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Old 08-06-2006, 08:03 PM
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BJDwrk BJDwrk is offline
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High Quality Sleeping Bags

While researching a new bag, I was just wondering what everybody's opinion on the highest quality sleeping bags (brands) are? Include opinions on both down and synthetic. Some criteria-
longevity
weight
price
compressibilty
true to temp. ratin.

I don't necessarily want a cheap bag but I want a lot of bag if I am going to be spending a lot of money. I won't consider a 3-season or summer bag over $400 so... NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 08-07-2006, 05:42 AM
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Old 08-07-2006, 08:23 AM
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I did a lot of looking before I chose a Western Mountaineering (WM) Versalite Super. WM is widely re NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 08-30-2006, 08:01 AM
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Best Bags

I currently own and use an Integral Designs Himalayan custom o.f. Endurance and down bag, this is my NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-01-2006, 02:08 PM
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i am very happy with my moonstone sleeping bag. it is well made and has served me well down to 40 de NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-01-2006, 03:58 PM
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The only two bags I buy are Feathered Friends and Western Mountaineering
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Old 09-01-2006, 09:18 PM
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I'll second the WM Megalite. I also have the long. If you buy the best you cry once; if you buy chea NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-08-2006, 05:10 PM
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I'll third the WM Megalite and I love BeaverTrapper's way of justifying the cost. Well done! Remembe NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-08-2006, 05:56 PM
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I had my WM out this past week and temps dropped into the low 30's. There was frost on some logs by NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-10-2006, 01:58 PM
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i'll '4th' or '5th' the WM praise. WM bags in general are conservatively rated, well made, and well NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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