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The Big Agnes Encampment is a 3-season, shingle construction Polarguard Delta fill sleeping bag that will keep you warm down to 15ºF . The synthetic insulation in the Big Agnes Encampment is ideal for wet climates and conditions. For 2004, the Encampment test warmer than its temperature rating, meaning you could sleep comfortably down to about 10 degrees. Big Agnes makes sleeping bags without insulation on the bottom of the bag because down and synthetic insulation compressed by your weight loses virtually all of its insulating value. Instead, Big Agnes puts a sleeve in the bag floor into which you slide your sleeping pad, and the top 2/3 of the bag is insulated like a traditional sleeping bag. This system offers several major advantages: 1. An air or foam mattress provides more warmth than compressed insulation. 2. You're guaranteed never to roll off your sleeping pad in the middle of the night. 3. It reduces overall weight of the bag, and therefore your pack. 4. The bag and pad can be stuffed together for compact packing. Compatible with any 20” wide RECTANGULAR sleep pad.
Bottom Line: Sleep more comfortably AND reduce the bulk in your pack. Ingenious!
Like most of the previous reviews, I really like the bag and think it is a really good one for the money. However, I thought I would like the pad being inserted in the bag so that you don't roll off; but, as a previous reviewer said, this prevents you from side sleeping with the hood cinched tight. Furthermore, this bag/pad combo prevent you from using a conventional pillow (from your bed at home) because again, with the pad inserted, there isn't enough room to pull the pillow down to properly support your neck before the pad gets in the way.
Instead of rattling off the many good things I could say about this bag (read the other comments for that), here are my only cons: 1) extra foot space means that unless you move around, I did find some cold spots throughout the night 2) if you roll up the pad with the bag, it takes up quite a lot of room 3) takes up a lot of room in a tent, but if you have the space, not an issue.
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Big Agnes does not recommend that you stuff your bag and airpad together into the stuff sack! To do so would probably lead to the airpad developing a leak.
Big Agnes does not recommend that you stuff your stuff your bag and airpad together into the stuff sack! To do so would probably lead to the airpad developing a leak.
Per BA's site, get a 20in wide rectangular pad (long or reg depending on the size of your bag). I suppose a mummy would be okay but it might slide around a bit inside the sleeze.Here's a great pad for this bag:http://www.backcountry.com/store/BAG0125/Big-Agnes-Two-Track-Pad-Rectangular.html
With the warmth and insulation of the Big Anges Encampment sleeping bag, I was sure I was going to roast all night during our summer campout. All I needed was a light blanket, but I decided to put the Big Anges to the test. I was very pleasantly surprised that all I had to do was leave the bag unzipped a little at the top and it was the perfect temperature all night. Definitely a very comfortable sleeping bag.
I used this bag on a trip to Lake Powell, when it was raining at night. I loved it! I stayed warm and toasty. It's cut super wide so you can actually move around and bend your legs inside of it.
I got snowed on on July 4,2007 above Taos Ski Valley and on Aug 12 at Glacier National Park. Didn't read much about how this bag does in 20-30 degree weather.
The BA Encampment does great in the 20-30 degree F temperature range. I always recommend having long underwear close @ hand just in case a person does get a little cold during the night. Women seem to have this tendency more so than men.
This sleeping bag is absolutely comfortable, well made, and very warm. I would recommend this bag for anyone who is a serious camper, hiker, mountain climber, or a serious outdoorsman. You always get what you pay for, and this is not your twenty dollar K-mart sleeping bag. It comes with all the nice conveniences. Such as built in pillow case. Draw strings, stuff sack, carrying case. Lightweight and compact size for backpacking. The only con was, when you are in the bag, and trying to zip it up it gets a little stuck, but getting it unstuck was no problem. Yes this bag is a very good buy. Both my camping buddies have the same bag. Buy it!
The semi-rectangular cut and pad sleeve make this bag a must for anyone who tosses and turns in their sleep. This is the first bag I've owned that didn't end up coiled around me after 15 minutes of sleep. Combine that with the low price (relatively), variable warmth control (add a thicker pad for cold-weather camping), and little extras (like a built-in pillow pocket), and you can't lose.
My guess is everybody will be building bags this way soon...
I use the 2" thick 20" wide rectangular two track pad with the bag. The Big agnes pillow fits the pillow pocket just right. Very comfortable sleeping bag. Good backpacking bag.
Definitely the bag for those of us who squirm like a snake in the sack or sleep in all sorts of distorted positions. My only reason for not a perfect 5 is I disagree with the temp rating for this, even with the insulated mattress I got, still have to wear substantial underwear to keep from chillin. I'd say its a 25 degree'r, and I have the metabolism of a Dall ram, cold usually doesn't phase me.
The 15F Delta Mummy sleeping bag was wonderful, the pad was under me all night long and the bag was warm as toast. Sleeping on the ground with Big Agnes keeping me warm and an owl hooting a lullabythat's camping.
Great sleeping bag for multi-layering system. Theres a bit too much space for me (6'3") to sleep with the bag alone and not get cold spots. It works great for lower temps (>15F) when used with a 30F down bag. Good compressibility. Good value for a high-quality product.
I love this bag! I can get a little claustrophobic in most mummy bags but this one is roomy enough to avoid that feeling, yet you feel 'as snug as a bug in a rug'! I also love the concept of sliding your pad into the bottom sleeve. Excellent idea Big Agnes! It was so nice to never lose my pad all night. I can't wait to go camping again to sleep in this bag!
Worked out great for me in my hammock. I used the Big Agnes Air Core pad (normal rectangle size) with another closed cell pad together. There was room in the sleeve to place both, this is necessary for cold weather camping in a hammock. I also tried the bag in a tent, and you cannot go wrongno more slipping off of your sleeping pad. The Bag is wonderful. Plenty of room for me to toss and turn. I did not feel cramped and plenty of toe box area. Most important was the hip and shoulder area, I had more than enough room. I would recommend this bag to anyone who hates a mummy bag. I also used this bag, like a quilt and it worked out great. Anyone who is larger in frame will find this bag very comfortable, and well made with all the extras!
I took The Big A camping in the south in September so it wasn't quite cold enough for it yet but it handled the HIGH humidity really well. The zipper doesn't extend to the foot of the bag (which I prefer). Plenty of room for your head and shoulders, especially if you toss and turn a lot. And there's this extra cushioning pad at your head but on the top inside of the bag which was nice to wrap up in. Used a silk liner and slept in that with the bag mostly unzipped and was really comfy. Packed well in my stuff sack too (I didn't bring the airpad).
I used this bag down in Moab, Utah. Comfortable, zippers are smooth and don't bind up too much. The only issue I had is I used the Big Agnes Air Core pad with it, when that pad is fully inflated it does stretch out the bag and does make it difficult to zip it open and closed. I had to let some of the air out of the pad to allow to zipper to open and close smoothly. But had no issues with being comfortable and warm with the sleeping bag.
I needed a synthetic bag for an arctic trip and liked the components of the Encampment bag. For an early August 10 day backpacking trip to the Yukon, it seemed ideal w/r/t weight, convenience, etc. It wasn't. The regular bag is short; Im 5'10" and my feet hit the bottom. More important, its cold. I did not buy the insulated aircore pad, which might have been a mistake. Nonetheless, below 30 degrees in a 2xwall tent with ALL my clothes on and I was freezing. Imagine it could be great for a weekend in the sierras, but not the system for cold nights sleeping on permafrost.
Yup, without the air core pad under you, I can only imagine what that permafrost would have felt like! - THe bag definitely needs the pad under it, as that's the bottom insulation.
Like most of the previous reviews, I really like the bag and think it is a really good one for the money. However, I thought I would like the pad being more...
Instead of rattling off the many good things I could say about this bag (read the other comments for that), here are my only cons: 1) extra foot space more...
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