Hyke and Byke Sleeping bag

[BLRBrennan]

I am thinking of ordering this sleeping bag, because I am on a budget and planning a thru hike starting in mid March NOBO. Does anyone have any experience with this bag? People say it’s a good bag only worried about warmth and durability. Looks like a fine bag for weekend trips not too sure about a thru hike. Also it is a little heavy but nothing crazy.

PS this is my first post


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[mhutt]

Hey, I have no real experience with the bag, but I too was looking to buy one of their bags and reached out to them with some questions and...they never responded! That was may answer I guess. Take into account that they add feather to the down. Maybe some positive, but many negative. Here is what I ended up buying Haven't had it out in the field yet, but was happy with what I saw.

[BLRBrennan]

Hey, I have no real experience with the bag, but I too was looking to buy one of their bags and reached out to them with some questions and...they never responded! That was may answer I guess. Take into account that they add feather to the down. Maybe some positive, but many negative. Here is what I ended up buying Haven't had it out in the field yet, but was happy with what I saw.

Thanks! I’ve heard good things about OV but never have looked into this, may end up getting this.


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[mhutt]

Thanks! I’ve heard good things about OV but never have looked into this, may end up getting this.


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I am on a tight budget for my trip and REALLY needed to reduce weight. By purchasing this bag, I reduced almost 2lbs and with it being a 2017 closeout, I saved like $50. OV on the other hand, responded to my question quickly (by next day).

[nsherry61]

If you guys are looking for inexpensive bags that have some kind of a decent reputation for thru-hiking type use, I would look into a Kelty Cosmic Down bag. I would strongly discourage cutting corners on sleeping bags or backpacks for extended used, like thru-hiking. Most of the rest of your gear you can cut corners on, but those two items are too central to success and to hard to make highly functional without a fairly high level of both materials and workmanship.

[dwcoyote]

I have the Outdoor Vitals 20 degree Summit bag and have about 30 nights sleeping in it. Most of my use is with the night time temperature range of 23-32 degrees and the bag has keep me completely warm. I am completely satisfied with this bag.

[JoeVogel]

That OV bag looks pretty decent for the price and has really great reviews. I wouldn't call this bag Cutting corners, I would say it is sacrificing a little weight for a better price. If I hadn't just purchased a UGQ Bandit Quilt this is probably what I would have gone with.

[saltysack]

Check out HG Econ quilts...


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[hipbone]

Check out HG Econ quilts...


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THIS ^^^

I've had a Hammock Gear Burrow for years and it's one of my favorite pieces of equipment. When they released the Econ versions I was pretty shocked at the price vs. quality. Made in the USA per your specifications by hikers...only a few companies offer that

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