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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2016 15:28:54 GMT -8
I am too big for most bags I find and can't zip them. I can get the longer size and have to deal with more bag then I need or regular size and maybe not get it zippeed. I wish I could get a wide size that is not long, just regular length and extra wide. Is there such a thing out there?
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Post by johntpenca on Nov 23, 2016 15:40:47 GMT -8
What are your height, foot size, Waist and chest dimensions? What temp do you need?
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Post by zeke on Nov 23, 2016 15:43:48 GMT -8
Have you considered quilts? Lots of cottage makers out there.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Nov 23, 2016 16:40:58 GMT -8
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Post by tigger on Nov 23, 2016 19:42:22 GMT -8
Have you considered quilts? Lots of cottage makers out there. What he said. I switched over to a quilt this last spring. Much more room when I want it or I can bundle up for more warmth.
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Post by ryster on Nov 25, 2016 7:29:41 GMT -8
I'm fighting the sleeping bag battle also. At 6' 2" 275#, I don't think I'd be able to handle a true mummy bag. I'm looking for something down to the 5* F range to cover a wide range of applications. I note that Big 5 Sporting Goods has a Suisse Sport model on Black Friday special for $29.99, normally $79.99 I think. Not sure how much it weighs. Usually I think you get what you pay for, but I think I'll pop over there and see if I can get some specs on it.
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Post by tigger on Nov 25, 2016 10:10:26 GMT -8
I note that Big 5 Sporting Goods has a Suisse Sport model on Black Friday special for $29.99, normally $79.99 I think. Not sure how much it weighs 3.5 lbs and rated to 55F - Absolute garbage.
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Post by ryster on Nov 25, 2016 10:18:55 GMT -8
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Post by tigger on Nov 25, 2016 10:23:07 GMT -8
Sorry different bag - I was looking at the Adventurer. "Lowest Temp rated to 30 degrees in ideal dry conditions. Ideal comfort range is 40-55 degrees" www.amazon.com/Suisse-Sport-Adventurer-Sleeping-Bag/dp/B007Z0H61OBe aware, that is the lowest it will go +5 (as in not freezing to death) and don't even mention the weight. If their other 55F bag weighs 3.5 lbs, you can only imagine... Still a wretched bag.
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Post by ryster on Nov 25, 2016 10:24:45 GMT -8
Different model. The Amazon one is the Adventurer, the one at Big 5 is Alpine. I'm not trying to say it's a great sleeping bag, just that they're not the same sleeping bag.
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Post by tigger on Nov 25, 2016 10:26:17 GMT -8
See my edit above. I found that bag online - Costs $38 normally on Amazon with free shipping, weighs 5 lbs and comfort rated to 40F. 100% polyester...Brutal. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from this one. For comparison, my comfort rated +40F sleeping bag weighs 1lb, 6oz. I paid $125 for it. www.amazon.com/Suisse-Sport-Alpine-Sleeping-Bag/dp/B002H10PW8
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 10:35:12 GMT -8
I'm fighting the sleeping bag battle also. At 6' 2" 275#, I don't think I'd be able to handle a true mummy bag. I'm looking for something down to the 5* F range to cover a wide range of applications. I note that Big 5 Sporting Goods has a Suisse Sport model on Black Friday special for $29.99, normally $79.99 I think. Not sure how much it weighs. Usually I think you get what you pay for, but I think I'll pop over there and see if I can get some specs on it. It weighs five pounds and is totally machine washableHere is where I am at on this sleeping bag. My eitire gear weight from my last backing trip, not including food/water, was less then 11 pounds. This bag would be about 1/2 the weight of my gear, which does not give me the warm and fuzzies. You recently let it be known you broke some foot/ankle bones. If you are willing to get a 5 pound sleeping bag, for backpacking, then, my guess, you will be willing to get other heavy gear. Do you want to subject your body to such stress? Will you place you life into the hands of this sleeping bag? Looking forward to your review.
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Post by reuben on Nov 25, 2016 11:23:08 GMT -8
Right. So, as the saying goes, "Light, warm, inexpensive. Choose two." That's not to say that you need a Western Mountaineering, Feathered Friends, or other high end bag from a cottage manufacturer, but it's definitely something to keep in mind. Maybe you sleep warm. Maybe the weight doesn't bother your 6'2" 275# frame on the trips you take. Over the years - lo, the many years - I've learned that paying up for quality is a good move in the vast majority of cases - backpacking, photography, plumber, electrician... the list goes on. There have definitely been times in my life where I had to scrimp by and go the cheap route, but if you can afford quality goods/services, they're worth it. Having said that, there's no universal definition of "quality", regardless of what the dictionaries may say. HYOH. I hope that whatever you choose works well for you.
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Post by ryster on Nov 25, 2016 12:03:26 GMT -8
I have not yet been out backpacking except for day hikes. I haven't had reason to pack a tent or sleeping back etc on my back. So in reality, I couldn't really tell you how my frame will hold up to my gear load, or even how much my load will be. My target number for no other reason than it being a WAG (wild ass guess) is to shoot for 30# or less with tent, sleeping bag, sleep pad, 1 complete change of clothes, rain and cook gear, 2-3 pair of clean dry socks, and whatever assorted other accouterments.
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Post by reuben on Nov 25, 2016 12:19:22 GMT -8
hoot for 30# or less with tent, sleeping bag, sleep pad, 1 complete change of clothes, rain and cook gear, 2-3 pair of clean dry socks, and whatever assorted other accouterments. I don't think that's an unrealistic goal. I don't really know what the weights are on my trips, although I'm sure they're quite a bit above the UL crew. I have a small/light tent (MLD Solomid) and other things, but to the UL crowd some of my gear is positively massive. If you can go small/lightweight up front you'll save time and money in the long run. The problem is that, like everyone else starting out, you just don't know. The first tent I bought was an REI Half Dome - long gone for smaller/lighter. And, those who have been backpacking for decades will tell you, it's a constant process of refinement depending on distance, altitude, weather, new technolgies/gear, etc. You ain't gonna nail it the first time, but the closer you can get the more time/money/aggravation you'll save. As for how your body will handle the load - go for some test drives. When you go for a day hike pack your gear, then see how you feel back at the trailhead, and a day or two later. You'll most likely have some aches, but nothing major. Some of it is just conditioning - walking is pretty easy. Doing up and down hills for a few hours is another story. I have hereditary back/spine issues. Nothing major, but annoying for sure, and more annoying as I enter my, uh... nth decade. Practice hikes, even just for a couple of hours, will help, especially when done on a CONSISTENT basis. Learn how to pack your gear (you can get advice on that, too). Good luck.
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