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Post by rangersedge on Jul 18, 2020 11:35:10 GMT -5
Sleeping pads do make a huge difference. A friend really likes his Wiggys bag.
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Post by rangersedge on Jul 18, 2020 11:36:25 GMT -5
Robster: That looks like a nice setup.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jul 18, 2020 13:07:30 GMT -5
No fair Robster, you have a furry bag warmer, of course you stay warm!!!
Trapr
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Post by zac0419 on Jul 18, 2020 17:00:25 GMT -5
I use a Big Agnes 20 deg bag with real down. They don’t insulate the bottom because compressed down is worthless anyways so paid it with an insulated pd and your in business. On 20 deg mornings in Colorado it warms up so fast I couldn’t believe it.
Big Agnes also makes their bags in a 6’6” size for taller folks.
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Post by Robster on Jul 18, 2020 17:38:30 GMT -5
BBD, my Cur dog goes everywhere with me. Even work. Best friend, hands down. He used to sleep in the sleeping bag with my son. Funniest thing to watch him back himself into the sleeping bag with my son.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jul 18, 2020 18:14:14 GMT -5
My Rhodesian was the same way, went everywhere. I could make do with a sub quality sleeping bag because I had a 100# heater with me.
Trapr
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Post by Robster on Jul 18, 2020 18:43:58 GMT -5
Nothing better is there Trapr? Only drawback is their life span. Way too short.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jul 18, 2020 19:24:22 GMT -5
Amen to that
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Post by messybear on Jul 19, 2020 8:57:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses guys! Lots of good ones!
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jul 19, 2020 9:24:15 GMT -5
Apologies for the thread drift, It actually reminded me to order a bag liner. Robster I really like the canvas bag shell you’ve got, may have to order one of those also.
Trapr
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Post by jgt on Jul 19, 2020 11:54:32 GMT -5
Straw on the floor of a tent if not on a cot can vastly improve your comfort level.
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Post by Robster on Jul 19, 2020 12:48:01 GMT -5
The canvas cowboy bedroll or shell keeps the sleeping bag clean and adds to the warmth of your sleep system. Amazing to me how comfortable I was at colder temperatures when using the canvas shell. I take the whole setup, fold it in half and it becomes the top pack when I pack in on horses. You can see it going across the back of the horse and it almost covers the opening to the panniers.
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Post by rickiesrevenge on Jul 19, 2020 22:21:28 GMT -5
Not a square bag but I'd buy a kifaru slick bag. 100% made in the USA. I like my wiggies but its heavy
Aaron
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Post by kings6 on Jul 20, 2020 8:26:20 GMT -5
I love my canvas bedroll cover for my old sleeping bag. Keeps it clean and turns it into a real cold weather set. Toss a thin micro fleece blanket for an inside liner and was hot even in the high country of CO In November.
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Post by messybear on Jan 8, 2021 10:22:13 GMT -5
Well I thought I would report back. Thanks to all who responded. Many great ideas and suggestions. I went with the Wiggys ultimate Thule. Put it and a pad in my bed roll and loved it. Comfortable and roomy. Got down to -15* one night and was fine. One morning my bag was froze to the side of the tent. Didn’t know it though. Good construction and it dries out real easily. I’m happy. Thanks guys
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