sleeping bags

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I'm planning a 2019 SOBO attempt ASAP when the Mt. opens and still working on finalizing gear. I am looking at Outdoor Vitals OV-Light or Mountain Hardware's Bozeman or Hotbed. All three are in the 0° to 15°F range. I do plan on using a Thermo liner. I know there are better pics out there but these are in my price range and around 3lbs w/out liner. Thay also compress to half the size I'm using now and 1-2lbs lighter. Also think I can get rid of my poncho liner by switching to the better bag. Does anyone have an opinion or used either bag? Any advice or suggestions would be great.

[wordstew]

You might want to check one of these Aegismax bags

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_qz_b...qid=1513707893

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[wordstew]

Also if on a tight budget you might want to check this out

http://frugalhiker.blogspot.com/sear...%20%2410%20USD

[Slo-go'en]

By the time the mountain opens, all you'll need is a 30 degree bag. After all, it will be the end of May or the beginning of June, but never sooner then May 15th.

[Two more miles]

Also if on a tight budget you might want to check this out

http://frugalhiker.blogspot.com/sear...%20%2410%20USD

Thanks for the info no some other bags. I was hopping to stay away from down due to moisture on the trail. I can live with a 3lb bag if you think weigth is the problem. Should cut my cold weather sleeping system by almost half, my present bag really sucks.

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Thanks, I have considered that. My thought was that I'm a cold sleeper and most temp. ratings are off by about 10-15deg. off. In that a 0 or 15deg bag would work a both ends with a thrmo liner. I had planed to use the liner and poncho liner when it worms up. I am open to suggestions, I cant afford to buy new gear latter on the trail unless its to replace a broken stove, pole, ect.

[Slo-go'en]

A 0 or 15 bag will be serious overkill. It will also be big and heavy if you insist on synthetic. I had good luck with a 30 degree Mont Bell #3 spiral hugger synthetic bag. It wasn't overly heavy or bulky. With a liner and base layer, you'll be fine. I've since moved onto using down bags and haven't looked back. Like you I was concerned with moisture but found it really isn't a problem, but it does take some care.

[wordstew]

Thanks for the info no some other bags. I was hopping to stay away from down due to moisture on the trail. I can live with a 3lb bag if you think weigth is the problem. Should cut my cold weather sleeping system by almost half, my present bag really sucks.

I can tell you from experience I actually have the Gold Aegismax sleeping bag that is on the Frugal Hiker website, bought it on amazon. I took it on the AT in October and it rained quite a bit, the bag performance was stellar. It's 28 oz and got pretty lofty after a quick wash and some dryer time with a few tennis balls. If you're worried about moisture you can always treat the down for cheap $$. Enjoy