12:43 p.m. on December 14, 2007 (EST)
Pan
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high peak sleeping bag
10:19 a.m. on December 23, 2007 (EST)
Re: high peak sleeping bag
I was looking for a good 0 Degree sleeping bag when I came across this bag. The cheapest bag I was looking at was twice the price of the High Peak Bag. Even though it was not name brand I decided to take a chance and get one. When the bag arrived I was certain that I got ripped off since the bag was so much lighter than any other bag I have had. I tested it out in 20 Degree weather the week after I got it to see if I got taken. I ended up taking all of my old gear just in case I ended up freezing. I was impressed enough after the weekend that I bought another one for my wife. The bag had all of the features of the higher priced bags. Granted 20 degrees is not 0 but I can't control the weather so I will have to wait another month or so to test it in 0 degree weather. I am pretty confident that with the right sleeping pad it will be confortable down to 0 degrees.
The bags come in right and left side zippers and can be zipped together for sleeping with a friend. I have not tried to put them together but I have doubts as to how comfortable it would be given that the bags are mummy style and space is a premium.
My only disappointment with the purchase was that they no longer make the bag in Red.
It appears that this is the same guy who I bought mine from...he has his own website: timberwolfsports. If you are cheap (like I am) there are other 0 degree bags on the site for less. I did not find out about the website until I was trying to buy the second bag.
Good luck.
2:29 p.m. on December 28, 2007 (EST)
Pan
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Re: high peak sleeping bag
i'll seldom see 0 degrees, but find a 30 degree bag a bit cold for me. the coldest place i go is the Co and WY area in midsummer. it'll only see about a month's worth of action a year and mostly along the gulf south. i was impressed by the weight and size for a synthetic. i greatly appreciate your information. now i guess it's time to order.
12:44 p.m. on January 7, 2008 (EST)
atn1wpi
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Re: high peak sleeping bag
I think the bag will be fine for you then. I was really impressed by how light it is. I know they make lighter ones, but they also tend to cost a lot more. Had I known about that website I posted about earlier I might have bought one of the cheaper bags instead.
Since I am new at all this I was weighing the weight of the bag vs the cost. I knew I wanted a synthetic but I wasn't convinced that anything ligh could keep me warm. The high peak bag seemed to me to be a good choice and after getting it I ended up getting another for "my ol lady".
1:53 p.m. on January 9, 2008 (EST)
Re: high peak sleeping bag
I think its important to remember you get what you pay for. I had a 20* slumberjack ultimate that I got for $70. I would say that its good for maybe 40*. Synthetic insulation loses loft 10x more quickly than down. There is also a large quality difference in synthetic fills. Now the slumberjack is really only good for summer hiking and even then my new montbell is lighter and I would carry it other than it would burn me up on a summer night in the mountains.
I would get a quality bag that is rated more towards 32* and wear clothing if you need to extend the range to colder temps.
12:05 p.m. on February 6, 2008 (EST)
campingnut
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Re: high peak sleeping bag
I Have been familiar with the High Peak brand for a few years. It is very brand, good quality, and the temp ratings seem to be accurate. I used a 20 degree bag and the temperature dropped to 13 and I was fine. I did sleep in cloths since I expected very cold weather. I find them here. http://www.timberwolfsports.com/
