So this is a good community for the Appalachian trail, but it's known for one of the best backpacking communities. I come with a different interest in mind. I like to practice Bushcraft and the like, but it seems if I want to get better, I should settle with a 65L pack to get everywhere with. My main reason behind joining is I do a lot of winter camping trips. I hope to get a set up where I can take maybe two backpacks on the trips I take in order to stay kinda lightweight. (Little brain dead excuse the random confusion). The "gear list" would be put together after a while but it'd be my finished set up once I do have it all.
I have $300 I am willing to spend on a sleeping bag that needs to be a long version. I have a Big Agnes Q Core sleeping pad I'm content with. My cook kit as well is well thought out through experience and I like it based off that. So my question/help for you is simple. I need a $300 winter sleeping bag suggestion, a possible 65L Bag that's reliable and affordable. $300 for a sleeping bag is insane to me. Possible clothes that would help me in a winter situation. What I normally use is too bulky when packed. A possible DIY under quilt that'll help me keep my booty warm if I hang. And I'm sure other things I'm forgetting. I've got a tarp, hammock, and cook kit managed already as well as a saw, knife, and axe. Some things are worth the weight and needed. I also have some base layers I'll be bringing as well. The really bulky stuff is just my coat and my pajama bottoms. Never had a good bag so always needed them.
I realize not a lot of that made sense. Sorry.