Thread: Sleeping Bags

Originally Posted by tanqueray

I’ve never owned a decent sleeping bag, have always made do with sub-$100 bags. What I don’t understand is bag temperature ratings, and so-called three season and four season bags. Can one bag really keep you warm in the colder seasons without being too hot in summer? This seems impossible to me, but as stated I’ve never had a decent bag. I’m after a lightweight bag, but also probably more of a priority is a bag that packs down very compact. Anything in the $2-500 range that fits the bill? Thanks


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firstly dont get to hung up on pack down compact - that comes at a cost and that is warmth - if you want a bag for year round thats a big ask - I would recommend two - a decent down bag for winter - get a full zip model and then if it is to warm you can open it up and just have it like a duvet -you may be able to score one of the older fairy down second hand if ya lucky - I have my old fairy down everest still one of the best - only bugbear it was only a half zip mummy bag -damn nuisance if it was to hot - I never go in winter without my liteweight polar fleece blanket - put under me against sleeping pad or put it under and over - doubles warmth of sleeping bag - then for summer a cheap light sleeping bag - if you buy a decent down bag dont store it scrunched up - lay it out on a spare bed or at least in a very loose bag and take it out regularly and air it - or use as a duvet