Best Sleeping Bags

[N2MyWake]

Are the best sleeping bags Holofil?

[john4]

When deciding on a sleeping bag you have to consider your conditions. Do you need a sleeping bag thats good to -30*? Are you going to be carrying your sleeping bag on your back in the backcountry, thus needing a compact lightweight system? Decide what you need first then get the best that fits your application.

[b1jeremy]

i think that the best one is the one that the army issues...not the old 'nam one but the new 3 layer gortex shell one...Jeremy

[kycurhunter]

i had to camp at lbl last month. we put on the NKC ;itt;e world squirrel hunt. i bought a GI "mummy" bag from cheaper than dirt.com. i paid $50 for it and i really like it. you will not get cold.

now for warm weather camping it might be too much.

[ozzuen]

A friend of mine has one of the GI "Mummy" sleeping bags, and it's great!! He has used it in freezing temps as well as hot summer nights, adn has never gotten too cold or hot.

[N2MyWake]

No I'm not needing one for backpacking. Yes I would like one that is rated for -20 to -30. I have some of the old issue mummy bags. I'm looking to update. I'd rather it not be made of down.

[b1jeremy]

like i stated if you can acquire one of the ne GI bgs...as you ll call them....they are top notch...jeremy

[ecmbowhunter]

i think the best ones are the doubles so i can snuggle up next to my wife on those chilly nights

[cobbhunts]

like i stated if you can acquire one of the ne GI bgs...as you ll call them....they are top notch...jeremy

They are so good you will not beleive it! Very expensive but well worth it. You can use each layer individually or all three together. Three together I bet the farm you will not get cold. About 300 bucks give or take for the whole system. Look for one on Evay maybe find one cheaper. Plus gortex! I used the liner in most cases and didn't get cold.

[cobbhunts]

Here are a couple on ebay for ya!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36071&item=6510872422&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36116&item=7132998843&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

The second one does not have tge liner I was talking about but they are not very expensive. If you get one make sure you get one that has a compression pack with it you will need it.

[N2MyWake]

Thanks Cobb. That looks exactly like what I need. Planning an rocky mt hunting trip, want to stay comfortable...

[cobbhunts]

Thanks Cobb. That looks exactly like what I need. Planning an rocky mt hunting trip, want to stay comfortable...

A lot of money but it will last you a long time and keep you warm!

[Bowcrazy]

Dupont Quallofil or similiar synthetic that insulates when wet is the best way to go for a cold weather bag. Down is as warm or warmer, but you might as well have a burlap sack if it gets wet. Don't skimp on cost of a sleeping bag or boots and you'll be mighty glad at some point, I promise.

[N2MyWake]

I heard that. I would think the ones our military men/women are issued are pretty high quality.

I have so many things to buy this year it's not even funny.

[cobbhunts]

I have so many things to buy this year it's not even funny.
If you are planning a trip like that you probably do. It would be nice though, always wanted to do something like that. Keep me posted on how it goes!

[N2MyWake]

If you are planning a trip like that you probably do. It would be nice though, always wanted to do something like that. Keep me posted on how it goes!

Oh, I will. Mapman is going too, I'm sure we'll get some pics on here.

[cobbhunts]

Where exactly you going and how much do you anticipate it costing you? How many nights you gonna try it for and are you hiking or just setting up camp? Just curious sorry!

[Multidigits]

I heard that. I would think the ones our military men/women are issued are pretty high quality.

I have so many things to buy this year it's not even funny.

Military bags are heavy, but they are good. You'll loose out if you ever need to use the bag on a fly-in trip with a weight limit. When flying in on a Super Cub, you'll be limited to no more than 60 lbs total per trip. Extra trips in cost big bucks. By a light weight bag, and sleep in your long johns. It's agood way to dry them anyway. Socks to.

[steelslinger]

GI sleeping bags (like most) work off body heat. The less clothing you wear, the better they work. If its not too cold, keep some cloths on and it won't be so hot. When it gets cold, strip down and it will be very warm.

4 years in the Army, lots of experience with those bags. Korean winter at 10 degrees with a windchill of -5 in a puptent, strip to your skivvies and your toasty (keep your wool socks on lol) to the point you don't want to crawl out. Thats why you put the cloths your gonna wear in the bag with ya. Keeps them warm too.

[Pooge]

I still swear by the Mountain Hardwear bags. I will never own anything else. I have the 3rd Dimension rated to 0 degrees.
It has kept me warm at temperatures as low as -20 with no problem. It is very light weight (3 lbs. 13 Oz.) and compresses in a compression stuff sack to the size of a football.
Mine is 4 years old and has the same loft as the day I bought it and it has been used heavily in Alaska and the Smoky Mountains during winter. I am sure there alot of bags out there that will keep you warm but whatever you do, remember that you get what you pay for.


http://www.mountainhardwear.com/action/catalog/DisplayStyle?id=834

[Kent Cooper]

I have had a couple of Slumberjack bags for about 20 years and they are still in great shape. Check out www.sierratradingpost.com for great deals on all things outdoors.

[N2MyWake]

Where exactly you going and how much do you anticipate it costing you? How many nights you gonna try it for and are you hiking or just setting up camp? Just curious sorry!

We're going with Winterhawk Outfitters ( http://www.winterhawk.com ), they seem like a great group to go with. We've contacted 15+ people off their reference page and everyone has been pleased. We're going with a drop camp, they'll pack us in on horseback (or mule) and the camp will be setup. We will be hunting on our own (no guide). Part of the service is they will pack out your game for you when you take an animal. If we get drawn we'll be going during the 1st rifle season, however if we don't then we'll be buying over the counter tags for the 2nd rifle season. The trip will cost us $1400 per person for a group of 4 or more (right now there's only 3 of us committed so we're paying an extra $300 per to hold the camp for just us, however we'll get that $300 back when the rest of our group commits). Also you have to pay for your tags, I can't remember exactly but the elk permit is around $380 and the mule deer tag is around $280, I'd have to look to be sure.

If we go with the 1st season it will be 5 days of hunting + 2 days to pack in/scout and 1 day to pack out, the second season is 7 days of hunting.

Even though we've been corresponding with the outfitter for about a month I was able to meet Bob Shellum at the strader show, he's the lead packer and guides sometimes. He answered all our questions and convinced me to jump in. I've also talked with a few hunters from here in KY that have gone with winterhawk, some have gone multiple times with them.

Hope this helps...