Thread: Compact Sleeping Bag for under $400

I've had a good look through all of the help on here about sleeping bags and have found some very helpful stuff, but I still haven't come to a good conclusion on what to purchase within what I was hoping to get, size and price wise.

Would be very appreciated if anyone was to help me out on suggestions or point me in the right direction.

Was looking for a bag thats:

- relatively small or can compact down quite well (weight inst a huge issue but would love if I can fit well in the bottom of 50-60L pack or the bottom of my day pack )
- Under $400
- I'm not too worried about it being lesser degree rated if it makes it cheaper

Are these things realistic or would I have to spend more?

Got a trip on Friday so absolutely looking forward to having a new bag to try out maybe 酪

https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cam...4942688644.htm

Trade me often has good deals for quality second hand bags. I’m watching this quilt which is super light and spend $200 on a good sleeping mat

How tall are you? Bivouac has the Journey II sleeping bags on clearance at $420, down from $700-odd.

It's a "womens bag" which means it's a little wider around the hips and a bit shorter then the men's equivalent size. Regulars weigh 1100 grams and with -8/-15 comfort/limit you'll be cosy anywhere.

In general if you want a bag that's compressible you'll want a down fill, and if you want cheap it would need to be a light summer bag as well. That said, a 3-season synthetic bag isn't enormous. I have a +2/-5 synthetic bag that i stuff in a compression sack and it sits in my pack just fine.

One planet nitrous -3 if you can stretch your budget

https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cam...4944946723.htm

I have a couple of Snugpak bags, a Softie 3 and a Jungle one, IIRC.
Not the warmest but they pack down small.
DM me if your interested.

@Lemons I've got a Deuter Astro Pro 400. Weighs 850 grms, fill grey duck down. +2 degrees to -4 degrees comfort. Been used once. Regular size, fits up to 185 centimetres. Worked for me and I'm 186. Bought new, retail $650. Packed size 14 cm x 33 cm. Am going to list, if you don't want it @$400. Yours for $350. Message me if interested. Cheers

Macpac dragonfly, weighs bugger all and on sale is around that sort of money. Also very very warm!

Originally Posted by Sika 8

Macpac dragonfly, weighs bugger all and on sale is around that sort of money. Also very very warm!

The current prices are $499 for the club price option and go up from there

Thank you all for the helpfull information and recommendations.... I went and had a good look through these models/online and instore at dunedin..... the sea to summit journey ll model looked realy attractive with the price etc

Then went in to Mac Pac started a good old chat with one of the employees and they offered me a super good deal on the dragonfly...... Thank you Sika 8 for the recommendation!

Ended up getting a good bag liner and the sleeping bag for $425!!!

Thats a great deal

Nice going @Lemons ! Liners are well worth it, in my opinion. I'm in Dunedin too - might see you out on the trail sometime. Hope the weather hasn't ruined your trip.

I rate my one for everything except winter, be interested to hear your thoughts on it after your trip @Lemons

Oh good to hear @ podocarp, yeah I'm sure we will, its a small world!

Yep this weather has ruined my plans.. sorta knew it was coming, just not this bad...

Dragonfly is a great bag. Pair it with a down jacket and it will do four seasons.