ZPacks Sleeping Bag Review – Full Zip Version
Dec 7, 2019 · A detailed review of a hoodless, full-zipper, ultralight sleeping bag with multiple temperature ratings and features. Learn about the comfort, ease of use, durability, and performance of this bag in different conditions and locations.
Fixing down clumps in a sleeping bag? - Backpacking Light
Oct 19, 2010 · Strangely enough, I have one down sleeping bag that I purchased in 1977, so it has been washed more than any other down item I have, and it is still holding up. –B.G.– Oct 20, 2010 at 12:22 pm #1656320
Compression damage to down Sleeping Bags - Backpacking Light
Jan 11, 2021 · You will never need a compression sack for a down sleeping bag–the down bag will take up no more than 1/2 to (at the very most) 2/3 the space of a heavily compressed synthetic bag. Sep 15, 2010 at 3:49 pm #1645917
Lafuma Pro 650 Down Sleeping Bag REVIEW - Backpacking Light
Jul 18, 2007 · The Lafuma Pro 650 Down sleeping bag is targeted at a value price point of $189 for a 25 F rated ultralight down sleeping bag. Sounds pretty good, doesn't it? It has a very nice shell fabric and lining, ¾ zipper that doesn't snag, and good shoulder room.
Make Your Own Gear – Down Quilt or Sleeping Bag
Jun 9, 2009 · Making a baffled down quilt is simple compared to making a baffled down sleeping bag. Both are described in this article, with the emphasis on the quilt. ARTICLE OUTLINE. Materials; Basic Quilt Design; Basic Sleeping Bag Design; Cutting and Sewing; Baffle Details; Finishing the Zip # WORDS: 11500 # PHOTOS: 24
Sleeping bag for PNW: what to look for? - Backpacking Light
Aug 11, 2016 · The bag is also pretty thin and I think that I would benefit from some more insulation. I’m looking for a down bag (hopefully in the $250 range). I am considering the Montbell Down Hugger #3 (rated to 30 degrees), but I am wondering if I should move down to …
PHD Minim 400 Sleeping Bag Review - Backpacking Light
Feb 9, 2010 · How is it that the GoLite Adrenaline bag manages to accomplish virtually the same loft (2.5") with significantly less down (10.1oz)? Except for the Feathered Friends bag, all the other bags being compared to the Minim 400 have significantly higher loft:down ratios. The North Face Beeline and Marmot Hydrogen are two other examples of bags that ...
Smelly down sleeping bag? - Backpacking Light
Dec 23, 2010 · Most dirt is confined to the shell, not into the down. If it smells a little, wash it and dry it. Often enough, it just takes a good drying when you get back to make sure it is dry enough to store it. Bags are not the best for storing it. Hanging a bag is *much* better. A good down bag is usually resistant to most stuff.
Adding down fill to existing sleeping bag - Backpacking Light
Nov 3, 2022 · 2) Second reason is to shore up an older well used down bag that won’t loft adequately anymore and it shows a lot of empty cold spots when help up to bright light. 3 down choices, each coming in 3 oz bags. 1) 800 Duck Down $23 or 2) 850 Goose Down $35 (both from Dutchware) or 900 Goose Down $50 from Thruhiker.
Options for cleaning a sleeping bag? - Backpacking Light
May 29, 2014 · 5. Only use about 2/3 the amount of soap that the down-soap-bottle manufacturer suggests, for most down garment manufacturers use somewhat bad down (600-700+ fill), whereas Nunatak only uses the best 800+ fill that can be found, which also means that much less soap is needed when washing the garment or sleeping bag.