Wiggy's sleeping bag REVIEW- the bag I took on ALONE

[@Gruntforlife]

Brooke, great review on the Wiggy’s bag. I personally have had one since 2002. I used this bag extensively and for 18 months straight in the Mountains of Afghanistan along with its FTRSS overbag as a 2 piece system where I would use the overbag for 40. Degrees and above and the Thule for anything down to 0 degrees and the combination of the 2 for anything below 0 degrees. First off I think there is a general misconception by most people in the temperature rating on these bags Wiggy’s bags are rated at a temperature when using a ground pad and in a shelter. I always call it more of a survival rating more than a comfort rating. Also everyone’s comfort level is different so one must test your equipment out, prior to use if possible. A Wiggy’s bag WILL keep you alive even when wet, I personally know this as well unfortunately, and alive is a lot different than comfortable. I don’t know how you slept in it, as they don’t show all the intricate details on the show that some of us are actually interested in, but I’ve learned over the years that I for one Never like my head inside of my bag, I use a wool stocking hat or when really cold a balaclava to keep my head warm. The Wiggy’s bag is designed this way just like its design is not to be used in a goretex Bivy, it’s design is to allow your body to breath. I also never sleep in my clothes unless I have a separate set of clothing meant for sleeping only. My feet always get cold so I keep a pair of wool socks in the bottom of my bag I use when it’s cold. I highly recommend the Wiggy’s Sleeping bags myself, for one I know it’s not perfect but I do know that anyone that has a Wiggy’s bag will at least survive in the elements, they may not be comfortable but they will live. As far as comfort goes, again everybody is different, we all have different body shapes and comfort levels. It’s always important to get out and try your equipment out to see what works for us or not, especially something as important as a sleeping bag. I think it’s good to read reviews on products but in the end, until you try something out for yourselves to see if it works for you in the end. I like your honest opinion of this bag and you described what you did and did not like about it, also it is good testimony that this bag worked for you while in the harsh Vancouver weather, but what you would like different still speaks volumes for this bag. Keep up the great videos!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Hey thanks Mark for that great reply, and thanks for your service to our country! I agree with you- great idea to vet gear before extensive trips. This one was different- we didn't know where we were going or when- You get picked for Alone and then it's game on. I've used down bags most of my life, with the exception of car camping where the luxury of weight doesn't matter and a synthetic bag is useful for casual use. I picked Wiggy's because of the quality and design in a synthetic style and did not get to put it to use before we left- it was completely a blind choice but I had read extensive reviews and felt confident with my choice. I still stand by it and was pleased with it overall. The fact that I hated the hood is just a personal one. I would look over at Dave with just a breathe hole with his military bag (british- amazing hood!) and was really jealous! Don't forget- the weight loss is epic out there on that show and that does NOT help. I'm a small person and I was red-lining with my weight. I also wore a hat and all my clothes. I was just NEVER warm out there except when in my bag with hot rocks (slept with them every night.) But exhaustion and a lack of calories adds up after weeks and weeks and you get real familiar with what you like and don't like about your gear. I'll never NOT recommend a wiggy's bag, but that hood system drove me crazy. Glad it worked for you and you guys out there really get to test your gear and yourselves- absolutely right- there is a difference between comfortable and ALIVE! It did a fantastic job of staying dry in that climate and I'm not sure i touched on that in the vid. Highly impressed with that feature alone! Overall- good bag and I'm glad I took it! Thanks much for watching my vids and thanks for your comment Mark!

[@Tyrantresister]

@@therealgirlinthewoods what is the exact bag that Dave used? Will you be doing a review on it? Have a link to where it can be purchased? Thanks!

[@MsAlaskagrown]

I have heard so many stories about a Wiggy bag, of all stages of insulation, saving lives. One girl's canoe tipped over in the middle of no where. She became hypothermic in no time. She was in Alaska. She finally realized she had her Wiggy Bag, she got in it and she was warmed up in a matter of a few minutes or so and because she was so far from help, the Wiggy Bag saved her life. Did I mention it was raining and the bag was soaked. It still worked. And the dude who said Wiggy used 30 year old technology, why would you change it if it works. Uh........patented technology, I think is the word I'm looking for. It's the best in the world. Enuf Said.

[@williamproctor8614]

I hunt in my stand and go out pre dawn, stayed warm when rained on, it's a warm pee in your pants feeling but your warm.

[@jwdundon]

I have a wiggys REFULAR wide body, it's HUGE, but, keeps me warm. It's TOO heavy to long hikes, but, for car trips in a wall tent. It's my go-to bag .. (looking for a new wiggys ULTRA LIGHT bag). For picking.

[@positivehotdogs]

As far as the hood system goes, I form the hood before getting into bag and it works great; you can snuggle your head right in and lift main bag over mouth so only nose is sticking out. You can also just cinch the hood without cinching main bag by pulling only one elastic string instead of both at same time. You can also easily sleep on your side too. You can also have Wiggy make you a custom length bag if required.

[@marcus102361]

I love my Ultima Thule and couple it with an over bag and have slept outdoors here in Minnesota at -30 below zero. Snug as a bug! Love Wiggys from Grand Junction, CO.....am going to get their bib for my outdoor job this winter. Keeping the bag in its compression stuff sack when not being used won't hurt it according to its owner Jerry Wigutow. Love their travel pillows which have become my primary pillow now as well......thanks for ur informative video.

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

I was issued a WIGGYS bag by my company when I went to Afghanistan ( YES -- Afghanistan is the hottest I have EVER been in the summer but it also gets Well far below freezing in the winter. The ones they gave us were the -60 BELOW BAG --- It is actually 2 sleeping bags zipped together. So in the warmer weather you can use One Lighter filled bag and as it gets colder switch to the heavy filled bag and when it gets SUPER cold you zip both bags together. I was in Afghanistan 3 years -- living in a tent - or a mud hut or a plywood box. I had NO A/C in the summers and no HEAT in the winters. I was not a fan of the HOOD either and I am not a fan of ANY ""MUMMY"" style sleeping bags and the 2 piece -60 Below bag is an ABSOLUTE BEAST in size and weight ---- it actually takes 2 stuff sacks so not a fan of that -- I like the square bottoms best but other than that -- Of all the sleeping bags I have owned over my life time ( and I have owned many ) this is by far my absolute best .

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Very cool thanks for your service! Well said.

[@robertmakowski7808]

Great review... I have several Wiggy's bags and would own no other. Hood...rarely use mine but I never have cinched it up like you did....when it is below freezing I always wear either a wool watch cap or a full headcover... Length of the bag...put your clothes down at the end of the bag to keep them warm and dry and to add extra insulation for your feet. If the bag is too long instead of tying off the end of it, fold it under itself if there is enough of it....that will double the insulation under your feet. Wiggy also makes custom length bags...all you have to do is ask... Lighter insulation on the bottom vs. the top... You would find that even if there were equal amounts it would make no difference as once the Lamalite or any other insulation gets flattened down it doesn't insulate...so in this case it would have just been extra useless weight. If you had used one of the Wiggy's pads under the bag you would have had no issues. I slept for two nights on top of iced over snow at 5-8* with just the pad under the bag and was not just warm but hot..

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

We couldn't have a ground pad.... I used hemlock and cedar underneath

[@bustercrabbe8447]

I just received (Nov. 2023) my Wiggy's Ultima Thule Hunter rectangular -20 F bag which I purchased based a bit on your review. I just used it in 25 degree F and 30 mph winds. It is very drafty. It does not zip from the inside. I have to reach my entire arm outside the bag to zip it either up or down. You can see through the teeth of the zipper and it lets in the wind like a screen door. The baffle doesn't stop the cold wind but redirects the wind down and around the bottom of the bag. There is no wind collar around the neck of the bag thereby increasing the drafts. I have no problem with the draw string, but when you cinch it tight there is a two inch hole that allows the cold wind to come right on in (and give you a cold nose). I was surprised to have cold feet all night in just 25 degrees above zero. So I'll have to use a wool blanket as a liner to stop the drafts and wear heavy woolen socks and lots and lots of hand warmers this winter when temperatures are in the single digits and the wind gusts to 50 mph+ here in Boston, Massachusetts. Your review is great and I still like my Wiggy's sleeping bag, I'll just have to add a blanket as a liner.

[@wisenber]

I really like the Wiggy's bags. The Lamilite is a lot more forgiving and durable than other synthetics. Compared to down it's heavy and bulky. Compared to an MSS, it's light and compact. It's hard to beat in wet environments.

[@aaronpat123]

Extreme temps a balaclava as for the length in winter that's where you put tomorrows clothes.It also fills up the dead space for warmth retention.

[@thetaysonwhittaker]

The reason they take insulation out of the back of the bag is because it doesn't add warmth to your sleep. All the warmth on your underside comes from your sleeping pad. The insulation just compresses flat and doesn't insulate underneath you. We do the same on my bags at Outdoor Vitals

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

I get it... but I didn't have that option on the show! Cedar and hemlock were our ground pads. I did like that extra weight on top tho

[@thetaysonwhittaker]

Girl in the Woods is a brutal show! Great job

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Great bag! You guys did great on Alone, your time in the island was still a win win!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

hey thanks much!

[@SpiritForest]

Great review.. Thank you for showing off this bag. That draw string would drive me nuts too. "Made in the USA" I like that too.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Thanks for watching T!

[@fredir3596]

I have the Ultra Light and an Overbag. I like my bag but I hear ya on the drawstring thing. I rarely use it and just have a fleece cap that I wear. I sleep hot so it’s not an issue for me. In general, I like my bag. It’s not Light and it’s not small but I tend to camp in the wet so it works great for me. Less insulation in the bottom makes sense as your body compressing it will nullify insulation therefore, it’s just added bulk and weight.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

True glad it works well for you!

[@tofinoguy]

Thank you very much for your focus on the hood; it is indeed a dreadful system, and the drawcord pressing into my forehead is agonizing. I'm surprised that Jerry hasn't fixed this. I think maybe his stubbornness is getting in the way. Who knows? When using my Wiggy's bag below about 0 C, I wear a fleece balaclava.

[@eturnerx]

That hood looks similar to a bivvy bag I have. Sombody showed me that it's best to pre-tension the hood and move the gather to the forehead area. Then, you can slacked off the hood enough to get in and the gathers on the forehead stay mostly in place. That took me from hating that bivvy bag to loving it. Might work for that sleeping bag too.

[@kevinbungles]

I have a big Agnes Mystic 15, this bag has no padding on the bag it has a sleeve to put a sleep pad in, it is awesome and they shipped it to the uk for me.

[@rednecksasquatch6446]

I have a number of wiggy's products. the 0 deg freedom shelter bag, the poncho liner with zipper added the 20 some odd deg center zip military bag, as well you can see in my avitar I am wearing my wiggy's poncho liner with hood this pic was taken the day after christmass 5 years ago. these products I have had for at least 10 years and use them daily. My wife stole the liner with zipper and my military center zip bag in the winter. great product good pricing , made in america, and the one thing I think you forgot to mention was the life time warrenty....I strongly urge more people to check out his website and read a few reviews. I know that wiggy's products are not for every one but I for one love them.......Peace out...

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

awesome thanks for your feedback!

[@MRPBDB]

I have 3 Wiggys bags and they perform exactly as advertised and designed. Draw string issue? Wear a hat. Too long? Order the right size. Wear some footwear that works for cold feet. I have used many bags over the past 50 years and it is my experience that none compare when it comes to price, quality and durability.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

good it works for you. as stated, i didn't like the hood. my opinion

[@NancyReiderLittleGranny]

Triggered

[@tofinoguy]

The hood design is a disaster in what is otherwise a stellar bag. I too have used many bags over the decades, and the hood system on Wiggy's bags is cheap, poorly thought out, and desperately needs overhauling. If I were more skilled with fabric and thread, I would try to mod the bag and install something better. Until then I'll use a fleece balaclava (and not for preventing the drawstring from carving a groove into my forehead!)

[@karielee2896]

I called and asked. They do not make bags for shorter people. Its a one size fits all bag.

[@harrywiseman9205]

@@karielee2896 You are correct that they don't have a short bag--but most of Wiggy's variety of bags come in as many as four sizes. The Ultimate Thule boat foot reviewed above comes in three sizes Regular/Regular 80" X 31" Regular/Wide 80" X 34" & Long /Wide 90" X 34". So it is not a one size fits all bag.

[@RobertGrismer]

I use the Hammock Bag, worked down to the temperature advertised. Didn't have the hood problem, but the hood on mine looks a little larger. In 0 degF I cinched it down to a tiny hole and slept like a baby, I didn't even notice the packs of coyote's going by till I woke to take a leak, and climbed out. The Wiggy's bags really breath well, I keep water ready for hydration, else I cramp up. The weight is low for what you pay, and the material is tough, but comfy.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Yeah they do breathe really well and do a good job keeping you dry and warm. They are great bags- but just didn't like the hood! Thanks for watching!

[@keithvantassel947]

I had a level down from that I'm only 5'5" but am a big dude(320lbs) it kept me warm at below 0 2 things I did was add a flannel liner & I wore a beanie with a packable pillow best bag I've owned

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Sweet yah it is a good bag- just didn't like the hood.

[@jackvoss5841]

Thank you fir your review. That must have been a memorable trip! I have a Wiggy’s bag, and, if I may, offer a couple of suggestions? A couple of simple tricks will make the bag fut you better. 1. If you skoochdown into the bag another couple of inches, the hood will form better around your head. 2. Then, heist up your backside, and pull up the foot of the bag so your feet are in the box area. I have a merino wool knit cap that pulls down over my eyes and ears. It makes a good sized difference around the campfire and in the sack. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@harrywiseman9205]

Thank you for doing the review. I also greatly enjoyed Alone season four (and their other seasons for that matter). If you wanted equal insulation top and bottom you merely had to select the Antarctic boat foot which has the same insulation weight as the Ultimate Thule on top and matches it on the bottom. Current price difference between the two models is $40.00 USD.

[@KKKKAAAARRRRYYYYNN]

Wiggy's the only bag!! I've tested them against others. Their jackets and other clothing is extremely well made, quality items.

[@shawnenser2610]

I've got a lot of Wiggy's gear and Love it. Every year I add to my collection . The stuff works, you just a have to figure out which item they have works for you.

[@xusmico187]

hands down, best bags made...

[@wtr7]

Wiggy's is the best bags.

[@bobashmore6442]

The only thing I use a sleeping bag for, if I can help it, is as a cushion between me and the ground. I much prefer a wool and fleece two blanket system (obviously in the cold). I wrap myself in the fleece first to keep the itchy wool of any exposed skin, then wrap all up in the wool. As mentioned, I do like to have a sleeping bag, or another folded up blanket, underneath me for comfort but that's the only use I've ever had for one. I seem to recall you made a video about something pretty similar. Good, honest review Brooke. Thanks!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Sounds great bob you're right that sounds like a great setup and yes i did a similar video.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Good review . I have used North Face expedition down bags rated for minus 30 and it takes a VERY long time to shake them and "fluff" them out . Went back to hollow fill synthetics . I'm going to purchase a Wiggys within 15 minutes and see how it works with a Gortex shell . Thanks for your review and input . All the best !

[@brianspencer4220]

Hi Brooke: Thanks for a well balanced review. The continued warmth of any sleep system is a must no matter how long or short the use. Brian 77

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Yep thanks Brian 77

[@John-o1w5u]

This review scared me away from getting this bag as you said you stayed fairly warm and you had. To tie the bag around the feet area to keep your feet warm ,plus you did not tell us how cold it was and for a twenty below bag this doesnt sound good !

[@johnrobinson1140]

I got a Wiggys bag at a military stand down a few years back and I love it. Warm, well made in America, very durable. And for me being a veteran, the price was right, free.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

cool! I took a wiggys bag on ALONE season 4- 49 days on vancouver island

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

I still use an old Coleman for thirty years now and I shiver at the thought of trying a new bag. I probably have the last of the good ones.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Cool no need to upgrade if what you have is working!

[@annmoore7126]

Great review! I have a Columbia Sportswear reactor bag. It's good down to 35° F, I added a DIY package down blanket that I sewed into a liner for it to add some warmth when I go snow camping in Oregon(sometimes I take 2 packable down liners if it's really cold) Keep up the videos! They inspire me to make an effort to get outside and get happy!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

So cool Ann thanks much- have fun out there!

[@jaredsuzuki6781]

I love Wiggy’s bags. Used then for over 20 years. As mentioned in other posts, the bag is meant to be used on an insulated pad. I agree about the head being cold. I wear a warm hat when sleeping in cold weather. Bag will keep you warm even when wet and lasts forever

[@beargreasebrigade]

thanks for posting, have a Wiggy's bag on the way - fun to test it out on the west and east NC/USA - subscribed!

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Nice review on ur sleeping bag Brooke! U shud sign it b4 u sell it!!

[@victorcastle1840]

For those below, Wiggy's has been around for many years, I first heard about them reading wher GI's were buying them to use over in Asia ? I don't remember why, unless they were lighter to hump, maybe in the Mountains . I imagine they were humping their ground pad as usual. I have not used them . Hell we couldn't even get a poncho liner, to keep use from freezing in the Monsoon season .

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

wow yeah they are good bags

[@martinmiller1087]

@victor castle ... Victor you sound like an Army Infantry, or Marine Corps grunt Vietnam vet to me. Takes one to know one. Welcome home brother. ... In 68, my teeth chattered at night out on ambush, soaked to the skin in monsoon season, wearing only jungle fatigues, and bush hat - no poncho, in the Iron Triangle.. ... I bet Wiggy's fishnet underwear would have been the cat's meow, back in the day, 54 yrs ago. ... Take good care brother

[@DFDuck55]

One of my more important items I bring for sleeping is two extra pair of socks, so I can change out of my daytime socks into (hopefully) dry and less smelly ones for the night. A dog (or three) are nice too if you can get them to sleep next to you on those Three Dog Night.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Yeah I do the same thing... and sleep with hot rocks!

[@DFDuck55]

Hot rocks... reminds me of a time I was doing some prospecting in the high country with some friends. Few inches of snow on the ground. I pulled the floor mats out of the truck and tossed 'em on the ground next to the fire to sleep on. I had an old military goose down sleeping bag with a heavy duty North Face down bag inside of it, and two dogs. I was warm as a bug in a rug. But my friends slept in the back of a pickup bed (on cold metal) and were whining half the night about the cold. Till I got up and took some hot rocks wrapped in a towel over to them and told them to stick stick it in their sleeping bag. That quieted 'em down :> I winter camped a lot in my younger years. Much nicer than summer because no one else was out there.

[@donrussell8889]

the most useful one gram you can have is a bunch of 10mg timed release Ambien sleeping tablets.

[@DFDuck55]

Don Russell: Taking drugs so you don't feel the cold sounds like a horribly dangerous idea to me. I haven't taken any drug other than aspirin in over 35 years.

[@donrussell8889]

goody for you. But there's a huge difference between feeling too cold to sleep properly and inducing hypothermia (without waking up). You'll wake up, believe it. Ambien aint THAT serious a sedative, and the timed release part of it means that it's not all dumped into your system at once.

[@EatCarbs]

Mine just came in the mail. I am looking forward to trying it. Thanks for the video

[@or6060]

it's thinner because insulation crushes and what you need is a good ground pad

[@danwilder7945]

I have several other bags now but my favorite I used in the 60s as a Boy Scout in Fairbanks. It was 2 military down bags inside of a canvas cover(snagged from my fathers Air Force gear). It filled an entire duffel bag but I spent 3 nights at below -30 in a lean to sleeping on 3 feet of pine boughs near a fire. I got my - 100 merit badge that weekend. In the summer we used the one bag. Truthfully it was all we had.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

that's so cool! they still do that there. (that's where we live)

[@tbrew8222]

I had one of those bags. as tough as they are warm. Hard to find now.

[@williamproctor8614]

I use one in my deer stand. Made so much difference - even when wet.

[@jadams736]

I bought the Antarctic and over bag hope I don't have to use the -60 main bag but so far I have used the over bag in 15 degree weather and it has been great I use it for a comforter in my sleeper and I lay on top of the main bag for extra mattress great quality bag didn't really pay much attention to the hood on it I was cold and tired just crawled in and cinched down didn't take 5 minutes to warm up but I bought it Incase I need it up here in North Dakota for emergency situations

[@glock-hm3ro]

Justin Adams hi there I have two superlights and one ultralight...just awesome...will get the Antarctic one day

[@jadams736]

glock 22 so far I haven't had to use it I bought them to throw in this big truck I'm running up here in North Dakota but so far the 30 degree bag has been awesome probably the most comfortable sleeping bag I have ever slept in but I Use the Antarctic bag for extra mattress and it's pretty comfortable to lay on top of I'm just trying to get started with this you tube channel I will try to do a review of the Antarctic bag when I go back south in March I don't have much time to anything but work and sleep up here

[@occasm]

Have had this bad since the 90s....and you're on point...the hood system is a major issue.....but a hat will take care of it...but I'm not a fan of wearing a hat either lol. It is super well-made though!!

[@carlkrebs1]

considering where you went and the fact thst your older and sleep cold natured you should have spoken to wiggy directly and told him your concerns . then you would have likely done what i did . biught the antartic mummy had em sew it for your height and you would have slept far warmer . i did and do . im 60 yrs old and im a cold natured sleeper and ive found with the antartic bag being the same thickness , top and bottom and the ultima thule being as you said the ant one was a far better choice for me in extremely wet and cold northern enviroments . i have an ultima thule in a mummy and the antrc one as well as several superlights i use them in weight based on where im camping and what conditions to expect and time of year . still the best bags ive ever owned . overall . in 45 years of camping .

[@christopherellis2663]

I simply add a towel or blanket to cover my head, if I need to do that. Never expect someone else's design to work for you. ☆♡☆

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yep

[@bond007xxx]

@@therealgirlinthewoods I'm on the verge of purchasing a Wiggys and found your review helpful. MarPat likely for me. Since you are shorter and had space at the foot of the bag, couldn't you cinch down the drawstring around the hood before crawling inside? Then go as deep into the bag as you could and flip the back of the bag over the top of your head to provide cover? This would keep feet warm and head warm, I'd imagine.

[@riodefuego7116]

hey 4feathers, running cold sucks and women in general have a hard time with finding the right size bags. I am lucky in that I am taller and run freakishly hot lol. good luck with selling the bag.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

lol thanks!

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Excellent review good idea with the paracord. One honest review I agree they need to look at a new hood options.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks much yeah the paracord helped quite a bit

[@positivehotdogs]

You say it is a flaw for less insulation on the bottom of bag; then you should have got the "Antarctic" bag. How cold did it get on Vancouver Island when you were there?

[@paperpimp2008]

I personally love my sea to summit bag . Best sleeping bag I ever had.

[@55whiplash]

nice bag but 5 lbs? I wouldn't want to carry it very far. Wiggy's makes very functional gear. But it tends to be a bit heavy. And every sleeping bag made has more fill on the top since normal use is to have a pad underneath you.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

I know- wouldn't hike with it for sure!

[@ASacredClown]

Live in Ohio never use down it always rains

[@SalineScott]

I backpack, so it would be too heavy for me. I don’t think I’d like the hood system either. I did like the fact it was less filled on the bottom. The bottom compresses when you lay on it and doesn’t give much insulation anyway. Love the dog action in the video.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yeah that's true. i used it without a ground pad- just cedar and hemlock

[@dsg325]

I have a bag, sweater, mittens and socks from Wiggy’s. Best products ever.

[@jameslane2667]

Trust me I have a lot of experience with a -20 bag but besides that the show was great merry Christmas Happy New Year James KCMO

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Sweet thanks James

[@EdgewoodOutdoors]

Hey, just got suggested to visit your channel. Glad I did... just realized you and Dave have separate channels. Nice content :)

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Hey thanks much enjoy!

[@RobinEsch]

Thanks for the review. I just learned about Wiggy's products recently through Stonnie Dennis dog training KZbin channel. I've never heard of them prior to that so it was interesting to see the name come up again. If you ever have the opportunity to try and review their lamilite socks would you please post a video on that? Stonnie purchased 2 pairs of their lamilite socks and wore them 30 days without washing them; but I am not sure if he wore them in regular hiking boots or just his muck boots. He said his feet stayed dryer/warmer, less odor than other socks he uses in the winter. I had taken a quick look at their website but they might only sell men's sizing?

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

wow interesting.... I'm pretty sold on wool for the same reason... wore them for weeks at a time with no low odor and kept me warm!

[@donrussell8889]

I have a sleeping system that weighs 4 lbs, is not effected by getting wet, has no zippers to jam or break, no stuffing to fall out, folds and rolls up to the size of a couple of footballs. Add to that a monofilament gillnet-hammock (minus the floats and lead weights), plastic stakes and tieoff cords, etc, 1 lb, and 2 lbs of clothing (beyond normal summer wear) and it can handle anything from 120F down to 10F, without a fire. With a fire and in the supershelter setup, it can handle near-arctic conditions. All the layers/bags feature velcro seams, and complete head to toe coverage, with a little breathing hole. One bag features a drawstring at the neck and a removable hood (also with a drawsting) for use as a rainsuit. Simply add or subtract layers/bags as needed for your current conditions. The 4 lb weight includes a bug-netting-bag, and a bubble-wrap-bag. If I can't hang the hammock, I use the bug net bag and the hammock as a spacer/insulation between the layers. above me and put both sides of the bubble-wrap bag underneath me. The extra clothing consists of 2 sets of longjohns (buttons and cord loops to keep the dreaded 'kidney exposure" from occurring. One set, used only for sleeping, is merino wool. The sleeping socks go inside, on my feet (never worn during the day) and then the other 2 pairs of socks go around the sleeping socks. I use a hoodie, ski mask, a couple of bandanas, and ski gloves. If the system is set up the way you want it, you can un-roll it and be inside of it in a minute flat, and you can get out of it in seconds. If you need to reconfigure it for differing conditions, that can take another few minutes. All of the bags can open flat and become otherwise useful. All can be worn as clothing, too. With the exception of the netting, all of the bags can form rain-catches sunshades, wind-blocks, or be used as the "skin' of a water-craft, as as pontoons for a raft. The clear plastic bag is the outermost layer and gets pressed into duty if a Korchanski super-shelter-fire are required or if you need to extract water via solar-still type of arrangements. Condensation is dealt with by how you set up the layers. The bags ARE a bit tear-prone and ember-hole prone, so if you want all of the system to last a year or more, you have to be careful with it. If you do the sewing yourself, you can assemble this system for around $50, getting the materials from E bay. Other than the longjohns and ski-mask, the system is useful year round.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

sounds great!

[@donrussell8889]

thanks, i"ve been developing this for a long time. A soaked sleeping bag weighs 40 lbs, and I experienced one at near freezing temps one long, nasty night. i caught pneumonia over that. I've also had some close calls due to zippers. So I truly, deeply hate normal sleeping bags.

[@donrussell8889]

My system lets you modify it to suit your conditions, wear it as clothing, do without various layers, etc. Overall, that is a very underestimated advantage, until you've actually been forced to live outside in your portable shelter, long term. then you begin to appreciate how inflexible the standard set up really is. For temps below 10F, you can easily convert my system into a Korchanski type of super shelter, for use with a fire. You can buy all the parts for this system for about $100, and a half a day's cutting and sewing will see it done. I think that it can be made in China for $ 30-$40, shipped here for $ $5-$10, and retailed for $150. While that's a bit much for a homeless guy, it's nothing for a thru-hiker, most bushcrafters, or one of the millions who are living in there vehicles/rv's. You need the option of the hammock or sleeping on the ground, you need the tarp and supershelter option, the ability to wear some or all of it as a poncho, the ability to strip off layers, the indifference to getting wet. Indeed, it makes a great rain-catch system.

[@bushcraftbaxter]

I have this Military sleeping bag and I swear it stays warm to -25 (F) or something! I almost overheated on a 20 degree night! If you wanna look it up "Military Casualties only Sleeping bag". It's pretty bulky like that bag though.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

So are you supposed to be dead to use it? LOL

[@bushcraftbaxter]

Girl in the Woods Thats exactly what I was saying! 😂

[@caseyoutdoors3897]

Girl in the Woods body bag lol

[@lifeseeker9563]

i was isused one in basic fort benning gorgia sand hill sorry about the spelling, any way i loved that bag i stayed realy realy warm wish i had one now : ))

[@bushmansurvival5053]

Wiggy's makes bags for the military and they have one on their website for civilians.

[@sivispacemparabellum4873]

The 3 piece Military Sleep Syt.(MSS) is anyone's best bet when purchasing a Sleeping bag. You can't go wrong when it comes to the best that's made for our military and sold to the public too. They're very inexpensive on eBay and there is no guessing on whether it's going to fail you or not because it will not fail.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yeah those are great bags... hubby owns one

[@sivispacemparabellum4873]

Girl in the Woods I can't say enough great things about those sleep systems.

[@donrussell8889]

actually, the mSS is pretty pathetic as to bulk, weight, and level of warmth. you can do better for half as much weight and bulk. The MSS, for the Alone show, would have been considered to be 3 items, not just one.

[@p-mac5969]

I always camp in single digit temps (F). I had a friend that wanted me to take him out so I offered to let him use my backup wiggys bag but he insisted on using his mss. The coldest it got on the trip was 9 degrees and he said he stayed cold all night while I slept like a baby. He now owns a wiggys bag.

[@aliveoutside248]

Hoplite Warrior from what I understand, Wiggy’s bags are the only ones used by all 4 branches of the U.S. Military. They are also used by the Alaskan Coast Guard and Arctic rescue. I have the MMSS myself, but I certainly wouldn’t discredit Wiggy’s as another serious USA made option. -Craig

[@redcanoe14]

Hey Brooke, this bag is rated as -20, is that -20C or F? Temperature ratings are always questionable, what was the coldest night you endured on the Island? Like you, I have perpetually cold feet so the bags I have used are usually rated for extreme cold.The hood design has had no thought put into it whatsoever, which suggests a lack of research or production cost saving, at $250 US I think you should expect a bit more attention to detail, although the materials appear to be reasonable quality.

[@MrOldclunker]

It's not all that cold on the BC island. The ocean keeps the temps from dipping too low. The continual rain and dampness will drive you batty!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

that's fahrenheit. Coldest there i would guess was in the teens... don't know cause we didn't have a thermometer. We slept with hot rocks every night- that def helps!!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

oh it got plenty cold- teens. it snowed and stuck. that moisture will kill you too.

[@redcanoe14]

Thanks Brooke. The climate where I live in the hills of Southern Interior of BC is different to Vancouver Island. I remember hiking in Scotland in August of many years and being cold all week because of the perpetual rain and mist. Keeping stuff dry was impossible for more than 3 or 4 days, Initially I had an amazing, expensive duck down sleeping bag, this lost it's insulation as soon as it got wet. After that I used double fibre pile or synthetic fibre filled sleeping bags as they retain some warmth when wet.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

totally!

[@zRockin1]

Hi Brooke, great review of the bag. I'm a little taller than you, so the length would have been good, but I'm sure I would have hated the hood too. Thanks for sharing, Rock On!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks for watching

[@SCSlimBoiseID]

Hey, Brooke. That looks like a decent bag, and if it worked for you on Vancouver Island for 49 days, it must have done the job it was hired to do, drawstring hood issues not withstanding. I'm still using my 35 year-old Slumberjack -20* mummy bag, but I may be replacing that in the spring. How is the cabin coming along? The cabin-building season must be pretty short up North. Take care, stay safe. Thanks for the bag review.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks yeah it did it's job for sure. cabin is coming nicely.... !

[@axerxes3981]

Brook..... wonderful video!! Love your evaluations and comments. When you slept did you wear a stocking cap to cover your head and ears?? Have you ever used a "poncho liner" with your sleeping bag(s). Also a shemagh helps if you wear it at night to keep your cute ears and head warm. Good review. Thanks for giving the price. That's always helpful in the evaluation. Best wishes..... Ax

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

I wore a hat for sure... but we could not have a liner on the show. Would have been nice!

[@americanvet6096]

Hello Brooke, you rock girl, my wife and i really pulled for you

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks tim appreciate it!

[@MarkShelby2025]

Great review Brooke Gotta check this company out Think it would be great with a Bivy

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Yeah would have been so nice to be able to have a bivy on the show!

[@MarkShelby2025]

Girl in the Woods Its similar to the MSS black bag witch i own(all three bags)

[@cliffmorgan31]

I’d say it is a damn good bag if it kept you anywhere NEAR comfortable/warm when you didn’t have much of a fire (calories) in your furnace!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yes just didn't like the hood

[@malkucken]

haha - the dog was funny - I would love to see the outtakes on this one! At one point he (?) looked like he was about to sit on your face

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

My son trained her to wrestle as soon as he hits the deck, so naturally she wants to GO whenever you get on the ground!

[@hpgdawnpatrol9456]

Love my Wiggy's military bag. Have used it for 10 years now. It still looks brand new! I also do not like the hood. But I just wear a skully when I sleep and I'm good to go. The bags are not the lightest but they are durable and they just plain work. I sleep like a baby in mine and its great supporting an American company.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

awesome

[@jdcorry6965]

The Ultima Thule weighs 5 pounds and, compressed, fills a large backpack. How much stuff was Brooke allowed to take on day one ?

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

That thing can get really pretty small with the compression bag.... we couldn't take much... 10 items besides the bag.

[@gavinjones2671]

BROOKE I know I,ve written a lot of stuff in Comments I,M really just playing catch up as I go through all your coooool video,s As for sleeping Bags I take a couple of things into account .No1 I,m not dealing with the same cold factor you are. At the coldest it has never got to below minus 5 Celsius when we used to camp out Even in mid winter way out back where we Used to camp near Coll a ren a bri (all the lad,s but 1 are gone we had a regular crew of 7 but now their all R,I,P, ) but I,ve also used my heavy canvas swag as my bed so With that and A sleeping bag to minus 5 I was always FAIRLY comfortable . Also we often took stretchers or ( as you would probably call them camp beds.easy to carry very compactable and lite I Also take into consideration that In a sleeping bag with a hood I,m Claustrophobic ( stems from a few incidents when I was a kid with an action that was supposed to be play but traumatised me because I felt trapped and couldn't breath. So I hate to be hemmed in . I do carry an extra polar fleece lite blanket ( might seem weak a 63 year old man admitting too that but that,s the way it is ) I use a sleeping bag with quick exit capability. Also your DEALING with a girl made Bush shelter where as we always had a form of lightweight tent and fly. But if my feedback is inform a tive that's good One of my mates was an excellent hand to have because he was a Navy seal ( Aussie Navy )he did his seal training in Portsmouth England and the Scottish highlands.( and there are several stories about that too ) But he could do and make anything with his hands.BTW I take my hat off to Dave and yourself As far as some of your trips I believe it would take a lot of Intestinal fortitude ( And if you think I,m being a bit formal let,s call it just plain Homegrown bloody gut,s Aussies always say bloody It,s an inbuilt part of our lingo.Anyway Cobberdogs GONE!!!

[@Jesusandbible]

What do you reckon on Snugpak Antarctica RE Sleeping Bag ?

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

haven't heard of it

[@frankc6430]

my main concern with any bag is the width around the torso, I hate being constricted so I usually look for the ones that are 36" or more... can you tell me what is the width of that bag?

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

This one is 31 at the shoulders. I did like the fact that it wasn't too constrictive.

[@bushmansurvival5053]

Hi Brooke, I have been curious... When you went on alone, did you have to pack absolutely everything inside the backpack? I saw some guys hand carry a bow or a saw, etc. Did that Wiggy's bag leave much room left in the backpack? How did you deal with that or was it a pretty big pack to begin with? Also, I am looking to get a new bag because I just got too fat for my 30 year old Wilderness Experience. I am looking at Wiggy's or possibly a foam bag made by Pakanuni. Maybe you should try the Pakanuni? If you do, let us know how that compared to the Wiggy's for you.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Yes everything had to fit in the bag, with the exception of like, your bow saw or bow. Yes the wiggy's bag took up a lot of room! the bags were pretty big tho.

[@caseyoutdoors3897]

Great review brook God bless have a great night

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Thanks SP

[@diydarkmatter]

looks like a great sleeping bag dear sorry i dint know you were on alone i stopped watching alone after the 1st season . but i hope you dont hold that against me lol . god bless you dear .you could get a god price on it cause your a celebrity right . and it was on the show with you .

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

haha thanks dm!

[@diydarkmatter]

no worries . i think your a great girl been enjoying your videos . god bless .

[@jameslane2667]

When you get to the 0 bags you got to be a little careful with him you wake up in the middle of the night soaking wet

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yep

[@christinaoklaohio7926]

Great review Brook

[@donrussell8889]

they are lying by at least 30F degrees, then, cause it never got much below 10F on Vancouver, that early in the winter. So for a -20F bag to not suffice really sucks.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Well remember i sleep cold and also we were sleeping on cedar and hemlock underneath us- not a ground pad.

[@donrussell8889]

lying is still lying, Brooke.

[@RobertGrismer]

I have two Wiggy's bags, and they performed below advertised temperatures. Maybe she didn't eat anything before hitting the rack. I am not a ground dweller, I use hammocks, I have total faith in my wiggy's equipment.

[@donrussell8889]

If you get up off the ground (and are able to stop convective loss of heat) you're way ahead, for a fact. Ditto if you can have a hot meal and especially, a hot drink before you sleep, If you exercise a bit before turning in, and and if you are already acclimated to the cold, those things are a big help, too.

[@Casey1pj]

Brook, I think that it was designed for a much larger person. That is why it doesn't cover your face properly. It is also the foot problem. As far as the lower portion goes, I am with you. It is definitely an error in the design. Any survivalist knows that you need bottom protection as well as top protection. I just want you to know that the bag is worth more than it was when you bought it because it gives it's new owner bragging rights that it is the bag that you used in the Alone survival series. If I weren't as broke as I am, I would definitely be bidding on it. I am a big fan of yours and if I weren't a poor boy, I would make sure that it became mine. You are one Spectacular Survivalist and a beautiful person Brook. Best wishes for you and your future adventures.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks much Casey1pj

[@davidulrich7112]

A little "trick" I'd realized (over-wintering in a tent in northern Minnesota, one time) IS THIS: Turning the bag upside...down--meaning "pillow" area drapes over your head, completely--not only means your...head stays warmer!!! But, also...(I couldn't sleep well, otherwise) there IS NOT that constrictive "wrap" squeezing around one's head, tightly? Other "adventures" (not certain IF I'd applied that...that winter, long ago) taught me to be wearing, likely...TWO (I'm spacing out the...name) knitted hats: most probably loosely fitted ones, too? BUT, that turning upside...down the sleeping bag was THE JOY, really? (Eventually, I "lived" in navy flight pants--and, parka, likely--as it got...REALLY cold, down to -40f even: while earlier...on, not so bad really. "Sub-human" in many respects--that...long, that...alone: listening to folks in, say, Missouri over the radio lamenting over how "cold" it was...there, for giggles--but...? That's another "story"? Meanwhile, "normal" routines--you're LIVING out there, after all? One learns...MANY THINGS--one wouldn't necessarily "choose"--invaluable in...many respects, however?)

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks for sharing!

[@davidulrich7112]

U2

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Well I haven’t heard of that brand before but it looked pretty good to me I use a US mt. Extreme cold weather Bag in the biggest size they made I’m a big fellow it wont even zip all the way up on me lol but got wool blankets also to go with it I do have the gortex bivy that goes with the modular sleep system it will keep my bag dry you should be able to get top dollar for that bag I remember when I slept at granny’s house under 8 quilts you would marr up in that shuck mattress jut a fireplace and snow would blow through the cracks in the attic where I slept that was the best times of my life they was always cat head biscuits and gravy setting on the table for every meal no matter what else they had she always had gravy(hoe tie) then hit the fields till dinner

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Sounds awesome!! thanks for sharing

[@Woodenarrows]

Never heard of Wiggy's. When you said the top was better insulated than the bottom I said whaaaat? Then I realized most people are going to have a ground mat of some sort, even if cedar and hemlock boughs as you used. Your dog just wanted to play a bit :-) Good discussion of the pro's and cons. BTW, being an archer, I liked your shirt...

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Sweet thanks much yeah the shirt is from a friend of mine who sells across from me at the Tanana Valley Farmers Market in Fairbanks, AK.

[@victorcastle1840]

Do you ever see Lonnie & Connie of ,Far North Bushcraft ? I would love to spend a night around a campfire talking to them.

[@Woodenarrows]

Yep, been subscribed to Lonnie's channel for years...

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

I'm thinking of looking them up next summer...!

[@Woodenarrows]

Would be an interesting visit I'm sure...

[@donrussell8889]

People on alone just give up on the idea of foraging enough to maintain their body weight, so the only way to win is be fat and lucky. Why does anyone think that a 75 sq ft, 1.5" mesh gillnet is worth taking, but 3000 sq ft of 4" mesh netting is not worth making? Netfishing is like trapping, you have to do a LOT of it to benefit from it. It's a numbers game.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

There is WAY more to it than the simple equation you mention above.

[@forreststump11]

will never use a down bag again. had one that got soaked in the sawtooths 25 years ago. I was never able to dry the bag out or use it again. I tossed it. like having a wife who cant cook. lol

[@floydrowton2892]

Thank you very much for the video happy holidays to you and your family hugs okay nice bag I got one similar to it and I get 500 for mine that's Antarctic bag is what I got

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

wow i bet that will keep you warm

[@jakewalden771]

You should’ve bought the booties also

[@phyllismulkey3778]

good review

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks phyllis!

[@victorcastle1840]

PS: Glad to see you seem to have recovered and gained some weight back. Hope you didn't end up with any long term health issues ?

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

My eyes are worse... but no worse for wear I suppose

[@victorcastle1840]

That is not good. What is the long term prognosis ?

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Good on ya for presenting some of the very real-world issues with these sleeping bags --- thermal inefficiencies, load out bulk with weight as a glaring issues, as well as generally poor fit effecting just that scenario of ineffectiveness by way of several means. All too often folks get caught up in the hyperbole nonsense and do not fact check (as in seeking empirical evidence) when it comes to gear selections - they just play along convinced; then believe what they are told (going outside a great deal of the times un-tested!!!). The hype continues to grow inflating the perceived magic way out of proportion and eventually largely falsehoods (lol -pun intended) become acceptable as truths. When gear/companies such as this are called out by relevant professionals in the field and in laboratories... companies leadership and marketing get challenged and they instantaneously get pretty offended... particularly defensive... then look to intimidate. Stuff like they 'know more about insulation than anyone on the planet' boasting. Fine and dandy if it works for some folks... however many in the know about this sort of stuff through experience, attention to detail, and scientific emphasis do not use or get suckered in by all the bs. I think you are brave to give an honest review as in it sorta worked --- but sorta did not. People need to see that in reality (again pun intended) after all you took a -20F sleeping bag!!! and the 'coldest' temps likely recorded on the Island are +8 to +15F in mid winter!!! To me... this exhibits hype while the 'actual performance' you got out of this bag is the same ol' stories and assessments concerning diminishing returns, lacking efficiency and effectiveness, etc. that was well founded via laboratory plus field identified fluff back in the 1990s. Sadly the reality is... What you took out there was essentially an early gen. inexpensive basic polyester fill equivalent... w/a fancy name to it and having a simple lamination process. You would have fared nearly equally well with a sporting goods box store thick 'trappers' cabin style sleeping bag with polarguard and sewn baffles.

[@phfatcat7867]

Anyone who gripes about "old technology" obviously would not comprehend the axiom "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"". I've used continuous filament sleeping bags since the mid-seventies, and they have always kept me warm...even when soaking wet. Try that with your 1,000 dollar down bag...Are they heavy? Compared to down, sure. Bulky? Again, if you use down as the standard, sure. But if you camp where I do, which is NOT on a glacier at 12000 feet up, but in a temperate, damp, wooded environment, Wiggy's is my first and only choice...as for the nitpicking about the draw cord on the hood, well...to each his own...but to place yourself in a pseudo-"survival" situation and be bothered by a string? And I am kind of amused by the negativity coming from one "Alaska Raft Connection", as Alaska is one of Wiggy's biggest markets. That's why the only retailer of Wiggy's products, outside of Wiggy's home store in Colorado, is in...Alaska...which begs the question, whose sleeping bags are YOU trying to sell? Lots of people have tried to belittle Wiggy's and his products over the decades, but he still sells them as fast as he can make them. And the people doing the buying are not pilgrims. The pilgrims have never heard of Wiggy's.

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

You clearly did not read my commentary: A.) No one including me is 'griping about old technology. B.) No comments of mine concerning using down (or what types) as a standard. C.) Where is 'survival' situation in all of this... reality TV? really (no offense to those participants that enjoyed, learned, benefitted, and grew as people) being part of a show D.) I'm not selling an audience here on anything... that would be unprofessional additionally not courteous to this channel and its owner. E.) There is a reason for 2ish outlets to purchase... think about it!!! There is also a reason that the sewn in place poly insulation in MSS system is likely production >10,000:1 vs. Lamilite... no measurable real-world benefits!!! If you honestly believe Alaska is a 'big market' for sales... I offer up ocean front property in Kansas with fly-out King Salmon fishing. Food for thought --- I first discovered this channel when a friend of mine saw this particular host having some air retention issues with an inflatable boat she had purchased at a garage sale... I helped her out comment-wise on a DIY repair solution at home to get her back on water. Here, I present the facts of why this is not all the sleeping bag it's cracked up to be. Have a better New Year - Pilgrim? Pilgrims??

[@benterwellen]

Ty for an Honest Review, I would not like this bag.....as mentioned the hood is a no go........

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yeah i didn't like it

[@aaronnelson1099]

Do I hear 100.....150......200 Sold to the man in the black cowboy hat :))

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

LOL

[@charliewebb9173]

I thought Mazy was going to pee on ya the way she keep sniffing. Thought we were about to get a blooper reel. 😀

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Oh man she was all over me!

[@donrussell8889]

sleeping bags don't feed you, as you found out. Season 4, you were not punished for taking one, in fact, you had to do so. But the other seasons, especially 1 and 2, when they were just GIVEN a 20x2 tarp, they could have used force-dried debris, stuffed into folded, sewn (straighten out one fishhook) hunks of tarp and have thus, freed up one of their 10 picks for something that's more useful.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

It sounds simple, but it is a complicated thing, once you add in many, many other factors. Try it for a weekend and you will be amazed at the insight you will gain.

[@anthonycook8703]

I'm pretty heavy

[@alexandrossimitsis6072]

Are you serious? This is bigger than my 35L backpack..

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yeah it's big alright.

[@robbevington1754]

lol good dog :)

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

she's the best

[@kene3431]

Are Wiggy's bags the best out there? No. Are they a high value option made in the USA that will keep you warm? Yes. Pros - Made in the USA, Robust, comfortable. (wide versions for big guys) Cons - Doesn't compress well and is HEAVY. If you're just car camping, they are a good option. Or willing to lug a 6 lb bag that is ok down to zero degrees, and have a bag that takes up your whole pack. For the price, and the average camper, they are a great option. If money is no object, go with Western Mountaineering, Kifaru, Feather Friends, or even a quilt from elightened equipment.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

agreed

[@kathyjohnson1763]

Too bad it’s a mommy sleeping bag, I can not sleep in one

[@garyo4456]

Kathy Johnson - They make the same bag...Hunter Ultimate Thule in a Rectangular size! (My wife “loves” mine....her birthday is this week and I’ve got one hidden downstairs to surprise her with! Shhhh!! 👍 ps.... They’re not light, but theyrrrr great!!

[@donrussell8889]

i won't give a dollar for any sleeping gear that has a zipper or which is ruined by getting wet, if I can't sell it or trade it.. I made my own in order to not have those weaknesses.

[@abitofthisabitofthatwithda5379]

the bag is a mummy ""style"" not a mummy bag. a mummy style bag is a creator all to its self!! i have had a mummy style bags in my 30+ yrs of camping and i luved it! if you like a tight bag! i would suggest a M(ilitary)S(leep)S(ystem)! i am refuring to the green and black bag set up. LOL! how do i say this nicely! LOL! GOT IT! now i know how a swaddled baby feels like! LOL! im a mover! i roll the whole thing rolls with me!! good luck finding a bag.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Thanks much it was mainly the hood i didn't like- the bag itself is great!

[@abitofthisabitofthatwithda5379]

yup i know the feeling! it was in the boy scouts when my aunt had given it to me. the one time i used that hood flap thing, i cooked myself that night. it was in the middle of winter with a foot of snow on the ground and i woke to the bag half off me.