Sleeping bag options

[pluton]

I haven’t washed any of our four Taiga bags since they have DryShell covers and would take forever to dry (LOL, waterproofing works both ways ?).

I just washed a 1994 Marmot Gore Tex down bag. Turn it inside out in both the washer (front load only) and dryer and it dries as fast as normal down bags.

 

[Trail Talk]

Thanks, gives me confidence to try when necessary. I’m hoping a wash won’t be needed for several years since I always wear a base layer.

 

[smbisig]

I'm 6'5" and have been happy with the Therm-a-Rest Ramble (https://amzn.to/3EuUZK0) in my Canopy Camper. If I will be camping in the snow, I will also bring my Teton double bag and always have a wool blanket as well. You can never be too prepared.

I sleep way better with a large down blanket like the Ramble vs a sleeping bag. Even the larger two-person bags. I think because I have a tendency to sleep with my feet outside of the covers/blanket.

 

[BigAl]

I've never slept better since I go into Big Agnus system bags. They have a sleeve sewn into the bottom that accepts your inflatable pad. Less insulation on the bottom, so less bulk and weight compared to a similarly rated normal bag. You never roll off your pad. I have 3 different temp bags

 

[Trail Talk]

Returning to the conversation to share some good news from Taiga Works. After years of prodding they are finally offering a down quilt/comforter in three sizes. Our twin-sized 800-fill (768g of down) arrived within a week and will be going into the camper. No affiliation, we just find their down bags to be very well made and good value too. Just a bit on the heavy side for backpacking trips short of expeditions, FWIW.

 

[Flyelk1]

Just an update for my set up in the camper. Since it’s a basecamp, I went with a synthetic bag from Wiggy’s. Out of Colorado and it has been incredibly warm. Steep discounts if you can buy in person. I bought a zero degree bag for when I ice fish and camp. Well made, and warm! Just a thought.