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Pickles&Shakespeare
05-04-2011, 21:11
What kind of sleeping bag do you have and how much did it cost?
Eureka Casper (women's) 15F 2lb 11oz synthetic $90
Kept me warm down to 20F, haven't tried it lower than that. I'd like to get a Montbell SS UL #3, when funds allow.
I have a Feathered Friends Great Auk which I bought in 1991 for $260.00, if I remember correctly (good down to 5 degrees). I bought a Rock Wren at the same time for a little less (good to 25 or so). Both had the higher quality fill and 2 oz. extra down.
More recently I bought a Golite Feather-Lite (discontinued) zipperless bag to slide over my hammock. That cost somewhere around $160 on sale. That one keeps me warm down to the high 20s, but it's rated at 40.
The only bag I have which is currently available (well, the Feathered Friend bags are, but not at the same prices!) is the Montbell ULAP down liner which is a summer bag (50 degrees and up). The design has been changed slightly, but it's very similar. Prices vary.
kyhiker610
05-04-2011, 22:48
Western Mountaineering Ultralight (20degree, 6' length). Retail cost: 385.00
totally worth it. i've never been cold in it, and been out on nights down to 15degrees or so.
I like the 2lb 12oz luxurylite V bags. It's the only one I won't part with. I've bought one of everything and I'm sure the proclaimed 900 90/10 bags are lighter but I don't see paying double the price for marginal warmth.
bulldog49
05-04-2011, 23:34
I have 3 Western Mountaineering bags:
Ultralite $375
Antelope (bought it 13 years approx $450)
Hilite $175 on Ebay
esmusssein
05-04-2011, 23:40
Western Mountaineering Ultralight - 375 (but I lucked out and got it for 250. It was used as the display model in a store).
I love it. It's light and toasty. I hope it will last 10 years.
88BlueGT
05-04-2011, 23:44
Marmot Helium 15* Winter Bag - Not sure of retail, paid $300 lightly used
HammockGear Summer Burrow 40* Down Quilt - paid $200
skinewmexico
05-05-2011, 00:07
I've got everything from a 1970s Herter's down bag, to a few Luxurylite underfilled bags (paid $39, added down myself), to a Western Mountaineering Megalite I got new for $205. Had a few high end TNF and Marmot bags, but nothing compares to WM.
Mountain Wildman
05-05-2011, 00:33
Western Mountaineering Ponderosa (15 Degree) $460
Ended up costing me about $345
Western Mountaineering Summerlite. Paid 245 for it. About to sell to pick up a Katabatic Gear Palisade
milktoast
05-05-2011, 02:25
Western Mountaineering Ultralite 20. As mentioned above, I couldn't ask for a better bag. Paid $400 (long version) but don't regret it.
Also have a hammock gear summer burrow quilt arriving tomorrow which I intend to use for summer trips. Paid $200.
bigcranky
05-05-2011, 07:26
WM Megalite, 30F, around $350 a while back.
WM Antelope, 5F, $450 but I got it on a 40% off sale for around $275. Score!
Dragonfly has a Montbell #3 and a #0, and Lilac has an REI Sub Kilo.
mweinstone
05-05-2011, 07:59
marmot -20col eq 549$+tx
marmot 15 helium eq 779$+tx
mweinstone
05-05-2011, 08:01
reversed the prices . sorry. both are longs. one left, one right zipper
3 Season burrow from Hammock Gear, $229. Cottage gear rules, especialy when you know the folks who own the company/make the gear. :D
two sleeping bags, a 15 degree and 40 degree. Model/type I don't recall, both made by Marmot and I'm very satisfied with them. A bit roomier than some of the other bags I considered and meet or exceed the assigned temp. ratings.
Mt Washington short underquilt $175
Golite ultra top quilt $125
supplement with Exped Wallcreeper $225
EnLIGHTened Equipment. Over $500.
I have two Western Mountaineering bags currently.
My older Apache SMF, 15*, and I think at the time it weighed about 2lbs 9oz... not positive about that though.
Currently using the Ultralite, 20* which weighs in at around 1lbs 15oz... I think.
In the past I've used a bunch of synthetic bags, don't know the names of any of them though. Once I switched to down I pretty much just forgot about them.
Oh, and cost. Um... I have no idea. I'm guessing around $300 for each bag, but really I don't remember, it's been years.
mister krabs
05-05-2011, 09:16
Campmor 20* 130$ 600fp down, slightly over rated
Lafuma 950 pro 15* 800+fp down 120$ from steep and cheap
protargol
05-05-2011, 09:21
EMS Mountain Lite 20 degree bag. Weights 2 lbs, 3 oz and I only paid $127. Gotta love clearance of last year's models.
Kerosene
05-05-2011, 10:10
WM UltraLite (20F, 26 oz) - about $335 from Backcountrygear.com in 2004. I've been toasty down to 25 degrees, although the first time I used it below freezing (April in GA) I think I wore too much extra clothing which de-lofted the bag.
WM HighLite (35F, 16 oz) - I believe I purchased this on-sale for maybe $150. Incredible warmth for the weight. I've used it down to 40 and been very comfortable, to the point that I'm sure it would work to just below freezing in a pinch.
I've got a number of other old down bags but now only use them to loan out or for sleepovers.
Buffalo Skipper
05-05-2011, 10:14
Currently I have a Kelty Light Year 25° bag. It weighs about 35 oz (I intend to weigh it tonight) compressed in its stuff sack. I generally only use this under 45°. I have slept in this bag down to 10° F. I survived but I was extremely cold.
3 Season burrow from Hammock Gear, $229. Cottage gear rules, especialy when you know the folks who own the company/make the gear. :D
+1 on Hammock Gear. I will be replacing my LY with one of these.
To add to what Hooch said, it is rated to about 20° or with the optional 900 fill to about 15°. And it weighs in at 20.1 oz. Not bad for a 15°-20° down bag!
I intend to get one of these by this next winter (I will have to save up!).
http://www.hammockgear.com/cart/images/Burrow/burrow_thumb.jpg
Montbell Super Stretch Ultralite #2... Around $240 if I remember correctly.
LIhikers
05-10-2011, 00:58
Montbell Ultra Light, Super Stretch #2. It's rated to 25 degrees F and I've used it down into the teens with some clothing. I don't remember the price but it was hundreds. As someone who rolls around in their sleep a lot I find it very comfortable due to the stretch feature.
Ha, 3 in a row for the MB ULSS #2. Got mine at a going out of business sale, steal at $140.
Some of the pockets were underfilled, I had a really nice eddie bauer down jacket that met an exploding car battery, end of jacket, unfortunately. Saved the down, cleaned it, took on project to improve MB bag.
Now I have a true 15 degree bag, that is great for a flippy floppy side sleeper like me. 2# 5.5 ounces, 21 ounces of down fill, cozyyyyyyyyyy.
custom made Nunutak. 20 degrees. 7,000 miles on it and it's tiime for another. Just wish I had $400 to buy one again.
REI Womans Subkilo Long (http://www.rei.com/product/780904/rei-sub-kilo-15-sleeping-bag-womens-long-09-special-buy) labeled as 15F and weighs 32.75oz for the bag and stuff sack. I have used it in sub 10F, I'm not sure how cold it was as the thermometer broke at 10F... I am extremely happy, my hiking partner bought the same one, but the male addition and is also extremely happy.
Joker4ink
05-12-2011, 09:54
Marmot Helium 15 degree bag. 850+ down. USA made. $300+
Handschin
05-12-2011, 12:08
Marmot-- Never Summer 0 Degrees (down)
And I am in the process of getting an underquilt for my NX-250
woodstock64
05-12-2011, 14:20
I've got a North Face synthetic bag my wife purchased for me at the North Face outlet near San Francisco back in 1991. Don't remember the model or temperature rating but do know that at 6+ lbs, I'm not backpacking with it. Also bought a Marmot Aspen Adventurer last year. Is 600+ FP, weighs 2lbs 8oz, and is nearly identical to the Marmot Sawtooth but only paid $119 since it is made by Marmot exclusively for Dicks Sporting Goods. Great bargain bag.
swjohnsey
05-20-2011, 18:36
Kelty Light Year 40 Down, about a hundred bucks, under two pounds.
LoneRidgeRunner
05-20-2011, 19:01
MHW 3rd dimension Polar Guard 3D 0* bag..had so many years I forgot the cost....would replace it with a MHW Banshee 800 fill down 0* bag if I could afford it..
Down:
Western Mountaineering 20 deg - $300?
Mountain Hardware 5 deg $300
Sherpa Mountaineering -10 deg - $650?
Synthetic:
Slumberjack 45? deg - $50
North Face Propel 40 deg - $100 (sort of a pro-deal)
2 -Marmot Lamina 35? 40? - $100 ea. (same deal)
Mont Bell Liner - used - whiteblaze $15.00
Country Roads
05-20-2011, 20:52
One I use most: Montbell Spiral UL #3 (30 degree); I think the price was around $270?.
Me
The North Face Aleutian ~ $70?
Marmot Helium ~ $370 (Replaced the Aleutian)
GoLite RS 1+ Season Quilt ~ $15
The Stateless Society Summer Down Quilt ~ $310 (Awaiting it's arrival and replacing the GoLite)
Children
X2 - The North Face Tigger ~ $40/ea
Wife
Sierra Designs Diamond Spring ~ $200
tat44too
05-20-2011, 22:09
I use a Marmot Helium MemBrain. Expensive, but I love it. Also have a TNF Hightail, Nova, and Blue Kazoo...
Marmot Helium...15 degree...wife and I will use them on 2012 thruhike. $369 each.
Marmot Helium 15 degree..$369
Has anyone ever had any experience with http://thru-hiker.com/projects/down_quilt.php
Its a 17 oz. make it yourself down quilt and you can get everything for around $160.00. I don't have much experience sewing but i think even if i paid someone to sew it for me that would make it a real lightweight quilt for a great price.
Any thoughts?
Jacks R Better Sierra Sniveller quilt. Expensive but worth it.
Jim Adams
05-21-2011, 14:12
military -40*....$11, ebay
EMS, 800fill, 0* x2...1-$70 new during closing sale and 1 used twice-$150, ebay
TNF, 32*, 700fill...$96 new with gear promotion @ an outfitters that I guide for.
Marmot, 45*, 800fill...$99, REI sale.
Chinnook, 50*, 600fill...$20 at Trail Days
geek
Rocket Jones
05-21-2011, 15:31
Ray Jardine quilt kit. Rated to 40*, I've taken it down to mid-30's comfortably. Somewhere around $100.
Rocket Jones
05-21-2011, 15:33
Whoops. Didn't notice the "down" in the thread title. My quilt isn't down, so nevermind. :)
JacksrBetter- Stealth 40... $200, Warbonnet- Mamba 20.. $275, Marmot- Couloir 0..$450
WalksInDark
07-03-2011, 13:19
Three sleeping bags: very cold (0 degree) montbell super stretchy down, list $400; cold (30 degree) lafuma warm and light down 1000, on sale $100; spring/summer (50 degree) montbell super spiral synthetic burrow bag #5, $130.
Car camping: -20 degree lafuma synthetic, it weighs like 8 pounds and is huge, but it is warm and comfy, and cost like $70.
Western Mountaineering Versalite. The greatest sleeping bag ever! :)
Stir Fry
07-03-2011, 13:30
Has anyone ever had any experience with http://thru-hiker.com/projects/down_quilt.php
Its a 17 oz. make it yourself down quilt and you can get everything for around $160.00. I don't have much experience sewing but i think even if i paid someone to sew it for me that would make it a real lightweight quilt for a great price.
Any thoughts?
I did not use the kit, but did get my supplies from Thru Hiker I have used my quilt to 25* without problem on the trail 15* at home. Cost was about $150 and the weight is 18 oz. 12oz is down from Thru Hiker. Right now I'm redoing the shell with 1/2 Cuben fiber, and should lose 2-3 oz. more Cost will be about $190
Kerosene
07-03-2011, 14:01
Western Mountaineering UltraLite (http://www.westernmountaineering.com/index.cfm?section=products&page=Sleeping%20Bags&cat=ExtremeLite%20Series&ContentId=17) (20*, 26 oz, $315 in 2004; now 29 oz and $385 for the medium)
Western Mountaineering HighLite (http://www.westernmountaineering.com/index.cfm?section=products&page=Sleeping-Bags&cat=ExtremeLite-Series) (35*, 16 oz, $210 in 2006; now $280 for the medium)
Marmot Pinnacle (http://marmot.com/products/pinnacle?p=117,71)(15*, 44 oz, can't remember what it cost in the '90s; now $370)
I've accumulated a few other bags over the decades, but I use the WM bags for all of my backpacking.
Western Mountaineering Alpinlite 20degrees, love it, got it here used and don't remember how much, but cheap for WM
Western Mountaineering Apache 15 degrees, also purchased here....
Deuter 50 degree, purchased in Front Royal back in 05 when it was super hot outside
ChinMusic
07-03-2011, 16:50
0° Montbell Super Stretch 0
15° Montbell UL Super Spiral 1
30° Marmot Hydrogen (will be selling this one and replace with a Montbell UL Super Stretch 3) I don't like the cramped feeling of the Hydrogen nor the half zip.
40° Montbell UL Super Spiral 5
Smooth & Wasabi
07-04-2011, 09:36
Lots of older synth bags
Montbell UL SS #3 270$ came with a free pocket rocket and Ti Kettle
stars in her eyes
07-04-2011, 10:31
Marmot Helium 15 degree mummy-style bag, around $300
I've had it for about 2 years and it's been essentially bomb-proof for me. Very comfortable, I use it when tenting and hammocking, as well as an extended period of time I spent living on a hardwood floor. Weighs 2 lb/6 oz
Western Mountaineering Ultralight 20 degree down -used for PCT and CDT cost $350
Mountain Laurel Designs Spirit Quilt 30 degree in conjunction with Montebell Thermawrap Parka(hood) both synthetic -used for AT cost $200 & $100
Western Mountaineering Antelope Goretex 0 degree down -It's 20 years old and still my "go to" bag for winter/snow trips cost $450 in 1991
WILLIAM HAYES
07-04-2011, 15:38
marmot helium EQ about 350 as I recall
House of Payne
07-06-2011, 21:31
I gotta say, Western Mountaineering has got this post hands down. Marmot coming in a close second. Add another WM bag here, a 1983 summerlite. Forgot what I paid for it, goes to 32 deg, has an extra 3 oz of loft in the footbox and is still keeping me warm after 28 years. Now it's time for another one...
gunner76
07-06-2011, 21:43
I am still using a North face Ibex Long that I bought in the early 70's. As it shrunk in the closet over the years I now use it as a Top Quilt in my hammock. I have used in sub 0 degree weather and stayed very warm while the water bottle next to my head froze solid.
Stray dog
07-08-2011, 10:12
Chinook Technical Outdoor Wildfire 20*, close to 3 pounds.
Bought a Western Mountaineering Mitylite 40* last week. I slept in it last night and it was 60*. I slept very confortable, no sweat.
I have two Marmot bags, the Sawtooth 15F and Never Summer 0F, with one Big Agnes bag, the Fishhawk 30F.
Kelty Bristlecone purchased in 194. Still use. My favorite bag.
Kelty Bristlecone purchased in 194. Still use. My favorite bag. Sorry 1974.
sir limpsalot
07-12-2011, 07:51
WM badger, gtx-$560
WM caribou mf-$340
2 LLBEAN rectangular long goose down bags($180 ea.) that I use to zip together for when my wife and I go together-it's equivalent to queen-sized bedding!
Were do you folks run into the WM sales?
TRAUMAhead
12-28-2011, 05:49
Little late on the post but Backwoods.com has a 20% off sale including some WM bags right now.
Current bag is a Rab Summit Alpine 500, rated for 15*F and weighs about 34 oz. Replacing it with a Katabatic Gear Chisos quilt with 2 oz overfill, good for around 30*F and weighs 16.7 oz. I usually sleep in a tee and shorts in the Rab, so I figure I can get the Chisos down to similar temps pairing it with my down hooded sweater and pants. I'll probably be adding a bivy soon too.
Hikes in Rain
12-28-2011, 09:48
Western Mountaneering 4* bag (Summerlite? Don't recall the name), on clearance for $145. 12 oz. (I mostly hike during the summer). Also have an older -25* bag I got back in the late 70's, when I lived in Alaska. Heavy and bulky, but wonderfully warm for winter camping.
Lone Wolf
12-28-2011, 10:47
What kind of sleeping bag do you have and how much did it cost?Campmor 20 deg down. $110
Megapixel
12-28-2011, 11:14
Me: Montbell SS UL #3 Long. $299
Wife: Montbell SS UL #3 Regular. $279
Sandy of PA
12-28-2011, 11:16
Montbell SSUL #3 $284 just replaced with the thru-hiker quilt kit, 30 degree with 5 inch baffle spacing 20oz. $160. I found I never zipped the bag, now I don't have to sleep on the zipper teeth!
Transient Being
12-28-2011, 11:29
Trauma, Thanks alot man! I just ordered a WM Summerlite sleeping bag (19 oz. 32 deg.) for 20% off!!! $252 I suppose that is a good deal Reg $315. I got it to go along with my Marmot Pinnacle 15 deg bag, which is actually a 10 deg bag, 40 oz. which I also got for 20% off a couple years ago, I think it was like $250 after discount.
Transient Being
12-28-2011, 11:34
So now the question is, When can I send my Pinnacle home on my upcoming thru!!?? :))
Old Boots
12-28-2011, 12:12
I have 2 bags and North Face Cat's Meow 20 degree (synthetic) and Marmot Never Summer 0 degree (down) and like both bags.
TRAUMAhead
12-28-2011, 14:54
No problem.
Forgot to add the cost of my bag, $280 from BPL. Brand new off another user.
MuddyWaters
12-28-2011, 22:07
WM megalite
25 oz, 30F true rating on decent pad (without xtra clothing)
with my nanopuff and fleece and cap, and longjohns, 20F is OK
In a tent, with the above, 15 is OK.
Meets most of my needs from 15-65 F .
With down pants and booties, and vest, could probably push to 5-10. Wt would be about equal to a heavier bag, but multiuse.
Id like a lighter summer bag (highlite) for 40+ F weather.
No real justification for a warmer winter bag yet, and dont want to tote the weight anyway.
wornoutboots
12-28-2011, 22:11
Marmot Aspen 15 Degree $140 at Dicks, I carry a tiny fleece roll up sleeping bag in the summer $10 Walmart
heaviest to lightest:
Sherpa Mountaineering down -20 deg. --$900 (worth every penny)
Mont Bel downl 0 degrees - friend of outfitters discount - $400
Mountain Hardware down 5 deg. (ladies) - $275? good bag
Western Mountaineering down 20 degrees - forget price
Marmot 32 degrees synthetic (2) $100 ea
North Face Flight Series - 40 degree bag - my go-to light spring/summer bag -- $125?
Mont Bell vapor barrier liner -- $15 on whiteblaze
I have a bunch of other bags too synthetic and down - mostly car-camping stuff