3 season lite sleeping bag suggestions wanted

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9:57 a.m. on July 21, 2004 (EDT)
Sandy (Guest)

3 season lite sleeping bag suggestions wanted

Howdy. I am looking at the WM Mitylite. Anyone used one of these? This would be for 3 season SE backpacking. Any other suggestions welcome too.

10:09 a.m. on July 21, 2004 (EDT)
Dave
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Re: 3 season lite sleeping bag suggestions wanted

There are several reviews of the MityLite in the Trailspace Gear Guide: http://www.trailspace.com/gear/brands/western+mountaineering/mitylite

As well as many other sleeping bags: http://www.trailspace.com/gear/sleeping-bags/

12:53 p.m. on July 21, 2004 (EDT)
Paul N (Guest)

Sure

I have the Megalite and have been very happy with it. Good construction, lightweight, and packs small. What else could you want? (of course, under $100.00 would be nice but not for this level of quality)

1:58 p.m. on July 21, 2004 (EDT)
Sandy (Guest)

Cool!

What I really want is for it to pack small and still keep me warm...
my bag now is a LLBean Polarguard 3d 20 deg. bag and it's great except that it's huge - even with a compression sack.
I'd like to keep it for car camping and get something I can fit in my backpack, which is a Gregory Reality.

5:46 p.m. on July 21, 2004 (EDT)
brancher (Guest)

Re: 3 season lite sleeping bag suggestions wanted

Western Mountaineering seems to own the market right now, and they make great bags. Depending on where you live, you may want to consider a synthetic bag instead. In a potentially wet area (southeast, etc), a Polarguard Delta may serve you better.

North Face makes a couple of 3-season bags with Delta fill - the Cat's Meow under 3 lbs and a 40 degree bag at about 1 lb. Mountain Hardware makes a couple of 3D bags that are nice, but I would go with Delta for a synthetic.

hope this helps

12:45 a.m. on July 25, 2004 (EDT)
Gillespie
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Joined: Jun 2, 2001
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I love my TNF Blue Kazoo, good Pertex shell lasts forever

The older models didn't have side baffles, which could be a problem, but the newer ones do. I got mine for $160 Online (can't remember the store right now...)

10:39 a.m. on September 20, 2004 (EDT)
Porchsong (Guest)

Re: 3 season lite sleeping bag suggestions wanted

I highly recomend one of MontBell's Ultra Light Super Stretch Bags! I've got the #4 and its perfect for 3 season use in CO & UT. The stretch design is cool and seams to trap heated air within the bag. I highly recomend MontBells sleeping bags.

- Porch

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