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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 15:51:53 GMT -8
We r having a difficult time finding lightweight sleeping bags (less than 1-2 pounds) for cold weather. Prefer temperature rating of 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Ideally two sleeping bags that zip together. Can anyone advise a model? Thanks,
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Post by High Sierra Fan on May 8, 2016 15:57:47 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 16:06:47 GMT -8
Mummy sleeping bags don't make a good couples bag. Looking for 2 bags that can zip together for a party of two.
The feathered friends might have something. Thanks,
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Post by zeke on May 8, 2016 16:24:14 GMT -8
Look into a semi-rectangular bag that can be zipped to a couple, like WM Ponderosa and the Summer Coupler. Benefit? Side zips instead of down the center, so when 1 gets up, the other one stays warm. Of course, this means you could get a heavier single bag, since it will be serving 2 of you. The Ponderosa weighs 2#s, 9. Add in the coupler, at 1# 4 oz, and you have 3#s 13 oz for a sleep system for 2, that is good to 15° F.
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Post by almostthere on May 8, 2016 16:48:57 GMT -8
You'll be warmer in your own, solo bags than you will in a double bag. Each time your partner moves, the bag moves, air billows in. That isn't so troublesome when it's warmer but in 15F it will be.
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Post by huntnhike on May 8, 2016 16:55:18 GMT -8
Have you looked into a double quilt?
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Post by Lonewolf on May 8, 2016 18:50:03 GMT -8
Been there, tried that. It's much better to sleep individually than as a couple in cold weather.
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Post by BigLoad on May 8, 2016 19:02:28 GMT -8
Been there, tried that. It's much better to sleep individually than as a couple in cold weather. One's own tossing and turning is bad enough, since it's usually a lot more frequent on the trail than in the comforts of home. A double sleeping bag gives double the interruption. The charm wears off pretty quickly. |
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Post by franco on May 8, 2016 19:54:23 GMT -8
I have a hard time to work out what less than 1-2 pounds means..
It is either less than 1 pound or less than 2 , you choose.
Anyway , you can't get an accurately rated bag for less than 2 pounds that will keep you warm at 15f.
The above mentioned WM bags have in the LW section (thin fabric) one at a bit under 3 lbs and that is about as good as you get.
To get lighter you need a vapour barrier but that is not a good choice for most.
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Post by reuben on May 9, 2016 1:12:53 GMT -8
I have a hard time to work out what less than 1-2 pounds means. It's about .5 to 1 kilogram. <snark> |
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Post by almostthere on May 9, 2016 6:45:18 GMT -8
franco has a point... I'm pretty sure you can find bags that weigh less than a pound and say "15F" or "20F" or even "0F" on the label.
Those will be really bad bags to buy. Even the highest quality gear weighs something, because you don't get cold weather insulation that weighs 10 oz. You need 2.5 inches of loft for 20F, more for lower temps, and that doesn't change. Lots of bags are cheap, and those tend to be randomly labeled.... Good brands like Western Mountaineering won't do you wrong. The WM Versalite 10F weighs 1 lb, 14 oz for a 5'6" person, and that's as good as it's going to get for a sleeping bag that will actually keep you warm as advertised. It's wicked light, in fact. Crazy light, for a sleeping bag.
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Post by BigLoad on May 9, 2016 10:09:27 GMT -8
franco has a point... I'm pretty sure you can find bags that weigh less than a pound and say "15F" or "20F" or even "0F" on the label. Those will be really bad bags to buy. Even the highest quality gear weighs something, because you don't get cold weather insulation that weighs 10 oz. You need 2.5 inches of loft for 20F, more for lower temps, and that doesn't change. Lots of bags are cheap, and those tend to be randomly labeled.... Good brands like Western Mountaineering won't do you wrong. The WM Versalite 10F weighs 1 lb, 14 oz for a 5'6" person, and that's as good as it's going to get for a sleeping bag that will actually keep you warm as advertised. It's wicked light, in fact. Crazy light, for a sleeping bag. There are a couple FF models that fit the bill, too, but that's about it as far as I can tell. The MontBell Down Hugger #1 is a near miss on weight and almost surely isn't as warm as the Versalite, but it's a solid three-season bag for a little less money. FWIW, Mrs. big_load carries FF Petrel for three-season use. It's a little warmer and a few ounces over two pounds, but she craves warmth. |
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Post by jazzmom on May 9, 2016 10:51:14 GMT -8
If I'm understanding correctly, your criteria are 1-2 lb (per person, right?), 15-degrees and non-mummy. That's going to be tough
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Post by almostthere on May 9, 2016 14:50:58 GMT -8
If I'm understanding correctly, your criteria are 1-2 lb (per person, right?), 15-degrees and non-mummy. That's going to be tough Unless you each get a custom backpacking quilt, like Enlightened Equipment |
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Post by jazzmom on May 10, 2016 4:55:43 GMT -8
If I'm understanding correctly, your criteria are 1-2 lb (per person, right?), 15-degrees and non-mummy. That's going to be tough Unless you each get a custom backpacking quilt, like Enlightened Equipment I swear I edited that post but a chunk of it's missing (notice no period sign at the end...) The rest of the sentence said " with two sleeping bags that zip together." EE makes 2-person quilts, so wouldn't have to be custom. I think FF's hooded 2-person bag looks like the best solution at low temps but thinking about it from a practical point of view, I'm not convinced the hoods actually work with two people in the bag unless you're both all-night back-sleepers. Of course, neither separate into two bags that can be used independently. |
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