The TOP sleeping bags of 2022 (and one you can afford)

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Dan Becker

Dan Becker

Күн бұрын

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@stanchorney9698
@stanchorney9698 Жыл бұрын
Bought a Western Mountaineering Antelope bag 28 years ago and now has over 2000 nights and still going strong. Big investment but the best bag and will last a lifetime.
@carladonohue794
@carladonohue794 7 ай бұрын
Got mine 35 years ago in a local shop in Phoenix, AZ...got the tapered, not mummy and like you still going strong.
@mrtriathlondude
@mrtriathlondude Жыл бұрын
I can vouch for the Kelty Cosmic Down 20. I got one back in 2018 and love it. I've taken it backpacking, and even done a fair amount of camping above the treeline on the Cascades and Wasatch in the late Fall and Spring. With clever layering I've taken it down to about 10'F. Not the most comfortable at that temperature, but I was safe and managed to get a few hours of sleep.
@danieltheiben9469
@danieltheiben9469 Жыл бұрын
Try Wiggys
@Harmless69
@Harmless69 Жыл бұрын
Just a little correction about the down from Western Mountaineering. It's not from dead birds, it's collected moulted down from egg laying geese. The mature birds produce the largest down clusters, hence the quality and probably the price! No birds died for the down!
@stardust33377
@stardust33377 Жыл бұрын
What nemo tent is that
@harryh8899
@harryh8899 Жыл бұрын
@@stardust33377 hornet elite 2 person i think
@lauren5185
@lauren5185 Жыл бұрын
I have that Kelty Cosmic down bag. I agree with you totally. It's a great bag for what it is. You just have to accept you aren't going to get the same bag for $200 you would for close to $700. I'd be interested to see your thoughts on the Feathered Friends bags!
@KrizAkoni
@KrizAkoni Жыл бұрын
Versalite is the bomb…2lbs even and toasty warm. Your description does this bag justice. The 2 velcro flaps are a little weird but make the collar work awesomely… I love mine.
@viktor.egelund
@viktor.egelund Жыл бұрын
I've got a Versalite 6'6". The hoody is too short. Especially if you sit in it.
@ShawnB321
@ShawnB321 Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see what you could put together for winter camping for a $500 total (includes everything, even clothing).
@mattbeckwith8575
@mattbeckwith8575 Жыл бұрын
$500 would be really tough for winter camping. Most of the sleeping pads that you would need are about $200, so you’d have to really skimp on some of your other gear.
@ShawnB321
@ShawnB321 Жыл бұрын
@@mattbeckwith8575 it would be tough, but I would love to see what Dan could come up with.
@jamiecabanaw2704
@jamiecabanaw2704 Жыл бұрын
Not including my tent, my sleep system for minus 12 Celsius cost $250 Canadian
@mindeclipse85
@mindeclipse85 Жыл бұрын
@@ShawnB321 - I think you could do it. Paria Outdoor 15 degree quilt and their Large Sleeping Pad were on sale for $200 total for both over Cyber Monday. For a true backpacking tent I'd look at Paria again, or a Scion Backcountry brand on clearance. Clothes, I'd look at a pair of ripstop pants from Amazon, long underwear, a fleece layering system and then additional layers as needed. The biggest thing about doing everything for $500 is going to be maximizing clearance and used gear. Depending on your location, Facebook marketplace can have some awesome deals on lightly used gear. Good luck out there and have fun!
@mendyviola
@mendyviola Жыл бұрын
It would be a car-camping or bike-packing with a trailer solution most likely for that budget. I can do it with a Burley Nomad bike trailer with a combination of compact car-camping/backpacking gear.
@camm288
@camm288 Жыл бұрын
I love the Feathered Friends flicker ul 20 degree sleeping bag/quilt hybrid. Best part about it for me is that even though I’m allergic to down I am able to use this one because they clean the down so much that all the down in their products is certified hypoallergenic.
@VTGGE
@VTGGE Жыл бұрын
Hello Dan, A budget option that I found being very worth the price was Decathlon's Forclaz MT900 O°C down sleeping bag, weighing in at less than a kilo. Managed to get one at around 130$ at the end of the trekking season and I feel this is a great "bang for your bucks" bag.
@CalvertE98
@CalvertE98 Жыл бұрын
Nemo disco 15 has been a dream for me as a stomach sleeper!
@elr05
@elr05 Жыл бұрын
I love love love my Nemo Disco, I toss and turn every night and it’s so comfortable.
@DanielWilliams-uu3uq
@DanielWilliams-uu3uq Жыл бұрын
Just posted about this one too. It’s heavy but awesome.
@kainoskid7042
@kainoskid7042 Жыл бұрын
Dan, I recently went on my first backpacking trip on a section of the florida trail. The things I leraned on your channel helped and inspired me to have a great trip. The first of many. Thank you so much!
@kentrails
@kentrails Жыл бұрын
I use the REI Magna 15 for most of my trips in fall and spring. It's $400, but 850-down, comfort rated to 28 degrees F and only weighs 28 oz. Also has a great draft collar. I love it!
@normpeterson7767
@normpeterson7767 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Same. I got the same bag. EXCEPT mine was only $350, and then a 20% discount on top of that because it was some kind of member benefit for that day or whatever. 100% agree, great bag. Used it to replace my over 3 lb. Marmot Sawtooth 15* which I didn't love so much.
@loudowning3393
@loudowning3393 Жыл бұрын
I too had the Marmot Sawtooth 15F down bag for many years until I decided its comfort range was only down to 30F for me. One day in the REI used gear section was a women's regular Magma 15F that the draft collar was ripped. At 5'8" it was a tight fit but a $400 bag reduced to $50 it was worth the risk. I spent 3 hours carefully sewing the draft collar and to me it's as good as new. I recently was able to test it in southern Utah near Escalante in 15/17 F degree dry cold. It's rating is accurate. I am a 75 year old male with old bones and needed every bit of this 850 goose down fill bag. The only bad thing was having to get out of the bag at 3 AM to dig a cat hole but the zipper was flawless and after the deed was done I was quickly able to rewarm myself in this exceptional find.
@kentrails
@kentrails Жыл бұрын
@@loudowning3393 LEGEND!!
@kentrails
@kentrails Жыл бұрын
@@normpeterson7767 Ha you and I may have bought it on the same deal! I've had mine for two years at this point and think I got a deal very similar to that at the time
@DumpTrump4TRE45ON
@DumpTrump4TRE45ON Жыл бұрын
This is my lightest bag. I am rating at 30 F because most 15s I sleep comfortably before -5F. Its very, very light and well made!
@strsocerplaya9
@strsocerplaya9 Жыл бұрын
Stuff made 100% in America will be more expensive but it's an investment in our communities.
@Danefrak
@Danefrak Жыл бұрын
Almost all of my camping gear and outerwear is made in the US💪💪 slowly building up to being ready for winter camping
@ck2106
@ck2106 Жыл бұрын
As a small business owner I thank you!
@danieltheiben9469
@danieltheiben9469 Жыл бұрын
Wiggys
@danieltheiben9469
@danieltheiben9469 Жыл бұрын
@@Danefrak Wiggys
@Danefrak
@Danefrak Жыл бұрын
@@danieltheiben9469 why
@lundiboy8
@lundiboy8 Жыл бұрын
I think when It comes to some of those higher prices, It's about waiting for the best deals. Once quilts came out, I made the switch just because I toss and turn a lot and like the extra room being a side sleeper. Like you said, It was not that type of video but I picked up the EE Revelation Quilt, 950 down,0 degree, Long, Xwide for around the same weight as the Versalite. $485 with Black Friday deal. That extra money saved allowed me to get a custom Hood, booties and mitts to get everything for the same price as a Western Mountaineering sleeping bag. Research is key.
@colleenchrisco6702
@colleenchrisco6702 Жыл бұрын
I’m a woman who does a ton of backpacking in the PNW. I really love my Feathered Friends Egret 20. A bit pricy, but it’s held up great for 5 years, and it’s much warmer and lighter than my old Marmot bag.
@elr05
@elr05 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I bought the Thermarest Parsec 0 degree bag online ($480), weighs (less than) 2 lbs and packs down to nothing. I heard that you shouldn’t buy a bag with way too much height so you aren’t trying to fill a 6’5” bag with a 5’5” person (dead air). I bought the “short” version, good to 5’6”. I took it into the Sierras last weekend, and I’m sad I have to return it bc I’m 5’5” and my feet are about to Hulk Smash out the bottom. More noticeable in a tent vs in my warm apartment. Other than that, folks that can spend almost $500 should really try out the Parsec Zero degree bag. If you’re cool with Green Bay Packers-level of yellow fabric, lol. Keep up the great work.
@jasonlommen4769
@jasonlommen4769 Жыл бұрын
Funny post, I’m 😂
@robynroamsoutdoors
@robynroamsoutdoors Жыл бұрын
I haven't had many chances to use it but so far I'm loving my Big Agnes Anvil Horn 15. I have slept some well in it, better than any other sleeping bag I've used. Partnering it with one of their air mattresses makes a huge difference. I'm more of a sleep sleeper and this system works great for me.
@autumnwishes8364
@autumnwishes8364 Жыл бұрын
I just got the Big Agnes Torchlight 20 during the REI sale earlier this month for $85!! Great deal!
@janaklunker6699
@janaklunker6699 Жыл бұрын
We purchased the Kelty not having seen the video prior. We are getting ready for our first backpacking trip in Big Sur in April. Seems we got your approval on the sleeping bag, feeling proud. ;)
@ninjasmoke100
@ninjasmoke100 Жыл бұрын
Warmlite Triple bag, buy one sleeping bag that covers all temperature ranges have use this and it is perfect. It is made in the USA since 1959. It is lightweight. And it will go down to -60°F.
@ninjasmoke100
@ninjasmoke100 Жыл бұрын
Dan, I don’t use any of those other types of applications for social media but I did send a reply to your email. That’s listed with KZbin.
@dandaechsel6533
@dandaechsel6533 Жыл бұрын
Great video Dan. I’m a side sleeper and the Nemo Forte 20 was a big upgrade over my mummy bag. A little big on the stuff sack volume but paired my Nemo Tensor Ultra light pad I didn’t lose any space. REI Labor Day sale $110!
@Aliessil
@Aliessil Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, awesome to see Cumulus for a change! I have some of their gear already, and I've got my eye on one of their hammock underquilts for next year
@Petrolhead99999
@Petrolhead99999 Жыл бұрын
Magellan Pro 20° or 0°. Both are synthetic, so heavier and bigger.... But, the 20° is $70, and the 0° is $90. You can't beat that. They are both very warm, light for synth, and they have a mesh foot zip. I have a Mountain Equipment Nova IV as my 'real' bag, and it weighs almost the exact same as the Magellan 20°. I swear by synthetic, since it takes more abuse and can get wet. Where I live it is exceptionally humid and I've seen down suffer.
@andreaskk1
@andreaskk1 8 ай бұрын
You should check out the Helsport Spitsbergen X-Trem and the Helsport Svalbard sleeping bags. They're top end sleeping bags for really cold expeditions. They're comfort rated at -32 degrees and -29 degrees Celsius, respectively (-25.6 and -20.2 degrees Fahrenheit).
@stevewright2241
@stevewright2241 Жыл бұрын
I have a WM Versalite too. You got to try the WM bag extender with it. It adds another 6 inches to it’s circumference. Oh oh oh.
@DaeganJones
@DaeganJones Жыл бұрын
My friend and myself have had an awesome experience with Hyke And Byke down bags. Going on 5 years of moderate use on the 0degree bag in a hammock paired with a BA Insulated Q core slx in the bag works 4 season in the ADKs, and they also make an over quilt although I have not tried it. Oh and they come in under $200 when on sale and it looks like they have broadened there selection since I got mine. Best bag for the money in my opinion, especially for tall people.
@pocketlint82
@pocketlint82 Жыл бұрын
I literally was looking in the comments to see if anyone has the hyke and byke. I'm looking at it. Pack size is the most important thing for me on a sport bike and it looks to be one of the best for the temp rating
@jackvoss5841
@jackvoss5841 Жыл бұрын
Dan, i suggest that you take a look at a Wiggys bag? Down is lighter, if that is the primary consideration. I camp from a motorcycle and canoe, For me, sleeping is my primary consideration for a sleeping bag. Keep up the good work. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
@dustinthomson110
@dustinthomson110 Жыл бұрын
I think the Alpinlite is a bit wider than the Versalite. I upgraded from the Nemo Disco 15 to the Alpinlite and its great as a side sleeper.
@kee7678
@kee7678 Жыл бұрын
Inside scoop ? Kuiu. has the single best sleeping bag on the planet. 0, 15 and 30. 850+ down and coated "Quixdown" making each strand hydrophobic. I owned 2 Western Mountaineering bags and now my 2nd Kuiu bag. Dan, if you have tried one,....trust me.
@cnerup
@cnerup Жыл бұрын
Western Mountaineering is the best. I own 7 of them, their booties, and their ultra-light jacket. They will last forever - a generational purchase.
@liryco8795
@liryco8795 Жыл бұрын
Cumulus rules !!! I have 2 sleeping bags (Lite Line 300 and Panyam 450) and a down jacket. Great down quality and customisable (colour, filling, size, zipper length, hydrophobic treatment...). + Something that's never said, it's ethically sourced down which is good. No down from living animals.
@shanehorvath9267
@shanehorvath9267 Жыл бұрын
Did you customize the width or take it as it comes?
@liryco8795
@liryco8795 Жыл бұрын
@@shanehorvath9267 I did change the zipper side (free customisation) that's all. I didn't need shorter or thinner zip. I did consider changing the inside and outside colours, but I couldn't wait the extra time before using it.
@shanehorvath9267
@shanehorvath9267 Жыл бұрын
@@liryco8795 thank you....I like a wide bag and i think I would customize the width a bit..
@liryco8795
@liryco8795 Жыл бұрын
@@shanehorvath9267 just get in touch with them, they are quite reactive. Main custom options are also available (but only for sleeping bags I think, couldn't customize my inverse jacket.. but very happy with it too 😅)
@frosty9156
@frosty9156 Жыл бұрын
@@shanehorvath9267 I own Panyam 450 from Cumulus and have plenty of rooms without customizing the width. I am 5'6 and weigh 60 kg so I am on leaner side or ultralight if you will. Really well made sleeping bag, I can totally vouch for it.
@jonathancarter6696
@jonathancarter6696 7 ай бұрын
Feathered Friends makes a GREAT bag is well and is on par with Western Mountaineering in terms of quality. Also made in the US. I have both Western Mountaineering and Feathered Friends bags.
@tomlovesdiy
@tomlovesdiy Жыл бұрын
Wow. These bags are expensive! I guess I'd use it if the manufacturer gave me one. Why are "the best of" always so expensive? I have a Cosmic Down 40 regular. Weighs about 2 pounds. It's good to about 45F. I'm 5'8" and I find it very tight. I can barely put my arms next to my sides (back sleeper). If the Cosmic 20 is the same, I wouldn't recommend it, especially for someone who moves around a lot or is a bigger size. I'm making a new down bag. It's my 4th based on packable down throw. I've learned a lot from previous builds and use on the trail. Previous bags use Climashield synthetic for the underside, footbox and hood and down on the top and sides. That was necessary because my pad was only about an R2.4. Probably very little Climashield in the next bag. Bought 8 ounces of bulk down online. Will add it to the chambers I make by ripping some of the seams. My goal is under 26 ounces and good to 35F. That temp assumes a base layer and Nemo Tensor R4.2 insulated pad. My all-in cost will be about $85 plus my time. I'll post a video on my channel in January. I know you're not a DIY guy... but there are a lot of people who can't afford $300+ for one piece of gear. DIY might be what works for them.
@kristenvincent3622
@kristenvincent3622 Жыл бұрын
I slept in a sleeping bag from 18-27 years old. Pretty much Exclusively. From crummy apartments with no heat to damp basement suites, RV’s to actual camping. Any night I wasn’t in a hotel. Buy a good quality bag and you can use it anywhere.
@robertpage9004
@robertpage9004 Жыл бұрын
You forgot my top 2: #1. Feathered Friends Swift 20, #2. Valandre Shocking Blue
@DanielWilliams-uu3uq
@DanielWilliams-uu3uq Жыл бұрын
Hey Dan, It’s Dan again. You should check out the Nemo bags. I’ll admit, they are heavier than your average bag, but you get side sleeping, draft collar, thermo gills, and super roomy with the spoon shape, and warm. Check it out!
@TheTrailDancer
@TheTrailDancer 3 ай бұрын
There are NO better bags than Western M. Nothing else even comes close... and they are hand made. The quality! Other bags I personally like: Feathered Friends, Rab, Fjällräven, Nemo, Sea to Summit.
@danielflaherty1661
@danielflaherty1661 Жыл бұрын
I agree with Stoned Ape. From my experience the two best sleeping bags are Feathered Friends and Western Mountaineering. I don’t own either, mostly because I don’t have a KZbin Video site so I can’t afford them, although I do have a Feathered Friends quilt, but have used them several times. Remember that they are also USA made.
@trikelife4960
@trikelife4960 Жыл бұрын
I'm a down convert. I believed the old adages about it being useless when wet and very sensitive to sweating and humidity. I don't know what untreated down is like but treated down might as well be synthetic as far as moisture is concerned. I slept beside a river at 5°C and woke up with everything damp in my tent. I was toasty warm in my Thermarest Questar -6°C bag (comfort rated to 0°C/32°F). It lost no loft and the dwr treatment did its job on the face fabric. I chose that bag because I'm an active sleeper and mostly a side sleeper. I try not to take marketing too seriously but the things Thermarest says about the fit is accurate. Can toss and turn almost unrestricted but without excessive air space robbing warmth. The cringey "toe-asis" marketing term for the extra footbox warmer turned out to be a kickass feature. I always get cold feet in other bags and if i go to bed with cold feet... well I'm not used to my sleeping bag trapping heat around them and actually making a little hot box to warm them up. Then when they're warm it lays flat against the bottom of the bag and I have the generous foot box to enjoy. And at 2 lbs 3 oz IIRC and packing down to about the size of my ultra crappy +7c synthetic bag which is half a pound heavier, I don't think I'll be buying another bag any time soon.
@lolmanbob123
@lolmanbob123 Жыл бұрын
"Backcountry Blowout at 3 AM" is a hilarious phrase that I will be using later.
@jamesscott3263
@jamesscott3263 Жыл бұрын
You should check out Hang Tight quilts! Steve provides amazing value, his 0 degree quilt is super toasty and packs down small and light!
@ronrony2kify
@ronrony2kify Жыл бұрын
AT hikers! Every LASH hike I've ever taken in the South was colder than 20 degrees. I promise. I've hiked springer to hot springs 5 times😊
@bryanhumphrey4072
@bryanhumphrey4072 Жыл бұрын
"Back Country Blowout" is officially my favorite term I learned in 2022.
@bullet2monkey
@bullet2monkey Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a budget bag comparison. Like the Kelty Cosmic down 20 vs the Hyke and Byke or something similar.
@johnroark9568
@johnroark9568 Жыл бұрын
My best friend uses a hyke and byke. Just as light but it always seemed roomier than the kelty cosmic
@Don-md6wn
@Don-md6wn Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. After seeing your strong recommendation for the Panyam 600, I did some research on it and everybody I could find raved about it, including people who have backpacked with it in a variety of conditions. I was looking for a sleeping bag and car camping. I'm 6'2", which is at or a little bit over the upper limit for the standard size Cumulus, so I ordered a custom one in the long length direct from the manufacturer. Custom orders for their down products are supposed to filled pretty quickly and I should get the bag in 2-3 weeks.
@davidweidemann7275
@davidweidemann7275 5 ай бұрын
hi! How is the Panyam 600 working out for you?
@raffaella150
@raffaella150 Жыл бұрын
I have the excuistic 1500, Komforttemperatur -32celsium. It's massive light and I got it personalised. The construction is amazing.
@yogalandawellnessyolandati7654
@yogalandawellnessyolandati7654 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for showing tossing/turning on your side! The struggle is real. I’m looking for a great cold bag with no hood because without the hood I could just bring the bag around with me. If you find one lmk!
@lucindafletcher-neal5570
@lucindafletcher-neal5570 Жыл бұрын
UGQ hybrid quilt/sleeping bag - perfect for restless sleepers, roomy, warm. Used it for months and love it!
@robertpage9004
@robertpage9004 Жыл бұрын
.....Also REI Put out the Magma line. For a decent in-between bag those do an amazing job!
@brucejohnson5594
@brucejohnson5594 4 ай бұрын
So I tried chatting with a "gear head" today... I asked 2 or 3 times for input and suggestion on good towel for backpacking. crickets... they basically were like, which towel do you want me to add to your order? They provided great advice!
@wkswchannel21
@wkswchannel21 Жыл бұрын
Snowy Owl EX - 60 Sleeping Bag
@kainoskid7042
@kainoskid7042 Жыл бұрын
I ordered a Xeros by Mountain Equipment at 50% off from back country on black Friday. It just arrived. I would say that for $300 it is the best value as long as it is on sale. It's definitely the nicest bag that I have owned and is on par with the alpinelite.
@zacharylaschober
@zacharylaschober Жыл бұрын
The Xeros is a phenomenal sleeping bag, and anyone needing a bag for alpine jaunts will be hard pressed to find anything near the warmth to weight ratio with the durability and supply chain credentials. Wish we had more Mountain Equipment gear stateside, the packs and jackets and everything they make is great.
@fulltankweekend
@fulltankweekend Жыл бұрын
Just got the big agnes anvil horn and can't wait to try it out! Great video Dan
@tallguygreg
@tallguygreg Жыл бұрын
New option for a budget bag (especially for tall people - I'm 6'6"): Mountain Technology Bags. Small company, but the bag is 900fill and soooo great!! The long fits anyone up to 6'9". Well made and everything. Cheaper than the Kelty as well!
@danhutchinson4346
@danhutchinson4346 Жыл бұрын
Is there a website? I can’t find any info on this company
@tallguygreg
@tallguygreg Жыл бұрын
@@danhutchinson4346 My bad!! WILDERNESS Technology! Always confuse that...
@fontpartners1695
@fontpartners1695 10 ай бұрын
I have bought Western Mountaineering Ultralite, and the quality is top notch, BUT: I wonder about the rough stitching inside the bag, which clearly irritates if you put bare arms and legs in the bag. I really hope that this irritation diminishes significantly as the bag is used - Unpacking/unpacking, washing etc.?
@cimarronMC
@cimarronMC 5 ай бұрын
I have a Synthetic bag -20 degrees, its a bit more bulky i guess, but i can still pack it up. It was around 100 dollars.
@CharliCarl_97
@CharliCarl_97 Жыл бұрын
I can't convince a friend to increase his budget for a s.bag over 20 bucks... I guess hypothermia will :D
@Wsmith247
@Wsmith247 Жыл бұрын
I just picked up a down 15 deg Mountain Hardware from BackCountry for $98 on their black Friday sale.
@sigsegv111
@sigsegv111 Жыл бұрын
just a quick one: Patizon G400 recently won the award here in EU .. I have it, ofc before it won .. awesome sleeping bag
@LitchfieldParkFamily
@LitchfieldParkFamily Жыл бұрын
Good to know!!! Never realized how a good sleep mat was also to keep warm until last year we camped in Sedona AZ and got hit in a cold front! 🤣💯🏜️
@larsrumawatine1015
@larsrumawatine1015 Жыл бұрын
Anyone looking for a great budget friendly bag should definitely look at the Forclaz MT900 (€170/$170). They sell 4 different sizes ranging from 160cm till 200cm body length. The biggest model has a fill weight of 560g (800cuin)! It's the best bang for your buck!
@TysonLolito
@TysonLolito 9 ай бұрын
Kamperbox is a good one
@heuintheoutdoors6755
@heuintheoutdoors6755 Жыл бұрын
Buy made in USA whenever possible. arcteryx is owned by Chinese company Anta
@TheThennowforever
@TheThennowforever Жыл бұрын
I have two 0 degree klymit, made in America. Cost $180, got then on sale off season refurbished. My favorite style is all black with baffles other is green\yellow bag. Review klymit
@hellspyro666420
@hellspyro666420 Жыл бұрын
What does everyone think of the klymit brand stuff? I bought one of their insulated V lite sleeping pads. Haven’t tried out camping yet but I blew it up and tried it on my hardwood floor and seemed relatively comfortable. It’s was only $50 so if it sucks not a huge loss. R value is allegedly just over 4
@couchcamperTM
@couchcamperTM Жыл бұрын
I tried a down sleeping bag two years ago, I know from experience with other peoples bags that they are super comfy and offer a much nicer climate. So when I won some money I bought one. A German Yeti, top of the line, best down on the market, a water repellent model. I did not keep it for long. I was constantly comparing it to my usual bag, a Snugpak Hawk (Softie 9) The Yeti was as warm as the Softie, but also: just as big, packing size was the number one reason I wanted one, and heavy, (I knew the weight when I bought it, but I thought it would keep me much warmer for the bulk). Since I bought it with a huge discount I was able to sell it with a profit. From all the hype I would have expected it to be way smaller. Bummer.
@vernonray6037
@vernonray6037 Жыл бұрын
You make great videos for very wealthy people exclusively, it such a tease for us poor folk.
@elgringoperdido.
@elgringoperdido. Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Dan for the video, very helpful !
@JCrozier1
@JCrozier1 Жыл бұрын
Another winning video. I'm usually doing summer temperature stuff, so I feel like I would cheat a bit there. Always looking for packability even though it's on a motorcycle instead of my backpack. Took my REI bag on the last trip and it made me very happy. It is wearing out, and I'm ready for a new one though.
@MrGulf4
@MrGulf4 Жыл бұрын
Not sure calling a product made in the U.S.A. as "over priced" is a fair statement. Although workers making these bags in the U.S. are likely grossly underpaid, as are pretty much ALL workers, they are still not exploited to the extent workers in some other countries, making "less expensive" products likely are. We may think we are buying a better product at a better price, but someone else is likely paying for that through exploitation. When possible, I try to buy U.S. or Canadian made, but if I do have to buy a product made through exploitation I don't really see it as having gained anything.
@Bearded154
@Bearded154 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video on the Thermarest Parsec 0.
@elr05
@elr05 Жыл бұрын
Me too. I love mine
@sleepingbags
@sleepingbags Жыл бұрын
Inexpensive compared to the performance and longevity of westernmountaineering.
@ck2106
@ck2106 Жыл бұрын
The dreaded BCB… I died laughing. Avoiding that is probably worth the $670.00
@bigchief4044
@bigchief4044 Жыл бұрын
Western Mountaineering for the win!
@tacticalcenter8658
@tacticalcenter8658 Жыл бұрын
Ever try a wiggys bag? Would recommend.
@danieltheiben9469
@danieltheiben9469 Жыл бұрын
Keeps you warm even when wet and body heat drys it. American made, machine washable and lifetime warranty
@lacoovs
@lacoovs 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review!
@alliecatnz
@alliecatnz 10 ай бұрын
Love your videos thank you! Do people find the down ones start to prick them over time if the feather quills poke you? Even down pillows good quality expensive ones nowadays seem to constantly have little quills poking through. Oh and in terms of family camping which type would you recommend for washability? Would you need to dry them in a dryer to repuff the fluffy filling? (obviously follow manufacturer’s recommendations but have to be practical for young kids). Thanks
@EzekielEshechiel
@EzekielEshechiel Жыл бұрын
So I noticed something about my WM sleeping back, and I think its related to the physical properties of the canvas on the bag, when the heat increases above a certain level (like engine coolant or a pressure release valve) the kinetic energy of the molecules is released through the canvas keeping it from overheating (instead of the sleeping bag doesnt have the lattice necessary to keep the kinetic energy high with down feathers). I got the green one, it reminds me of how gas exchange works in a plant leaf which I studied at Cornell, and it goes perfectly with my Kajka. What is special about your favorite sleeping bag?
@russelljackman1413
@russelljackman1413 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dan! I need to get on YOUR Christmas list! Heh, heh, heh! Cheers, Brother!
@galinswigart
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Are you planning to review an Outdoor Vitals Sleeping bag? Their design looks really interesting and there isn't much out there in terms of good video reviews.
@syindrome
@syindrome Жыл бұрын
10:10 EU down standards are different, so it is actually lighter despite the number.
@AaronCoe-w3u
@AaronCoe-w3u 6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@brianflorczak5430
@brianflorczak5430 Жыл бұрын
Said before, and I'll say again......Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed 20°. It's a lighter Zenbivy!
@KristopherKirchen
@KristopherKirchen Жыл бұрын
Nemo riff 15
@Rubixter
@Rubixter 16 күн бұрын
If my 100% made in America bag shows up with the name "Alvarez" on it it's going back
@Mth308
@Mth308 Жыл бұрын
Feathered friends, enough said.
@yagamilight64
@yagamilight64 7 ай бұрын
My Height is: 68 inch (173 cm), and The size of my shoulders is 17 inch (44 cm). Would you say a mummy sleeping bag of (81"L x 21"W) is suitable for my body size? Thank you
@helpfulcommenter
@helpfulcommenter Жыл бұрын
It’s bags, dude- not bag’s Why do people make words possessive and think it makes them plural? This is something you learn in elementary school.
@fmixthings
@fmixthings Жыл бұрын
Thoughts on the Enlightened Equipment Convert quilt.... I mean sleeping bag, since it has the full length zipper
@MrJames_Bondage
@MrJames_Bondage Жыл бұрын
Bought the kelty cosmic used in eBay for 60 bucks!
@angie9zhou
@angie9zhou Жыл бұрын
hope to see how big when it is stored .
@jblo76
@jblo76 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I need a compact bag for backpacking a thruhike (Trans-Catalina Trail) in mid-late June when lows will be in the upper 50's to low 60's. Will I absolutely roast in a 20 degree Sidewinder even if I keep it unzipped? I would get the 35 degree bag, but I would like to get one with future 3-season hikes/camping in mind, but cold weather trips will be much fewer and far between. Thank you.
@Zanderthelab
@Zanderthelab Жыл бұрын
I’ve always used a sleeping bag cuz I didn’t know there were other options. What else can I use especially for winter camping?
@viccastaneda3626
@viccastaneda3626 4 ай бұрын
Are. These. Sleeping..bags. waterproof
@TheCesarColon
@TheCesarColon Жыл бұрын
Had anyone seen the squirrel trying to hide?
@ahj3225
@ahj3225 Жыл бұрын
Western Mountaineering $1100 in Australia
@DanBecker
@DanBecker Жыл бұрын
😳
@JoshSweet
@JoshSweet Жыл бұрын
Have you tried the new Outdoor Vitals bag? It’s pretty light and not as expensive as some on your list.
@ziicutie
@ziicutie Жыл бұрын
is it possible to wash all of these sleeping bags?
@mthunter22
@mthunter22 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried a stone glacier chilkoot? They are supposed to be excellent, definitely spendy though.
@adrianbyrne3413
@adrianbyrne3413 Жыл бұрын
Hi, can you convey the specifications of equipment in degree Celsius and meters (metric system) for the viewers other than in the USA. Thanks
@motocrusader72
@motocrusader72 Жыл бұрын
Would be great if you could tell where made.
@adrianbyrne3413
@adrianbyrne3413 Жыл бұрын
Do you purchase/buy all your equipment or does gear producers/suppliers give you equipment free?
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