Thread: sleeping bag - whats the best 1st compact 2nd lite weight

just wondering what the best sleeping bags are available out there that are compact light weight and have a reasonable temp rating? has anyone used a roman palm lite? any other sugestions?

Lightest, most compact solution I'm comfortable using in relatively warm upper north island conditions is merino long sleeve thermals and long johns (which I carry anyway) inside a SOL Escape Bivvy. https://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.co...ape-bivvy.html

What usage scenario are you anticipating? What areas and seasons?

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One planet - Cocoon -8

One Planet -bush lite.
Not cheap but worth it for a good night`s sleep!

yeah i carry a sol bivi just incase things go wrong, lower south island- late spring through to autum , i cant remember what model sol bivi i have off the top of my head, its a foil type that comes with its own wee material bag, do you find your lasts ok? it doesnt rip? howmany times would you use yours before throwing it away?, cheers for the tip

Mont Bell bags look the business. Will be looking for a new one soon. More looking for lower volume than absolute weight.

Originally Posted by birch

yeah i carry a sol bivi just incase things go wrong, lower south island- late spring through to autum , i cant remember what model sol bivi i have off the top of my head, its a foil type that comes with its own wee material bag, do you find your lasts ok? it doesnt rip? howmany times would you use yours before throwing it away?, cheers for the tip

The SOL Escape Bivvy is a different material to their smallest, lightest bivvy bag, the Emergency Bivvy http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/...al.html?cat=39

The Emergency Bivvy is a non-breatheable mylar, same as your typical survival blanket, although slightly thicker, I think. If you puncture or tear that, it'll fall apart faster than you can say "fuck, where's the tape?"

The Escape Bivvy (the one I use), is a different fabric. It's bulkier, breathable, and appears like it would last a fair bit longer. It seems to be two or three ply, and has some rip-stop grid in it to stop any holes or tears from spreading.

Inside of bag:


Outside of bag:

Originally Posted by stretch

The SOL Escape Bivvy is a different material to their smallest, lightest bivvy bag, the Emergency Bivvy Survival - Adventure® Medical Kits - First Aid Kits and Survival Gear

The Emergency Bivvy is a non-breatheable mylar, same as your typical survival blanket, although slightly thicker, I think. If you puncture or tear that, it'll fall apart faster than you can say "fuck, where's the tape?"

The Escape Bivvy (the one I use), is a different fabric. It's bulkier, breathable, and appears like it would last a fair bit longer. It seems to be two or three ply, and has some rip-stop grid in it to stop any holes or tears from spreading.

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Outside of bag:

yeah thats a way better unit, so how big is it when rolled up? and what would it weigh? heat benifit eg how many degress warmer does it make you? cost roughly new?

Slightly bigger than a pump bottle. Website says 8.5oz (241g). No idea on subjective "warmness" sorry. Warm enough that I wasn't cold. Paid $US35 on amazon a year ago, so about $NZ50.

There's one on trademe for $50 - better than any local price, or Amazon (once you factor in shipping). https://trademe.co.nz/1009836917

yeah i have one, they are great

i have the one on tm on my watch list, we have slightly drifted off topic though which was sleeping bags ive looked at mont and one planet pics on the net and would be keen to see them in the flesh. and kiwi james is on the right track about weight no being such an issue, infact to list in order is probably 1 size 2 warmth 3 weight, cheers for the info so far guys

Quilts might be worth a look, rely on your sleeping mat being the business as well

+1 for the quilts. After trying one I'm never going back to a regular sleeping bag. If size and weight is important a quilt will always be lighter and smaller then an equivalent rated sleeping bag. Why waste down squashed underneath you not providing and insulation.

Originally Posted by B_man

+1 for the quilts. After trying one I'm never going back to a regular sleeping bag. If size and weight is important a quilt will always be lighter and smaller then an equivalent rated sleeping bag. Why waste down squashed underneath you not providing and insulation.

+2. You wont get as warm for as light. My -7 packs down silly small volume wise too. Think softball size.