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Chief Joseph Member


Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 5740 | TRs Location: What Verlot Forgot.
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A friend of mine is getting into backpacking, I sold him a pack and a tent and now he needs a bag. Something like the Marmot Helium I bought a few years back for $100 from Opus would be perfect. Price range of $75-$150 and he is of medium build-hot sleeper.
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Chief Joseph Member


Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 5740 | TRs Location: What Verlot Forgot.
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awilsondc Member


Joined: 03 Apr 2016 Posts: 1011 | TRs
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Down bags are expensive. Used is probably your only option in that price range unless you find a killer clearance sale somewhere.
That bag you posted above looks ok, but heavy for a down bag. The 650 fill power is less warmth for the weight, so they have to add more to get the 15 degree temperature rating making it heavier. A similar size 800, 850, or even 950 fill power bag would be 8-14oz lighter. If you want a super light down bag, you're going to have to pay for it. However something like the bag you found is a good value, especially if you're just starting out and not ready to invest a couple thousand dollars on all super ultralight gear. The REI Magma down bags are a really good value, but still way out of your price range you listed. |
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Chief Joseph Member


Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 5740 | TRs Location: What Verlot Forgot.
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Thanks. Plus he is in his early 20's, does physical work for a living, so carrying some weight should not be a problem for him.
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forest gnome Forest nut...


Joined: 24 Apr 2003 Posts: 3357 | TRs Location: north cascades!!
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Rei has a 2 lb synthetic bag for 120 to 140..
With the 20 percent off or sumpin..
Another guy I know is ordering a down bag from amazon for 110$...he can always weat a jacket and poly pro to sleep in...or cut the baffles and add e or 4 oz of down and Hav a good bag.
The six moons designs tent is 135$ or just over 200$ for the better material
2lb...great tents...total for tent and a good bag is 300$ cash for newbiez |
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blendergasket Member


Joined: 06 Sep 2014 Posts: 167 | TRs Location: Seattle
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I have an REI Radiant 650 power 20 degree down bag I'd like to sell. It's the long version. I think it's from 2016 or so. It leaks a little down from the seams, but it still has a lot of life left in it and the 20 degree is IMHO a good versatile temp.
I'll sell it for $50 + shipping, or we could meet somewhere and I could lay it 6 ft from your feet or throw it to you. I'm in the South Sound.
PM me if you're interested.
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