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Elk hunt sleeping bag...what would you do?
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<blockquote data-quote="mnoland30" data-source="post: 2424139" data-attributes="member: 29323"><p>I have a 10 degree quilt from Enlightened Equipment. It weighs about 28 oz. I love it. I used to turtle under the quilt to keep my face warm. It is hard to breathe that way. I bought a 3.5 oz. down hoodie that covers my head and neck. It makes a huge difference. I use a lightweight (8 Oz) bivy. It adds a few degrees of comfort and helps keep you from slipping off the pad. The new treated down is less susceptible to moisture. But I've woken up with ice all around the hood of my mummy bag and that would build up after a while.</p><p></p><p>I've been sleeping in mummy bags since I was 9, so I'm used to them. If you're not, it may take some getting used to. You just have to move both legs together. </p><p></p><p>X2 on something warm under you. In a pinch. pine boughs at least get you off the frozen ground. I have a $20 yard sale synthetic bag that kept me almost warm at -20. I was sleeping on 5" foam. But it would fill a backpack all by itself. Down packs much smaller and is lighter for the warmth. </p><p></p><p>When I was a Boy Scout, they told us to sleep in our underwear. Because we wore cotton, which gets wet from sweat and takes forever to dry. Now I sleep in fleece long johns and top. They breathe. I can't stand to wear socks to bed. But, when it is cold you need to. I bought some socks for diabetics that fit loosely and wear them comfortably. </p><p></p><p>Take a lesson from the Army. Get two bags that fit together. That gives you way more flexibility, may be warmer, and is probably less expensive. </p><p></p><p>Check the girth of the bags you're looking at. The smaller, the warmer. I've always liked North Face bags because they fit tight and warm. </p><p></p><p>With all this said, if it is that cold, you want a wood stove in your tent. Being able to warm up after a hard day hunting is important. If you're cold and miserable, it is hard to maintain a positive hunting attitude. Kifaru sells a tarp tent with a wood stove. I have their tipi tent and it is great on a wet or snowy day. My tent and stove weighs about 11 lbs., but spilt between two people isn't bad. Tarps are lighter, and warmer when not heated, but not as comfortable.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mnoland30, post: 2424139, member: 29323"] I have a 10 degree quilt from Enlightened Equipment. It weighs about 28 oz. I love it. I used to turtle under the quilt to keep my face warm. It is hard to breathe that way. I bought a 3.5 oz. down hoodie that covers my head and neck. It makes a huge difference. I use a lightweight (8 Oz) bivy. It adds a few degrees of comfort and helps keep you from slipping off the pad. The new treated down is less susceptible to moisture. But I've woken up with ice all around the hood of my mummy bag and that would build up after a while. I've been sleeping in mummy bags since I was 9, so I'm used to them. If you're not, it may take some getting used to. You just have to move both legs together. X2 on something warm under you. In a pinch. pine boughs at least get you off the frozen ground. I have a $20 yard sale synthetic bag that kept me almost warm at -20. I was sleeping on 5" foam. But it would fill a backpack all by itself. Down packs much smaller and is lighter for the warmth. When I was a Boy Scout, they told us to sleep in our underwear. Because we wore cotton, which gets wet from sweat and takes forever to dry. Now I sleep in fleece long johns and top. They breathe. I can't stand to wear socks to bed. But, when it is cold you need to. I bought some socks for diabetics that fit loosely and wear them comfortably. Take a lesson from the Army. Get two bags that fit together. That gives you way more flexibility, may be warmer, and is probably less expensive. Check the girth of the bags you're looking at. The smaller, the warmer. I've always liked North Face bags because they fit tight and warm. With all this said, if it is that cold, you want a wood stove in your tent. Being able to warm up after a hard day hunting is important. If you're cold and miserable, it is hard to maintain a positive hunting attitude. Kifaru sells a tarp tent with a wood stove. I have their tipi tent and it is great on a wet or snowy day. My tent and stove weighs about 11 lbs., but spilt between two people isn't bad. Tarps are lighter, and warmer when not heated, but not as comfortable. [/QUOTE]
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