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My old faithful sleeping bag (20 years old or so) recently had a tearing accident, so I am considering buying a new one.
I figured I'd ask the gurus here for advice.
- I'm not a hardcore hunter or tramper
- It is just for occasional use
- It will be used in a tent typically (not bivi bag)
- It will be used in warm(ish) weather only
I'm after reasonably good quality bag, that doesn't break the bank (given infrequency of use). Probably for around $200.
Brands/models and suppliers to look at?
Cheers
Have a look on frugalhiker at the Quilts.
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One planet bags are supposed to be good bang for buck
Get a Rab bag they are awesome, not cheap but buy once cry once
Mountain Warehouse, since it never freezes up there.
If you're on Facebook join "outdoor gear exchange NZ"
Often the odd good brand that comes up on there.
The Palm range of bags seem to be good valve, I have a Palm iV rated to +5c. I use it for summer and hut use, Still have an old Fairydown down bag with water proof outer for fly camps in margional weather. Only note with the Palm IV is that they can be short if you are tall. Mate 6'2" has one but finds it short when he want to pull the hood up if it starts to get cold. me at 5'10" on a good day have no problems.
Z
+2 for mountain warehouse
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/nz...096.aspx/blue/
zero degree synthetic bag for $100. not the lightest, but damn good.
Don't do what I did. We went for an overnight fly camp last weekend. Even though Dad carried flys cooking gear food and water, apparently our daughters backpack which was meant to have her sleeping bag and clothes only had clothes. So I got to sleep in my trousers and puffer jacket since it was my fault(?). Doable but would have been a better sleep inside my bag.
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The other thing to consider is getting it repaired. Obviously I don't know the extent of the damage but I had a tear fixed by Twinneedle and was very impressed.Quote:
Originally Posted by physeptone
Twinneedle also restuff the bag for you if it's a down bag.
Second twinneedle, My Fairydown bag they repaired some damaged baffles, added some extra down and gave all the down a hydrophobic coating treatment.
Better than new and I would have got it around 1992???
Z