Sleeping bag upgrade
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Rog Tallbloke
Thru Hiker
I sold my WM Ultralite as it was getting a bit tight around the shoulders for me. The WM Alpinlite has a couple more inches girth if you're on the big side.
Ben
Trail Blazer
Would you all agree that wm are top of the game then? I'm looking at lightening my load as much as possible starting with pack and sleeping bag. In the future I'd be looking at a summer bag as well. Would the summerlite and ultralite be a good combo? I'm only 5'4 and not too broad so I probably won't need the alpinlite.
Rog Tallbloke
Thru Hiker
The Ultralite can be used year round. If you get too warm, unzip, use as a quilt, and stick a leg out.
For summer use I like my Montbell spiral down hugger #5 as it's around 8oz lighter than the Ultralite but stretches to be useable with extra clothing on if you camp high on a clear cool night. In my opinion the stitched through summerlite is overpriced and under-insulated for UK hill use.
For summer use I like my Montbell spiral down hugger #5 as it's around 8oz lighter than the Ultralite but stretches to be useable with extra clothing on if you camp high on a clear cool night. In my opinion the stitched through summerlite is overpriced and under-insulated for UK hill use.
Teepee
Thru Hiker
Love my old Montbell down hugger No5.
The DWR is exceptional, as are the elasticated baffles. The elastic adds weight, but increases the loft markedly by contorting the shell to make it loft higher.
For the lightest system, a down half quilt/bag and down jacket is the ultimate.
The DWR is exceptional, as are the elasticated baffles. The elastic adds weight, but increases the loft markedly by contorting the shell to make it loft higher.
For the lightest system, a down half quilt/bag and down jacket is the ultimate.
gixer
Thru Hiker
Bit expensive but i'm chuffed to ****** with my Katabatic Gear flex quit
I recon it's better made than any of my PHD bags and as good if not better than my brothers WM bag.
It weighs 547g and i've been toasty warm to just above freezing (commando)
Was a bit wary of quilts but now i'm sold, i've not used my PHD bags since i bought it
I recon it's better made than any of my PHD bags and as good if not better than my brothers WM bag.
It weighs 547g and i've been toasty warm to just above freezing (commando)
Was a bit wary of quilts but now i'm sold, i've not used my PHD bags since i bought it
Rog Tallbloke
Thru Hiker
Cathy, I stand corrected, I was thinking of the highlite, with the sewn through horizontal baffles.
Ben
Trail Blazer
What phd bag do you have?
cathyjc
Thru Hiker
I'm 5' 3". Yes, get the short version of whatever sb you buy. Less weight, less space (in pack and in tent), better fit. Only downside is if you decide to sell-on there will be fewer potential buyers.
PS Ben …….just checking…..I am assuming you are not a youngster and still growing ??
PS Ben …….just checking…..I am assuming you are not a youngster and still growing ??
Lady Grey
Thru Hiker
Hi Ben,
I'm same height and I had the 5' 6"Ultralite...plenty of space, in fact a bit too much for me.
You shudda' bought mine..
....Plenty warm enough for 3 seasons.
You can shake the down around in this bag so its all on top of you...big advantage.
Fabulous non-snagging zip.
I prefer W M Bags to PHD's now.
Can use the Ultralite unzipped in Summer as a Quilt.....versatile features.
Hope that helps you.
Ben
Trail Blazer
I'm 5' 3". Yes, get the short version of whatever sb you buy. Less weight, less space (in pack and in tent), better fit. Only downside is if you decide to sell-on there will be fewer potential buyers.
PS Ben …….just checking…..I am assuming you are not a youngster and still growing ??
Haha nope I'm 30 years young so I don't think I'll grow much more. Still have my fingers crossed
Ben
Trail Blazer
Have you just sold one recently? Always my luckHi Ben,
I'm same height and I had the 5' 6"Ultralite...plenty of space, in fact a bit too much for me.
You shudda' bought mine..
Plenty warm enough for 3 seasons.
You can shake the down around in this bag so its all on top of you...big advantage.
Fabulous non-snagging zip.
I prefer W M Bags to PHD's now.
Can use the Ultralite unzipped in Summer as a Quilt.....versatile features.
Hope that helps you.