Areas of focus: $$$, pack size, EN temp rating, comfort.
$$$ - we are looking at bags up to $300.
Pack size - it needs to stuff for backpacking not to exceed a 9"x18"(?) in a compression sack.
EN temp rating - Seems for women, the general rule is to add 12* to bag temp ratings(?). We are looking for a 0* rated bag. She would rather be too warm than slightly cool. We are also looking into packing a sleep liner as they are pretty darn light weight.
Comfort - mummies are not the greatest for comfort though within that design, some offer more room in areas at the expense of weight, etc.
She is 5'1" - around 120 lbs. Hope she does not read this... weight seems taboo regardless... haha!
Anyhow, we found two bags so far that hold interest. Down is great for pack ability though getting down wet is the death of the goose love. Waterproof shells are great though there it seems the $$$ skyrockets.
Here are the two on our radar thus far:
Kelty Cosmic 0*
http://www.campmor.com/kelty-cosmic...html?source=CI&ci_sku=43184&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=
North Face Snow leopard 0*
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___58750?cm_vc=PDPZ2
Summit, the golite pack is a great pack, just did not work sizing wise for her. We really liked it for function, etc... So if you have sleeping bag thoughts - don't hold back.
Our plan is to try suggested bags at stores and if their price is reasonably comparable to the online price - we will buy from the store. Otherwise, to the best price for the same item goes the winner.
Suggestions?
$$$ - we are looking at bags up to $300.
Pack size - it needs to stuff for backpacking not to exceed a 9"x18"(?) in a compression sack.
EN temp rating - Seems for women, the general rule is to add 12* to bag temp ratings(?). We are looking for a 0* rated bag. She would rather be too warm than slightly cool. We are also looking into packing a sleep liner as they are pretty darn light weight.
Comfort - mummies are not the greatest for comfort though within that design, some offer more room in areas at the expense of weight, etc.
She is 5'1" - around 120 lbs. Hope she does not read this... weight seems taboo regardless... haha!
Anyhow, we found two bags so far that hold interest. Down is great for pack ability though getting down wet is the death of the goose love. Waterproof shells are great though there it seems the $$$ skyrockets.
Here are the two on our radar thus far:
Kelty Cosmic 0*
http://www.campmor.com/kelty-cosmic...html?source=CI&ci_sku=43184&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=
North Face Snow leopard 0*
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___58750?cm_vc=PDPZ2
Summit, the golite pack is a great pack, just did not work sizing wise for her. We really liked it for function, etc... So if you have sleeping bag thoughts - don't hold back.
Our plan is to try suggested bags at stores and if their price is reasonably comparable to the online price - we will buy from the store. Otherwise, to the best price for the same item goes the winner.
Suggestions?
