Jun 6, 2021 · The both Carinthia sleeping bags are current European NATO standard. I am unsure if there is anyone left who issues other stuff. Fesca in Spain makes a lower quality licence version that's also issued to Dutch soldiers, the Brits have an own copy, but British soldiers seem to buy privately the Carinthia versions.

Nov 16, 2016 · I have a collection of sleeping bags, one of my go to bags in the 20 degree range is the Snugpak Softie Elite 3. The expanding zipper section is really nice when you need a bit more room. The overall quality of the bag is better than average and priced at around $100.00 is a lot of bag for the money.

Jan 23, 2025 · This prompted me to start looking for a 0* sleeping bag that I could carry, and prices ranging from $200-$500+. Those prices made me consider just nesting sleeping bags, when I decided to see what Wiggy's was offering. To my surprise, they were having a sale on 0* sleeping bags, and at $160, I thought it was worth it to give it a shot.

Sep 29, 2014 · Sleeping bags are more efficient than blankets due to the effects of wind/air movement. If the woollen blankets measure 5 inches thick [ that's probably 8 or more blankets] then you should be good for -40 when out of the wind. I simply cannot imagine having to carry that many blankets on my back Here's the link again

Jun 8, 2022 · The high tech newer sleep bags (rei, marmot, s2s, agnes, etc) are almost all VERY wimpy materials vs fire or tree branch or wetness, so the gore-tex or similar bivy (mil surplus or other) can add to the temp comfort 10-15+ degrees and give significantly more durability to a lightweight sleeping bag and/or waterproof one for winter.

Feb 25, 2020 · Western Mountaineering makes very nice sleeping bags, but Feathered Friends usually has the edge in weight. Most FF bags are a little lighter (ounces) than a similar WM bag, both a great choice and will last 30 years. Both companies can sell you a 30 degree bag that weights around 24-25 ounces.

Dec 19, 2015 · I recently purchased a -20 f wiggys sleeping bag. It finally got cold enough to test it out. My set up was this. A piece of painters plastic, closed cell foam pad, then a big Agnes inflatable sleeping pad. Just outside on the ground. The bag was nested into a …

Jul 12, 2016 · sleeping bags are ultimately kinda like underwear. just because one style from a certain maker works great for your buddy doesn't mean it will work for you. In over 30 years of camping the only times I actually zipped my bags completely up was in the Army in -56 degree temps and I was using the full MSS + woobie, and smoking jacket with 2 ...

Dec 21, 2011 · GREAT deal currently going. 30% off all sleeping bags, and free shipping. I figured this was a safer bet than dropping $400 on the Kifaru Slick bag in a similar size. UNROLLED I'm including 2 pictures below of the bag, unrolled. Length …

Feb 7, 2021 · A lot of manufacturers now will use an EN rating for their bags which is a standard test applied to bags to get accurate temperature readings. You're right that a lot of listed temp ratings are survival ratings, not comfort ratings. The Wiggys bag I …