Sleeping Bag

chas · Apr 26, 2012

I'm looking for a reasonably priced sleeping bag under $200. 20 degree range. But, I'm 6'2", 225 and have wide shoulders. I don't want to be super confined.

HUNT21 · Apr 27, 2012

I like the North Face Cats Meow bag. Synthetic 20 degree. I'm 6'3" 225 and it fits me fine. Just get the Long version of the bag. Its a great value and you can find them on sale online. Cant go wrong with it.

peez3006 · Apr 27, 2012

I'm 6'2" 235. My main bag is the Big Agnes Lost Ranger. Regular length is just long enough. Lots of room in the upper body area. Throw in an BA air core pad and you're in for a good nights sleep.

Don P

goinhuntn · Apr 27, 2012

Check out Cabelas Alaskan Guide in the rectangular version. Rated to 40 below, but I doubt you would be warm at that temp. I used mine elk hunting last year and I stayed nice and warm when temps dipped to single digits.

hank4elk · Apr 28, 2012

LAST EDITED ON Apr-28-12 AT 07:30PM (MST)[p]I have Kelty,Marmot,and Cabellas Trekker bags.I'm same size,lighter,big shoulders.All have enough room for me.I get the tall sizes on most things. Depends on how you'll use it. Go to a REI,any backpacking store and ask to check them out,get in it,roll around.I wound up buying two bags in one store.Clearance sale. But I found what works,then bought from Cabellas,CampMor,and REI too. I have 5 different bags for different uses and temps,never spent $200 on any.

EVILNR · Apr 29, 2012

Big Agnes Hog Park 20', love it.
i'm 6'2 - 'bout 260-270, depending on what time of day it is.

glass_eye · Apr 30, 2012

If you plan on being warm in 20* then you should get a 0* bag. Whatever the rating is, to be comfortable go 20* warmer.
ie; You plan on sleeping in 0* weather, go -20*

arrowone4me · May 3, 2012

Chas, I purchaced a new Cabela's Magnum 44 a few month's back.
44"x90", with loft insulation and a soft zip out fleece liner if you want to remove it. It has a canvas shell and it's -20F rated. Now I can not use it for my intended purpose (horse back pack in) so if you are interested I would sell it. It sells for $229.00 at Cabela's but I would sell it for $150.00. Best of all, it has never been slept in or even gotten into by myself, virtually brand new. If interested - 435-635-7657, Mark.

peez3006 · May 3, 2012

Is the bag going to be carried or used from the truck? I recommended the BA Lost Ranger, but I was in backpacking mode. If you're not gonna be carrying it, get a big ole rectangular model. I have a couple of Guide Gear -30 degree bags and Cabelas 3" pads, when we stay in the big tent. Hard to get out of bed in the morning.

Don P.

HardcoreOutdoor · May 4, 2012

You lost me at $200.

Wade
www.HardcoreOutdoor.com

Gator · May 10, 2012

Horseback hunts, I use a cowboy roll with my bag never seems to get cold and it keeps the bag dry and clean.

Now BassPro is sending me a bag to try out as a tester in about 4 weeks. Never have done this before.

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Mallards_Only · May 13, 2012

Anyone have any experience with Taiga?

www.taigaworks.ca

chas · May 14, 2012

Thanks for all the replies.

Wes · Jun 2, 2012

Check these out. I have the Hunter Ultima Thule. I'm 6'4" 240 and have plenty of room. It's definitely the warmest bag I have ever used.
http://wiggys.com/category.cfm?Category=6
Wes