, 10:07
Would anyone care to comment on the EMS mountain lite 20 degree bag?

i have a Campmor 20* bag that is cheap and works great

Lone Wolf
01-23-2011, 10:07
Would anyone care to comment on the EMS mountain lite 20 degree bag?


I am leaving in late march/early april

you'll be fine with that bag

Jim Adams
01-23-2011, 10:09
Should be a good bag for your trip. I used a 20* synthetic in 1990 for a March 25th start and was only cold on 2 nights.
I have 2 EMS Mountain Light 0* bags and love them...I bought the second one just because I liked the first one so much and found a good deal. The first one is 8-10 years old and still going strong...haven't needed to use the new one yet.

geek

valiweva
01-23-2011, 16:46
what is the best stuff sack for my bag?

Luddite
01-23-2011, 17:14
what is the best stuff sack for my bag?

trash compactor bag. Is your bag synthetic?

valiweva
01-23-2011, 17:36
no 750 fill down bag

Luddite
01-23-2011, 18:08
no 750 fill down bag

Then you should just stick it in a trash compactor bag.

ajakob88
01-23-2011, 18:52
Going SOBO and cant decide what degree of bag I will need. Leaving mid-june, I Figure I could get away with a higher degree bag than NOBO hikers because it will be warmer in the South, any thoughts?

Sensei
01-25-2011, 01:47
I have the EMS Mountain Lite 20 and I love it. EMS.com is having a sale right now, and for $167.30 this bag is a steal:

http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3781136&cp=3677338.3737362.3705267

Yes, you can find lighter, but for that price and loft I haven't found a better deal. FYI, I'm between 6' and 6'1" and the regular size fits me like a glove.

mweinstone
01-25-2011, 01:51
sorry, thaught it said sleeping bag onions.

oxxo
01-25-2011, 04:21
Thanks for the heads up on the EMS sale of the 20 degree bag. I just placed my order for it. Just what I'm looking for.

buz
01-26-2011, 11:28
That is a great price for a pretty high end insulation bag.

Pommes
01-27-2011, 00:53
You really need to spend time sleeping outside in a variety of temps to really know. For me if im gonna use a 20 degree bag it better never drop below 40. I sleep really cold. I carry a -10 sleeping bag and im comfortable at 20 degrees. Know yourself before you buy. However i see your from Mass. so you should be ok in the cold.