Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Equipment Discussions
Sleeping Bags
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="jmden" data-source="post: 335832" data-attributes="member: 1742"><p>The models offered by the various top brands and their various features seem to morph from year to year, so typically you just need to get on the net and start digging. Often each manufacture has a wide range of bags in term so construction, materials and cost. However, if you look for what I call the 'basics' of at least 700+ fill power and watertight/breathable (w/b) shell in any of the top manufacturers, you should be good to go. Welded baffle construction is a plus. (Personally I don't think that just a DWR [durable water repellent] coating on the shell is best way to go. I think a w/b laminate is going to be a better choice in the long run, albeit more expensive...it will also have a DWR to keep the shell fabric from 'wetting out'. Once a shell fabric 'wets out', the laminate can't breathe to release moisture. That's what a DWR is for.)</p><p> </p><p>Might check out the offerings from Feathered Friends, Western Mountaineering, Marmot, North Face, Mountain Hardware, etc., with the first two mentioned probably being the most notable in terms of their bag construction as it is the focus of their operations. I've got a -30F custom made FF bag I've had for about 10 years that is the cat's meow when it's cold. If you know the 'basics' of what you are looking for, you can peruse the net and often find good deals on models that are from previous years, etc.</p><p> </p><p>Not sure if you guys are familiar with a magazine called 'Hunting Fool', (pretty expensive--I can't afford it--my father-in-law gets it), but it is an outstanding publication and they typically have a 'gear section' every issue that reviews the latest gear. Much of the gear reviewed comes directly from the alpine mountaineering sport as do the brands mentioned above. My point is, and not to diss many big 'hunting' retailers (one perhaps starting with a 'C' who does have alot of good stuff), but the alot of the best gear for hunting will come from the offerings designed for alpine mountaineering. You just have to know what you're looking for and why. Just my .02.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jmden, post: 335832, member: 1742"] The models offered by the various top brands and their various features seem to morph from year to year, so typically you just need to get on the net and start digging. Often each manufacture has a wide range of bags in term so construction, materials and cost. However, if you look for what I call the 'basics' of at least 700+ fill power and watertight/breathable (w/b) shell in any of the top manufacturers, you should be good to go. Welded baffle construction is a plus. (Personally I don't think that just a DWR [durable water repellent] coating on the shell is best way to go. I think a w/b laminate is going to be a better choice in the long run, albeit more expensive...it will also have a DWR to keep the shell fabric from 'wetting out'. Once a shell fabric 'wets out', the laminate can't breathe to release moisture. That's what a DWR is for.) Might check out the offerings from Feathered Friends, Western Mountaineering, Marmot, North Face, Mountain Hardware, etc., with the first two mentioned probably being the most notable in terms of their bag construction as it is the focus of their operations. I've got a -30F custom made FF bag I've had for about 10 years that is the cat's meow when it's cold. If you know the 'basics' of what you are looking for, you can peruse the net and often find good deals on models that are from previous years, etc. Not sure if you guys are familiar with a magazine called 'Hunting Fool', (pretty expensive--I can't afford it--my father-in-law gets it), but it is an outstanding publication and they typically have a 'gear section' every issue that reviews the latest gear. Much of the gear reviewed comes directly from the alpine mountaineering sport as do the brands mentioned above. My point is, and not to diss many big 'hunting' retailers (one perhaps starting with a 'C' who does have alot of good stuff), but the alot of the best gear for hunting will come from the offerings designed for alpine mountaineering. You just have to know what you're looking for and why. Just my .02. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Equipment Discussions
Sleeping Bags
Top