i saw this video on TOS.

i started backpacking in the late 70's (thru hiked in 88) and can relate to a lot of what the video has to say. i have to admit that my big 3 weighed a whole lot less than his (although i also started with a 7 pound tent).

I’m in the market for a cold-weather bag...Southeast cold. I want a down bag able to tolerate humidity.

Realistically, the coldest I’d probably camp is 12-15* but need to be prepared to go down to 0-5*, just in case my planning sucks, which is usually the case.

I’ve read that the recommendation is to get a bag 15-20* colder than what you need. Plus I’m a ‘cold sleeper’.

I’m looking at a Western Mountaineering Apache, 15* with 2oz of overfill which supposedly adds 8-10* to the bag. A Feathered Friends Petrel 10^, and a Western Mountaineering Antelope 5* with 2 oz of overfill,

I’m 5’1/2”. The Apache comes in a 5’6” size. The Petrel 10 small is 5’3”, and the Antelope is 5’6” but is wider/more girth.

I’ve also read that the more extra space, the colder the bag,

So far, the Apache with overfill is in the lead, followed by the Petrel, then the Antelope,

Or should I go for the warmest bag on the list, the Antelope with overfill ? Ugh! I hate decisions.


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