Thread: What sleeping bag ?

They have treated down thats water resistant these days. The only real reason to go with synthetic is price. Down is like being cuddled by a dozen friendly ducks.

Originally Posted by MassiveAttack

They have treated down thats water resistant these days. The only real reason to go with synthetic is price. Down is like being cuddled by a dozen friendly ducks.

or cuddled by sexy sheep, whatever lights your fire i guess..................

I was on a tight budget and settled on a Macpac Epic, which I like because:

-They come up on sale for 40% off fairly regularly, and if you ask nicely they might do the sale price anyway (sweet-talking and negotiation skills required)
-High loft, water resistant down
-Stuff sack is a drybag
-Mummy shape, but lots of room inside in case you need to wear all your warm clothes. I can wear my down puffer in mine without compressing the down too much in either (though I haven't needed to).
-Fairly light for their temp ratings through the range.

I'd suggest the epic 600, unless you plan on serious high-altitude winter missions, then maybe the 800. Definitely get a liner of some sort, it's nice to be able to wash it and have it fresh each trip.