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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
(Post 18803045)
1- the Nemo Mezzo seems heavy for that price. So i would say it isnt ok for bike touring. At least it wouldnt be ok for me. I cant imagine spending that much on a sleeping bag, much less one that would be so heavy and not good down to -0.
2- if you would not buy the Nemo Mezzo, then why even ask about it? I dont understand the point of your question as you arent interested in the subject item you are asking about. When you say -0 are you referring to Celsius? Cause I have never seen a good sleeping bag rated for 0 Fahrenheit for less the $500.00 let alone $229.00 |
Originally Posted by robow
(Post 18802380)
A better question is how soon will this thread die?
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Originally Posted by roadfix
(Post 18802407)
How about a top quilt instead of a sleeping bag?
No zippers to deal with. Many people have headed in that direction on local bushwalking forums so there must be something to them. They don't suit everyone however but do make some sense with regards how light they are and how small they pack. Using one full time however, Biketouringhobo might prefer a synthetic version, being easier to launder than a down quilt or sleeping bag. |
Originally Posted by Biketouringhobo
(Post 18802320)
as a back up if my BA Gunn Creek 30 Dies and BA Redid there Sleeping Bags
tell us a bit about the temperatures your've been encountering in your parts. I'm not familiar with California except I seem to remember reading about orange groves, so expect you get hot summer days. Living here in Western Australia, I understand that dry desert country can still mean cold winter nights though. Has your current bags been satisfactory for the conditions you've been camping out in? |
A few good companies I know of are;
Enlightened equipment Feathered Friends Western Mountaineering And there are a bunch more, go to Whiteblaze.net the hiking forum, they will let you know. You might even score something used. An Enlightened Equipment 40* quilt is $220 and less than a lb. for example. Go to Xmart and Coleman for car camping not for hiking or bicycle touring. |
Originally Posted by 2 Piece
(Post 18802673)
I think you could do better, at 4+ pounds the Nemo is pretty heavy for a 30 degree bag. I am not much of a synthetic fan, I prefer down unless going on a canoe, kayak trip. At 30 degrees look for a do bag in the 2 pound range.
1. I am not buying the Nemo Mezzo 30deg after I found out it for Car Camping! 2. I do have Big Agnes Gunn Creek 30deg Sleeping Bag 2lbs15oz 3. I do have Big Agnes Encampment 15deg Sleeping bag 3lbs7oz 5yrs old both a Sleeping Pad sleeve 4. I would buy a new Big Agnes Encampment 15deg 2016 |
Originally Posted by Biketouringhobo
(Post 18803552)
I don't know if you read
1. I am not buying the Nemo Mezzo 30deg after I found out it for Car Camping! 2. I do have Big Agnes Gunn Creek 30deg Sleeping Bag 2lbs15oz 3. I do have Big Agnes Encampment 15deg Sleeping bag 3lbs7oz 5yrs old both a Sleeping Pad sleeve 4. I would buy a new Big Agnes Encampment 15deg 2016 |
Originally Posted by rifraf
(Post 18803353)
G'day Biketouringhobo,
tell us a bit about the temperatures your've been encountering in your parts. I'm not familiar with California except I seem to remember reading about orange groves, so expect you get hot summer days. Living here in Western Australia, I understand that dry desert country can still mean cold winter nights though. Has your current bags been satisfactory for the conditions you've been camping out in? military poly long johns and from April 1st to Nov 1st I use Big Agnes Gunn Creek 30deg 2lbs 15oz |
Originally Posted by 2 Piece
(Post 18803560)
I read that, my reply was due to the thread title "I need feed back on this sleeping bag"
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Originally Posted by rifraf
(Post 18803321)
That sounds not a bad suggestion.
Many people have headed in that direction on local bushwalking forums so there must be something to them. They don't suit everyone however but do make some sense with regards how light they are and how small they pack. Using one full time however, Biketouringhobo might prefer a synthetic version, being easier to launder than a down quilt or sleeping bag. I also turned a cheap, $50 down throw blanket into a top quilt. That was also an easy project. That packs down to a size of a grapefruit. Top quilts work equally as well on the ground as in a hammock. |
REI has repair departments
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Originally Posted by rifraf
(Post 18803231)
Do you have anything positive to contribute to the thread?
When I seen a Video on Youtube from Nemo on the Nemo Mezzo 30deg Sleeping bag I started the Thread for Positive Feedback Not Negitive from [MENTION=38218]robow[/MENTION] I am Full-Time Living in My Tent Since 11-2008 |
Originally Posted by Biketouringhobo
(Post 18803986)
When I seen a Video on Youtube from Nemo on the Nemo Mezzo 30deg Sleeping bag I started the
Thread for Positive Feedback Not Negitive from [MENTION=227093]rifraf[/MENTION] I am Full-Time Living in My Tent Since 11-2008 Im still not sure what the point of this thread is. You dont want and arent interested in the item you asked about...so why start the thread? |
Wrong Tag!
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
(Post 18804104)
You are complaining about a poster who took up for you here. Rifrsf wasnt knocking you, rifrsf was asking someone else if that other person had anything positive to contribute.
Im still not sure what the point of this thread is. You dont want and arent interested in the item you asked about...so why start the thread? |
Originally Posted by Biketouringhobo
(Post 18804159)
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=524009 @robow post was being rude
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
(Post 18804104)
Im still not sure what the point of this thread is. You dont want and arent interested in the item you asked about...so why start the thread? Now your Being RUDE and I seen a bloody video on Youtube! from Nemo on Nemo Mezzo 30 Sleeping bag! so I asked for bloody feed back! |
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
(Post 18804172)
Yes, it now after editing correctly identifes the rude party.
I put the Wrong Bloody Tag at robow post http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=524016 and Please don't REPLY Please REMEMBER I have a Learning disability called ADHD and I have hard rememering names and i am also full-time Living in My Tent since 11-2008 |
Havent forgotten as its mentioned in most threads.
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I'm really confused as to what this thread's purpose is. You state in Post #26 that you're not buying the bag you asked for feedback on. Therefore why are you asking for feedback on it?
When I tour where the temperature might be pretty cool I use two lightweight sleeping bags. On warm nights I use one bag and on the very cool nights I use the second bag over the first bag but with the zipper on the opposite side. That way I don't have an overly bulky bag that takes up a lot of room and that's too hot a lot of times. BTW, ever think about getting an army surplus sleeping bag? They're designed for rugged prolonged use and can be a real bargain compared to a new civilian bag. Cheers |
In answer to your initial question: whether the Nemo bag can be used for bike touring, why yes of course it can. Any sleeping bag can be used for bike touring. Any tent can be used for bike touring. Any bike can be used for bike touring. The question is, do YOU want to use it. No one on this board can give you that answer, they can only provide the pro's and con's, which you appear to know before you even post the question.
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Originally Posted by Biketouringhobo
(Post 18804176)
Now your Being RUDE and I seen a bloody video on Youtube! from Nemo on Nemo Mezzo 30 Sleeping bag! so I asked for bloody feed back!
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