Thread: Ultralight sleeping bag

@erniec I’d say the MCIII is good to about 3C for me. It’s rated to -2 I think but I’d get cold before that. Mind you I’m late 50s and skinny so I guess I sleep cold. 😬

Originally Posted by WillB

@erniec I’d say the MCIII is good to about 3C for me. It’s rated to -2 I think but I’d get cold before that. Mind you I’m late 50s and skinny so I guess I sleep cold. ��

Thanks for that.
I am also late 50s and not over weight.
I have slept in my Fairydown down to -10c in a tent.
Want something just a bit lighter.
Looking at what is available around the 700-900 grams mark.
Sorting some lighter gear for some armed tramps.
Always reckon you need to allow for the worst.
CNI no wind clear sky with a bit of altitude can get cold any time of the year.
Always use a liner and have merino tee,long johns,beanie,pufffer and socks to put on if needed.

Originally Posted by erniec

Thanks for that.
I am also late 50s and not over weight.
I have slept in my Fairydown down to -10c in a tent.
Want something just a bit lighter.
Looking at what is available around the 700-900 grams mark.
Sorting some lighter gear for some armed tramps.
Always reckon you need to allow for the worst.
CNI no wind clear sky with a bit of altitude can get cold any time of the year.
Always use a liner and have merino tee,long johns,beanie,pufffer and socks to put on if needed.

Yep my old bag before the MCIII is a 30 year old Fairydown Scorpion. Still going fine. Weighs 1.3kg or so I think. Just like you I was looking for a lighter bag for warmer weather. The MC III is 800 gm and pretty versatile. I like it. Not as roomy as the Fairydown but ok. Sounds like you have it sorted! Liner, long johns, tick tick tick.

Originally Posted by erniec

Thanks for that.
I am also late 50s and not over weight.
I have slept in my Fairydown down to -10c in a tent.
Want something just a bit lighter.
Looking at what is available around the 700-900 grams mark.
Sorting some lighter gear for some armed tramps.
Always reckon you need to allow for the worst.
CNI no wind clear sky with a bit of altitude can get cold any time of the year.
Always use a liner and have merino tee,long johns,beanie,pufffer and socks to put on if needed.

Yeah man. I've had -4 on the umakari at the end of Feb. My summer bag is -7 rated quilt. Easy to vent but still warm if temps drop overnight

Originally Posted by WillB

@erniec I’d say the MCIII is good to about 3C for me. It’s rated to -2 I think but I’d get cold before that. Mind you I’m late 50s and skinny so I guess I sleep cold. ��

I’ve got MCIII and really like it, lightweight, packs down small, used it on our Greenstone Trip last winter (which was pretty cold) with one of the sea to summit thermaliners which boosts the temp by 8deg, https://www.bivouac.co.nz/gear/campi...tor-liner.html