Just wanted to post something here to get the section going.
I currently have a Big Agnes Deer Park 30 degree down bag. It's a long and big guy bag, but I am a side sleeper who hates being constricted. I am only 5'8" but have big shoulders (44 jacket), so the bag is for the most part way too big for me, but I don't mind. I have used it down to 25 degrees without being cold, as I just wear a hat, and actually put on long johns when it's that cold. I also burrow down in the bag when it's cold. I won't ever be in weather below 20 or so since I am a CPA and won't get to backpack in the winter.
Anyway, I am trying to decide my next bag/quilt purchase: light summer bag like this, knowing that I sleep warm? https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Bag/pitchpinesl45
vs
an 20 or 30 degree EE quilt like this in wide, which I could use in all 3 seasons, and just stop using the Deer Park? http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/?product=revx-ready-ship
vs Montbell Super Spiral Down 30
vs
any other suggestions.
Hopefully a good discussion can ensue. Oh yeah, I am also trying to go lighter as I replace or add gear, so that is part of my motivation as well. Thanks!
I currently have a Big Agnes Deer Park 30 degree down bag. It's a long and big guy bag, but I am a side sleeper who hates being constricted. I am only 5'8" but have big shoulders (44 jacket), so the bag is for the most part way too big for me, but I don't mind. I have used it down to 25 degrees without being cold, as I just wear a hat, and actually put on long johns when it's that cold. I also burrow down in the bag when it's cold. I won't ever be in weather below 20 or so since I am a CPA and won't get to backpack in the winter.
Anyway, I am trying to decide my next bag/quilt purchase: light summer bag like this, knowing that I sleep warm? https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Bag/pitchpinesl45
vs
an 20 or 30 degree EE quilt like this in wide, which I could use in all 3 seasons, and just stop using the Deer Park? http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/?product=revx-ready-ship
vs Montbell Super Spiral Down 30
vs
any other suggestions.
Hopefully a good discussion can ensue. Oh yeah, I am also trying to go lighter as I replace or add gear, so that is part of my motivation as well. Thanks!
First Law of Physics for Backpackers: What goes down must come up.