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 Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Gear Forum Coleman sleeping bags anyone? Reply
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| Author | Message Text |
| Aaron79 |
06/20/2012 05:18PMquote Jackfish: "A sleeping bag can be the most bulky thing you pack for any camping trip, let alone a canoe camping trip. A sleeping bag that packs small and is lightweight is generally preferred to one that is bulky and heavy. Everyone has to make decisions based on their personal preferences, the space they have in the packs and their budget." I agree completely. This will be used for "car camping" Park your truck and walk 200ft to the camp site.. LOL |
| Aaron79 |
06/20/2012 05:17PMquote SevenofNine: "Not sure if a 40 degree bag is a smart choice for the BWCA. If it were a 30 degree bag I would say go for it. But I just wouldn't want to experience a cold snap in that bag." This will be for local camping only. I completely agree with your statement though. thanks. |
| Aaron79sSon |
06/20/2012 03:08PM SevenofNine this bag is for local camping only not bwca |
| drnatus |
06/20/2012 11:07AM I have a zero degree coleman that is not a mummy. Have had it for 12 years or so. Went tent camping in December. Temp down to 16 F. My feet were cold at the bottom of the bag and had to curl up. This could be due to age of bag, not mummy, etc. But I'd be careful about a remote trip in cold weather. |
| Jackfish |
06/20/2012 10:41AM A sleeping bag can be the most bulky thing you pack for any camping trip, let alone a canoe camping trip. A sleeping bag that packs small and is lightweight is generally preferred to one that is bulky and heavy. Everyone has to make decisions based on their personal preferences, the space they have in the packs and their budget. |
| PompousPilot1 |
06/20/2012 10:24AM I have a Coleman that I bought for doing knock around and Boy Scout camping with. It's rated a 50 degree bag and it's better than that. In fact, I have been out in November at high 30's and it performed exceptionally well. I would consider most anything from them as the quality seems to be there. |
| SevenofNine |
06/20/2012 07:09AM Not sure if a 40 degree bag is a smart choice for the BWCA. If it were a 30 degree bag I would say go for it. But I just wouldn't want to experience a cold snap in that bag. |
| brantagal23 |
06/19/2012 10:44PM I've actually used my Coleman mummy as my BWCA bag for years. Just recently saw the light and upgraded. Saved myself a few pounds. But I loved it, cleaned nice, dried quick. Now it's the car camp bag. |
| BobsMn |
06/17/2012 09:06AM There is some pretty decent looking bags on woot.com from High Peak Camping Equipment. May be worth checking out. |
| fitgers1 |
06/16/2012 07:13PM Looks like a good bag for the price for considered use. I've got a couple older colemans at the hunting cabin that I have no complaints with. Would buy again. |
| Aaron79 |
06/16/2012 06:52PM Was thinking of getting some for local camping. Any thoughts or opinions? Was specifically looking at this one here . |
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