AEGISMAX NANO 2 - the best sleeping bag under $100 /£100?

[@jo-jobighiker5552]

I just got off the Arizona Trail using the Aegismax Nano 2. Several nights it dropped to 24-26 F, but I slept warm and toastie, wearing everything I owned. My water and filter froze, but I was fine. Two Big Thumbs up! Great value!

[@AdventureLite]

Great to hear it's keeping you toastie! Thanks for the feeback 👍

[@hayleywoods8995]

I love Aegismax sleeping bags! I bought my Nano 2 shortly after it was released and couldn't find any reviews, so great to see one out now. I also own the Aegismax Mini and pick and choose what I take depending on the season. Mini for summer/crowded huts. Nano 2 for three season tenting and huts in colder places. Then if it's going to be below zero I'll pack both - combined weight of 1.4kg and together they cost less than anything top of the line and I've never once been cold!

[@AdventureLite]

Great to hear your feedback on the Nano 2! I'm planning on combining the Nano 1 and 2 for the really cold nights (last week would have been perfect for some snowhole-ing but we were in lock down 😔).

[@jasholden9741]

Great minds sometimes think alike. :)

[@Obi-Wan_Pierogi]

Honestly one of the best reviews I've watched. I liked your intro showing all of the sizes and weights. Your testing was very thorough with facts and figures. A lot of times people are very vague with "It got cold last night, but I felt warm"...

[@AdventureLite]

Thanks for the feedback, hopefully making some more this year 👍

[@mat.cicloviajante]

I'm from Brazil, and I bought this sleeping bag with a recommendation from your video, I'm really enjoying it. Thank you very much.

[@AdventureLite]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@kberlin4221]

I bought a Nano2 two years ago and become an additional one this year as a Christmas present. It was a mistake, because I wanted a Nano in addition to my nano2. So I have now two Nano 2. The older one is like yours. The newer one looks better. I has not anylonger the orange plastic Zipper drawer. It´s now a white cord drawer. The height of the chambers are now a little bit reduced, without getting less loft. It looks instead like 0,5cm more. But the down keep now stable at their place. That prevent cold spots. Furthermore the zipper has become a harder stripe to prevent snagging and the material outside prevents a bit better windy conditions. In addition is the new material on both sides more down resistent, but on the inner side it´s now a little bit more like plastic, but feels not longer velvety. The older one has on the other side a lot more potential for overfill, because the chambers has to much height for the fill. I put allready 100g extra down inside (900fp) and it has now overall +3 cm more loft and feels awesome without moving feathers. But with the newer one, I think to put again 50g-100g more inside the older version (150g all in all) to fill the bag complete (top& downside) with around 17-18 cm loft in each chamber, (the upper part could be more) for the winter or freezing conditions with all in all 900g and a lot of space. Now I got two really different and awesome sleepingbags for a really cheap buy. The newer one can also be overfilled, but I think the limit is around 15-16cm (in each buffle, not only the upper section), what enough is for a few degrees below freezing as a cold sleeper. The problem is, you can´t see on Ali which one you will get delivered, but both versions has an advantage.

[@kberlin4221]

Ok, try it and with 600g Down is the older bag full and has around 18cm in the uper section and 15-16 in the lower, but a lot more bloated. I took around 10g from the 200g and fill the zippertube. The last 50g brings more form than loft, so I suggest the sweetspot is around 525g-550g for the older one. All together you will get the best result in comparision to the additional weight. You can fill with less then 200g the uper side full, but not the lower. In the most cirumstances it is an advantage to have a thiner at the back and a thicker side at the front. But until 600g it´s not an overfill, only a fill. I turn a round a lot and like the same fill at the back. I hope with the fill I can easy sleep until -5C, thats enough for me in the Wintertime. If somebody get the newer version and want more down, so i think 50g is enough to get the best result, because the buffles are not so high.

[@AdventureLite]

Wow! Thanks for the really good advice! Can I ask how you added the extra down? Did you unstitch a seam or cut open and restitch?

[@kberlin4221]

I cut/unstich the seam open in the middle of the inside with a seam ripper. This part is visible because the seam extends outwards for a length of approx. 20cm. But I only unstich 10cm. After filling, you can easily sew it closed with a sewing machine or by hand in 5 minutes. @@AdventureLite

[@kberlin4221]

Filling is easy with a kitchen roll and a garbage bag into which the roll is glued with tape at the bottom. The down goes into the garbage bag and is pushed through the roll with a stick. With the roll you can go into the upperside or the downside. All chamber of one side are connected, but i preffer to push potions of down with the roll in each chamber. Otherwith you have to shake the sleepingbag a lot ;) (The construction is like bagpipes with one pipe)

[@kberlin4221]

For the zippertube you need an extracut at the lower end of the tube, with a scissor. You can easily cut the last mm. I started with the zippertube. I use also the garbagebag-bagpipe to fill. But please don´t compress the bag, use a thin 30cm stick instead.

[@McCaff62]

Ive had a Aegismax Leto bag for 2-3 years and allways been impressed every time i've used it plus it packs down to absolutely nothing , only down side now is that the price has shot up .

[@AdventureLite]

Cheers for the feedback. The prices on Aliexpress fluctuate massively. I tend to put the stuff I like the look of on a wishlist and get a message if theres a deal on.

[@jasholden9741]

I have this bag (long) and also the original regular length green bag they first came out with. I am keeping them in a lightweight survival kit I have in my truck. The green bag is rated by me at 50F (10C) and the Nano2 is rated by me at 35F (2C). With the green bag inside the blue bag and that inside a 2GoSystems bivy that has a reflective inside surface that adds 15F to the setup, I rate the kit at O degrees F (-17C). All temperature rating assume that there is an insulated pad or evergreen fronds on the ground and a tent, tarp or bivy bag to block wind. It weighs slightly over 3 lb. I never enter a sleeping bag without at least a medium or light base layer on my body. The bag material will get sticky if it is against my skin.

[@AdventureLite]

Thanks for the feedback, always good to hear other people's experiences of gear. I had the original aegismax mini (green) and the aegismax M2 (blue) - both of which were upgraded with the release of the Nano 1 and the Nano 2. I've found there's a marked improvement in performance especially between the M2 and the Nano 2 👍

[@jenyates3033]

I have this bag. I think at -5 and using my xtherm I'd get by... but with little margin for error. I think their ratings are pretty good compared to other bags.

[@kilianr.6850]

The loft ist more around 13cm, if you distribute it over the whole length and the down are not ultra dry. But all in all a very good sleeping bag.

[@sixwestpoint]

Cheers dude, great review and this looks like my next purchase. Thanks for the no frills good honest review of the bag. Subscribed keep that content coming.

[@AdventureLite]

Cheers for the feedback 👍. Making videos a bit tricky at the moment with lockdown and home schooling! Lots of ideas though. Enjoy the bag!

[@ukcarpenteroutdoors7081]

Good review mate , really enjoy all the videos . Take care

[@AdventureLite]

Thanks! Heading over to your channel now 👍

[@escapetherace1943]

temp rating is if you're just in the bag with underwear. You had full longjohns on so of course you could go colder. That said the ratings seem pretty fair, I just got the g1 (64 day wait from Ali-express lol.....) and am looking forward to using it

[@AdventureLite]

That's an interesting perspective. I tend to sleep in thermals (think of them as PJs) from autumn through to spring for the warmth (esp if I need to get up during thd night for any reason) and to keep the bag a bit cleaner (alternative to a sleeping bag liner). They also double up as emergency base layers on a final day of a multiday hike if my clothes are soaked through. Hope you enjoy the G1, it looks like another really good bag 👍

[@escapetherace1943]

@@AdventureLite so do I, to keep the bag clean alone. Though if it's a synthetic who really cares lol, cheers

[@mrmarzo]

I was skeptical when I first received mine because how thin it was when taking it out of the sack. It does fluff up and decent amount after 15 minutes. It’s not the most durable stitching but it’s good enough, especially for the price. I did notice a feather coming out but I’m assuming that’s normal once in a while. All in all I was shocked how much warmth it kept inside the bag. My only worry is if it’s durable enough to last a year or two.

[@AdventureLite]

It is really warm! Regarding the fabic most ultralight bags use really light weight fabrics (10 or 15 denier) which do require some care to prevent rips etc. I use a 3ful tyvek bivi bag to provide some extra protection.

[@timproot2531]

Really glad I found this review! Do you have any idea if the one that's 180 cm is also 10 cm longer? I'm 6 ft so the 180 cm should fit and I'm really looking to lower my pack weight so the extra 120g off makes me really consider buying the 180 over the large one.

[@AdventureLite]

Thanks Tim, I'm not sure about the medium bag - someone in the comments bought one and gave some feedback. I think they were about 5ft 10 and the medium size just fitted over the head. The 180 bag might work for you if you were happy with it clinched over your shoulders with your head exposed (I do this with the nano 1 medium)

[@northernimagesphotography]

Super review of the 2. I’m pondering over which to get, both the nano and nano 2 are available at 86cm wide, what isn’t clear off the pictures is how wide the rest of the bag is. Which has the most leg wiggle room ? The nano, going off the images, looks wider than the nano 2. I’m really stuck what to do as I’m not a far of the right mummy style bags. Half of me says get the nano2 and be warm when it’s colder and use as a blanket when hot but the other half of me says get the roomier bag which appears to be the nano and layer up more if it’s chilly.

[@AdventureLite]

I've got the Nano 1 in a medium (too small) and the Nano 2 in a large (although a medium would probably have been a better fit as the large is massive!). The large Nano 2 is very spacious around the shoulder and legs - and I use it like a quilt 80% of the time (only zip it up if the temp drops to 0°C). I use the Nano 1 zipped up about 80% of the time as it's chilly once the temp drops below 10°C. In my mind the Nano 2 is far better value.

[@northernimagesphotography]

@@AdventureLite cheers for getting back to me mate. The nano medium is too small but the nano 2 large too big . You’re making it more difficult 😂😂 like you say, bang for buck it’s the nano 2. Probably worth the little extra bulk and weight in summer for its better performance if it gets cold. I’m not 1 for wearing lots of layers at night so it’s sounding like the nano 2. At least there’s only 1 colour option to not make that a bloody difficult decision an all 😃

[@AdventureLite]

Hi I'm 5ft 10. The nano 2 large could do with being 3-4 inches shorter for me.

[@nicholasromans5816]

I'm glad I fou d your channel your reviews are on point, thanks for sharing

[@AdventureLite]

Thanks!

[@thewizardofoh]

Very informative videos Tom! 👍 I also like the bluetooth thermometer, does it also record data while your phone is off? And can you export the data or is it just a graph in the app? Maybe a separate video for this gadget? 😁

[@AdventureLite]

Thanks 😁, it must record the data on the thermometer and then transfers it when it reconnects to the phone. If I'm at work it will tell me what the temperature has been in the house during the day.

[@thewizardofoh]

@@AdventureLite cool, good to know this. I also read it in now in the description at amazon, data can be exported too.

[@rodpag]

Great review! Can´t thank you enough for it Will be getting one of those for the next winter down here If you ever come hiking around south america, give me a shout out Happy trails

[@AdventureLite]

Thanks Rodrigo, I'd love to come hiking in South America - definitely on my bucket list!

[@ziemowit5362]

Hey, I have been using Nano L (red) during summer for some 5 years already and I am thinking of getting NANO 2 L for my GF. I have the same thoughts on the NANO temp ratings, which makes this video very informative for me! Did you try zipping both bags together? I wonder if the zipper length is similar. I have seen a couple on YT using 2x NANO 2 L together, (one bag flipped). I wonder if its possible between NANO 1 and NANO 2 . I know that you have Nano 1 M and Nano 2 L, but.... I guess if its possible with M+L it should be possible also with 2xL Thanks for the review!

[@AdventureLite]

Hi there. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I've just checked and the nano (m) and nano 2 (l) zip together perfectly. They even have the same length zip!

[@ziemowit5362]

@@AdventureLite thanks. I already have mine. Nano 1 L zips together with Nano 2 L ( one bag needs to be flipped as they have zipper on the same side).

[@k1dicarus]

I have the small green one from them, its advertised for 11°C, slept in 5°C with liner and 2°C with liner and small fleece blanket. Had good nights. Sometimes you wake up at night and there is a cold spot somewhere but when i switch positions, its good again.

[@AdventureLite]

I had the green one too - incredible value and so lightweight! A perfect summer bag but not warm enough for me below 10°C (I get cold feet!). The Nano 1 was an improvement with the partial box baffles but does weigh a bit more.

[@brucemacdonald4911]

Love the soundtrack 🌎🌕🎵

[@ExploringAndMe]

I camp in abandoned places but one big isseu was ways my heavy winterbag this bag seems like i great small Package

[@AdventureLite]

Not sure it's ghost proof 😱

[@ExploringAndMe]

@@AdventureLite hahaha i love ghost company

[@gaelmendez8155]

thanks a lot for this review! it answers most of my doubts, just left one out, is it possible to connect a pair of sleeping bags side by side?

[@AdventureLite]

Hi there, you can pair them together but I'm not sure they make left and right zip models, it means that one side would have the hood on the top.

[@pritchoutdoors]

Hi, do you have a link to this on AliExpress please? As you know, difficult to see the wood for the trees there! Also, really interested in more details on your Bluetooth thermometer please

[@AdventureLite]

Hi there, thanks for the heads up. I've put a link to the sleeping bag and the thermometer in the video description 👍

[@timog7358]

great review

[@AdventureLite]

Thanks!

[@cangurointraprendent]

Hi, can you say me packed sizes of this Nano2? Thank you

[@Moomin-qt1nz]

Thanks for the video! Will it be warm enough for 3-10 Celsius on a foam pad without a tent?

[@AdventureLite]

Depends on how you sleep, the R rating of the pad etc. I'd be happy to try mine with my xlite pad and a bivibag at 5C

[@solitone]

Is that bluetooth termometer good? I heard somebody complaining it is battery hungry. Have you experienced this issue?

[@AdventureLite]

I've had to replace the battery almost every time I've used it! If you take the battery out between uses it would last a lot longer.

[@aldodominguez6559]

Is Nano 1 box baffled? I'm between Mini and Nano for 3 season, thx man.

[@AdventureLite]

The top half of the upper section (covering abdomen and chest) is box baffled, the rest (covering back and legs) is stitched through

[@markoramius69]

What can you tell us about the condensation of the bag? The anti-humidity materials also make a barrier against evaporation. Thank you.

[@AdventureLite]

The fabric is a very tight weave so it can feel a bit sticky at times, I usually use the bag like a quilt which helps with ventilation.

[@markoramius69]

@@AdventureLite I already bought it and I already have it in my possession. I will do a test of the insulating capacity and its breathability

[@Carftymk]

Hi, is this the same as Aegismax M2? Some people claim they rebranded the Nano to M2, some claim it's different. Do you happen to know by any chance? Thanks

[@AdventureLite]

The Aegismax mini (green) and the Aegismax M2 (blue or black) were the precursor to the Nano1 and Nano2. They upgraded the bags by using box baffles instead of stiched through baffles. I've owned all four and the Nano range are much better than the mini / M2.

[@AdventureLite]

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[@hustlas4ever]

Thank you.

[@karupt422]

Why does no clouds mean lower temperature?

[@AdventureLite]

Hi there, On clear nights, there are no clouds in the sky to trap heat. As a result, heat is able to escape Earth's atmosphere. The temperature drops. That's why clear nights can be quite a bit colder than cloudy nights.

[@JustBlondie]

It’s gone up quite a bit at £92+ 😩 Did you get it for £70?

[@AdventureLite]

I think it was close to £70, its worth keeping an eye on prices as they go up and down. The prices went up a bit after the UK government clamped down on goods coming into the UK from China without VAT.

[@vev199]

Where did you get the Bluetooth thermometer?

[@AdventureLite]

I bought it off amazon - it's the ORIA mini Bluetooth thermometer 👍

[@mudbone7706]

Thanks for sharing your experience on this bag. Can you tell us the measured width and size of the model you have?

[@AdventureLite]

Hi there, I've just measured it and it's 210cm long and 75cm wide (at the shoulders) tapering to 50cm at the feet. Hope that helps 👍

[@mudbone7706]

@@AdventureLite Thank you for measuring. Sorry if I missed it in the video but do you have the regular or long version on the Nano2?

[@AdventureLite]

Thats OK, mine is the long version

[@mudbone7706]

@@AdventureLite Thanks. I see 86 cm across shoulders listed for long version of Nano2 on Aegismax/Aliexpress website but yours is measuring 75 cm. Seems like quite a difference. 75 cm is supposed to be shoulder width for the regular version. Any idea what's going on with this?

[@AdventureLite]

@@mudbone7706 not sure why there is a difference - I would say the bag feels a lot more spacious than others I've used.

[@MrDopeddoped]

wich thermometer do you use? thx!

[@AdventureLite]

I think it was similar to this one Wireless Thermometer Hygrometer, ORIA Mini Bluetooth 5.0 Humidity Temperature Sensor with Data Export and Alerts for iOS Android, Smart Real-Time Records for House, Wine Cigar, Living Room, Baby Room amzn.eu/d/c8iEHzj

[@thehappiestboys]

Thank for the review! I'm 177cm, which size would you recommend as you also had the Nano-M?

[@AdventureLite]

You're the same height as me 👍 I've got the large size in the nano 2 and I think it's too big. I'm thinking of buying a medium nano 2 for my wife (which I'll be borrowing no doubt!) The medium nano 1 is too small for me. I think that's because it has a stitched through design so it concertinas smaller when the down lofts up...

[@thehappiestboys]

@@AdventureLite That's what scares me...as you said it was a bit small in size M😅. How much extra would you say there is above your head if you go all the way down? Can you even put your hole head inside? Thanks again!

[@AdventureLite]

@@thehappiestboys the large is about 20cm too long for me (I think it was actually longer than advertised). I'd be suprised if the medium was too small - I can't promise though!

[@thehappiestboys]

@@AdventureLite The sellers recommend me the L...😬 What do you mean it's 20 cm too long? Because when you said you got all the way in the sleeping bag, how much more can you get in before touching the end of the bag?

[@AdventureLite]

Hi there, I meant the bag could have been 20cm (gap above my head when feet at the bottom) shorter and it would still have fitted me.

[@solitone]

Have you got any update on RDS?

[@AdventureLite]

I got a reply for RDS initially stating they would look into it but I never heard back after that. There's a list of certified companies on the RDS website. textileexchange.org/standards/find-certified-company/rds-certified/ Most of the accredited down suppliers are from China (by-product of duck / geese for food). Amongst that list are 8 down suppliers in Nanjing / Jiangsu where Aegismax (aka Nanjing Wingma Outdoor Sports www.aegismax.com.cn/) are based. Aegismax would need massive quantities of down which means they'd probabley have to source it from one of these companies producing it on an industrial scale but there's no guarantee.

[@bozniatube]

Hi. Thanks for the video, you have helped me decide on this sleeping bag. Can you tell me if you had to pay a customs charge when it arrived in the UK? I have not ordered from Aliexpress for a while and don't want to be stung for such unknowingly. Hope you can help.

[@AdventureLite]

Hi there, sorry for the delay in the reply. I've found sellers on Aliexpress generally charge any fees up front (in addition to the list price) and so far I've not had to pay any import duties. Has your bag arrived yet?

[@bozniatube]

@@AdventureLite yes, it arrived and is really good. Haven't tried it on a camp yet, but seems really good. Can't wait to try it out.

[@benlomas1490]

Where can I buy this bag struggling to find it for £70?

[@AdventureLite]

Hi there, I bought this bag about 3 years ago so prices have gone up to just over £100. Also since then Aliexpress have started charging tax (vat?) at point of purchase so that bumps the price up a bit more. If you search for aegismax nano 2 on Aliexpress you'll find lots of sellers. I'd recommend going for an established shop with lots of sales / good reviews.

[@benlomas1490]

@@AdventureLite I’m just getting into camping and looking for something light weight for the summer in the uk. Would you still recommend the nano2 3 years on?

[@AdventureLite]

@@benlomas1490 yes I still think it's the best value bag out there and the one I use most of the time (except in the height of summer when I use the nano 1).

[@HelgeTrinn]

Hi, great review. I use this great sleeping bag on my bikepacking tours. Perfect setup. Regards from germany fom the channel HELLsPLANET

[@AdventureLite]

Thanks, I've just checked out your channel - great bikepacking videos - look forward to your next one!

[@pollyannavega2114]

I don't recommend at all this product... First of all, the seller (Offical) send the product with multiple damages, there was no customer care at all, as the product was damaged, I went to check the Down Fill quality, it's extremelly bad, most of them is a poor and thin synthetic material, AegisMax uses fake filling...

[@AdventureLite]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience, it really sucks. I've bought 5 aegismax bags and they've all been excellent but I suspect occasionally a bad one might slip through quality control. I hope you manage to get a refund.