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Hi guys, I'm new to the forum. I have not done much hiking in the past and am planning a week long trip on the AT in Georgia-NC. I have been looking at a few options for sleeping bags but do not know enough about gear to pick a good one. I have a small budget of around 100-200. I have been looking at the: Sierra Designs Ridge Runner 30 on sale at campmor for 109, the kelty cosmic down around 109, and the mountain hardware ultralamina 32 for around 160. I also noticed the Marmot Arroyo 30 which seems like a good bag. Well please help me out, as I said, I know almost nothing about hiking. Thanks.
Kelty Cosmic down has received good reviews and is fairly light. 20F is generally an all-around more versatile temp IMO.
BirdBrain
01-22-2013, 13:57
Hi guys, I'm new to the forum. I have not done much hiking in the past and am planning a week long trip on the AT in Georgia-NC. I have been looking at a few options for sleeping bags but do not know enough about gear to pick a good one. I have a small budget of around 100-200. I have been looking at the: Sierra Designs Ridge Runner 30 on sale at campmor for 109, the kelty cosmic down around 109, and the mountain hardware ultralamina 32 for around 160. I also noticed the Marmot Arroyo 30 which seems like a good bag. Well please help me out, as I said, I know almost nothing about hiking. Thanks.
I know thiese are not on your short list, but I am a big fan of the Big Agnes bags. They save weight by not putting insulating material on the bottom side. Instead they have a sleeve for a pad. This not only saves weight, but keeps the pad in place.
The Big Agnes bags do look nice, but most are out of my price range.
Feral Bill
01-22-2013, 14:48
Take a peak here: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/sleeping-bags~d~208/priceor~%24180-%24239.99/
Also don't discount the idea of looking for a gently used bag someone is trying to sell. Mont Bell and Western Mountaineering are 2 quality sleeping bag makers - there are others.
mtnkngxt
01-22-2013, 15:14
Look for a used Western Mountaineering bag. Or you could venture out and buy a quilt.
The Thermarest Haven is on sale (2011 ed) on REI Outlet. Less than 2lbs and it's rated for 20 degrees. They have regular and long in the outlet for under $175 (usually $250) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178246