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If it doesn't absolutely have to be 0 F.
Take a look at the WM terra. This is a great and roomy bag. It should take care of 90 % of your camp needs.
You can completely unzip it to an open quilt or anything
in between

I have not taken the leap yet but I really like the quilt concept. Long semi-rectangular is working for me. At 55 and 6'1" I only use my long mummy if it's well below freezing.

Brads spot on with the WM Kodiak.......again.


I own one and have used it down to -6F and was TOASTY warm.

I'm 5'11" and 220 and it is comfortable for me.



Life is too short for chitt gear.

Western Mountaineering. Love my Antelope, but I don't hardly fit in the dang thing anymore. I only weigh about 10 lbs more than I did 20 years ago......pizzes me off.......

Like Brad recommended, the semi-rectangular bags are a better bet for those over 40.

WM bags are kinda' pricey. I have been liking my Big Agnes synthetic Encampment and Farwell bags with the integral sleeping pad arrangement. The Farwell is a 0 degree bag. I have slept in a tent with my long handles on when it was 0 outside with the Farwell with no issues. I'm a fairly warm sleeper.

Down lasts longer and of course is more expensive than synthetic but down is also more susceptible to moisture degrading its insulating qualities. Some companies have begun offering a treated down that is more hydrophobic. The jury is still out on its efficacy.

Casey

The wiggys bags are the best for motorized as they can be washed at will and are tough as nails warm but heavier. Backpacking down is much lighter and smaller and very expensive. Zero degree is the best for mountain hunting.

I do a combo of:

40� down Vaude (1.5 lbs)
Kifaru Doobie Express (1.54 lbs)
782 Gear Smoke Kloke (1 lb)
Kifaru 20� wide Slick (2.3 lbs)
Kifaru 0� Slick (3 lbs)


The key and most often used is the 20� wide Slick. I use it alone or with other bags/poncho liners in it to adjust temp range/comfort. The 0� Slick in the wide 20� is still < 5.5 lbs. I really like the flexibility of combining sleeping gear and not having to buy a mondo ultra cold bag that won't be used as often.

When it's above 32� at night, I just use the Doobie Express alone or with the 40� Vaude.

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