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Sleeping bag recommendations

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Simkiwinki
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Title says it all.
Aug 5 2021 7:42AM
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elcheapo
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What are you using it for, winter? Backpacking? Do you have a budget?
Aug 5 2021 12:25PM
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Simkiwinki
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ElcheapoWhat are you using it for, winter? Backpacking? Do you have a budget?

3season maybe also in winter but in a cabin.
for ski touring and climbing trips.
I can get pretty good deals from most companies so budget isn’t the problem
Aug 5 2021 2:13PM
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JAHpow
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I have a north face 0 deg furnace and really like it. Idk if they make the furnace anymore tho. Otherwise, if you're a side sleeper, Nemo makes side sleeper bags.

In the end, get feathered friends.
Aug 5 2021 2:47PM
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BrandoComando
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I have a Mountain Hardwear Lamina 22 that I bought on sale a few years ago. I've used it everywhere from backpacking to car camping to crashing at friend's places. It does the job and keeps me warm. On really cold late-season days I'll throw my sea to summit thermal liner inside and it's pretty cozy.

It depends on your climate, but if you want a 3-season bag, I'd shoot for the 20-30 degree range. 0 degree bags can get uncomfortably hot in the summer for me. I'd invest in a quality winter-only bag if you plan on snow camping.
Aug 5 2021 3:47PM
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Simkiwinki
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Probably gonna buy the “salewa diadem warm long”
Aug 5 2021 3:54PM
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elcheapo
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Simkiwinki3season maybe also in winter but in a cabin.
for ski touring and climbing trips.
I can get pretty good deals from most companies so budget isn’t the problem

I bought a western mountaineering versalite bag a few years ago weighs 2lbs and really nice bag, probably want something warmer for winter
Aug 5 2021 10:01PM
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mrk127
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I really like my Big Agnes bag, any of the bags that have a slot to attach your pad to the bag are dank
Aug 5 2021 10:55PM
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KCoCM
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i have eolus 0 degree from hyke n byke and i haven’t had to use it for cold temps yet but it’s light and packs smallish and is rated well for $180
Aug 6 2021 12:18AM
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DirtYStylE
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Just go to REI and have a teenager talk you through the different models
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