staehpj1

There are lots of similar bags. They may be a good choice if the budget is super tight. I used a Slumberjack Superguide on my first tour (Trans America) and it was OK.

That said, a good sleeping bag is an item where you get a lot of improvement in lighter weight, smaller packed size, and improved comfort by splurging a little. The sleeping bag and pad are the first items I'd look at if willing to spend a bit more and upgrade to a nicer model. Marmot or Mountain Hardwear make down bags that are a joy to own and use IMO. They also outlast synthetic bags which tend to compress and lose loft over time. Oh and I highly recommend the NeoAir Xlite pad, light, comfy, and packs super small.

dwmckee

I have a medium weight down bag (Moonstone) that is good to about 40 F and also have a fitted synthetic liner blanket that goes inside the bag to cover my top side only and extend the range to about 20 - 25 F. Great sustem to cover the temp range you want. I can use liner alone if it is hot, bah alone if it is cool and both together if it is cold. I am very happy with this system... It is also light and compact.

veganbikes

Two important things for the larger discussion on sleeping bags in a more general sense:

1. Have a good sleeping mat. Most of your heat is lost through the ground and any sleeping bag no matter what temp it is rated at is almost worthless without a mat.

2. A liner can help extend the range of your sleeping bag. Sea To Summit makes a very nice range of both Coolmax sheets and Thermolite liners. I would also recommend a liner just to help keep your bag cleaner and less funky.


As far as bags, the Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina series is my top choice. I have a UL45 and I love it. It is fairly light weight and compacts down plenty for my needs and doesn't have the many many many issues of down.

MichaelW

Does anyone make a hybrid bag/quilt system eg a mid-weight synthetic bag with a tie-on upper quilt in down? If you can attach the quilt to the bag (inside or outside), it won't move and can be made much smaller. Also a down/synthetic hybrid covers wet/dry conditions

djb

this makes a lot of sense to use a liner for extra warmth and to keep your bag cleaner--especially if you sleep in just boxers, washing a liner once in a while is much easier than washing the whole bag. When I sleep, I like to have thin tops and bottom on, just a personal thing, but the added plus is that if I am slightly sweaty and or the usual funkiness that comes from wearing something for a while, even sleeping, I just wash them--an easy wash and dry. In boxers, the inside of your sleeping bag over time will get funky and the oils from your body will go on it, a liner will keep your bag clean plus have the added warmth bonus.

veganbikes

It works quite well. It is just like using a sheet underneath your comforter at home. Plus if you are in particularly buggy conditions StS makes a liner with Insect Shield to help keep bugs away and you can wash it as normal because IS is bonded to the fabric.