Thread: Down Sleeping bag for lower north island

Been looking for a down sleeping bag, my light weight down one with a liner didn't cut in the Aorangi's in late April.

Wondering what temp range I should aim for, mainly lower north island Tararuas ect. I do not usually use huts so will be tent or fly camping.


after much searching I have found 2 bags form outdoor vitals that gets good review's and reasonably priced.

20f sleeping and and 0f not much Difference in the price but i'm thinking 0f (-17c ) is overkill.

https://outdoorvitals.com/collection...ducts/summit-0
https://outdoorvitals.com/collection...n-sleeping-bag

any recommendations on bags that are warm enough for Tararua's and arn't going to cost $500 +?

Thanks