Sleeping bag advice

Hi,
I’m looking for a new sleeping bag as I’m currently using a 2+kg mountain equipment synthetic that packs down to the size of most day packs and means a overnighter can involve an 80L pack!
Looking for down, preferably Nikwax treated or similar, that is small and light when packed. Not a big fan of tighter mummy bags as am a side sleeper and prefer more room in the bag. (I know that won’t help with the small and light thing!)
Temperature wise maybe around 0 to -5? Hoping to use year round with maybe a thermolite liner in winter.
Have been looking at the Nemo Riff 30, or maybe the Domex Halo or superlight?

Have tried to search for previous similar posts but without much luck. Any advice / experience appreciated!!
Thanks.

Domex halo for sure will see you out, unsure if the domex superlight and a liner may be enough? Personally I'd just go for the halo not that much difference in size or weight and I'd rather the extra warmth.

I have a Superlight I wouldn't call it a year round bag but works well for me in the north Island I would want something a bit warmer for flycamping in winter.
I got XL which has heaps of room I'm 6.4" and 100kg

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Better off ordering overseas.

I personally use Enlightened Equipment who make quilts etc. Made in USA. Great high quality brand, works out to be cheaper than a Stoney Creek Black Stag

https://enlightenedequipment.com/

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Better off ordering overseas.

I personally use Enlightened Equipment who make quilts etc. Made in USA. Great high quality brand, works out to be cheaper than a Stoney Creek Black Stag

https://enlightenedequipment.com/

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Or support the NZ economy with domex, but whatever.

Have really liked my exped, not sure which model. Have woken up to 2" of snow on the ground outside the tent and not needed it zipped up. I do have an insulated mat which helps.

Anyone tried wear on earth sleeping bags? Have their down jacket and live in it over winter, yet to see or hear about their bags

Exped as per link similar specs to domex halo but 200g heavier, not much in the price either both bags would be pretty bloody good
https://www.bivouac.co.nz/brands/exp...eping-bag.html

Domex halo link
https://trademe.nz/marketplace/sport...ing/2282709989

Please note both bags are the extra tall version so comparing apples with apples

RAB NEUTRINO endurance

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Originally Posted by mimms

Or support the NZ economy with domex, but whatever.

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Yeah nah. I support the economy with a variety of different 'NZ' made products. Just not with sleeping bags. :thumbs:

I quite like supporting companies that don't mass produce their product in China. Dunno where Domex are made but I doubt it's in NZ. ( I could be wrong )

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Originally Posted by 223nut

Have really liked my exped, not sure which model. Have woken up to 2" of snow on the ground outside the tent and not needed it zipped up. I do have an insulated mat which helps.

Anyone tried wear on earth sleeping bags? Have their down jacket and live in it over winter, yet to see or hear about their bags

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I think Blair custom makes them for mountaineers doing everest n that. Dunno if they're a backpacking suitable bag, I haven't asked him

Thanks very much for all the advice, the Halo looks like a good bet to me.
I still like the shape of the Nemo riff but I do like supporting NZ companies where I can and a lack of an NZ based distributor for warranty issues etc does put me off a bit.

I went into macpac store and they has a 40% off sale....bought a really good really large bag that is really warm....guess you can say Im really pleased LOL. couple of hundy bucks and with the compression sack that comes with it the size can be taken waaaay down to not much more than tissue box size... whatever you buy do yourself a favour and buy a liner...the cheap ones from warehouse is fine.

For sleeping bags look at what loft down they use. For best performance to weight ratio go for 800 loft down. I reckon my 400gr 800 loft bag is as warm as my 700gr 650 loft bag. The 400g is a lot smaller and lighter in the pack.

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For sleeping bags look at what loft down they use. For best performance to weight ratio go for 800 loft down. I reckon my 400gr 800 loft bag is as warm as my 700gr 650 loft bag. The 400g is a lot smaller and lighter in the pack.

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What bag is that @stug ?

Mont bell Japan are worth a look.

They don’t make it anymore. macpac express 400. I think the Macpac Epic has replaced it.

Mont bell Japan gets my vote too

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Mont bell Japan gets my vote too

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Mont Bell are ok, I brought the biggest they make but found it way too tight.
Also not as well made as the Domex Superlight I have now.

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I have used a fairydown Polar for years but it requires a Nepalese porter to carry it for me.
Bought a Halo this year. Very impressed $585. Buy one look after it, no porter required. Get the 1.1 kg one. With a bivey bag total weight 2kg which means it can be carried instead of an emergency shelter at this time of year. Mr Duley designed it big enough to wear a jacket inside it when it is really cold

I bought an Epic 600 on sale. It’s Very good.

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I have used a fairydown Polar for years but it requires a Nepalese porter to carry it for me.
Bought a Halo this year. Very impressed $585. Buy one look after it, no porter required. Get the 1.1 kg one. With a bivey bag total weight 2kg which means it can be carried instead of an emergency shelter at this time of year. Mr Duley designed it big enough to wear a jacket inside it when it is really cold

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Where did you get a Halo at that price ?

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Where did you get a Halo at that price ?

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Arm twisting of Ashley at Hamills Rangiora.

I bought a one planet sleeping bag. Aussie made for 440 I believe.

It's a minus 4 rated but I hunt CNI so it works well.

I quite rate it but have never done a mid winter umakarikari hunt yet so will do a report then

Ive got a domex halo and superlite very good bags man, and they pack down to fuck all aswell. Plus 1 vote for me

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Ive got a domex halo and superlite very good bags man, and they pack down to fuck all aswell. Plus 1 vote for me

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You got too much money young fella

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Where did you get a Halo at that price ?

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Try Farmlands they can get them cheap as well.
I got mine and hunting and outdoors in Carterton real cheap.

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Originally Posted by Russian 22.

I bought a one planet sleeping bag. Aussie made for 440 I believe.

It's a minus 4 rated but I hunt CNI so it works well.

I quite rate it but have never done a mid winter umakarikari hunt yet so will do a report then

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Haha I've had -5 in there in March. Was the first and last hunting trip the missus came on

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Originally Posted by 25 /08 IMP

You got too much money young fella

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Had a good tax refund back in july hahah

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Haha I've had -5 in there in March. Was the first and last hunting trip the missus came on

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Well I done good and played myself.

I'll get a sleeping bag liner.

But I think I'll live

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Well I done good and played myself.

I'll get a sleeping bag liner.

But I think I'll live

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Yeah man you'll be good. Take a puffy haha. Cool country in there. Busy with hikers though

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Originally Posted by 25 /08 IMP

Mont Bell are ok, I brought the biggest they make but found it way too tight.
Also not as well made as the Domex Superlight I have now.

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Really? You must have got a dud one. I'm six foot and don't have a problem with the size but any bigger and yes you would need to go to the US xl model.
I have found mine very well made and better specs than the Domex range. It's is lighter, warmer and cheaper than the Domex superlight and has a pretty cool stretch system that lets the bag move with you. With a compression sack it packs down smaller than my Macpac puffer jacket. I spent a lot of time researching bags and didn't find any thing in NZ with as good a specs for the price

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Yeah man you'll be good. Take a puffy haha. Cool country in there. Busy with hikers though

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Yeah it can be like queen street sometimes

Hey man what did you end up with I’m currently looking at Domex halo was tossing up between light and normal talked to a guy today who’s got one and said he got cold in the halo normal north island 3 days ago and it hasn’t been that cold so 650 dollars and still getting cold sounds bad

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Hey man what did you end up with I’m currently looking at Domex halo was tossing up between light and normal talked to a guy today who’s got one and said he got cold in the halo normal north island 3 days ago and it hasn’t been that cold so 650 dollars and still getting cold sounds bad

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It depends on how you sleep I get hot in the super light but I do love it.

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Hi all, thanks for all the advice. Ended up with a Domex Superlight, I think the Halo will be too warm through the summer months as I sleep hot. Looking forward to giving it a go!

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Hey man what did you end up with I’m currently looking at Domex halo was tossing up between light and normal talked to a guy today who’s got one and said he got cold in the halo normal north island 3 days ago and it hasn’t been that cold so 650 dollars and still getting cold sounds bad

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@msingleton If I am worn out from a big day and not eating enough I could get cold in the fairydown Polar.
Other times I roast. So the answer is buy the bigger 1.1 kg halo and take a down jacket as well that you can wear in your bag or as a layer when glassing