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Post by tigger on Oct 30, 2016 7:55:41 GMT -8
OK so the + just designates above freezing. So a 50° bag = a +50°. And then obviously the - is temp below zero? (I'm pretty sure I'm over thinking it lol) so I should look for a 650 fill down bag priced around $100. After some quick Googling I've determined I should also look for a bag with baffles instead of being swen through and that I don't need a full length zipper. Correct - My +40 bag doesn't even have a zipper, although that's definitely not for everyone. I'd rather have the weight savings and a more efficient bag.
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Post by chris on Oct 30, 2016 8:05:04 GMT -8
OK so the + just designates above freezing. So a 50° bag = a +50°. And then obviously the - is temp below zero? (I'm pretty sure I'm over thinking it lol) so I should look for a 650 fill down bag priced around $100. After some quick Googling I've determined I should also look for a bag with baffles instead of being swen through and that I don't need a full length zipper. Correct - My +40 bag doesn't even have a zipper, although that's definitely not for everyone. I'd rather have the weight savings and a more efficient bag. So a quick Google search and it looks like the closest one would be the Kelty cosmic 40 down. Although I'm sure a more thorough search would reveal more options.
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Post by tigger on Oct 30, 2016 9:32:15 GMT -8
So a quick Google search and it looks like the closest one would be the Kelty cosmic 40 down. Although I'm sure a more thorough search would reveal more options. Yes, that one is often recommended in that price range. If you scan the online gear deal sites, you might find something better but this is prime down bag purchase time so finding really good deals will be a bit tougher than normal.
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Post by chris on Oct 30, 2016 10:16:14 GMT -8
So a quick Google search and it looks like the closest one would be the Kelty cosmic 40 down. Although I'm sure a more thorough search would reveal more options. Yes, that one is often recommended in that price range. If you scan the online gear deal sites, you might find something better but this is prime down bag purchase time so finding really good deals will be a bit tougher than normal. Do you have any sites that you normally go to, to find good deals? Currently looking at REI, Camp more, and Sierra trading post
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Post by crawford on Oct 30, 2016 11:45:46 GMT -8
Check Gear Trade, it is used gear, but often at substantial savings. It is certainly worth a look. The locations you are looking are all solid sites as well. Another is Mass Drop, but it is a real hit and miss thing. They have items for a short period of time and then they are gone. Probably not the best site for your specific need, but something you can check on.
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