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?
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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.
The SOL Escape Bivvy is a different material to their smallest, lightest bivvy bag, the Emergency Bivvy http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/...al.html?cat=39Quote:
Originally Posted by birch
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:
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Outside of bag:
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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?Quote:
Originally Posted by stretch
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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.
+2. You wont get as warm for as light. My -7 packs down silly small volume wise too. Think softball size.Quote:
Originally Posted by B_man
How well would the quilts work for side-sleepers?
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Ordered one of these the other day.
Mont Bell 800 Down Hugger #3 long.
Compared against the One Planet and Kuiu and it ticked all the boxes for me.
Same colour as your skin, ya grinch😆
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+1 for mont bell, mines a super spiral UL 2 i think, or whatever but its rated to -5. 900gm, with compression bag you might be down to two softballs
They work sweet. I have no issue with mine and I roll around heaps. You can also attach them under yourself If you get worried about drafts ect. If you were really worried You could just get a wide.Quote:
Originally Posted by StrikerNZ
They are pretty cost effective also when comparing to quality bags with similar loft/temp ratings.
what model quilt you using?
and what temps/ conditions (ie under a fly etc) have you used them in?
cheers
I have a hammock gear burrow 20. Have had it down to about 0 under a tarp but in a borah gear bivy. was comfy and im a cold sleeper. Very nicely made and you can pick colours and down levels. My only issue with it was when it was new the down was a bit clumped and took a bit of working round to sit properly in the baffles. This is apparently just what happens with dridown.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kooza
Is sweet now
I have a katabatic gear alsek or something. It's Ok but I wouldn't buy another quilt style bag. Should have got the Mont bell.
Special Jimmy's snot coloured sleeping bag!
Why not,pros vs cons please.Quote:
Originally Posted by K95
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I have a Macpac Express 600. I like it, it compresses to football size and weighs under 1kg. It's so good I sleep on top of it most of the night in the Kaimais.
so what are these quilts that your talking about are they like a blanket or something ? anyone have a pic or link , im currently looking at torpedo7 cocoon 700 1.3 kg 4.6 litres packed and on special at the mo $350
Hot feet in summer and a cold top in winter.... At below zero its impossible to move about in the night without getting cold air inside. Good idea in theory but I will be getting a side zipped bag when this one is buggered. Plus the whole thing about having to put strings around your sleeping mat is a terrible idea and a complete pain in the ass.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Interesting, I havent had to many problems with drafts. Maybe yours is a bit narrow. Granted you are sleeping in colder conditions than I am.
Ive never bothered with the string thing just snap the neck closure and good to go.
I think the biggest pro cam, is the weight and size. Mine is 600 grams and warm enough to get me to zero. Its gunna be a trade off. I get a good sleep in mine. But im not up in the Alps either. They are pretty popular with UL hikers, some love them some don't. In my experience at 0 and above they are wicked. I find them pretty comfortable as well as being light.
cheers for the link, being down south i dont think its the thing for me, i might aswell zip open my sleeping bag, even if they are lighter, interesting concept thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by cmore
bloody light tho !!!!
Anyone got one of these?
https://trademe.co.nz/1016230191
Sea To Summit Micro Mc III Regular
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For that sort of cash i would expect it to pitch my tent, cook my dinner and carry my bags :DQuote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
Yeah same, bloody compact thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by mikee
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Its pretty standard for ultra light bags to be well over $700. Thats on the cheap side. Anything over 800+ down is pricey.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
What's that new one like kj?Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
Waiting to see it myself. Passing through customs as we speak. Fingers crossed I get the glancing eye rather than a full check over and skip GST.
You can't go past a One Planet Booster bag! Super small (little bigger then a can of Bake Beans) and weighs next to nothing. Its more than warm enough for all the seasons excluding Winter. All though I have slept in a tent in the snow it, was more than warm in enough, but I do sleep in a Sea to Summit sleeping bag liner and on top of a down filled exped sleeping mat.
At the $250 I paid, it is definitely worth a look!
Snugpak softie elite. Seriously? Does it come in any colour other than pink?Quote:
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