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Looking at a Sequoia MF or a Lynx MF sleeping bags any one out there have any input on them ???

Lynx MF is my winter sack. Nice bag.

Those are fairly different bags... what's the intended use?

Have owned four WM bags over the last 20 years... two still in the house. Great stuff.

I think they are the best bags out there. Well worth the money.

Im extremely happy w/ the megalite

would be late season Oct-Nov backpack hunts in a Kifaru Tipi tent
Dont like a tight fitting type mommy bag , Sequoia looks like it a wider fit but havent seen one yet there a bit hard to find up here in Canada

Fishkilla, I dig that pic...

Had a Lynx. Really hard to beat the warmth to weight ratio. Mine was 3 lbs. and I believe the -10 rating though I never tested it out. It was tighter than I liked but in the wide world of sleeping bags, I wouldn't consider it super constrictive like many lightweight bags are. The Sequoia is huge in comparison though.

I now have CCH's Lynx, just bought it from him (thanks again CCH!). I bought it because I also have a WM Versalite. The Versalite is rated at 10�F. Two years ago, I was on a hunt with lows in the mid 20s, and the Versalite was fine. Last season, I used the Versalite down to the low teens, and it was definitely lacking. I was wearing a Merino base layer with Mont-Bell U.L. Down Inner jacket and pants, and I was still cold (not life-threatening cold, but uncomfortable cold). I decided to get another WM bag that was warmer, to account for these conditions.

I don't think you will go wrong with any WM bag. They are top notch in terms of materials and construction. If you can find one that fits you, I say go for it - you won't regret it!

Scott

I've got the Sycamore MF. It's semi-rec & plenty roomy enough for my liking. Temp rating (25�F) is conservative for me (warm sleeper) so I can use it down to 15�.

Your sleeping pad makes a huge difference in how warm you will be. Alternating between a Therm-A-Rest Trail Pro (for 25� or colder) and a NeoAir (for 25� or warmer) makes a big difference in my nights out --- especially when I believe the weather man.

Fishkilla, That looks cold as hell. Was that a just for grins trip or some kind of hunt? 95 outside right now and I feel cold looking at that.

I've the WM Puma and Alpinelite. Love them. You can't go wrong with a WM bag.

I've got the MF Badger. If its too cold to sleep in that bag, then I'd ratherbe at my girlfriends place anyhow.

I've used it well into late November in Montana. Money WELL spent

The warmth of the WM bags never cease to amaze.

No WM experience here, but I'd say the same for Feathered Friends'bags.

Yes, it was some kinda hunt for grins, I found one too. I was also testing out that tarp I had just made. It was a few degrees below 0 in Feb.

On the flipside, I have heard nothing but good about FF bags, but have never tried one.

I had a few sleeping bags...once I bought my WM Badger I sold them all. Their bags are amazing...super warm. I did a 3rd season (Nov 9-16) in CO...we bivy'd at 10,000 for a week and got some snow and pretty cold temps. I was too warm in the bag and had to leave it unzipped partly most of the time. I slept in my skivies.

Expensive bags but like optics...worth every penny if you can afford it. I will keep this bag for MANY years!

that is how I roll too. I have been less than comfy once. it was a paltry *11 and I was in a megalight on a rem pad. I firmly believe if I had been on a foam pad I would have been fine. I stole mine on fleabay for $150.00 new.

A new WM for 150 clams IS a steal!
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