reuben
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Post by reuben on Feb 10, 2016 17:01:00 GMT -8
The sleeping kind. Down.
I've looked at the FF Lark and Raven (same as Lark but larger, could be useful with more layers on), as well as the WM Badger.
Anyone ever use them? Opinions, other suggestions?
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zeke
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Post by zeke on Feb 10, 2016 17:53:51 GMT -8
WM Badger. I had the Ponderosa for several years. Really loved that bag, but it ended up too warm for what I was doing. (Gave up camping in the snow)
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Post by tigger on Feb 10, 2016 19:07:21 GMT -8
enlightenedequipment quilt? I just ordered a 0 degree one.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Feb 10, 2016 20:01:49 GMT -8
I've come to think of sleeping bags as like another piece of clothing. You select what fits YOU and what others might choose is quite irrelevant.
There's no quality difference in your choices so its down to fit.
The one accessory choice would be the GWS shell or its FF equivalent versus MF or its FF equivalent. There as I prefer sleeping shelter less I would select the GWS, but ymmv.
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Post by amaruq on Feb 11, 2016 4:48:30 GMT -8
enlightenedequipment quilt? I just ordered a 0 degree one. At their mention in another thread, I went over to the EE webpage and looked over the quilts. I'm now quite interested as I've been looking for a lightweight 0-5C option for summer camping. If only $1 USD wasn't $173.49 CAD. |
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reuben
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Post by reuben on Feb 11, 2016 5:15:58 GMT -8
I've been looking for a lightweight 0-5C option for summer camping  |
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Post by amaruq on Feb 11, 2016 5:24:44 GMT -8
I've been looking for a lightweight 0-5C option for summer camping #CanadaProblems |
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Post by almostthere on Feb 11, 2016 6:28:27 GMT -8
0C = 32F. My summer quilt is a -7C/20F rating. Nothing about that is unusual at all, for the sunny Sierra.... |
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markskor
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Post by markskor on Feb 11, 2016 6:51:21 GMT -8
A strong vote for the WM Badger...
Carried one the last 5 years -
Not big on winter camping so much anymore, but IMHO, the best bag for a larger person, Sierra.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Feb 11, 2016 9:32:18 GMT -8
A strong vote for the WM Badger... Carried one the last 5 years - Not big on winter camping so much anymore, but IMHO, the best bag for a larger person, Sierra. If I may: MF or GWS and what was your basis for the choice? I'm mulling an Antelope and..... |
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reuben
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Post by reuben on Feb 11, 2016 9:45:49 GMT -8
MF, not GWS. I'm not concerned about condensation, wind, etc. Around here the air is pretty dry in winter. Sure, I can get condensation in the tent which could conceivably drip onto the bag, but it's not likely. And I rely on my tent for wind protection.
From WM's site:
Look for bags with a microfiber shell if you expect some contact with moisture.
Use Gore Windstopper™ sleeping bags in damp or extreme conditions to prevent moisture from reducing down performance.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Feb 11, 2016 9:55:50 GMT -8
Yeah that's the thing, I'm usually not in a tent.... hence my interest in GWS (I've got a Marmot with DryLoft a similar shell material)
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Post by markskor on Feb 11, 2016 11:51:57 GMT -8
MF or GWS?
Looked at both - (appear quite similar actually), but as I too do me some occasional cowboy - we also get the Sierra damp.
Opted for the GWS and never have had any complaint - (even when the occasional river runs under the tarptent.) - always plush!
To be forthcoming...Did not really try out the MF for longer than a night, so don't know if better or...just made an educated choice - the one that looked more stout.
Whatever, my Badger GWS rocks Yosemite!
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reuben
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Post by reuben on Feb 11, 2016 14:42:55 GMT -8
So, what do you guys think of GWS v MF, and on the FF side, Schoeller v Pertex?
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Feb 11, 2016 14:58:29 GMT -8
WM shows shows it adds bulk and some weight so the wind resistance has to be necessary and that would mean not when routinely used in a shelter as I see it.
Antelope 6'6"
MF: 2 lb 9 oz 8"x17" M
GWS: 2 lb 15 oz 9"x18" L
Badger 6'6":
MF: 2 lb 8 oz 8"x17" M
GWS: 2 lb 13 oz 8"x17" M
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