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Hi all
Looking at buying a winter sleeping bag. Weight is an issue, money is not! I hunt in the South Island, right through winter and have had enough of using a thermal liner plus thermals and so on… has anyone any experience with the Rab mythic and mythic ultra range, or the Kuiu range of bags? How about sleeping pads, am looking at the nemo tensor extreme.
Any advice is appreciated
Cheers
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I have the panyam 600 but I sleep pretty hot
I have a sea to summit Spark IV. They have just changed their range so may be call something different now. Use a Nemo tensor long wide mat and rate them both. I was looking for light weight. The mat is slightly heavier than some but it has a 4.2R value and I don’t roll off it.
I have the Rab Mythic, great bag. Outer fabric feels delicate but I haven't damaged it in two years of use. I use a liner which makes it very warm.
For a winter bag you want 850+ fill power down and about 650 grams of it for a minus 9-10 c bag.
Look for a good brand with these specs. You can decide what sort of outer material you want. Heavier or lighter fabric.
In your sleeping pad look for a R value of 6 or more for winter camping. The Nemo Tensor gets good raps and not too heavy. I use a down mat 9, good pad larger and heavier but fair trade off for winter.
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Personally Use a one Planet. and an Exped sleeping mat...
I use a Thermarest xtherm mat and Rab mythic 600 with a thermal liner and have had that down to -14 with thermals and a puffer on :)
Rab mythic 600 for me, absolutely stunning.
Just get a cheap light liner to take out and wash after use, washing down bags sucks.
I have a One Planet bag and xthurm pad find its a great combo
My bag is a summer one but if its extra cold i take my down quilt to put over top and find this combo runs really hot even in a tent and normally wake up with no quilt on me.
I've been wondering about a variation on this combo . . . Decent quilt for 3 seasons, supplemented by a lightweight bag for high country winter conditions. Anyone tried it?Quote:
Originally Posted by 199p
I also found both together pack's down smaller than my winter macpac bag and in theory has much more down and is definitely much warmer. can also take the quilt out and use it when glassingQuote:
Originally Posted by Tentman
I would try Blair at Wear on Earth ChCh. His catalogue says they dont do sleeping bags but I have heard he does worth a try for sure. He uses quality down, not all down is equal !
Hi, very happy with my ONE Planet Bushlite-15 bag and Exped Downmat HL Winter mat purchased from Southern Adventure in Invercargill, they offer great discounts with their loyalty card and even better discounts when they have a sale.
Thanks for the input all. I will probably go with the mythic 600 and tensor extreme mat
chucking one of the old style closed cell foam mats underneath will do wonders for warmth too.... Ive got one of the flash inflatable jobbies but last two nights out Ive used just the old mat and been warm as toast inside bivy bag with macpac 650 bag. mind you was pretty pickled when crawled into it last weekend LOL.
Slight hijack of the thread.
IN colder conditions - how do you folks deal with condensation on the outside of your bag after sleeping in it. My understanding is it's moisture travelling off your body and condensating when it exits the bag due to lower ambient temperature.
Had it a lot in Nelson and my bag kept going but was definitely not as lofty as usual.
This may help. I recently cleaned and dried my quilts and puffer gear. Used Nikwax cleaning and their water proofing products. Was in a tipi tent floorless shelter for 36 hours in the rain. The inside of the tipi fly was dripping with condensation being a single wall. Shoukd have brought my inner tent insert. While my quilt was damp on the surface, I noticed the water was beadingbon the surface. I was warm and dry the whole time despite.
https://youtu.be/C7uMGIQJ0OE?si=NlaBIWglz7QnVwk6
Went with the Rab mythic ultra 360 and a nemo tensor extreme pad. Will update after a few nights in the snow
Bags lose some intregity quite quickly and the light ones have thin outers and tend to take on moisture easily.
I have given up and gone to a heavier, protective outer with plenty of warmth. Gone sea to summit alpine at 1360grms and ideal in the snow.
I have a western mountaineering bag for 3 seasons
I can't believe not one of you mentioned what pyjamas are the best for winter camping :yuush:
Good point HJ,Quote:
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If you pack a down jacket and light down pants, a good 3 season bag is almost too hot for most winter camping.
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I had a mate who took a hot water bottle Tahr hunting with us. He used it in the Growler. That was a cold bitch of a place in the 80's. We scoffed but were secretly jealous.Quote:
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Had to read that twice.
It was the Growler bit that threw me [emoji6][emoji23]
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:) Growler HutQuote:
Originally Posted by kukuwai
im heading up to mistake or st wini hut next weekend so im expecting it to be a bit cold tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
Nalgene bottle, boil the billy before bed, bottle goes in spare sock and between your thighs to heat you up via your femoral arteriesQuote:
Originally Posted by Tahr