My big Agnes bag has the bottom sleeve. There is no insulation under you. Having a warm pad is a must. I like it as I toss and turn and often wiggle off of the pad without it. I have sewn loops into other bags to tire the pad on, but it does not work as well.
Super helpful! Didn't know neck baffle was a thing! I spent two night dry run at home and a said 30-40F sleeping bag made me too cold to sleep in a 60F room🥲A higher R-value pad helped a little. I wonder if I should go all the way to 0F.
Great videos, I've subscribed. I'm looking for my 1st decent sleeping bag. Weights the biggest factor for me, considering synthetic as its wet a lot here in Wales. 😂. I wriggle a lot at night, so worried a mummy might not be for me.
What bag would work for a 70 yr old woman (who sleeps cold) to use in an emergency (inside her home) should the power go out? Thank you. This was helpful.
An inexpensive 0º synthetic bag from Walmart or the the like. It'll get you through the evening without breaking the bank. You should stay toasty warm.
They’re highly viable and super popular on the AT, PCT, CDT, etc. I prefer the bag to: Keep bugs out Increased warmth on surprise freezing nights Keeps me off the ground tarp One less annoyance while sleeping
Great video, with a lot of usable information 👍🏻👍🏻 I was skeptical for years when it came to down sleeping bags. Living in a place where it rains a lot, I though I was better off with a synthetic bag. However, now that I’m getting older, and don’t want to carry as much weight, I’ve finally converted to down. Got myself a Western Mountaineering bag, and I’m very happy with it. But, I also have an overbag, that is synthetic, with which I can boost the temperature of my down bag, and also move the dew point from my down bag to my overbag. This works extremely well, and my down bag is usually quite dry in the morning when I get up (also use a Reactor liner from Sea to Summit) 🇳🇴
Here's the official link from Western Mountaineering: www.westernmountaineering.com/product-details/product-tips-care/ Even on a gentle cycle, a top-load agitator is too rough. If you need to use a washing machine, either hand do it or use a front-loader. I used a pro service in San Diego provided by A16 - that wsa the best.
Fantastic video! Do you have a recommendation on how much higher you can go in temp from the bag rating? Will a 20 degree WM bag work well around 40 degrees or is that overkill?
Al, I’m headed into the Arctic. I want to sleep ‘under the stars’ so I can watch the northern lights. Will condensation freeze on my bag? What suggestions do you have to ensure my bag stays dry? Temps -30 to 20F. Thank you.
The bag will likely get wet and the condensation will freeze. That's the tough part of sleeping under the stars. What I do is sleep under my pitched tarp and only have my head out from under the tarp so I can see the sky. The tarp isn't laying directly on the bag, btw.
@@ALinsdau Thank you, kind sir. My son and I will give the tarp method a try. Our bags are rated only to 0, so we’re going to use every trick you taught us to increase warmth. Thanks again.
Hi Aaron. One of the sleeping-bags I have is a big and heavy -9C comfort synthetic one. I weights over 4 lbs and almost doesn't fit in a backpack. Because of where I live the temps almost never go so low, and the bag is somewhat long for me, I'm considering cutting it down to size. Is it a prudent thing to do?
arron my problem isnt getting the right sleepingbag but .trying to keep it dry from condensation .im warm going to bed but wakeup cold because my bag has condensated .and ive opened up the vents and doors on my tent . i end up putting a blanket around my bag. then i can get back to sleep how do i stop this ?
Maybe you should consider an “Overbag”. This is a synthetic oversized sleeping bag that goes on the outside of the down bag. This moves the dew point from the down bag to the synthetic bag, and you end up with a down bag that is quite dry in the morning. You also boost the temperature of your down bag, so you can use it in even colder temperatures. You can read about the overbag I use here: www.halite.no/blogs/news/overbag-pro
Choose a bag warmer than you think if you sleep cold. Nothing worse than freezing. I like having the extra bag so I can wriggle around, stuff in my clothes and water bottles. I never noticed any warmth loss.
@@ALinsdau would you say end of November colorado mountain range at 12k ft elevation would be overkill? I predict possibly get 9° f at the lowest.. would you suggest just keeping it unzipped and using it as a blanket if it's too hot?
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My big Agnes bag has the bottom sleeve. There is no insulation under you. Having a warm pad is a must. I like it as I toss and turn and often wiggle off of the pad without it. I have sewn loops into other bags to tire the pad on, but it does not work as well.
The sleeve is very nice.
Super helpful! Didn't know neck baffle was a thing! I spent two night dry run at home and a said 30-40F sleeping bag made me too cold to sleep in a 60F room🥲A higher R-value pad helped a little. I wonder if I should go all the way to 0F.
Great review 👍🏻 Didn’t realize there were so many things to consider when buying a sleeping bag ⛺️😎
Thanks for watching.
I thought I'd try ironing sewing sails on the outer wind flap of my sleeping bags
to prevent the zipper from getting stuck
6:47 I'm glad I looked down to verify before purchasing 😂
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this breakdown! These vids really answer the nitty gritty questions and ease my mind about dropping $650+ on a bag
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your great insight!
Thanks!
Great videos, I've subscribed. I'm looking for my 1st decent sleeping bag. Weights the biggest factor for me, considering synthetic as its wet a lot here in Wales. 😂.
I wriggle a lot at night, so worried a mummy might not be for me.
Thanks for the tips!
No problem!
You mentioned needing a synthetic bag on the North Pole. Why is that? Not that I’m planning on going. 😂
The humidity is incredibly high on the arctic ocean. A synthetic bag will perform better over the long term. It’s rather counterintuitive.
What bag would work for a 70 yr old woman (who sleeps cold) to use in an emergency (inside her home) should the power go out? Thank you. This was helpful.
An inexpensive 0º synthetic bag from Walmart or the the like. It'll get you through the evening without breaking the bank. You should stay toasty warm.
Hello! Very useful! Have you ever considered sleeping quilts? What are your thoughts on them?
They’re highly viable and super popular on the AT, PCT, CDT, etc. I prefer the bag to:
Keep bugs out
Increased warmth on surprise freezing nights
Keeps me off the ground tarp
One less annoyance while sleeping
@@ALinsdau Thank you for the response!
Great video, with a lot of usable information 👍🏻👍🏻
I was skeptical for years when it came to down sleeping bags. Living in a place where it rains a lot, I though I was better off with a synthetic bag. However, now that I’m getting older, and don’t want to carry as much weight, I’ve finally converted to down. Got myself a Western Mountaineering bag, and I’m very happy with it. But, I also have an overbag, that is synthetic, with which I can boost the temperature of my down bag, and also move the dew point from my down bag to my overbag. This works extremely well, and my down bag is usually quite dry in the morning when I get up (also use a Reactor liner from Sea to Summit) 🇳🇴
Nice, thanks for the helpful comments.
The only thing I'd add, is that sleeping bag zips only jam when you are busting for a pee. 🤣
Truth in camping.
Any suggestion for washing my Antelope bag?
Thanks, Aaron.
Here's the official link from Western Mountaineering:
www.westernmountaineering.com/product-details/product-tips-care/
Even on a gentle cycle, a top-load agitator is too rough. If you need to use a washing machine, either hand do it or use a front-loader. I used a pro service in San Diego provided by A16 - that wsa the best.
Fantastic video! Do you have a recommendation on how much higher you can go in temp from the bag rating? Will a 20 degree WM bag work well around 40 degrees or is that overkill?
Might be overkill.
What do you think about the mountain hardware sleeping bags?
They're quite nice.
Al, I’m headed into the Arctic. I want to sleep ‘under the stars’ so I can watch the northern lights. Will condensation freeze on my bag? What suggestions do you have to ensure my bag stays dry? Temps -30 to 20F. Thank you.
The bag will likely get wet and the condensation will freeze. That's the tough part of sleeping under the stars. What I do is sleep under my pitched tarp and only have my head out from under the tarp so I can see the sky. The tarp isn't laying directly on the bag, btw.
@@ALinsdau Thank you, kind sir. My son and I will give the tarp method a try. Our bags are rated only to 0, so we’re going to use every trick you taught us to increase warmth. Thanks again.
Hi Aaron.
One of the sleeping-bags I have is a big and heavy -9C comfort synthetic one. I weights over 4 lbs and almost doesn't fit in a backpack.
Because of where I live the temps almost never go so low, and the bag is somewhat long for me, I'm considering cutting it down to size.
Is it a prudent thing to do?
If you have serious sewing skills, then maybe. I wouldn't do it. That's a lot of work but I'd be interested to see how it goes for you.
What about right or left zipper?
I just made a video on sleeping bag shopping:
How to choose the right sleeping bag: 15 factors to consider
ruclips.net/video/reeC6ZUQbxk/видео.html
arron my problem isnt getting the right sleepingbag but .trying to keep it dry from condensation .im warm going to bed but wakeup cold because my bag has condensated .and ive opened up the vents and doors on my tent . i end up putting a blanket around my bag. then i can get back to sleep how do i stop this ?
Don't put a blanket on your bag - it'll cause the down to compress. If you have a super light breathable synthetic sheet, that might help.
Maybe you should consider an “Overbag”. This is a synthetic oversized sleeping bag that goes on the outside of the down bag. This moves the dew point from the down bag to the synthetic bag, and you end up with a down bag that is quite dry in the morning. You also boost the temperature of your down bag, so you can use it in even colder temperatures. You can read about the overbag I use here: www.halite.no/blogs/news/overbag-pro
@@p.richter9592 awesome i will check that out ta 👍
Anyone else 5'6" with a 6' bag?? How is it in really cold temps? Do you lose a ton of warmth? Im a woman, sleep cold and exactly 5'6". 150lbs
Choose a bag warmer than you think if you sleep cold. Nothing worse than freezing.
I like having the extra bag so I can wriggle around, stuff in my clothes and water bottles. I never noticed any warmth loss.
@@ALinsdau would you say end of November colorado mountain range at 12k ft elevation would be overkill? I predict possibly get 9° f at the lowest.. would you suggest just keeping it unzipped and using it as a blanket if it's too hot?
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