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Brewhaha · Joined: 28 Oct 2006 Posts: 483 Location: Monticello, UT

What kind of sleeping bag do you use for backpacking?

I just bought a MontBell Super Stretch bag which gives me way more room than my Moonstone.

denaliguide · Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Posts: 619 Location: new zealand/alaska

depends on the season and terrain.

winter mountaineering - north face inferno rated -40°, old camp 7 down bag rated to about -15° mummy style. underneath is a 5mm yellow karrimat and my ultralight thermarest

spring and fall in the canyons - i have several. marmot down rated about 30°, north face cat's meow rated 25°, and i just bought a lafuma GR1000 rated to 30° for $40 at an rei closeout. havent tried it yet. only weighs 2lb 4oz. that seems pretty light to me. all are mummy style. underneath is my ultralight thermarest

car camping - 2 huge rectangular flannel lined poly fill bags from cabelas that zip together and end up feeling like i'm at home in my king size bed. underneath are 2 camprest matteresses. ultra comfort.

when i did the grand canyon river trip it was in july and i used one cotton sheet over me and it was too much.

there is no bag that does it all. just find one thats comfortable. most mummy bags are cut so tight that i find them to be very restrictive. this is mostly to save weight. unless its real cold out i dont zip them up and just use them as a big quilt. don't forget to put a pad of some sort under you.

accadacca · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 7370 Location: On Your Screen

I am a Mountain Hardware hore...:lol8:

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/

DiscGo · Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 3434 Location: Orem, Utah

I don't have time to find a picture of mine but I have a North-Face down mummy bag for backpacking and a different Marmot down bag for normal camping (my Marmot bag is sweet because it is a mummy bag that zips together with my wife's mummy bag).

shlingdawg · Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 665 Location: Western Washington

I too have the NF Cat's Meow for spring, fall & high mountain summers.

Winter camping is done at the Marriott or similar.

Cirrus2000 · Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Posts: 1153 Location: CYVR

I've got 2 mummies: The North Face Blue Kazoo down bag -7 (celsius, the real degrees), and an older Marmot -7 synthetic bag. If it's dry, North Face, if it's wet, Marmot.

Going to get a Mountain Equipment Co-op Hybrid -20 bag this coming fall, for the cold weather. Tired of being chilly on those winter trips. Mix of synthetic and down, moderate weight and moderate price.

tanya · Joined: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 5712 Location: Ivins, UT

Whatever is lightest! I bought a so called light weight bag mummy bag, but it's horrible for backpacking. I like to be able to move in a sleeping bag too, but the mummy bag does seem to be warmer than the more roomy types. I leave mine at home and Bo backs his extra down bag. It takes up little room in the backpack and is light.

Brewhaha · Joined: 28 Oct 2006 Posts: 483 Location: Monticello, UT

If you want room in a mummy you really should check out the MontBell. They have some down bags that stretch and are very light.

Mtnman1830 · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 1222

Here is my Slumberjack 10 degree bag.

denaliguide · Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Posts: 619 Location: new zealand/alaska

Mtnman1830 wrote: Here is my Slumberjack 10 degree bag.

thats a nice bag. i almost got that one instead of the lafuma. not that heavy either for a 10° bag. how small does it pack down?

Wasatch · Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Posts: 400 Location: Layton, UT

I have a Marmot Arroyo. Might just buy a 0 degree bag (synth) for car camping, during early spring/late fall.

RedRoxx · Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 105 Location: Tucson Az

Western Mountaineering Ultralite--pricey but worth it. Have had it several years. Don't know all the exact stats but around 1lb 10oz, packs very small, rated at I think 20-25 degrees. I tend to be a cold sleeper, pair it with my winter weight Insulmat and I'm good to go.
With that and a bivy and other alterations did my 66 mile/7 day trip in the Gila Wilderness starting pack weight at 32lbs including water.

accadacca · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 7370 Location: On Your Screen

I have had my setup for about 5 years or so. I looked it up again for fun. They zip together real nice too. :2thumbs:

Bag:

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Product.aspx?top=4&prod=84&cat=55&viewAll=False

Bivy:

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Product.aspx?top=4&prod=5&cat=24&viewAll=False

Wasatch · Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Posts: 400 Location: Layton, UT

RedRoxx wrote: Western Mountaineering Ultralite--pricey but worth it. Have had it several years. Don't know all the exact stats but around 1lb 10oz, packs very small, rated at I think 20-25 degrees. I tend to be a cold sleeper, pair it with my winter weight Insulmat and I'm good to go.
With that and a bivy and other alterations did my 66 mile/7 day trip in the Gila Wilderness starting pack weight at 32lbs including water.

Yup, WM bags are probably the best out there, but they are expensive.

mudjumper · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 24

Quote: I just bought a MontBell Super Stretch bag which gives me way more room than my Moonstone.

@Brewhaha - do you find that the MontBell stretchy stuff really does give you more room? Or it is just a gimmick? Are you a tosser-turner, or a side sleeper?

Has anyone else gone from a traditional mummy style to this new stretchy top? Does it really give the space it claims?

Best,
R