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Majortrauma
10-02-2011, 11:14
I'm doing a hike 1-5 Nov and I'm going to have to get a warmer sleeping bag for my 11 year old daughter, approximately 55"; I greatly prefer down due to weight, compressibility and warmth. We're backpacking in the GWNF, historical temps are day/60s and evening 30s.
Any recommendations or anyone "selling" right now?
Thanks

4shot
10-02-2011, 12:22
There is a nice Marmot down bag at Sierra Trading post for women listed at $169. Rated at 20 degrees. Sierra usually has coupons/deals (currentl running extra 20% off). They are a great company and Marmot makes a great bag. I used a 15 degree and 45 degree bag from them on my thru hike and my wife has a Marmot as well. They are as good as any on the market. I don't think you could get a better deal on a quality down bag than this one. You can trust the Marmot temp. ratings to be accurate as well. Good luck - it's fun to hike with the kids (keep the miles down and they are more likely to enjoy it).

Wise Old Owl
10-02-2011, 12:26
CLICK HERE --Use something that will hold her till she is twenty.

(http://www.rei.com/outlet/search?cat=22000021&jxInsulation+type=Down&hist=cat%2C22000021%3ASleeping+Bags^jxInsulation+t ype%2CDown)

4eyedbuzzard
10-02-2011, 12:29
Just one thought as a parent, She's 11 years old and 4' 7" now, but won't be for long. I'd go with an adult bag.

bigcranky
10-02-2011, 13:30
Yeah, I would +100 getting her an adult bag. One of the major advantages to down is that it lasts a lot longer than synthetic insulation, so you might as well take advantage of that. We bought our daughter an REI Sub Kilo when she was around 11 or 12, and it's still in great shape ten years later.

Majortrauma
10-03-2011, 22:26
Thanks for the tip WOO. I bought two.

sbhikes
10-03-2011, 23:21
I never thought it was possible to be warm when backpacking after the experiences I had with terrible sleeping bags as a child. Get her a good down bag. As good a down bag as you'd get for yourself.

Majortrauma
10-04-2011, 00:07
Funny Pipper. I was traumatized b y a similar experience in Cub Scouts on our polar bear camp out. I tried to chalk it up to their ignorance...but that was a significant experience that will never be repeated on my watch, especially with any of my 9 children.

q-tip
10-04-2011, 11:39
I use a Western Mountaineering Tamarak-30d-5 ft long-down bag, 19 oz, $200. I am 5'6" and use this for my summer bag---really great and will last a lifetime.

Buffalo Skipper
10-04-2011, 12:26
If you are looking at a youth bag, consider one of these rated to 30°:
http://store.eurekatent.com/lady-bug-30f or
http://store.eurekatent.com/grasshopper-30f

The boys' Grasshopper weighs 5 oz less for some reason, but at $45, it may be easier to stomach than a full size bag at full price.

Just an option to consider.

Mr. Clean
10-05-2011, 06:54
The North Face "Tigger", 20 degree synthetic.

Wise Old Owl
10-05-2011, 07:57
I Majortrauma (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/member.php?23005-Majortrauma) More likey its this scenario - for a time I was managing a Dick Sporting Goods and watched a young cub scout and day but some camp gear in the fall - amongst it was the cheapest bag we sell, not adequate for fall.... I realized they just didn't have the money to spend.

Lyle
10-05-2011, 10:23
Great trick for folks using a good bag that is a bit too long for them:

Climb in the bag, then tie a nylon cord around the foot of the bag, moderately tight but not fully cinched down. Don't want to compress the bag fully. This takes up the excess room and proves to me MUCH warmer than attempting to heat all that extra space.

flemdawg1
10-05-2011, 13:33
The North Face "Tigger", 20 degree synthetic.

A TNF Tigger is a great 3 season bags for kids. However at 55" tall already, the Tigger(as well as most kid's bags) would be outgrown in a year or 2 (Tigger's length is 60").

sigh. I guess I'll have to soon get my oldest daughter a new bag too.