Sleeping Bag on a Budget

[Bags4266]

For those counting pennies and looking for a bag for their through here is a good article on one from Kelty. This bag seems to be comparative to Campmoor's 20.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...ing_bag_review

[mykl]

I have the 0 degree synthetic Cosmic. Although I would never use it below 20, it's a warm, durable, inexpensive bag that might be a little bulky when packed.

[Oleskool]

The REI Sub Kilo 20 is also a great, cheap, down bag. Gotta be slim build though, seems like it would be tight on a big fella.

[schnikel]

The REI Sub Kilo 20 is also a great, cheap, down bag. Gotta be slim build though, seems like it would be tight on a big fella.

This is what I have and really like it. I got it last summer on sale for $130 and have used it down to 20* and am fine. Bigger guys may have issues but at 5'8 and 155 I find that I have plenty of room. Packs down even smaller than they say on the REI website.
Schnikel

[tuswm]

The REI Sub Kilo 20 is also a great, cheap, down bag. Gotta be slim build though, seems like it would be tight on a big fella.

I got this at an attic sale for 30 bucks. lil dirty but after a washing it was in great condition. I am a swimmer with big shoulders and can not zip it up if I dont take my fleece off. I think it would be a great bag for people who look like runners. I am 5' 8 "185 lean. I like the fit of marmot bags.

[The Cleaner]

For those counting pennies and looking for a bag for their through here is a good article on one from Kelty. This bag seems to be comparative to Campmoor's 20.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...ing_bag_review

I just got one from Amaz. for 76$ shipped.Nice bag but I would consider it a 30 degree bag not 20...it's well built and packs small,just what I wanted for spring&fall...

[trailangelbronco]

I have a Kelty Light Year down 20 as a backup bag, and it is a great bag for only $40 more than this Cosmic. The lightyear also has the zippered footbed so ya can get up and pee, run around if needed.

[swjohnsey]

I have always thought the Kelty down bags were a great value. I am using a Light Year 40 against much good advice for my thru stating April 2. The LY 40 uses 650 fill down. It only retails for $159 I believe but you can get last years color for cheaper. I got one for $80 bucks that was a return.

[flemdawg1]

I just sold my Kelty Lightyear 40, I really liked it except the half zip made it too warm for a summer bag (even with the footzip open).

[Mags]

Kelty tends to make what I call 'bread and butter' gear. Nothing fancy, but good, solid gear for a reasonable price.

I have an older Kelty Zen (think Clip Flashlight-type tent) that is little on the heavy side for my current backpacking (5+ lbs), but is still a great little, well made tent that I loan out or take for car camping.

I'd be curious to check this bag out. If it lowers the price on the competition. so much the better!

[Grinder]

also,consider used thru this forum.

I bought a kelty light year 24 about 4 years ago (from miller gear. Thanks man!!). Like new, for a good price and it's still going strong

[flemdawg1]

http://www.theclymb.com/brand-event/...w-product/6422

Kelty Cosmic Down 20 on Sale this week for $50.

[.ghost.]

http://www.theclymb.com/brand-event/...w-product/6422

Kelty Cosmic Down 20 on Sale this week for $50.

Sold out already, of course. Crap. Sale just started 3 hours ago, too.

[hike500]

I don't think you can beat this bag for the price, I want a WM bag but I still just can't justify 400.00 for a sleeping bag just yet. Maybe next winter.