Great 3 season bag

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

This is phenomenal for a three-season bag for most of the US. With Western Mountaineering using a 20D Microlite XP fabric in all of its ExtremeLite series you know that this bag is going to be super light and durable. 20 Deiner fabric is the perfect blend of lightness and durability, which is why Western uses this fabric. The Microlite XP fabric is a super high thread count making it very water-resistant while remaining in the featherweight category. Along with this Crazy-light fabric Western pairs, this bag with an 850+ fill power down which is RDS approved. In reality, westerns down are the highest on the market, you may see brands that boost a fill power of 900+ which is what westerns truly is. In most tests that Western does with there down it exceeds the test, the reason for the 850+ is because in real-world situations and not in the lab where it's tested it's going to perform as an 850 fill. This bag is well worth the price as are all of Western Mountaineerings bags. If you're in the market for a sleeping bag that's going to perform as well as you and that'll last a lifetime this is the bag. At a mear 1 lb 8 oz, this thing is dumb light and way warm for the weight. If you're a cold sleeper this makes a great summer bag as you'll be toasty down to 30*. if you sleep warm and use a sleeping bag liner you can push this bag well below the 30* mark. Westerns temperature ratings are were a women with long johns and a beanie would sleep comfortably. Although in most cases I'd say they're even warmer than that.

Spencer Allen

Pure warmth

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Can't say enough great things about this bag! Unbelievably lightweight, remarkable quality, and warmth you can't beat. I took this bag on a week-long camping trip through Southern Utah... nights can get very cold in the desert, yet I couldn't even tell when I slept in this incredibly warm sleeping bag. This may be rated as a 30 degree bag, but it performed super well for me even when temps dropped below the 30 mark. Made me one happy camper-- and with the quality of Western Mountaineering, you know you'll be a happy camper for a lifetime.

Abrielle Fulwider

No Frills Quality

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

If you know have even a passing knowledge of sleeping bags, you know that the Western Mountaineering brand speaks for itself. This holds true to their general brand ethos - simple, bomber, and functional. This packs down quite small, saving space in your pack for supplies on longer trips or allowing you to carry a smaller pack on a quick overnight. I was able to very comfortably pack everything I needed for an overnight in a 30L pack thanks to this bag's excellent compress ability.

Dana Holmes

The best!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

It's true, WM is the best bag maker out there. I've been backpacking all my life and finally got a megalite last winter for this summer in the Sierra. My only regret is waiting so long to get one. The temp rating is conservative IMO. Can go lower, especially if layering up with clothes. Quality and workmanship is unbeatable. Packs up super tiny and lofts up big time when deployed. Perfect for my intentions which are 3 season hiking thru the Sierra.

david G.

Wow

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

This thing is amazing. Its so light and compresses down so small, all while maintaining unparalleled performance and comfort. You won't regret it.

Matt Hazelgren

None better

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

This bag is so awesome. It is best in the 20-50 degree range, but I'm pretty sure with the right clothing on it would go lower. It packs down to nothing and is super light. The zipper doesn't snag and is perfect.

Britt K.

Amazing bag

Purely amazing. No matter the climate or the weather I have been in, this bag has me covered. The material is incredibly soft, it's so light you barely feel on the bag on you when sleeping, the zipper has yet to snag, and it's roomy even for a tall guy like myself. It has been worth every penny. After a year and a half this is my go to bag for every trip except in the middle of winter. If I ever need another bag, it will be a Western Mountaineering bag.

Neil Schott

Global class

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Been through a lot of bags over the years. This is the finest and only bag I will ever need.

John B.

Awesome Summer Bag!!!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I finally broke down and forked out the cash to buy my first Western Mountaineering bag. I specifically bought this as a summer bag. I am 6'2" 225lbs so I ordered the 6'6" length. Had some technical difficulties trying to order it online so I got a hold of customer service.... Tangent- Backcountry's customer service is 5 stars!!! They are spectacular. After primarily shopping at another major competitor with 3 letters in its name and having multiple horrible experiences with their customer service department, I decided to use backcountry as my go to store. In no time at all they got my order processed and on its way. I can not speak highly enough about how helpful and professional the rep was... Only wish I remembered his name, but it was not a fluke, ever since then have had the same experience. Ok back to the bag, Initial impressions- Got the bag in and took it out. No packaging issues. Looked the bag and the stitching over. Again no issues and appeared to be done with great attention to detail. Let the littles ones play with the zipper for awhile as they are my best quality control testers. After my 2 year old ran its through the ringers with 0 snags, the zipper still ran smooth. Crawled in side and found that I had plenty of room to move around with out the bag feeling too loose or to restrictive. Plenty of room in the shoulders and the foot box as I turned over and over as if I was on full spin cycle. I am a side sleeper and tend to toss and turn a lot, first test appeared that this bag was accommodating to my sleep style. I packed it in to my OR 8L dry compression sack. The bag fit in it and compressed down nicely. Left it in there for a day, took it out the next day, and the loft fluffed itself out in no time, no dead spots observed, the bag seemed to regain its loft quick and evenly. First trip was a 3 night trip with night time temps down to low 40's. Slept very warm, 1 night I actually zipped it opened and used it as a quilt with a foot box, which worked quite nicely. Never had any issues with the bottom of the bag over compressing and creating any cold spots. Also did not observe any pieces of down trying to poke themselves out. I was skeptical about the bag material at first, felt like it could rip really easy, but after my initial tests and trips, that fear was quickly put to the wayside. This bag ended up being very tough. All in all, I know it is a lot of money to fork out, but it is worth every penny, I am very happy with the quality of this bag and would highly recommend it as a summer/ early fall/ late spring bag!!!! Brandon- "Make a plan, share the plan, stick to the plan"

Brandon C.

Amazing Bag

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I bought this bag last spring when I was working for an outdoor gear store and was able to take advantage of a nice discount. It is honestly my favorite piece of gear that I have ever owned. It's incredibly warm (I would say the 30 degree rating is a conservative estimate), light, packable, durable, and comfortable...and the zipper never snags. The water-resistant outer shell fabric absolutely works...just the other night I was sleeping outside, and a fair bit of condensation formed on the bag, which was repelled brilliantly. Obviously the price tag isn't ideal, but all things considered I think it's worth the price. Also, I'm about 6'1", 170 and the 6ft bag is a perfect fit, IMO.

Scott M.

What's Not To Love?

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

A great sleeping bag for us taller/bigger folks who want a roomier version of your standard mummy bag. This is my second MegaLite bag; the first I "lent" to my girlfriend two years ago when we first went backpacking together and I never got it back. I finally broke down and got another MegaLite so she wouldn't be the only one with a top-end sleeping bag. This bag is so warm that 80% of the time I use it as a quilt and am perfectly comfortable - and I'm not an especially warm sleeper. Compare the loft of this bag to other supposed 30-degree bags and it's obvious the MegaLite has more (better?) down. Great loft in this bag. In my mind it's a high-quality, life-time investment! (FWIW, the girlfriend who borrowed my MegaLite is now my wife and I like to think that me lending her my pride-and-joy all those years ago had something to do with that. ;-)

Lawrence Q.

Best Sleeping Bag Brand, Period!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I have owned my Megalite for 10 years. It is the best piece of camping equipment I own. It is incredibly light, packs to the size of a cantaloupe and is even better than advertised from a temperature rating standpoint. This summer I sold mine to a friend and purchase another one right away.

Shae McCowen

My Dream Bag

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I loved this thing so much, i ended up getting the kodiak as well for colder trips! I've now had this bag for 5 years though, and I've had no problems at all. I may send it in for some extra stuffing soon, but that's to be expected after close to 6 years of pretty constant use! I didn't really realize how awesome WM is though until I went to shop for a colder weather bag a couple years ago. I actually tried a few other companies over several months (trying to avoid the high WM price tag), but I ended up coming back to this awesome bag company in the end. WM makes a more comfortable bag than other companies with plenty of wiggle room, and they rate their bags' temperatures more conservatively than other companies, which means more warmth! You really can't beat their quality! ...Also, I can zip both bags together with no problems (since one is left, the other right), even though they are different links.

Sarah H

Perfect choice to fit my needs

Fwiw, I received my 6' regular Megalite today so, of course, I gave it the once over. . While I didn't inspect it minutely, I saw no noticeable defects in workmanship. The zipper operated smoothly without snags. The material felt nice on the skin. I then tried it on for size. Right now I'm 6'10.5" and 195 lbs with a 42" chest. I wore a base layer with my Golite synthetic vest and Zpacks beanie. I easily fit in the bag at the shoulders and chest with the vest on. I could cross my arms over my chest or leave them lengthwise next to my torso without constriction. The bag also easily fit lengthwise, I had no issues wearing my beanie in the hood, and the draft collar seemed to fit well. In fact it felt like I had about 6" left in the footbox where I could place damp clothing to dry or water bottles without sacrificing foot area. The footbox felt pretty roomy as well without the need to curl my toes. The stuff sack weighed 1.4 oz on my scale. The bag in the sack was 26 oz exactly meaning the bag weighed 24.6 oz. on its own. Admittedly the bag is expensive but I already have confidence it will give me the protection I need while allowing me to manage a lightweight pack. All in all, I know I made the right choice for my needs. Lastly, the purchase supports American workers instead of Chinese. I like that fact a lot.

Dave Durkin

customize your down by sending it in.

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

this is a high quality sleeping bag if you do buy it and find that you are cold with your 30 degree rating and don't think you are warm enough western mountaineering is a solid company send the bag to them ask them to stuff your bag with a bit of extra down and boost your temp on your bag. i love this bag mainly cause it is so light and with my compression sac i can squeeze this guy in my small light day pack and still have room for the rest of my gear. i bought this cause i was cutting weight from my pack and got all new gear with super light wt in mind. i say get it like i said if it not as warm as you hoped send it in and get a boost of down.

Joel Mariner

Loved It

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Loved the bag in terms of workmanship and materials, but I returned it when I decided that a 20 degree three season bag and a 40 degree summer bag better fit my needs. I replaced this with a WM Alpinlite and a WM Mitylite.

John G.

WM Megalite wonderbag!

I have been using my 6' mega for 2 yrs and am so pleased with how the temp rating is right on but I have easily pushed the temp rating by wearing long unders. I have put on my down sweater inside it and been too warm so Im not sure where the bottom temp is on that combo.You can only do that because of the generous cut. Buy this bag and feel like a very smart and patriotic outdoorsperson!

Steve

WM Megalite is for real

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

This bag is just great. I am 6'2 185 lbs and bought the long size. I am a side sleeper and prefer space inside of my bag; this bag fits my needs perfectly. Lofty, warm, light, and smooth are the four words that sum up its features. I can't believe a bag this spacious actually fits into the included XS stuff sac. I especially love the smooth inside/outside face material, it just feels very soothing to the touch, unlike the Montbell u.l.'s tissue like material. Few people talked about the function of a smooth face material on a sleeping bag, but the smoothness of the inner surface lends itself to allow easier tumbling and turning, without taking the bag with you. My wife and I can even use it unzipped as a comforter, and achieve decent warmth and comfort. It also shows minimum down leakage, which is a serious problem in other bags that I have owned. This is one piece of luxurious equipment that I can honestly say well worth the money.

Szu-Ping Lee

Sweet bag

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

This is my first WM bag and I'm hooked. Just took it on a 2 night backpacking trip. Super lightweight & compact. I'm a woman, 5'2 and the 5'6" is perfect. It is roomy in the shoulders good if you move around alot at night and/or for warmer temps but not efficient in temps below 40 (I stuffed my extra clothes in the space to make it work in upper 30's) I do like the bag, but because of the roominess, this will be my warmer weather bag and I'll probably get the Apache for more efficiency in cold wx.

TM

Simply the best!

I have purchased 4 WM bags over the years and have steered several friends to them as well. They are simply the best sleeping bags made. Superior quality and performance in every way. They are a work of art. I use the Megalite for most of my backpacking, It's just right for 3 season use.

mountainwalker

Do you know if the Big Agnes Double Z pad would work with this? I’ve had my eye on a WM bag for 5 years and need a sleeping bag now.

Allison

5’6” or 6’0” feedback request. Hello everyone, I am 5’6” so I’m wondering, when they say max height for the short is 5’6”, would that be head and feet pressed tightly at the ends of the bag, or is the bag larger so someone at 5’6” would still be comfortable? Thank you for your feedback, this is my first serious sleeping bag purchase and after reading many reviews I’m going with the, “Buy once, cry once,” ideology as this seems to be one of the best. Also, as someone that usually shops REI and has the reassurance of their 1-year warranty, does Backcountry support purchases in any way, should this not be the right fit? (I’m sorry if this is a poor question, I have yet to fully search the website). Thank you for all your help!

Jacob

Hi, looking at a megalite. My son is getting into Boy Scouts and we will be doing a lot of camping and hiking here in Northern California. Is this the best WM sleeping bag for this activity? Also, I am 5’7” and generally a side sleeper. What size should a get? 5’6” or up to 6’ if I go with the megalite? Many thanks.

Anthony T.

Is there a way to attach it to my sleeping pad? At night I always turn around and find myself off the pad

Yoav P.

I need more of a summer sleeping bag used for many activities. I am picking between SummerLite or MegaLite where I like addition of top colar on MegaLite and additional down BUT I am not sure about the size. It is wider than SummerLite. How can I know if this will be to big in shoulder area or not. Usually i sleep in base layer. Thanks

XYZ

Hi, just wondering what the actual length of this bag is in the Long size. I'm just over the height limit at 6'7" and wonder if the length would be too short for me. All other measurements are present except length on their site as well. Thanks

askthedust

Sleeping bag liners and pads to recommend. I just got my 6'-6" Megalite and am trying to figure out what liner and pad would work best with this bag? I am a side sleeper! Thanks, Ben

Ben S.

Hello Does the megalight open fully into...

Hello Does the megalight open fully into a blanket like the terralite? Or does it zip down one side to the feet, which remain enclosed? Many thanks

Summer A.

Do you guys every plan on getting the 6'...

Do you guys every plan on getting the 6' version in stock??

Richard B

Where are the 6 ft west mountaineering...

Where are the 6 ft west mountaineering bags.every model I look at only has 5-6 and 6-6.

Chuck W.

I need to make one more check before...

I need to make one more check before investing in two of these Megalite bags. Assuming I get a Long LZ and a Reg RZ, can i couple/mate/zip two megalite bags together? Thanks.

nicolas.bo1988441

I wondering about this one or the Highlite....

I wondering about this one or the Highlite. I'm gonna use it as an ultarlite trekking bag for sleeping indoor or in a tent. For colder conditions I have an MH Phantom 15. Is there any reason to get this one over the Highlite?

Runar Dankel

Hey guys i know the official packsize is...

Hey guys i know the official packsize is listed but is that compressed? or just stuffed? ALSO does the bag compress well i want a bag that goes down small =) Cheers!

Matt Mackenzie

can i order this bag with 2 oz of...

can i order this bag with 2 oz of overfill?

Rebecca D.

This question actually pertains to the WM...

This question actually pertains to the WM Summerlite, but the answer should be the same for the Megalite, thus I'm asking it here. I was told by a different dealer that a 6' RH zip and a 5'6" LH zip bags "cannot zip together". Does this mean that they physically cannot zip together, or just that there will be a little extra zipper on the longer bag?

Andrew

Hey, I'm looking at a 30 degree, lightweight...

Hey, I'm looking at a 30 degree, lightweight bag for summer, late spring and early fall in Idaho. I am having a lot of trouble deciding between the Marmot Hydrogen, MontBell U.L. Super Stretch Hugger #3 and the Western Mountaineering MegaLite. Anyone want to give their two cents to help me decide?

Cat W.

I'm really intrigued by the continuous...

I'm really intrigued by the continuous baffle construction. Any testimonies to how well people like this? Does the down shift much in the middle of the night? I'm used to opening my bag up to use as a down comforter on warmer nights, and am debating if I want to go with a continuous baffle or divided bag from WM.

Steve Masters