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Kelty Mistral 40° Sleeping Bag $20, Kelty Rambler 50° Sleeping Bag Expired

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Those aren't inches, they're degrees. As in, appropriate for that temperature.

Also, even if it was inches, the answer would be a rather obvious 15 inches.
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Obviously it's Marmot!
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I keep reading this as "Kelty Mistrial"

If the bag don't fit, you must unzip!
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User2995310
03-04-2018 at 10:41 PM.
03-04-2018 at 10:41 PM.
Too bad only synthetics are on sale. Still, not a bad price for a Kelty or Marmot starter sleeping bag
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B16707
03-04-2018 at 11:12 PM.
03-04-2018 at 11:12 PM.
The Coleman realtree there seems like a good deal.
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LetsDoSlick
03-05-2018 at 03:23 AM.
03-05-2018 at 03:23 AM.
Quote from kaitanium :
The Coleman realtree there seems like a good deal.

Realtree vs Kealty which would you recommend? Both are identical in sale price...
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jlaw797
03-05-2018 at 05:11 AM.
03-05-2018 at 05:11 AM.
Wasn't sure which one I wanted - so ordered a couple & will return the ones I don't like.
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majorhavoc
03-05-2018 at 05:39 AM.
03-05-2018 at 05:39 AM.
These are all very attractive deals. Amazingly, the website doesn't list the weight of the Marmot 40 deg Minimalist which begs the question: is it worth the $8 price premium over the Kelty Mistral? No guarantees if this source is reliable, but I found a listed weight of 2 lbs, 2 oz for the Marmot here: https://www.geartrade.com/item/23...minimalist

That's compared to the 2 lb, 15 oz weight listed for the Kelty. 3/4 of a pound would be a pretty substantial difference to a backpacker. My gut level impression is that Marmot enjoys a slightly better reputation than Kelty, although I don't know if that holds true for these made-in-China, mass market lines offered by the two companies. FYI, YMMV, HTH, yadda yadda yadda.
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gridStorm
03-05-2018 at 05:45 AM.
03-05-2018 at 05:45 AM.
Quote from majorhavoc :
My gut level impression is that Marmot enjoys a slightly better reputation than Marmot, .
well which one is it?
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matcha20
03-05-2018 at 05:49 AM.
03-05-2018 at 05:49 AM.
Quote from gridStorm :
well which one is it?

Obviously it's Marmot!
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03-05-2018 at 06:07 AM.
03-05-2018 at 06:07 AM.
First time sleeping bag buyer, what's the difference between a 40" vs 55" ? If I need more space do I get 55"?
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shhaggy
03-05-2018 at 06:08 AM.
03-05-2018 at 06:08 AM.
Quote from seanj516 :
First time sleeping bag buyer, what's the difference between a 40" vs 55" ? If I need more space do I get 55"?
Those aren't inches, they're degrees. As in, appropriate for that temperature.

Also, even if it was inches, the answer would be a rather obvious 15 inches.
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jessbat
03-05-2018 at 06:12 AM.
03-05-2018 at 06:12 AM.
Quote from seanj516 :
First time sleeping bag buyer, what's the difference between a 40" vs 55" ? If I need more space do I get 55"?
40 and 55 refer to the temperatures these are suitable for. Keep in mind that these ratings are more of a 'this bag will keep you alive at this temperature' and less of a 'you'll be snug and cozy at this temperature.' I generally add 20 degrees for a comfortable temperature rating. If you are summer camping only I'd say the 55 is probably fine, but if you are doing any sort of camping where the temps may be closer to 60, I'd go with the 40.
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shhaggy
03-05-2018 at 06:14 AM.
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Quote from jessr0y :
40 and 55 refer to the temperatures these are suitable for. Keep in mind that these ratings are more of a 'this bag will keep you alive at this temperature' and less of a 'you'll be snug and cozy at this temperature.' I generally add 20 degrees for a comfortable temperature rating. If you are summer camping only I'd say the 55 is probably fine, but if you are doing any sort of camping where the temps may be closer to 60, I'd go with the 40.
That really REALLY depends on the way you intend to use these bags. If you're ok with opening them up to let air in and/or maybe just using it as a blanket if it's too warm, then sure, your method works fine. If you intend to get into the mummy style bag and zip it up, a 40 degree bag is going to be too hot in 60+ degree weather.
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Ersatz1
03-05-2018 at 06:16 AM.
03-05-2018 at 06:16 AM.
Quote from seanj516 :
First time sleeping bag buyer, what's the difference between a 40" vs 55" ? If I need more space do I get 55"?
Don't get a 55 degree bag unless you're camping in the desert during the summer or at the beach.
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nedlymandingod
03-05-2018 at 06:20 AM.
03-05-2018 at 06:20 AM.
Quote from seanj516 :
First time sleeping bag buyer, what's the difference between a 40" vs 55" ? If I need more space do I get 55"?

I think you mean degrees in temp not inches. Be warned the ratings are optimistic. If rated for say 30 that means fully clothed in long Johns, sweat shirt, and thick socks. Comfortable sleep rating is usually 10 higher than advertised.

In general a 70 rated bag is basicly a sheet,55 is very thin, 40 is closer to a standard comforter.
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