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Sp2Go2Adventure
07-25-2005, 03:27
Right now i need to buy a new sleeping bag, these are the three im considering just seeing if you guys have any experience, likes or dislikes with them.

Northface beeline $209

Sierra Designs Wicked fast $209


http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/bagdetail.cfm/SD2411 wicked light


http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?productId=4167 beeline

This will just be my 3 season back for backpacking and carcamping. Thanks in advance for the help.

neo
07-25-2005, 20:56
Right now i need to buy a new sleeping bag, these are the three im considering just seeing if you guys have any experience, likes or dislikes with them.

Northface beeline $209

Sierra Designs Wicked fast $209


http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/bagdetail.cfm/SD2411 wicked light


http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?productId=4167 beeline

This will just be my 3 season back for backpacking and carcamping. Thanks in advance for the help.

i would go with the sierra designs bag,the price i saw on the north face bag is 299 not 209,take a closer look at the link you posted:cool: neo

Frosty
07-25-2005, 22:36
I don't care for either one of them. THe SD has no bottom insulation. If you sometimes sleep on your side it won't work well. The only way this might work is with Big Agnes that has the pad as part of the bag. The NF bag is zipperless which wouldn't work for me. Need to unzip on hot nights.

David S.
07-25-2005, 23:48
You might want to look at some of the lightweight bags made by Montbell. The Ultralight Down hugger #5 and #3 are very nice and have a full zip. They are very lightweight.

Lanthar Mandragoran
07-26-2005, 10:56
The Montbell #5 is in the same price range and weighs about the same. The temp reating is about the same as well. If you can get around to it, find a place where you can climb into each of your options and see which one feels best. The drafting issue on the SD WF is the ONLY negative I've really heard so far. I might look at their second rendition, but think I'll stay away from the first.

The Solemates
07-26-2005, 12:27
i got a 30 degree mountainsmith wisp on clearance for 150 from backcountrygear at the beginning of the summer. it weighs 1lb 5oz and I really like it. Id question its temp rating though, but then again I havent had it out that cold, so we will see this fall. ive slept in it down to about 45 this summer and stayed toasty.

Sorcerer
07-26-2005, 14:07
I like the Western Mountaineering 40 degree down bag. It has insulation all over, is about $230 if I recall, and weighs 16 oz (1 pound even) for the regular size one. I think it is the Highlite........but I forget names quickly. It has a half zipper so you can vent somewhat on warm nights. I have really liked mine for late spring through early fall.

VAMTNHIKER
07-26-2005, 20:39
I like the Western Mountaineering 40 degree down bag. It has insulation all over, is about $230 if I recall, and weighs 16 oz (1 pound even) for the regular size one. I think it is the Highlite........but I forget names quickly. It has a half zipper so you can vent somewhat on warm nights. I have really liked mine for late spring through early fall.
The Mitylite is the 40 deg semi-rectangular (used it a Philmont last summer...loved it!)

The Highlite is the 35 deg mummy

http://www.westernmountaineering.com/index.cfm?section=Products&page=Sleeping%20Bags

Just Jeff
07-26-2005, 22:02
The drafting issue on the SD WF is the ONLY negative I've really heard so far.
I bet a bivy would reduce the drafting problem. If you're the type to hike with a tarp/bivy already, it might be a good way to cut some weight.

capoken
08-07-2005, 01:52
Just to confuse you a little more - may I suggest you look into the USHBA summit bag. It's about 1 lb 7 oz rated to 32 degrees. I have it and I picked it up for $160. It uses 650 down and pertex four. No frills but the 32 degree rating is acurate. I've seen them sold for up to $225 - but look around and you can pick one up much cheaper.