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Standard Mummy bags are not too bad if you find one roomy enough to toss and turn in but almost all have a fully enclosed foot box for 12-18 that make sticking you feet out awkward or impossible. There are several loops along the edges you can use to lace the quilt under you or your sleeping pad. Glad to see this reviewed, Philip. While the foot vent does break the bags thermal envelope, in reality, youll be sleeping on an insulated pad, which will negate any serious heat loss as long as your legs and the bag are positioned on the pad. Lighter than a similarly rated sleeping bag. Sierra Designs also added a stiff border along the zipper to prevent any zipper snags with the bags liner fabric and it works very well. The Neutrino 200 is a 35 degree bag which is great for summer in the Sierras. Quilt + all clothing lets me sleep reasonably comfortably down to around 15F, but it's easy for me to ventilate in warmer conditions. All Jacks R Better quilts are over stuffed by at least 25%. The superior box stitching keeps the insulation from shifting to help eliminate cold spots. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. I don't know what you experience will be, but for me 1-2" makes a huge difference. Well made and fast shipping cant wait to test the limits of this quilt. Also its practically 2 day shipping. Jim Boutilier It was designed with the ground sleeper in mind. Trying to avoid buying a new bag and at the same time, lighten the load. by The Other Tom Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:37 pm, Post There is definitely extra room for someone 6'3". Your email address will not be published. At 30.5 oz. Last, but not least, both M50 & M90 have very good DWR, which means you can cowboy camp unless it looks like it's gonna rain. I bought one of these for my wife as a winter TQ, and even with her cold nature, she has been comfortable into the single digits several times. I went through a similar debate on bags for the Sierras. Also, I don't think the bag has continuous baffles adroll_pix_id = "XUA4S2GHHVDQDLOBSPLIA7"; They added a little more down to those baffles, cleaned it and even added some new snaps to the sides. This is a significant enough expenditure, for a bag youll keep for at least 10 years, that you want to get it right. GOSSAMER-GEAR: Take 15% Off all Gossamer Gear Backpacks, Tents, Tarps, Trekking Poles and Accessories with Coupon Code "SECTIONHIKER22". I know I want down and it also has to be light and have continuous baffles. Tons of down. Form the foot box and use as a top quilt or wear as a serape using the non-snagging, mixed hook & loop re-sealable head-hole. This sleeping bag is designed with superior insulation and draft tubes to minimize heat loss. I would be using this with an inflatable pad with an R value of 3.9, so it might be an option. When choosing a cold-weather sleeping bag, its important to get one thats big enough that you can fit in it with some of your gear, so it doesnt freeze at night, including the perspiration in your boots. Look through mummy sleeping bags, semi-rectangular sleeping bags and rectangle sleeping bags. This allows the quilt to be left as a blanket for easy venting, a foot-box to be formed, or multiple quilts to be stacked in colder temperatures. by Carne_DelMuerto Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:39 am, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests. I would recommend this to a serious backpacker. I have to get up and shake the down back to the middle at least twice a night. A draft tube functions similarly, but covers the side zipper to prevent cold air from leaking past it. adroll_version = "2.0"; I could always bring a liner on cold trips to offset the warmer rating, right? ; and a drawstring around the top to help prevents drafts around your neck and shoulders. 2" loft for a 32 degree bag = 8,000 cu in I want this to last me 10-20 years. Works well with my neolite air mattress and a few clips. One thing you don't want to skimp on is a good bag, you have to get a good night's sleep. I am carrying a tent instead of tarp to increase warmth. FREE shipping over $99.Good Sam members: FREE shipping over $69. This is a chemically treated down thats water-resistant and will dry faster than untreated down if it gets wet. Use the links below to share this content: Viewing 7 posts - 1 through 7 (of 7 total), Best sleeping bag for high Sierra in July, Live Webinar - Introduction to Map & Compass - July 2 @ 9 AM US MDT. I have a WM Megalite with 2 oz overfill. There are two paths to adjust warmth one if do a lighter bag and use something to supplement it's warmth when necessary. I look forward to writing a review after I wear this one out and am purchasing a new one so I can see the improvements they continue to make as they learn more about their quilts. Width: 55 inches (1.39 m) Required fields are marked *. Fill power is a way of grading the insulating quality of goose and duck down. The Sierra Designs Nitro UL 0 is a cold-weather bag that has many of the extra features you find on bags designed for sub-freezing temperatures, including a: Lets take a closer look at each of these. I remained very toasty throughout the balance of the night with only the Sniveler protecting me on top. They went above and beyond what I expected from start to finish with my review. Chelsea MacDonald None Would I be better off just spending the cash and getting a full down bag? If you use something like M50, then 8,000 sq in of material (shell & liner) weighs around 5-6oz. * Marmot Hydrogen +30 Good option? Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The second option is to make your bag less warm. I have used it down to 0 degrees and been plenty warm. I would definitely go with 30 degree bag or warmer. They discovered this in a recent spec audit they performed in-house (there have been internal personnel changes) and have since sent the womens Nitro 0 UL out to have its temperature ratings independently tested. They also agreed to have me send it back so they could check out the amount of fill that was in the baffles in question. Shift the down to below rather than above you, unzip it a bit, or unzip it a lot and use it like a quilt. I am excited to get years of use out of this quilt. (+$20.00). If youre a woman, see my comments above about the womens Nitro UL 0s temperature ratings. Watch the Tarptent Dipole Review Premiere on YouTube: Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. It was a very information packed phone call. I have to carry too much weight for work already so a jacket and sleeping bag in one that now works well for both is a wonderful piece of gear to have in my pack and in camp. Add another vote for a 20 degree bag. Besides, it's a lot easier & lighter to bring window shrink wrap as a GC vs something heavier (even 1.3 sil) sewn to the bottom of the bivy. Wonder is rock and water and the life that lives in-between. Aside from this design oversight, this is a plenty warm bag for me even at/near 0 degrees. In the past, I utilized a heavy single or multiple base layers under a top quilt for winter hammock camping. I also especially love the poncho mode for cold nights, which I didnt think Id really enjoy. A zero-degree mummy-style sleeping bag can be a comfortable option if youre a cold sleeper or like to backpack and camp early in cooler weather. We discussed sleeping pads, the way I roll over, how if you pull the bag tight when cold it pushes your shoulder into the down and windshield wipers it to the sides, how to not pull it over your head so moisture from your breath decreases loft and more. I have been very, very pleased with the High Sierra Sniveler. I am planning to take a 40 degree bag for an early august trip on the JMT. I'm tempted to get a 20deg bag, but I don't want to overheat when I sleep at lower elevation or if I use the bag on other trips. (verified owner) January 5, 2018. While the fill power and the weight of the down fill in a bag is highly correlated with its perceived warmth, other design factors can also effect its temperature rating. Then there was the issue of hiking thru the snow, over a pass that day. Just wanted to let you know that the High Sierra Sniveller performed wonderfully JackM If you expect cold and windy, but end up sleeping high and theres a temperature inversion, you dont want to sweat all night in your bag. (verified owner) November 12, 2014. With a 25-30 degree quilt/bag, you also don't need a bivy to add any incremental warm for a typical Sierra summer evening. NOTE: Adding a custom option may delay shipping by a few days. These waterproof coatings are a nice-to-have, but in reality, most people can prevent down from becoming compromised by moisture. Id recommend it to anyone. As a bonus, on a trip to the Smokies we did last winter, a storm had hit and temps were much lower than we had planned for. Unless there are changes I would not recommend this to a ground sleeper unless someone can tell me how to fix this problem. Again, there is less material in making the tarp larger than creating another separate item. In the high Rockies at the height of summer I use a 40 degree quilt. I know some folks about three years ago, who were snowed on in early August and then it got down into the low 20's. Shop our wide selection now! * Western Mountaineering Megalite +30 Seems great, but doesn't look very warm. If youre looking for a good value on a cold-weather sleeping bag, the Nitro UL 0 should be on your shortlist, with several caveats that I discuss in detail below. Free Shipping and Returns. The quality of workmanship is excellent and customer service at JRB is outstanding! Copyright 2007-2022, SectionHiker.com and Fells Press LLC. Your email address will not be published. About one hour into the night, I noticed that I had begun to sweat, which raised alarms in my mind because of the plunging temps. Activ-dri down is still down insulation and should be protected from direct exposure to moisture. by hikerduane Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:13 pm, Post Enter the High Sierra Sniveller. When the down bag I used for 20+ years finally died, I found a great replacement there - lightweight, rated 15 degrees, and at quite a low price. Another vote for 20 degrees or lower. Ill update this post when Sierra Designs gets their test results back and updates their womens Nitro UL 0 specs (if necessary). typical 80"X50" (avg taper from 54 to 44) quilt = 4,000 sq in Weight: 33 ounces (0.93 kg). Superior high-loft insulation and draft tubes. http://www.campsaver.com/neutrino-sl-sleeping-bag-800-down. Here's the question. by maverick Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:55 pm, Post No duplication of photos, maps, or text without permission. Steep and Cheap has had quite a few sleeping bags cycling through lately, although most have been 0 or 30 degree bags. Because of its design it can be comfortable within a much larger temperature range than a sleeping bag with a similar warmth rating. If it is really cold I have to do it more often. Snags are more common in cold weather bags because they have loftier baffles that can snag in a zippers teeth. This is harder to do with an ultralight quilt, which is usually sized narrow and short to save weight. They also posted the negative review which I often wonder about. (verified owner) September 9, 2019, Great product. I use a 20 degree bag and "extra clothes" to stay warm. You've got some time to sniff out a deal. Activ-dri down Activ-dri is a hydrophobic down treatment that keeps the down drier, while having no adverse effects on loft, fill power, or warmth retention. by vandman Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:20 am, Post The foot vent to me is one of the big selling points. 800 fill power down is a good thing, regardless of whether its water-resistant or not. Youre seeing this ad based on the products relevance to your search query. Width: 55 inches (1.39 m) Please be mindful of our values and boundaries and review our Community Guidelines prior to posting. Ultra-lighters will appreciate the large silnylon stuff sack that comes with it (1.5 oz) that works very well but is a bit slower than a heavier traditional compression sack. The standard footbox is formed with a drawcord, cord-locks and double-sided Kam Snaps. Get ready to lighten your load and learn in the process.

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