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Sleeping Bag #6447350 04/26/12
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 102 pa chas1 OP Campfire Member
OP chas1 Campfire Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 102 pa	What would you recommend in the 0-30 degree range for a 6'3" big guy that is not overly confining and moderately priced? Heading for WY late Oct. for Muley and Elk. Thanks

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Re: Sleeping Bag chas1 #6447420 04/26/12
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,464 Kentucky Biathlonman Campfire Tracker
Biathlonman Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,464 Kentucky	My first thought was Western Mountaineering Badger, long, but it ain't cheap.

Re: Sleeping Bag Biathlonman #6447463 04/26/12
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington Big_W Campfire Regular
Big_W Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington	Mountain Hardwear ExtraLamina +20.

Re: Sleeping Bag Biathlonman #6447464 04/26/12
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 102 pa chas1 OP Campfire Member
OP chas1 Campfire Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 102 pa	Wow, those are way out of my price range. Thanks though

Re: Sleeping Bag chas1 #6447665 04/26/12
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 392 S sreekers Campfire Member
sreekers Campfire Member S Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 392	What is the budget, can help give a better reccomendation that way?

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Re: Sleeping Bag sreekers #6447776 04/26/12
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,327 Western North Carolina Mtns snubbie Campfire Regular
snubbie Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,327 Western North Carolina Mtns	My wife bought me a Cabelas XPG down bag rated to 15 degrees. I've been in it down to low 20's and stayed comfortable. It isn't lightweight for backpacking, around 4 1/2 pounds. I believe it cost somewhere in the $125-$140 range. Obviously not top of the line or a lightweight but serviceable. edit: Oh, and it's HUGE. I'm 6'2", 200lbs and HATE a confining bag. I can get lost in this bag! Last edited by snubbie; 04/26/12. Gloria In Excelsis Deo! Originally Posted by Calvin As far as gear goes.. The poorer (or cheaper) you are, the tougher you need to be. gpopecustomknives.com

Re: Sleeping Bag snubbie #6447823 04/26/12
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,604 Western Colorado K Kevin_T Campfire Regular
Kevin_T Campfire Regular K Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,604 Western Colorado	Go quilt if size is an issue. Enlightened equip 20 degree revelation x 24 ounces $200.00 Lightweight Tipi Tents and Hunting Tents https://seekoutside.com/tipis-and-hot-tents/ Backpacks for backpack hunting https://seekoutside.com/hunting-backpacks/ Hot Tent Systemshttps://seekoutside.com/hot-tent-combos/

Re: Sleeping Bag Kevin_T #6447888 04/26/12
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,699 Houston, TX T TXRam Campfire Tracker
TXRam Campfire Tracker T Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,699 Houston, TX	Take a look at the Mont-bell bags. I'm not a big guy (5'10" and 195lbs), but the regular (fits to 6') has plenty of stretch for me, more roomy feeling that other bags I've used/tried.

Re: Sleeping Bag TXRam #6447923 04/26/12
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington Big_W Campfire Regular
Big_W Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington	I would of recommended Montbell bags also but he said he was on a budget. They can be kinda spendy. Prolite gear had them on sale for awhile but I see they dont now.

Re: Sleeping Bag Big_W #6447962 04/26/12
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,699 Houston, TX T TXRam Campfire Tracker
TXRam Campfire Tracker T Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,699 Houston, TX	yeah, I didn't realize how expensive they are now - picked mine up a couple of years ago on sale for about half what I see now . . . I know they've changed/improved, but "ouch".

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Re: Sleeping Bag TXRam #6447983 04/26/12
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927 1 16bore Campfire Ranger
16bore Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927	Cat's Meow Long

Re: Sleeping Bag 16bore #6448015 04/26/12
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington Big_W Campfire Regular
Big_W Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington	Just checked Montbell's website and they still have 2011 bags on sale! I think all they have changed for 2012 is the fabric they use. Looks like the 12's have a new type of water repellant fabric. Here is a 15 degree for $255. I would buy that up ASAP. http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=53&p_id=2321114

Re: Sleeping Bag Big_W #6448042 04/26/12
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,051 minn/ ontario/ bridger-teton w... A anie Campfire Regular
anie Campfire Regular A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,051 minn/ ontario/ bridger-teton w...	were in wyoming ya hunting the mulees and elk?

Re: Sleeping Bag anie #6448092 04/26/12
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 316 Zootown, MT S strawman Campfire Member
strawman Campfire Member S Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 316 Zootown, MT	I would recommend looking for a used bag on ebay or some of the backpacking sights. You can save 30-40%. For instance, the Ultralight (UL) version of the Montbell bag Big W linked to is about a pound lighter and can often be found used for about $250-$275. So, for the same price you're losing a pound of packweight...but warmth, comfort, everything else remains the same.

Re: Sleeping Bag 16bore #6448114 04/26/12
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 118 Bothell, WA DesertBighorn Campfire Member
DesertBighorn Campfire Member Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 118 Bothell, WA	Originally Posted by 16bore Cat's Meow Long +1 BASR

Re: Sleeping Bag DesertBighorn #6448644 04/27/12
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,327 Western North Carolina Mtns snubbie Campfire Regular
snubbie Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,327 Western North Carolina Mtns	Campmor has the Cat's Meow Long for $160 http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___58756 Gloria In Excelsis Deo! Originally Posted by Calvin As far as gear goes.. The poorer (or cheaper) you are, the tougher you need to be. gpopecustomknives.com

Re: Sleeping Bag snubbie #6449231 04/27/12
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 619 Idaho B brymoore Campfire Regular
brymoore Campfire Regular B Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 619 Idaho	I use Marmot's Never Summer in long. I'm 6'3", under 200 pounds. It's good for the price.

Re: Sleeping Bag TXRam #6449314 04/27/12
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 581 North Idaho E elkhunter_241 Campfire Regular
elkhunter_241 Campfire Regular E Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 581 North Idaho	I second Kevin, look into a quilt. If you can sew, you can make your own. "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." - Abraham Lincoln, the Rail Splitter from Illinois.

Re: Sleeping Bag chas1 #6449364 04/27/12
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,048 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter
pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,048 so cal	If you want a brand new ultra-light, for backpacking, it's gonna cost you. Otherwise, you have plenty of time to watch for a deal on a really good one that's on sale, or even a surplus military system that is rather heavy. REI is an excellent source. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

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