-50 F Sleeping Bag test at 26 F

**tammons** · 01-07-2010, 23:00

Hmmm,

I have a -40dF down bag from the 70s that weighs 4# even.
Might have to try it.

**Randy** · 01-08-2010, 06:55

I just came in to get ready for work. 18 degrees. not counting the windchill.

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...ekday=Saturday
OPEN TOP Grand Trunk hammock, NO TARP
Sleeping bag was the Army Modular (all 3 pieces)
a fleece blanket doubled up on the bottom
2 pair walmart socks
insulated coverall
and I had to take the jacket off @1am
The Gortex cover is kick butt

The GI Extreeme is still better, but this bag will take the cold also.
For the POUND HOGS,
Mine weigh
ICW 7.51
ECW9.54
Modular bag 9.62
yes they are heavy and bulky, but WARM with out all the extras needed.

I have no ntentions to hike or back pack with these....

A PROUD CAR/CANOE CAMPER

**Counselor** · 01-08-2010, 10:05

Originally Posted by tammons

Hmmm,

I have a -40dF down bag from the 70s that weighs 4# even.
Might have to try it.

down won't work - when you lay on the down, you lose the heat.

**tammons** · 01-08-2010, 10:13

Oh got it.

**SmokeHouse** · 01-08-2010, 14:36

Originally Posted by Counselor

Just the sleeping bag

# Fill weight: 7 lbs
# Bag weight: 11.7 lbs

U the MAN...

**Triptease** · 01-08-2010, 16:33

Originally Posted by oldgringo

Man, I don't even want to breath 50* air.

I was in Mongolia last December for work and I can say that I have... it SUCKS. the only thing I could possibly compare it to is inhaling off of about 30 menthol cigarettes in one breath.

**Hangin' Burrito** · 01-11-2010, 07:18

Wow!! 11# sleeping bag!

I have to admit, the fact it says -50* is interesting, and it does look like a great bag.

I sure wouldn't want to tote it any great distance. Mt. Roger's would be a good testing ground though.