Anyone have this sleeping bag?

domromer · Post by **domromer** » Feb 24 2006 10:05 am

I'm about to order this bag, and I wanted to see if anyone already has one and has anything good or bad to say about it.

Big Agnes Summit Park Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down

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te_wa · Post by **te_wa** » Feb 24 2006 3:40 pm

you using it for backpacking?
its WAY heavy. try the Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15
the Marmot Hydrogen 15
or the Western Mountaineering Ultralite

az420dude · Post by **az420dude** » Feb 24 2006 4:45 pm

The Phantom is way dank and very lite plus the long version fits real well - i'm over 6'2" 160 lbs - just wish there was a foot zipper.

Hoffmaster · Post by **Hoffmaster** » Feb 24 2006 4:57 pm

I agree with Mike. You could get a synthetic bag that weighs less for half the price. Don't get it.
The bags mentioned above are great choices and I would add Montbell to the list.

domromer · Post by **domromer** » Feb 24 2006 6:03 pm

the only problem is that those bags mentioned aren't big enough. I am built like a defensive lineman. Regular sleeping bags don't fit at all. This was pretty much the biggest bag I could find. It's 80" at the shoulder and 67" at the hip. My bag is huge and heavy but my stove in less than 1pound(alcohol stove). My last bag was a big agnes lost ranger. It was 73" at the shoulder and way too small. Maybe I'll just get a goat to carry all my stuff. I've heard they can pack 50lbs.

hikeaz · Post by **hikeaz** » Feb 24 2006 6:37 pm

In response to domromer's reply:

Nunatak will make a bag/quilt to your specs.
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Yes, more expensive, but it should last for years, with an estimated 2# weight savings every step of the way.

domromer · Post by **domromer** » Feb 24 2006 7:57 pm

That bag would be great, but it will need to wait until I finish paying for college!

Shi · Post by **Shi** » Feb 24 2006 8:01 pm

I use the Mont-bell hugger #3, it's rated at 37 degrees, and I've slept well with temp's below that! I am generally always cold too! I did use a silk liner with my last trip in the Grand Canyon, but I ended up using my sleeping bag unzipped and over me. I was actually hot....next day we were hiking out in the snow! Weight 1 lb. 5 oz. compresses to the size of a nalgene. It's a bit pricey, but I won't be replacing this bag...it's a keeper. Mary
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Davis2001r6 · Post by **Davis2001r6** » Feb 24 2006 10:11 pm

plus at 9''X20'' that would take up half your whole pack. I have a mountainsmith vision 15 and a mountain harwear 32, love them both.