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Big Agnes Battle Mountain Sleeping Bag: -15 Degree Down/Bamboo
What size Big Agnes sleeping pad is needed for the long size...
By Mark J. Lucas
Ranked #243 - 0 to -40 Degree Down Bags
December 13, 2009
What size Big Agnes sleeping pad is needed for the long size of this bag?
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By Steve Masters
Ranked #39 - 0 to -40 Degree Down Bags
April 3, 2010
Well, Mike, your "comprehensive" answer is wrong. By reading the description (see above), you'll see that Big Agnes utilized the bamboo insulation on the BOTTOM of the bag. And, while you may think the sleeping pad you suggest is heavy, I can assume that weight is not an issue (perhaps price), given that this -15F bag is over 5lbs. Thanks for your "help" Sherlock! Mark, between you and me (and everyone else who reads this Q&A on BC.com), the 20"x78" pad will fit the long. You could combine the Big Agnes insulated air core pad with a closed cell foam pad underneath, and that should work well. Reading the reviews of the BA insulated air core pads, people have used them on Ranier and Denali treks and been quite happy.
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By Mike Milfer
Ranked #256 - 0 to -40 Degree Down Bags
December 14, 2009
And now for a more comprehensive answer to Mark's question, any 20" wide pad will work in this sleeping bag. Big Agnes even makes one that is 48" long. NOT recommended for winter camping. There's nothing on the bottom. This is the major drawback with this type of sleep system. Also BA pads are heavier than most others. The 78" long pad will give you the most ground coverage but at the cost of weight. The 1.5 x 78" pad weighs 2lbs, 7oz and the 2.0 x 78" pad weighs 2lbs, 14oz. These are more than twice as heavy as other pads with the same R-value. Between you & me dude, I would consider a more versatile system, period, end of answer.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] downproof nylon microfiber ripstop with DWR; [Lining] 300T nylon
- Insulation:
- [Top] 600-Fill down; [Bottom] viscose from bamboo
- Shape:
- Squared-off mummy
- Draft Collar:
- Yes
- Max User Height:
- [Reg] 5ft 10in (178cm); [Long] 6ft 6in (198cm)
- Shoulder / Hip / Foot Circumference:
- [Reg] 70 / 66 / 54in ( 178 / 167.6 / 137cm); [Long] 73 / 69 / 55in (185.4 / 175.3 / 140cm)
- Stuff Size:
- 12 x 9in (30.5 x 22.9cm)
- Degree:
- -15F (-26C)
- Weight:
- [Reg] 4lb 10oz (2097g); [Long] 5lb 1oz (2296g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine & winter camping & backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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