Thread: Ultralight sleeping bag

Doing a multi day trip the end of next month need a summer weight bag, suggestions on what your recommend and where to purchase
Cheers

I read a review for Therm-A-Rest Space Cowboy 45 $299 recently in the Wilderness Magazine and thought it would be ideal for the very same purpose that you outlined.

Took this image to remind me
Would be interested to hear from any one who has one of these

Lighter/smaller than the above Thermarest and with a lower temperature limit, works very well as a summer bag for me as it breathes very well and covers into early Autumn and late Spring. the SPI model is lighter again but unsure where to find it

https://www.bivouac.co.nz/brands/sea...spark-sp2.html

I got a summer weight bag off here a month or so ago, believe it is a torpedo 7. It works ok but the zip is either all the way up and secured by a Velcro tab or it undone, it is a 'slippery' zip and just undoes itself if you move around in the bag

I have one of these and its actually impressively warm for its size and weight

https://youtu.be/MY1bJPSZWnY

@Ryan_Songhurst how did you and @Philipo fit in that lol

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I have one of these and its actually impressively warm for its size and weight

https://youtu.be/MY1bJPSZWnY

No good for us giants

I've got one of these for light summer trips - 530g, packs down smaller than a down jacket, does the job ok and good value.

https://www.macpac.co.nz/equipment/s...s-down#start=1

Probably won't be able to get 1 in time... but I'd recommend looking at a quilt as a summer option. I use a Katabatic Gear quilt and find it awesome for the weight and packed size

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Originally Posted by csmiffy

@Ryan_Songhurst how did you and @Philipo fit in that lol

Have you seen Phil before?

I have a MacPac escapade also. In winter I can use it as a liner for my Sea to Summit MCIII.

Originally Posted by WillB

I have a MacPac escapade also. In winter I can use it as a liner for my Sea to Summit MCIII.

I have been looking at a Sea to Summit Micro 3 how do you find it.
What temps/conditions is it still comfortable.
Looking at one to use instead of my Fairydown Lightweight.
Can it handle spring/autumn frosts -5c for example.

Been vey happy with my Montbell down hugger 800#2. -6 temp rating and only 735 gms. Works out cheaper than a lot of nz sold bags like the Sea to Summit Spark SpII which has a much higher temp rating (not as warm). The Super Spiral-Stretch System means the bag will stretch when you move giving more freedom of movement and has a POLKATEX water repellent system which makes it resistant to light rain and oils so easier to keep clean

I rate my moontbell too. Mine might be a #3. Maybe rated to 0 degrees from memory. Go through the Japan website if you decide to get one.

Look like it will be the Macpac Escapade Down 150 - Boxing Day Sale weight 500 grams I'm such a warm blooded individual and generate so much heat when I'm sleeping I quickly turn sleep into a sauna session.
Off to do the Hollyford Track end of January one off my bucket list