Tristan Fisher Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) Hey folks, I'm looking for a 3-season bag for Colorado Rockies. The WM Summerlite (32 degree) would probably be a perfect choice for me. It's light, at 19 oz, and obviously excellent quality. I like fully hooded sleeping bags. Just every single review website on the web PRAISING it. But it it costs about 380$... Any other bags, similar in cold rating and weight, that would be less expensive? It's not neccessarilly be hooded or goose down, dri-down or even synthetic will do...I guess... I know the rule - "You get what you pay for" But I really believe it is possible to find smth close to WM Summerlite? Thanks Edited January 11, 2020 by Tristan Fisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) Welcome to the forum. There is a ton of bags on-line. The quality is never really known until you get it, but how many trips are you going to make? I would always go warmer then you think. You can always unzip it but if its not warm enough you could be dead by morning if a storm or cold snap happend! 0 Degree Winter Sleeping Bag for Camping (350GSM) - Temp Range (5F–32F) Portable Waterproof with Compression Sack- camping sleeping bags for Big and Tall in Env Hoodie: for Backpacking Hiking 4 Season by Rioyalo 3.9 out of 5 stars 72 ratings | 22 answered questions Price:$39.99 & FREE Shipping. Edited January 11, 2020 by leech~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 A well made high quality light down bag by a reputable known manufacturer will be pretty expensive. I would buy at a retailer if one is around so you could actually get in the bag. I found that some mummy bags are just too narrow for me across the shoulders and chest. I use a Sierra Designs bag. I find down more comfortable and to have a wider temperature range. I think model is "rip van wrinkle" but looks like they don't make that one any more. I too would go warmer, I would choose like a 20 degree bag, unless you know you sleep warm. Not being warm at night can ruin a trip. Rick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Fisher Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 9:21 AM, leech~~ said: Welcome to the forum. There is a ton of bags on-line. The quality is never really known until you get it, but how many trips are you going to make? I would always go warmer then you think. You can always unzip it but if its not warm enough you could be dead by morning if a storm or cold snap happend! 0 Degree Winter Sleeping Bag for Camping (350GSM) - Temp Range (5F–32F) Portable Waterproof with Compression Sack- camping sleeping bags for Big and Tall in Env Hoodie: for Backpacking Hiking 4 Season by Rioyalo 3.9 out of 5 stars 72 ratings | 22 answered questions Price:$39.99 & FREE Shipping. Thank you Steve, but I guess this Rioyalo sleeping bag is a very very budget option... People claiming on false advertised features. Temperature rating shows 5-35 Celcius not Fahrenheit, which means 41-89°F. And I will not be camping in temps higher than 20-30* F. In the Colorado Rockies (say, above 9000 feet), you can expect frosty nights at any time. I would not venture out, even in midsummer, with less than a 20-32*F bag. And for the price, it certainly cannot be goose or duck down filled, that is going to be really cold in the mountains. I am not so low on a budget And considered on purchasing smth from AEGISMAX or Kelty with the same fill power. And Teton Sports sleeping bag would be much intriguing alternative for a budget sleeping bag that this Rioyalo. Teton Sports is also US manufacturer, and the second is Chinese I suppose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Oh, well it was just a suggestion. It sounds like you already know what you want, so why ask? Good Luck with your camping! rumeye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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