Thread: sleeping bag - whats the best 1st compact 2nd lite weight

Originally Posted by K95

I have a katabatic gear alsek or something. It's Ok but I wouldn't buy another quilt style bag. Should have got the Mont bell.

Why not,pros vs cons please.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Why not,pros vs cons please.

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Hot feet in summer and a cold top in winter.... At below zero its impossible to move about in the night without getting cold air inside. Good idea in theory but I will be getting a side zipped bag when this one is buggered. Plus the whole thing about having to put strings around your sleeping mat is a terrible idea and a complete pain in the ass.

Best Canoe Camping Sleeping Bag Quilt - Revelation - Backpacking Ultralight Down Quilt

Originally Posted by cmore

Best Canoe Camping Sleeping Bag Quilt - Revelation - Backpacking Ultralight Down Quilt

cheers for the link, being down south i dont think its the thing for me, i might aswell zip open my sleeping bag, even if they are lighter, interesting concept though

Interesting, I havent had to many problems with drafts. Maybe yours is a bit narrow. Granted you are sleeping in colder conditions than I am.

Ive never bothered with the string thing just snap the neck closure and good to go.

I think the biggest pro cam, is the weight and size. Mine is 600 grams and warm enough to get me to zero. Its gunna be a trade off. I get a good sleep in mine. But im not up in the Alps either. They are pretty popular with UL hikers, some love them some don't. In my experience at 0 and above they are wicked. I find them pretty comfortable as well as being light.