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After something for the missus to use once in a blue moon so doesn’t need to be the ultimate bag - just something affordable - relatively light and compact with a okay temp rating for April - so probably a 3 season? I think a 4 season that matches that will be overkill and expensive and if it does get cold she can wear more clothes inside it. I already have a good sleeping Matt for her to use so she will be off the ground.
Cheers team
so a down 3 season, get a liner as well I found I sweat too much even in April (now that I think about it even in june)... the khatmandu ones are reasonably priced light and pack down well
I could give her my current one and get myself an upgrade…. But would still have to fit same criteria I could just spend slightly more hahah
Are you looking for new or s/h.
Mostly new so I can just go buy one as need it for next week and left it last minute!
S/h if in Auckland
Gearshop often have good deals on bags
Sale on currently.
https://www.macpac.co.nz/outdoor-equ.../sleeping-bags
Currently comparing the macpac standard 400 down and the Kathmandu zenter -3
The Kathmandu looks to compact smaller and weighs less 100g less but is $70 more.
I bought a oneplanet down sleeping bag for 440 maybe 7 years ago. works a charm. i use a cheap ali express one in summer time
Well it depends... is she a cold sleeper, does she mind a smaller bag or want more space. Where are you going and how cold does it get?
Assuming central NI, you can get frosts, but if she has a lightweight puffer that will add a few degrees so a bag rated around -3 to -5 should be ok. If cold sleeper go warmer.
If you want lighter weight, then you need a slim cut, better down (800+) and thinner fabric (7-10d) to get better warmth/weight ratio. Cheaper bags generally have roomier cut, lower quality down (550 etc) and heavier fabric (20d) . So they weigh more.
So a bag like the One Planet Nitrous -3 (572 grams) is in that zone, use that as a starting point and check out all the other brands with similar specs.
I would also consider a quilt - like those from kiwi ultralight I really rate my quilt, in warmer conditions just have it like a blanket.
Definitely shop around there will be something good on special.
This is the way :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by SpeightsDrinker
Went and got myself a new manpac dusk400 - was pretty impressed with it for the money -on sale for $370 for a 3season down bag and have given her my old sleeping bag which is still a down bag just with lower ratings - but for where I’ll take her that’s all she needs.