Montbell Super Spiral Hugger

**LyttleBryan** · 10-14-2010, 06:44

I'm looking at getting my lady a new sleeping bag for an early Christmas present so we can go winter backpacking together. She's tried the hammock thing, and even went so far as to write a comic about how much she hated it. Anyway, she prefers to have a little bit more roomy sleeping bag, but I know that when you start getting lower and lower in the digits that it's not an option as it's way too hard to heat that much air. I was considering the Montbell Super Spiral sleeping bag because it's mummy, yet you can move around it in. Unfortunately there's no retailers near here that carry a descent selection, so I can't easily go out and look at them at the store.

I trust the forums opinions, so what's yours on this bag?

**BreckDown** · 10-14-2010, 07:03

My buddy has the MB SS UL Down Hugger #3 (30*) and loves it. He said that it's extremely comfortable and rated correctly at 30*. He's raved about it so much that I will most likely be picking one up in the next few months.

**tiredhiker** · 10-14-2010, 07:57

I also have the u l# 3 and love this bag. I have been in alot of bags in my day and the way they sew there bags (on a 45 deg angle) is awesome. you can move around and you don't feel so restricted. I was going to get a 15 or a colder bag but went with a T/Q.

**tammons** · 10-14-2010, 09:40

The huggers are great bags and honestly rated.

**wisenber** · 10-14-2010, 11:30

Originally Posted by LyttleBryan

I'm looking at getting my lady a new sleeping bag for an early Christmas present so we can go winter backpacking together. She's tried the hammock thing, and even went so far as to write a comic about how much she hated it. Anyway, she prefers to have a little bit more roomy sleeping bag, but I know that when you start getting lower and lower in the digits that it's not an option as it's way too hard to heat that much air. I was considering the Montbell Super Spiral sleeping bag because it's mummy, yet you can move around it in. Unfortunately there's no retailers near here that carry a descent selection, so I can't easily go out and look at them at the store.

I trust the forums opinions, so what's yours on this bag?

Have you tried Earth Traverse? I bought my synthetic Montbell there. If they have one that is similar, she could try it for space and order the model with the insulation level she wants.

**LyttleBryan** · 10-14-2010, 12:59

Originally Posted by wisenber

Have you tried Earth Traverse? I bought my synthetic Montbell there. If they have one that is similar, she could try it for space and order the model with the insulation level she wants.

ETO actually has them? I've never seen them with anything more than the sign.

thanks!

**Can't Wait** · 10-14-2010, 17:53

I have the #2 in 650 down in the super stretch and it's now my TQ until I get a designated one won't go wrong with one

**wisenber** · 10-14-2010, 21:08

Originally Posted by LyttleBryan

ETO actually has them? I've never seen them with anything more than the sign.

thanks!

They had them when I bought mine. My guess is that your main concern is that the concept of the elastic works. I have one of the 15° synthetic ones. I can bend my knees in it and it will stretch enough to handle that without losing heat.
I've used it down to its rated temperature while using an SPE underneath.

At any rate, a comfortable bag is like a comfortable shoe. What works for one might not suit another. She'll have to try it to see if it suits her. Again, if they don't have the warmth rating or fill type you're looking for, tha's not going to matter as much as trying the "style" of bag. If the style works, order what you do want. Just cross Sutherland to the Dark Side .

**LyttleBryan** · 10-15-2010, 07:22

Originally Posted by wisenber

They had them when I bought mine. My guess is that your main concern is that the concept of the elastic works. I have one of the 15° synthetic ones. I can bend my knees in it and it will stretch enough to handle that without losing heat.
I've used it down to its rated temperature while using an SPE underneath.

At any rate, a comfortable bag is like a comfortable shoe. What works for one might not suit another. She'll have to try it to see if it suits her. Again, if they don't have the warmth rating or fill type you're looking for, tha's not going to matter as much as trying the "style" of bag. If the style works, order what you do want. Just cross Sutherland to the Dark Side .

The problem is, you can't surprise someone if you ask them to try it on before you buy it. I'm going to buy it from somewhere online with a good return policy. Let her try it, and if she likes it then hey the surprise worked and all is well. If she didn't like it, well that's what the return policy is for. I consider the return shipping fee worth the risk of surprising her.