GoLite Feather Sleeping Bag Recommendations

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#1

I’ve been researching lighter weight down bags. I tend to sleep cold. I’ve been eyeing the GoLite Feather 20 degree down bag. Any fans of this bag?

Farrell

#2

My friend bought one and is pretty satisfied. Kept him warm on a very gusty(40mph) 20 deg night sleeping in the open. I had a TNF Cat’s Meow and got chilled around 3am but was otherwise ok. You may also want to look at Featheredfriends.com I’ve heard great things about them and wish I could afford one (maybe later).

Sparky

#3

I just looked at the specs and I’m alittle suspicious when anyone says “comfortable temperature rating”. Sure the specs sound incredible, but this company has also rated their Gust backpack for 30 lbs :lol I’ve tried the pack with 30 lbs - no way! Even though my experience with Golite is limited, i believe they are inflating their claims, so until you hear otherwise, i’d keep looking.

I never thought that paying $200+ for a 20+ degree bag was worth it. Until you get into the temperature range of 0-10 degrees or lower, those expensive details really don’t seem critical or make much difference. When you purchase a “20” degree bag, you can expect to be comfortable to about 30 degrees. Any colder, you need to take extra steps such as using a liner or putting on extra insulating layers. I’m speaking from experience - i have a over-filled 20 degree feathered friends, and also a 20 degree campmor bag (~$130) bag. I don’t regret the FF purchase, its a great bag, but if i had to do it over again, i would only pay the major $$ for a 5 degree and lower bag. As for the campmor bag, i have thru-hiked the pct and about half the AT with it. And the bag is still good for temps that occasionally hit the 20s. Overall, probably one of the best buys i’ve made. It would be a good bag to take all the way for the AT, unless you start real early in the season (and if you sleep cold).

just my .02 cents :slight_smile:

One Timer

#4

I really need something very very warm. I’m tired of sleeping cold.

What about the REI Kilo Plus 0 - http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47595392&parent_category_rn=4500515

Or the Icicle Creek Glacer +5 - http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?productId=21978502&storeId=8001&catalogId=40000008001&langId=-1

Anyone have these? Is the rating close? Are they truly just under 3 pounds?

Farrell

#5

There is such a variance in how people deal with cold. Plus, it’s hit or miss with companies that change their bag models every year. Along with going with someone else’s experience with a particular bag, i suggest going ahead and purchase one or two (before it gets too warm) and try it out (in your yard or porch). Send back the ones that don’t cut it. Most on-line retailers would even approve of this method of shopping unless it is a custom-made bag. You do have to pay for shipping though.

One Timer

#6

Get ray’s Beyond Backpacking book, learn how temp rating works, and how to make your own bag the way you like it. I never sewed before, and made my own easy. It’s just a big pillowcase with a zipper. He even tells you where to get the material. You probably won’t spend more than $80 on it. It’s a good project. I’m tired of all the sales pitches of gear companies. I make my own from here on out.

THA WOOKIE