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Is this bag too warm for mid-summer use?
By Matthew Kellner
Ranked #243 - 55 to 30 Degree Synthetic Bags
May 18, 2009
Is this bag too warm for mid-summer use?
View Details: Big Agnes Gunn Creek Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Synthetic
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Tyler Weston
Ranked #230 - 55 to 30 Degree Synthetic Bags
June 15, 2009
If you are going to be desert camping where nights are going to be in the 50's or so it may be too warm, however i find that i can usually just zip the bag open and use it more as a blanket and works great. If you are going to be doing high elevation camping then it will probably work great for you.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Greg Goodson
May 19, 2009
Judging by where you live and for the 3 seasons you'll be using your bag, it sounds like a 30 degree bag is a good temperature rating for you. If you are set on Big Agnes sleeping bags, check out these 30 degree BA sleeping bags we carry: http://www.backcountry.com/store/BAG0097/Big-Agnes-Crystal-Sleeping-Bag-30-Degree-PrimaLoft-Down.html http://www.backcountry.com/store/BAG0093/Big-Agnes-Fish-Hawk-Sleeping-Bag-30-Degree-Down.html I personally prefer down to synthetic bags... you pay a little more, but they are generally a bit lighter and you can stuff them to a smaller size. I also like the feel of them better. If I had to make a recommendation outside the line of Big Agnes sleeping bags, I love my Mont-Bell sleeping bag to death, and recommend Mont-Bell products: http://www.backcountry.com/store/MTB0047/MontBell-UL-Super-Stretch-Hugger-3-Sleeping-Bag-30-Degree-Down.html http://www.backcountry.com/store/MTB0088/MontBell-Super-Stretch-Burrow-3-Sleeping-Bag-32-Degree-Synthetic.html The first bag is pricey, but is worth every penny. The weight of this bag is next to nothing, and it stuffs down to a very small size. Great for backpacking. I have this bag in the 35 degree and love it to death. The second bag is a synthetic 32 degree bag. Both of these bags feature the stretch feature, which is nice for those slide sleepers who would like a little more room in their bag. Hope this helps - let me know if you got any other questions!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Matthew Kellner
Ranked #243 - 55 to 30 Degree Synthetic Bags
May 19, 2009
I live about 45 minutes from Daniel Boone National Forest in eastern KY (aka Red River Gorge/Natural Bridge State Park). The weather is pretty similar to the smokies. I'm mostly interested in a bag, preferably Big Agnes, that I can use for spring/summer/fall camping/backpacking. I don't intend to do much if it gets below 30 degrees. Do you have any other recommendations?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Greg Goodson
May 18, 2009
It honestly depends on where you are planning on using it. Hiking in the Smoky Mtns, it may be a little too warm, but hiking on the Colorado Trail? Maybe a little too cold. If you happen to be hiking where you think the low temperatures won't get below 30 degrees, it would be fine, but it could be too hot. Where are you planning on going?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] nylon ripstop; [shell] DWR coating1; [lining] nylon; [lining] stain-resistant finish
- Insulation:
- climashield HL
- Shape:
- squared-off mummy
- Draft Collar:
- yes
- Max User Height:
- [regular] 5 ft 10 in; [long] 6 ft 6 in
- Shoulder Circumference:
- [regular] 70 in; [long] 73 in
- Hip Circumference:
- [regular] 66 in; [long] 69 in
- Foot Circumference:
- [regular] [54 in ]; [long] [55 in ]
- Stuff Size:
- 8 x 9 in
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Storage Sack:
- yes
- Degree:
- 30 F
- Weight:
- [regular] 3 lb 1 oz; [long] 3 lb 5 oz
- Recommended Use:
- moderate-weather camping & backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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