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!

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Originally Posted by Sika 8

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

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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.