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Small/light, warm, and cheap. You can only pick two.
For low weight and pack-size you're probably going to want a high-fill (700-800 fill) down bag, but you're quickly going to approach $500, especially for something capable of handling a 0° night. Keep in mind, the temperature rating on the bag is marketing fluff. 20°F just means that you won't freeze to death, but the bag is going to be comfortable at closer to 28-35°F.
Down bags are also not as good in wet weather, which is probably a concern in Washington. As someone else mentioned, you may want to just rent a bag. I'd explain to the person what you need and let them help you.
All that said, I really like Sierra Designs, and they have a bag that may meet your needs, and is under $400. https://sierradesigns.com/nitro-0/
Rent a bag, you can look at Alpine Ascents international. There is no sleeping bag that is moderately priced with good temp ratings and pack size. So if you are only using it for Rainier pay the $50-$60 to rent for your trip.
Picked up a 30* magma quilt. Reviews say more like a 40*F but Ive been wanting to try a quilt with hammocking and it's almost a pound lighter than my marmot helium 15*F bag. Love that I have a year to decide if it's right for me. REI has high prices but a good return policy (used to be even better )
I am in the market for a sleeping bag between 0 to 20 degrees for a trip to Mt. Rainier. I though about this but it looks too big when compressed (9X16). Any recommendations for something that packs smaller? And is not priced at 500 bucks 😀
This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
0-20 for Rainier? I'm not the biggest expert on the planet with climbing but I've done enough to know that you definitely want a 0 degree bag, maybe 10 degree max for a trip like that. I froze my ass off on Mount Shuksan some years back because my sleeping bag wasn't warm enough and that mountain is nowhere near as bad as Rainier.
Also, definitely rent a bag like someone else here mentioned if you don't want to drop big bucks.
Also, high R level rated sleeping pad or none of the bag warmth matters anyway.
I am in the market for a sleeping bag between 0 to 20 degrees for a trip to Mt. Rainier. I though about this but it looks too big when compressed (9X16). Any recommendations for something that packs smaller? And is not priced at 500 bucks 😀
This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
Someone else mentioned it, but I want to second it. Rent.
If you actually expect to be camping in 0 to 20 degree weather, then the equipment that you need is quite expensive and you might be betting your life on it. If you do this stuff all the time, then maybe you can research it and find something not too expensive, but if it's just a single ascent up Rainier, then renting is the way to go.
I am in the market for a sleeping bag between 0 to 20 degrees for a trip to Mt. Rainier. I though about this but it looks too big when compressed (9X16). Any recommendations for something that packs smaller? And is not priced at 500 bucks 😀
This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
Regardless of buying or renting a bag, I strongly recommend a sleeping bag liner that adds warmth and can easily be washed while keeping the sleeping bag cleaner. Here's one I enjoy for extra warmth on cold nights: https://www.rei.com/product/79711...-bag-liner
I am in the market for a sleeping bag between 0 to 20 degrees for a trip to Mt. Rainier. I though about this but it looks too big when compressed (9X16). Any recommendations for something that packs smaller? And is not priced at 500 bucks 😀
This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
I don't think you should be shopping for 20 degree bags when you are expecting 0-20 degrees. You're not going to sleep if you're 10 or 20 degrees cold. You should be shopping for a 0 degree bag.
The cheapest option that meets that temperature with lightweight design considerations is probably the economy burrow custom from hammock gear or the aegismax G3 or G4 (You can't trust temperature ratings on chinese bags; they don't seem to have sleeping pads with an R higher than 2, I'm just going off of fill weight) on aliexpress.
Pay attention to the NOT FOR BACKPACKING comment. True as hell. This thing weighs a ton and is good for car to site. Not car, pack, hike ten and camp. Bulky as hell too. Dunno how they can say it's good for backpacking. Perhaps if you have 32in quads and press 450lbs on the slide machine. No dice on the pack and carry.
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I am in the market for a sleeping bag between 0 to 20 degrees for a trip to Mt. Rainier. I though about this but it looks too big when compressed (9X16). Any recommendations for something that packs smaller? And is not priced at 500 bucks 😀
This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
Look for an entry level down sleeping bags like Kelty Cosmic Down 0F. It should be a decent compromise between synthetic and 800FP bag. Your pad is equally as important. My personal preference is inflatable pad and closed cell on top of it. AA should have closed cell foam pads on high camp and Camp Muir, but check with them directly.
It also depends what time of the year your will be climbing. I did it last July it wasn't too cold (including at high camp). The coldest part of the trip was summit day. Have layers so you can easily put them of and off.
I am in the market for a sleeping bag between 0 to 20 degrees for a trip to Mt. Rainier. I though about this but it looks too big when compressed (9X16). Any recommendations for something that packs smaller? And is not priced at 500 bucks 😀
This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
0F to 20F is serious enough I wouldn't get REI brand. REI is not what it was 10 years ago. They have been transitioning from a serious outdoor brand to more of an "outdoor lifestyle" store, and cutting back on hiking/backpacking products in both availability and quality.
0F to 20F is cold enough you probably want to spend $$ from a real brand.
I say this as someone whose highest-mileage pack and tent are both REI house brand from 2005 or so.
Received man 30f today, it seems to narrow but long enough for tall around 6'5". It is not bad but as other said zip is small and easy to break. Teton seems better option…
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For low weight and pack-size you're probably going to want a high-fill (700-800 fill) down bag, but you're quickly going to approach $500, especially for something capable of handling a 0° night. Keep in mind, the temperature rating on the bag is marketing fluff. 20°F just means that you won't freeze to death, but the bag is going to be comfortable at closer to 28-35°F.
Down bags are also not as good in wet weather, which is probably a concern in Washington. As someone else mentioned, you may want to just rent a bag. I'd explain to the person what you need and let them help you.
All that said, I really like Sierra Designs, and they have a bag that may meet your needs, and is under $400. https://sierradesigns.c
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This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
Also, definitely rent a bag like someone else here mentioned if you don't want to drop big bucks.
Also, high R level rated sleeping pad or none of the bag warmth matters anyway.
This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
If you actually expect to be camping in 0 to 20 degree weather, then the equipment that you need is quite expensive and you might be betting your life on it. If you do this stuff all the time, then maybe you can research it and find something not too expensive, but if it's just a single ascent up Rainier, then renting is the way to go.
This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
https://www.rei.com/product/79711...-bag-liner
This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
The cheapest option that meets that temperature with lightweight design considerations is probably the economy burrow custom from hammock gear or the aegismax G3 or G4 (You can't trust temperature ratings on chinese bags; they don't seem to have sleeping pads with an R higher than 2, I'm just going off of fill weight) on aliexpress.
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This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
It also depends what time of the year your will be climbing. I did it last July it wasn't too cold (including at high camp). The coldest part of the trip was summit day. Have layers so you can easily put them of and off.
Good luck!
This is a great price for a quality sleeping bag in you need it for traditional camping where size isn't as big a concern
0F to 20F is cold enough you probably want to spend $$ from a real brand.
I say this as someone whose highest-mileage pack and tent are both REI house brand from 2005 or so.
I bought the 20 bag for men and women. The women bag is much thicker and rated at 18f comfort and 5f limit vs the men is 29f comfort and 18 limit.
The 20 on the bag name is quite misleading IMHO.
The women bag is very nice for the price and I think I am going to return the men bag.
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