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Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? Seafire #17819169 11/19/22 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,033 Ohio M msquared OP Campfire Regular OP msquared Campfire Regular M Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,033 Ohio Originally Posted by Seafire Military issue, heavy winter.. down at your local Army Navy surplus store.... I slept in a down Army surplus mummy bag... ...ONCE!!!

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? msquared #17819171 11/19/22 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,517 Likes: 20 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,517 Likes: 20 Montana Originally Posted by msquared Originally Posted by Seafire Military issue, heavy winter.. down at your local Army Navy surplus store.... I slept in a down Army surplus mummy bag... ...ONCE!!! No good? I am MAGA.

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? Jim_Conrad #17819174 11/19/22 Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8,793 TX High_Noon Campfire Outfitter High_Noon Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8,793 TX Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Originally Posted by msquared Originally Posted by Seafire Military issue, heavy winter.. down at your local Army Navy surplus store.... I slept in a down Army surplus mummy bag... ...ONCE!!! No good? I like them and find them to be extremely comfortable with the cotton shell/lining with the heavy canvas lace-on cover. Not sure they are adequate for -20 and they probably wouldn't be the best for giant people, though. l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? msquared #17819182 11/19/22 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,517 Likes: 20 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,517 Likes: 20 Montana Well...it gets cold up here and I am a giant person. Probably give it a pass! I am MAGA.

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? Jim_Conrad #17819193 11/19/22 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,033 Ohio M msquared OP Campfire Regular OP msquared Campfire Regular M Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,033 Ohio Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Originally Posted by msquared Originally Posted by Seafire Military issue, heavy winter.. down at your local Army Navy surplus store.... I slept in a down Army surplus mummy bag... ...ONCE!!! No good? I felt very trapped in the mummy bag. But, they are warm

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? Jim_Conrad #17819195 11/19/22 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,189 Behind Enemy Lines Salmonella Campfire Outfitter Salmonella Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,189 Behind Enemy Lines Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Originally Posted by msquared Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Originally Posted by Salmonella There's only one best. https://butlerbags.us/ Are those heavier than hell? 22 pounds Perfect. They will try and tell you that a 3 pound sleeping bag will keep you warm on Mars....but they are lying. My old slumberjack would knock a tooth out of you if someone threw it. They ain't backpacking bags. Proud NRA Life Member

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? Salmonella #17819196 11/19/22 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,517 Likes: 20 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,517 Likes: 20 Montana Originally Posted by Salmonella Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Originally Posted by msquared Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Originally Posted by Salmonella There's only one best. https://butlerbags.us/ Are those heavier than hell? 22 pounds Perfect. They will try and tell you that a 3 pound sleeping bag will keep you warm on Mars....but they are lying. My old slumberjack would knock a tooth out of you if someone threw it. They ain't backpacking bags. You have a horse aint ya? I am MAGA.

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? msquared #17819200 11/19/22 Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 9,640 Likes: 2 Kentuck G gunzo Campfire Outfitter gunzo Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 9,640 Likes: 2 Kentuck At least two categories of Army bags. Plus different fills through the years, reserch it. It's too lake, late for me.

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? msquared #17819209 11/19/22 Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 4,630 Likes: 1 Northern California RUM7 Campfire Tracker RUM7 Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 4,630 Likes: 1 Northern California Cabelas Outfitter XL -20 has been a good bag for me. And I generally hate Cabelas gear. "The Ballpark burgers were free, why not eat them?" - Wabi-

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? msquared #17819302 11/20/22 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,106 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,106 Kodiak & AZ Butler bags... NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? Salmonella #17819305 11/20/22 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6,658 N. California F fester Campfire Tracker fester Campfire Tracker F Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6,658 N. California Originally Posted by Salmonella Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Originally Posted by msquared Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Originally Posted by Salmonella There's only one best. https://butlerbags.us/ Are those heavier than hell? 22 pounds Perfect. They will try and tell you that a 3 pound sleeping bag will keep you warm on Mars....but they are lying. My old slumberjack would knock a tooth out of you if someone threw it. They ain't backpacking bags. I agree. Get naked in a light weight one rated for the temp. Have your wife naked to if possible.

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? RUM7 #17819310 11/20/22 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6,658 N. California F fester Campfire Tracker fester Campfire Tracker F Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6,658 N. California Originally Posted by RUM7 Cabelas Outfitter XL -20 has been a good bag for me. And I generally hate Cabelas gear. I haven’t used or needed one of those. Do they work good?Always used bag I was issued, slept with my wool blanket I was issued or had tent/camper with a heater.I’m in Northern California so my temps can be rather easy.

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? msquared #17819374 11/20/22 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,422 NW Montana R Robster Campfire Regular Robster Campfire Regular R Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,422 NW Montana I have a Butler bag and it gets my vote as well. Here is another option to look into. https://westernhunter.net/shop/gear/the-famous-western-hunter-sleep-system-all-season/ Life is but the memories we've created.....Sully Erna

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? msquared #17819375 11/20/22 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,422 NW Montana R Robster Campfire Regular Robster Campfire Regular R Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,422 NW Montana Another idea is to get a less expensive sleeping bag and put it into a cowboy bedroll. I have the lightweight Butler bag and put it in a canvas bedroll. I am always amazed at how warm I stay even when it's bitter cold. https://www.davistent.com/product/cowboy-bed-roll-med/ Life is but the memories we've created.....Sully Erna

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? msquared #17819393 11/20/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,314 Likes: 2 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,314 Likes: 2 Wyoming Another vote for the Cabela's 44 Mag bag......I've had one for about 10 years now and enjoy it! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? msquared #17819505 11/20/22 Joined: May 2020 Posts: 2,644 T troublesome82 Campfire Regular troublesome82 Campfire Regular T Joined: May 2020 Posts: 2,644 I will have to check the brand on my bag which is 30 years old or better now and the flannel inner is starting to shred. My boss from Samuelson outfitters bought it for me many years ago. I am thinking it was a slumberjack. They did not suck!

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? Mossy #17819544 11/20/22 Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,781 Soddy Daisy, TN R ro1459 Campfire Regular ro1459 Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,781 Soddy Daisy, TN Originally Posted by Mossy Originally Posted by msquared Originally Posted by Mossy I have a -20 magnum 44 from Cabelas. Had it about 10 years now. Very comfortable and warm That might be a good suggestion. I forgot about those! Like I said, my son is 6' 6". How is the zipper on those? Big gnarly teeth? I'm seeing a lot of smooth small teeth ones that don't hold together. Yep, big heavy duty zipper I've had this bag for 12 years and love it. Just used it this past third season at 9,000 feet. Got to minus 5 one night and I stayed really warm with just a Mr. Buddy. Very comfortable and easy to zip.

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? msquared #17819590 11/20/22 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,257 Likes: 2 Tejas JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,257 Likes: 2 Tejas I like the Cabela’s Outfitter XL and the 44 Magnum. I know plenty others work great too but I can’t attest to their durability after multiple washings. I use commercial machines to wash our bags and they have held up GREAT !

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? msquared #17819672 11/20/22 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 26,389 Likes: 6 Minnysoda G Ghostinthemachine Campfire Ranger Ghostinthemachine Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 26,389 Likes: 6 Minnysoda I've got a Cabela's Trapper bag rated for 0 degrees. It ain't bad for the money, heavy canvas and flannel. Not a high end bag though.

Re: Best traditional canvas sleeping bag? Ghostinthemachine #17819748 11/20/22 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 3,464 wyoming S shootbrownelk Campfire Tracker shootbrownelk Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 3,464 wyoming Does bASS pro have RedHead making cheaper bags with no warranty for Cabelas to replace the good bags they sold? Usually all you find at Cabelas these days is cheap Chinese garbage.