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    Gong Shooter kpp80202's Avatar
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    Default advice on warm sleeping bag

    For the last few years, I have been going to a hunting camp at around 10,500' in early to mid November. I have an REI +25 degree mummy bag that I used in my backpacking days that just doesn't keep me warm when the temp hits +30, let alone +10 to +15, which has been a typical low at night in November up there. I use a little Coleman gas heater to stay comfortable, but hate to need it to not be miserable. Since weight is not a factor for this, what do you guys recommend for a nice, warm, hooded bag that doesn't break the bank? Somewhat important features include a zipper that doesn't keep getting snagged when trying to zip up, a lining that doesn't act like velcro and a hood/collar that snugs up. I guess a rating of 0 degrees would work, but I'd like the experts who have slept out there to chime in. Thanks!

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    best I can suggest is Sportsmans warehouse has their own generic brand, "sportsman outfitter" - model "sportsmans lite 0degree". I bought a couple of them for I thik $45 and they work well... there are better I'm sure.

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    First, thanks for the tip--I'll check them out. I got my daughters the sportsman's bags at the +20 rating, and they like 'em.

    Second, where did you get that avatar? Wow!

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    a friend let me take the picture... (joke)

    google images... searched for axx... ha ha.

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    Default Gi Surplus bag

    I used the military surplus bags. The one with two bags and a Goretex bivy bag outer shell..same as this craigslist ad (not my ad)
    http://cosprings.craigslist.org/spo/1613323414.html

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    I bought a -20 degree (lite weight)north face for 250ish. I froze my ass off. I went to the army surplus store and bought a 40 dollar cheapy. Been using that for elking every since. Get the biggest cotton sleeping bag you can find.
    My dad uses an army extreme cold sleeping bag and he never complains- about being cold.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gnihcraes View Post
    a friend let me take the picture... (joke)
    Ya, he must work out!

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