User Review: Big Agnes Lost Ranger 15°

Big Agnes Lost Ranger 15°
Above: The current Lost Ranger 15°, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed October 4, 2006 by Kelly Carlen

Rating:
Design: semi-mummy
Fill: 650 down
Temperature Rating: 15 degrees F (I'd rate it more like 30 degrees F)
Weight: 3 lbs and change
Price Paid: $209

I bought this bag because I'd always wanted a down bag and was intrigued by the Big Agnes sleeping pad system. Spent five nights in it where the temps got into the upper 20s lower 30s. I know temperature ratings are not a precise science, however, I would rate this bag more as a 30-35 degree and up bag. I did get cold even with long johns, poly pro layer, and a wool cap.

I did like the roominess and that I wasn't "Mummified" into the bag. I'm a side sleeper and didn't really have any problems rolling and turning. The drawcords on the hood were a bit uncomfortable on my face when snugged up tight. The integrated pad worked nice. I never slid off once. Very comfortable on the ground to lay on.

My biggest gripe is I've had the zipper snag about once a use. I've tried to be careful with the zip. Overall a decent bag. If down bags weren't so expensive I'd like to buy/try some others to compare.