Ultralight sleeping bags

“The ultralight range only dip down to 10 degrees. Versalite. They are conservative with their ratings though.”

“they may offer overfill on the bag though, which would take you down to near 0 degs for just over 2llbs.”

“I just now ordered from backcountrygear.com.
Western Mountaineering Versalite Super the short version for $335

I think that's a pretty good price. I could've gotten some a bit cheaper, but I have never heard of the website, and I think they did sell the older versions. If I need a warmer bag I can always use 2 bags into each other. Hey...or I rent.
Figured right now I will be using a 10 degree bag much more then a 0 degree. And I did like the weight, under 2lbs for the short version.

850+ Fill Down ( I think the older versions only have 750 fill)

Hey, thanks for your help. Glad I asked!”

“I'm very happy with my four Western Mountaineering bags.

Antelope Super MF,5 degrees, 2# 7oz

UltraLite, 20 degrees, 1# 10oz

HighLite, 35 degrees, 15oz

MityLite, 40 degrees, 1# 10oz

They aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for.”

“You won't be dissappointed. I'd put it in its stuffsack and then pull it out, just to watch the thing fluff up :o)”

“Dude, you need to get out more!”

“hey, I'm not saying I do this every night..... just when the toy was new ;op”

“I think you will be very happy with your Versalite Super, Gem.
I already had my 20 degree UltraLite so I went with the slightly heaver 5 degree Antelope for winter camping.”

“Damnit (or dangid :)) with all this WM talk goin on I'll have to finally get one too. and I just spent $1000 to fix my truck. I'm gonna have no money soon.”

“I like the HighLite best of the bunch. I got it used from a fellow TTer. It's probably a few years old now, with a few years of dirt. The true weight of my bag is now a little less than 17 oz and has kept me (a very cold sleeper) warm down to 38 not wearing long underwear.”

“Hey Bison, if you want me to order it give me a shout. I can get ya 15 % off at moosejaw if you like?”

“Yea, Bison! Only the cool people have WM bags! ;-)”

“Thanks Y2! I'll keep that in mind, have to work out exactly what the budget situation is. Where were you this weekend that was more important than backpacking in West-by-God?”

“Man, I will say that those Marmot bags look pretty sweet. I was really looking at the 800 fp Helium. I know they make bags in the line for women as well. But if I remember, they were still in the $300 range. Still, for a bag that's under 2 lbs., it seems like a pretty good deal.”

“I was engaging in some non-backpacking errrrr activities. How was the trip?”

“Hey, as long as you got some good, um, exercise. There's a thread called "Seneca rocks..." or something like that about the trip.”

“I got a Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15. Nice bag. 800 fill. Under 2 lbs. trekkngirl and I both had them on SierraPalooza last week. They were great.”

“I recently got a Western M. ultralight bag. I think its a mega lite, because its a super lite bag, for large people. Not that i'm that large, but I wanted some room to move around in. It weighs 1.6 pounds!! In a compression bag, it squeezes down to the size of a cantelope. I've used it twice, and in a tent it was fine both times. It is so light it is unbelievable. The downside: priced at $300.

I also bought an old Sierra Designs bag on ebay, for my 13 yo daughter for $40, and it is OK. Thank God she likes it!

I have good things about Marmot, and Feather Friends, and North Face bags. I have a winter quality WM bag, and I love knowing I'll be warm when winter camping.”

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If I need a warmer bag I can always use 2 bags into each other. Hey...or I rent.
Gemini

Good answer. Unless a person is rich or does a sufficient amount of cold weather backpacking, it is silly to invest in an expensive, cold weather bag. Two lighter bags or one with a wool blanket may suffice.

But, then, maybe it is nice to to have first class gear hanging in the closet all year.”

“What you'll also like is the face that the versalite is wide, so it's easy to get a summer weight bag inside it should you need to.”

“When I first got started in mountaineering and backpacking, I bought a really good down bag, an REI McKinley for $68 (1969). It took me 30 years to wear it out, so it came to about $2 a year. That is a pretty good investment. It still has plenty of loft, but the zipper doesn't work, and it has holes from sparks popping off campfires. I think a $300 bag in 2004 is about the same price as a $68 bag in 1969, so I think it would be an investment you would never regret.”

“$335 for the bag is a pretty good price, well it's regular price, but I have the short version so it's a bit cheaper. 10 dgree bag at 1 lb and 14 ounces for the small bag. Can't beat that.

Researched old threads just now, didnt' know so many WM threads are out there. I got a feeling I'll like this bag. Cross your fingers that I don't have to wait too long for it. If I remember correctly that same web site made me wait over a month for a stuff sack.

Lets hope I will have better luck with this bag then with the mountainsmith vision.

so a 10 degree bag and a 20 degree bag should get me down to what? about 5 degree? Or 0 degree?

Oh, and I have a silk liner I can use if it gets even colder. another 10 degree added, at least that's what they said.

I didn't check ebay this time. After getting a fake goretex northface I am careful”

“My Wal-mart $10 fleece bag served me quite well at Summer camp, with the scouts.”

“I loved my WM Caribou. 22 oz, full length zip - It seems to have dissapeared, probably was water logged after the fire. Bummer, but at least insurance will cover most of it.

Moosejaw had them.”

“yes, moosejaw has a lot of them, but it's really hard to find the short version of almost all WM bags.

I don't think I have a choice, i'll have to wait. It'll be worth it.”

“Gemini, look into a Big Agnes, VERY nice bags and reasonable prices too.”

“Gemini - When you say "ultralight bag", it is usually synonymous with "big bucks". You can get the warmth cheap...if you don't mind 4+ pounds.”

“I really don't want a 4lb bag. My backpack is already over 30lb, and I feel like I am packing light....

I know I have to pay more if I want to go light.

I did hear good things about the big agnes, but it seams EVERYBODY loves the WM bags.”

“I use a HL Micro. 1.6 pounds. Packs down to 11"x6" Its rated for 40 deg but I have used it to about 35deg. In cooler temps I have used it with a fleece liner.

BAMA”

“I'm cheap, cheap, cheap,
I would buy an expensive bag, if I had the occassion to use it more than 10X a year, but i don't soooooo. (besides, since I'm only 5'2" i don't need even the short versions of the Mountainsmith or Marmots.
I'm currently using a throw-away paramedics polyester blanket that weighs 1 lb with an emergency blanket if it gets colder than 40. And yes I have a 44 oz sleeping bag(synthetic Sierra Designs Lullaby), that I can use in the winter, but I am looking to reduce weight in the summer. Right now, I am collecting any goose-down or other down jackets or vests and looking into a way to recycle them into some sort of quilt. so far i have bought a goosedown vest for $2 at goodwill and I have a down jacket with burn holes at the cabin that has been there forever. It is amazing what you find at thrift stores. I don't really want to make one from scratch if I can salvage these materials.”

“I recently got a WM Megalite from Hermit's Hut. 1lb 10oz for 20 Deg bag. 2 oz over-fill option and shipping is free. Good group of people to deal with, too. WM is without a doubt the best bag I've ever owned.”

“What kind of bag do I need for hiking this September in the Adirondacks? I tend to get cold at night. Should I get an ultra light bag that goes down to 35F or will that be too cold for me?”