Sleeping bags

[calvin]

As the title says. Going on a 10+ day sheep hunt next fall. Recommendations on sleeping bags and thoughts in regards to choosing a good bag at a decent value. Trying to be cost conscious but will pay for quality and longevity. Thanks folks..

[buckbrush]

Where are you going and by fall do you mean late season/Nov?

[MooseRiverTrapper]

Just cape em full body and crawl in.

[SageValleyOutdoors]

Search up “outdoor vitals” on google and go from there. For the ultra lightweight down bags, they had the best price point when i was getting myself set up for backcountry hunts.

[Lefty Bryan]

I just came across these guys:
https://www.wexgear.com/

Good prices and lightweight.

[marky_mark]

Originally Posted by Lefty Bryan

I just came across these guys:
https://www.wexgear.com/

Good prices and lightweight.

That’s crazy cheap
Hmmmm

[astepanuk]

Originally Posted by Lefty Bryan

I just came across these guys:
https://www.wexgear.com/

Good prices and lightweight.

That's a deadly deal I like adding a sleeping bag liner to my bag super light and keeps me toasty warm.

[wildwoods]

Originally Posted by Lefty Bryan

I just came across these guys:
https://www.wexgear.com/

Good prices and lightweight.

Thanks for the link. I just bought the -12 bag. Can’t argue with the price. If it works out, great. If not it’s a good non-backpacking bag at the very least.

[andyzolik]

I bought the WEX gear sleeping bag and their smaller tent as my first setup.

I bought the XL extra wide bag for -12°C. The quality is good, zippers are solid and I like the extra room around my shoulders (6'3" 200lbs). I took it to Willmore last year and it kept me really warm, but the temperature was only around 0.

The tent is great for the price, but it has a flimsy feeling to it. Which means it works, but you have to take care of it for it to last. It comes with footprint and good set of aluminium pegs as well which is great. I spend a night of rain in it and it held up nice.

I dont have much experience with other bags and tents so take this for what its worth.

The guy running the shop is really good to deal with.

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[dave99]

If you are doing a 10-day backpack hunt, I would strongly recommend Western Mountaineering bags. Some of the best in the business.

And not to criticize Kuiu and some others too harshly, but I find that if a company offers a huge range of products for different purposes (apparel, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, etc) those products TEND to be lower in quality or design than those companies that specialize in one type of product (Mystery Ranch- packs, WM- sleeping bags, Hilleberg- tents). Not always the case, but sometimes is.

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[Kristopher10]

I have a KUIU 0 degree sleeping bag. The price point was a bit of a shock even though it was on sale, but the bag is nice. I stayed plenty warm on my late October goat hunt last year. Personally on any extended hunt in the mountains I would not skimp out on a good sleeping bag.

[Deer Hunter]

Dave99 knows sleeping bags. Take his advice

[calvin]

Originally Posted by dave99

If you are doing a 10-day backpack hunt, I would strongly recommend Western Mountaineering bags. Some of the best in the business.

And not to criticize Kuiu and some others too harshly, but I find that if a company offers a huge range of products for different purposes (apparel, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, etc) those products TEND to be lower in quality or design than those companies that specialize in one type of product (Mystery Ranch- packs, WM- sleeping bags, Hilleberg- tents). Not always the case, but sometimes is.

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This makes good sense. Thanks Dave99. As well thanks to the rest that have left good comments. My computer doesn't seem to want to load the wex gear site though. Not sure what's up with that.

[bezzola]

Look at wiggys bags

[Bigwoodsman]

I’m thinking of getting a new sleeping system.

What would you recommend for a sleeping bag if weight isn’t an issue. Something for in the dome tent at base camp. Tent does not have any sort of heat source.

BW

[John9750]

I would really recommend MEC (mountain equipment coop) Brand mummy bag. Great quality stuff but not the unwarranted $ of many big name brands. I backpack alot and have had mine for 10 years.

[timsesink]

I agree with others about MEC. Spent thousands there over the years but won't step foot in there now.

Very interested in that WEX Bag please do post a review!

[katts69]

Whatever bag you decide to get make sure it is EN tested. Independent laboratory testing not just the temp rating that the companies toss out.
Been sleeping in the mountains for a long time and my western mountaineering have never let me down.
Can’t say that for a lot of the manufactured bags out there.

[wildwoods]

Ok here’s the review. I’ve never slept in it and will update later this spring.
So far it fits really nice. I’m 6’ and 170 lbs. I have enough foot room (width), the length is good for me. I believe it could handle someone 1-2” taller. 6’2” might be a hair tight for length. I sleep on my side and there is more than enough width without twisting the bag sideways. I’m not a huge guy and feel it can handle a bit more broad person of necessary. I can’t say anything about warmth obviously. The liner is nylon and feels pretty cheap. I haven’t compared it to higher end bag makers. The zipper is decent however you can get it caught up if you’re not watchful. I expected that based on the price. It’s a YKK zipper so should hold up well.
The down insulation feels pretty well distributed. The flaps near the top overlap well too. Again, so hard to tell if any cold spots until I can get outside with it and try her out.
Over all based on its weight and pack-ability (it stuffs easily into its compression sack with minimal effort) for the price I would say so far so good. The real litmus test will come this spring when I test it in my yard for a night. Knowing what I know now, it looks like a good cost and weight savings purchase.
-12 bag, comes in at 2lbs 14.75 ounces in its compression sack. Hope this helps.

[calvin]

That awesome there wild woods. Thank you very much. I appreciate as well you didn't talk about the NHL trade deadline or MEC.

[honda450]

I don't like mummy bags. But for backpacking I see the advantage for weight. And I ain't a back packer. So I got the beast. Heavy and warm.

[astepanuk]

I'm pretty interested to try a bag from https://www.wexgear.com/ they pretty sweet cant complain about the price.

[2palk]

Kluane.ca high end down gear made in Edmonton. check em out.

[outdoorsman12b]

You want under 3 lbs and closer to 2 lbs. I go for down over synthetic as it has a better warmth to weight ratio. If you go down you want a minimum of 650 fill power and rated to 0 C. Don't get hung up on brand. You need a bag that fits your body and sleeping preference. Campers village is awesome as you can actually get in the bags at the store. They have some options for tall and wide as well which is a limiting factor in choices if it applies to you. On second thought if you going sheep hunting don't take a bag. Just suffer so you won't go again 😁