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We are looking for traditional heavy rectangular canvas sleeping bags rated for about -20° with cotton flannel lining and zippers with big teeth. We used to like Slumberjacks but they stopped making that style. We've had Alps Redwood canvas -25° bags for several years. But, the zippers have smaller teeth and pull apart and separate and recently broke altogether. We are finding that all of the companies have gone to smaller zippers. We use our bags for camping in the Western mountains and do not backpack. So, weight is not a concern. I am 6' 2" and my son 6' 6". So, we like big bags. My wife and I zip our bags together. So, that's a priority too. Any recommendations? Good old fashioned bags are hard to find! Thanks
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Maybe... Do you have this bag? Looks like it has some good features. Nice that it's 91" and canvas. My wife prefers 100% cotton lining though vs. poly-cotton.
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These 0-degree Z-Top bags from Kodiak Canvas (tent mfg.) have a traditional style with the added benefit of unique coverage for your head and shoulders. The Z-Top can be configured differently or removed completely when not needed. They also have a booster quilt available to significantly extend the comfort range when necessary. The 0-degree bag with the booster quilt should get you close to the -20 degree rating you are looking for. The bag also has a 100% cotton liner. You can find video reviews on YouTube. Maybe they will have Black Friday sales soon. Here is a link: Kodiak Canvas Z-Top Sleeping Bags
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These 0-degree Z-Top bags from Kodiak Canvas (tent mfg.) have a traditional style with the added benefit of unique coverage for your head and shoulders. The Z-Top can be configured differently or removed completely when not needed. They also have a booster quilt available to significantly extend the comfort range when necessary. The 0-degree bag with the booster quilt should get you close to the -20 degree rating you are looking for. It also has a 100% cotton liner. You can find video reviews on YouTube. Maybe they will have Black Friday sales soon. Here is a link: Kodiak Canvas Z-Top Sleeping BagsThanks for the suggestion. Cool video and looks like nice quality. But, I don't think I would like wearing something around my neck. Plus, my wife says she'd rather be able to pull the covers up over her head vs. leaving the head exposed. I also appreciate being pointed to other manufacturers like that that I might otherwise miss rather than just the mainstream companies.
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I do own this bag very warm Just checked and it does have the small / fine zipper Says you can zip 2 together Great bag for the money in my opinion
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I do own this bag very warm Just checked and it does have the small / fine zipper Says you can zip 2 together Great bag for the money in my opinion I appreciate the recommendation. They're out of stock online. I often wish we had Sportsmen's Warehouse stores closer to us! I'll keep it in mind. We're looking for a new bag for our son for Christmas. He works in CO and WY and winter camps in his truck. My wife and I need new ones too. But, not till summer.
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I have a -20 magnum 44 from Cabelas. Had it about 10 years now. Very comfortable and warm
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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.
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Anyone have the Stansport bags? I only see -10° bags and cheaper than some. But, I'm curious about the quality.
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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
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We are looking for traditional heavy rectangular canvas sleeping bags rated for about -20° with cotton flannel lining and zippers with big teeth. We used to like Slumberjacks but they stopped making that style. We've had Alps Redwood canvas -25° bags for several years. But, the zippers have smaller teeth and pull apart and separate and recently broke altogether. We are finding that all of the companies have gone to smaller zippers. We use our bags for camping in the Western mountains and do not backpack. So, weight is not a concern. I am 6' 2" and my son 6' 6". So, we like big bags. My wife and I zip our bags together. So, that's a priority too. Any recommendations? Good old fashioned bags are hard to find! Thanks Damn that sucks about the Slumberjacks. I have one and it’s my favorite Maybe just get yours to a guy with a heavy duty sewing machine like an upholster for a zipper install?
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Damn that sucks about the Slumberjacks. I have one and it’s my favorite
Maybe just get yours to a guy with a heavy duty sewing machine like an upholster for a zipper install? Yeah, we loved the Slumberjacks. We used them until the fabric lining rotted and shredded and then bought more just like them, The zippers never failed either. It looks like Slumberjack has gone "Yuppie"! Just cheap modern stuff now. Actually my son still has one. But, it's not warm enough for what he does.
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There's only one best. https://butlerbags.us/
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Are those heavier than hell?
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WOW! Those are nice. Probably worth the $540 price in the long run. But...
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Are those heavier than hell? 22 pounds
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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.
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