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I have a military surplus sleeping pad i got for $10 i my local store, it's a thermarest ultra light long according to the label, very pleased. But I am curious about a sleeping bag now. What are your thoughts? What's a good stuff size?
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Although the price might seem nice you have to consider the weight,the stuffed size,and the temp ratings.It depends on what is important to you.
One thing that is not debatable is the temperture range you plan on using the bag in.If you are winter hiking in the ADKs you are going to want a -20 to -40 degree bag.If you are just using the bag the other 3 seasons the ratings will be milder. The bag you are looking at seems heavy for a 3 season bag.IMHO. Good luck, there are some threads on bags arond here somewhere if you search for them.Be careful, don't spread invasive species!!
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I wouldn't recomend linking an Ebay item on a forum if your real interested in winning it, unless you love the competition........Comment
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Try this link, it seemed to have some reasonable prices. I put a particular 3 season bag on it, but you can flip around to one that suits your needs. I was looking for a new one, but I think I can get another year out of the one I have.....
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looks like a great bag! any idea on the stuff size though? I couldn't find ANY info about montana mountaineering on google.Comment
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Sorry, no,but I would think weight would determine stuff size to a large degree[ I may be wrong ]. I thumbed through the link myself last night and for not much more $, they had some 4 season bags. I always like a warm sleeping bag and figure you can open it if it gets too hot and if it gets cold your prepared.Check this one at o degree and $44.95.....
It states lightweight and packable and being a slumberjack you could probably find out the exact stats on it elsewhere.Comment
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Here's a link for the Slumberjack with the stats listed.
*************ENDLESS WINTER**************Comment
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http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/...5W&language=en
All of the abouve would be considered decent 4 season bags.
If 3 season use is more likey, try the 20 degree versions of the abouve.
Continuos filamnet fiber is generally considered the longest lasting of the synthetics.Comment
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i actually have that bag. it's nice for car camping but it's huge stuff size prevents it from going anywhere. it's really warm and comfy but i've also managed to stay cool enough to sleep in it on 60 degree nights too.
i think my next bag will be focused on size with probably a 15-25 degree rating preferred.Comment
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The terms "Military surplus" and "Ultra light" occur together very rarely. I'm not sure what mil spec that bag in your post refers to. The current cold weather system is nice... but it is neither light nor cheap...
Cold weather system
i don't work for IMS plus... It was just one of the first sites when looking for the cold weather sleeping system.
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those all look great. anyone want to donate a couple hundred to the get a new sleeping bag fund? hahahttp://kifaru.net/regu_slickbag.html
http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/...5W&language=en
All of the abouve would be considered decent 4 season bags.
If 3 season use is more likey, try the 20 degree versions of the abouve.
Continuos filamnet fiber is generally considered the longest lasting of the synthetics.
...i also now see the mult-quote function.Comment
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Realitively inexpensive 20 degree continuos filament fiber bag...
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