Take the bear canister back and get a better bag.Originally Posted by trailwobbles
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mar...colorFamily=01
Browse around if this one doesn't do it for ya.
The only thing that stinks with Sierra Trading Post is that they don't do free shipping... so you have to add about $10 to the price of the bag. But because it's easy to find coupons for Sierra Trading Post, you can still get a Marmot 20 degree 3 pound bag for about $75.
For a half pound more and a free shipping coupon, you can get this one for $55.
For summer, this is pretty nice.
http://www.rei.com/product/731835/re...k-sleeping-bag
If you are section hiking during warm weather, you should be able to find adequate bags for $100. If you are looking for winter bags, that a tough issue. I would look for used gear.
That is a typo, right? It is supposed to be something like "one," and not "ten?"
If you can find a honest to goodness real 30f degree sleeping bag that fits into a one liter stuff sack, please let me know and I'll buy it and I'll buy you one too
The army bag is 10 liters.
Last edited by bfayer; 02-16-2014 at 18:51.
Ditch the bear can, make an alcohol stove setup, and get a Sawyer Mini... That should save you enough for a decent bag. I got mine (Sierra Designs Ridgerunner 15 degree) for $120.
With respect to bfayer, Slumberjack bags should NOT be ignored if you're doing 3-season section hiking and are running low on cash. And whenever Campmor comes out with a new catalog, there are always bags on sale. Yes, the zippers could be stronger - so be careful with them. And if you get 2 bags with mate-able right-hand/left-hand zippers, you could always zip your bag and hubby's bag together, and you will find that you WILL sleep warmer. Oh, yeah - ditch the bear canisters and learn to do a proper bear-bag!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass - it's about learning how to dance in the rain!
I agree with shelterbuilder about Slumberjack bags. As a poor student, I got one and used it for at least 100 nights without any trouble. The temp rating was not accurate, but it was cheaper to just throw on a fleece from Goodwill and use some long johns I already had than to get a better bag. Never had any issues with the zipper.
I will say, though, that there's a night and day difference between that old Slumberjack and a really nice down bag (or even a decent down bag). Once I borrowed a decent down bag from a friend for a trip when I knew the Slumberjack wouldn't be enough, I could never go back to it and shelled out the cash for a nice Montbell.
About the closest thing I know of is the Ultramalimna 32 degree bag that fits in a 6"x10" stuff sack (about 4.5 liters).If you can find a honest to goodness real 30f degree sleeping bag that fits into a one liter stuff sack, please let me know and I'll buy it and I'll buy you one too
The army bag is 10 liters.
I've got a $90 Marmot 20 degree synthetic bag that has never let me down
I carried a 50 degree Walmart sleeping bag for 850 miles through the snow and rain and wasn't cold if I slept with all of my clothes on. Now I have a Eureka Silver City 30 degree bag I got at Cabelas for $40 on sale, which was about 50% off. It weights 2lb 2 ounces...if you watch Cabelas in the spring their sleeping bags go on sale. If you are patient and do your homework you can get good gear really cheap.
That's about the size of my MB UL #3. I almost value space over weight. I would love a bag the size of a Nalgene. But reality is what it is
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If you use the Android or iOS apps, shipping is free for orders of $100 or more. For this reason I only order from STP when I have a few things to combine and they're always sent from my phone.
I've made several alcohol stoves just goofing off and passing time and will gladly send you a couple if you want them.
Foresight! That is VERY generous of you, but my husband is now on a quest to build one of his own. THANKS everyone for all your suggestions, we have a lot to ponder now....
I've done the same thing... and I warn you now... he's likely going to wind up spending more money trying to build them him self (the plural use of that word was intentional).Foresight! That is VERY generous of you, but my husband is now on a quest to build one of his own. THANKS everyone for all your suggestions, we have a lot to ponder now....
You know, sometimes it just works better if you leave him alone with a project and don't fight it. Keeps him happy!I've done the same thing... and I warn you now... he's likely going to wind up spending more money trying to build them him self (the plural use of that word was intentional).
Get very concerned if you hear him start mumbling words like "I wonder...", "hmmmm, what if....", "AHA!!", etc.
And whatever you do, don't let him in your attic. Pro tip.
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