Light weight, small pack synthetic sleeping bag wanted - rated -5C. Ideas anyone?

[Trunks]

The time has come to buy a new sleeping bag

I'm hoping to get out in the TrailStar more this summer, so want a synthetic bag - just in case it tips it down.

I'd like it to be light weight and pack down small - i recon rated down to -5C would cover me for all eventualities.

So, can you recommend any? Shewie?

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Mountain hardware ultra lamina 32 if you can find stock. looks epic for such a light package

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co...ng-bags-c88/ultralamina-32-sleeping-bag-p2776

 

[Inky]

I got a vango ultralite 900 for my boy last year and I must admit I was quite impressed with it, give it a look.

 

[widu13]

Mountain hardware ultra lamina 32 if you can find stock. looks epic for such a light package

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co...ng-bags-c88/ultralamina-32-sleeping-bag-p2776

Problem is they are quite narrow on the shoulders.

I find Snugpaks good for the price and specs, Softie for racing snakes and Elite for broad shoulders:

http://www.survivalaids.com/snugpak-softie-6-kestrel-sleeping-bag

 

[ADz-1983]

The time has come to buy a new sleeping bag

I'm hoping to get out in the TrailStar more this summer, so want a synthetic bag - just in case it tips it down.

I'd like it to be light weight and pack down small - i recon rated down to -5C would cover me for all eventualities.

So, can you recommend any? Shewie?

Have a look at the softie elite range, pack down small and quite light for synthetic. Elite 4 or 5 for -5 comfort of top of head I think. I have the Eliet 3 and find it quite decent although I wouldn't take it or any other synthetic hiking and would just prefer a decent down/bivi bag.

However, you have a bivy bag as an option rather than getting new bag. The Hunka XL are only £40 or if you wanted to go lighter there is the Borah bivi made from silnylon/m90 etc for about £55. Also the MLD superlight, Zpacks and TiGoat etc.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Problem is they are quite narrow on the shoulders.

I find Snugpaks good for the price and specs, Softie for racing snakes and Elite for broad shoulders:

http://www.survivalaids.com/snugpak-softie-6-kestrel-sleeping-bag

im a big lad and find my lamina a good fit. snugpak are fine but i wouldnt carry one if walking. way too heavy

 

[widu13]

I'm average height but at a 47-48" chest with shoulders to match, even a 80cm wide bag is uncomfortably tight.

 

[ADz-1983]

im a big lad and find my lamina a good fit. snugpak are fine but i wouldnt carry one if walking. way too heavy

Indeed, atm I only use mine as top quilt for hammock when woods are close to car or station. They're not too heavy per-say but would obviously just prefer to go light as poss.

 

[presterjohn]

The colder it is the harder it is to carry the weight of a suitable synthetic bag. Having said that if you accept the weight and size as a reality of out of season camping then a Snugpak Elite is a good option. Don't forget to look on ebay for barely used ones though as you can save a fortune that way.

 

[ADz-1983]

The colder it is the harder it is to carry the weight of a suitable synthetic bag. Having said that if you accept the weight and size as a reality of out of season camping then a Snugpak Elite is a good option. Don't forget to look on ebay for barely used ones though as you can save a fortune that way.

Indeed. Also if not in a real rush you can search for something and then click the "follow this search" and then click the email notification check box (used to just simply be a save this search option). Once you have done this you will be instantly notified of any new posting of things matching your search. I have quite often got real bargains new/old this way. Best one was a new/unused Mountain Equipment Xero 350 couple of year back for about £160 which RRP was £280 at time.

 

[Tiley]

If you're feeling flush, then Kifaru do a neat range of synthetic-filled sleeping bags that come in a couple of heights and widths for the ampler, more gorgeous American frame. They are very light and compress well but are painfully expensive. The current range have a centre zip. I have an old one (with a side zip) that has been absolutely brilliant and is still going strong but, I have to admit, I did get it for a truckload less than the current batch! As I said, if you're feeling flush, they are worth a look...

 

[ged]

Have you considered layering bags? I find the flexibility of a second extra bag inside or outside the first bag (especially if it's different from the first bag) gives a lot more options than having just a single bag.

I bought a very light one-season bag for something like 2.50 from Oxfam. Occasionally use it inside an old four-season bag. It makes a big difference in cold weather, and I can use the lightweight bag on its own in warm weather when the four-season bag would be too much.

 

[Squidders]

http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/products/lightweight-outer/

I don't have one but it's on my list to buy over the coming months based on not a single bad review found.

 

[Trunks]

Some food for thought there, thanks.

I'm liking the look of the ultra lamina. Might even go 0C rated and get a silk liner for more versatility.

The Kifru looks good, but the price is a bit steep - even for me