antokelly

ok i have my eye on two down sleeping bags im not sure which one i'll go for they both come highly recommended one is stormlite rolling clouds 750 the other is pipedream400 has anyone used either one of these bags if so what's the low down.what im after in a bag is loads room i move around so the wife tells me super cozy no matter what the temp' and packs really small( well smallish),thats it folks hope you can help thanks.
ps.pipedream cost 139euro. 217dollars
rolling clouds cost114euro. 177dollars

kayakdiver

I'm a huge fan of Feathered Friends bags.... They don't come cheap but will last a lifetime with care. Don't know anything about the ones you mention. Feathered Friends are also made local for me so that gives them the support the locals plus point.

late

You like roomy bags. So do I. So find one. I take it neither of
those are especially roomy or you wouldn't have had a reason to post.

antokelly

late i dont know if there roomy or not thats what im trying to find out, any how if your a fan of down bags what have you got and why do you think its so good. i dont want to spend a lot of money on a bag only to find out its crap .

staehpj1

Some people who move around a lot like a snug bag so it moves with them. Others like a bag they can move around in. If you like the latter you might have a look at the Big Agnes bags. They have insulation on the top and a pocket for the sleeping pad on the bottom. That works well to keep the pad under you and saves weight and bulk by eliminating the insulation on the bottom. Some of their models are very roomy.

mandovoodoo

Consider the system as a whole. My light system has a top only bag with sleeve for pad, inside a roomy soft bivy. The whole thing rolls up together and is very warm. Different conditions and I'm in something else. Adding a soft bivy extends the temperature so far that distinctly lightly bags can work.

antokelly

should i have said i have the exped 7 down mat,thanks for advice so far.

cyclezealot

I bought mine at REI. Great selection and price. Best quality . I'd look there.

late

I have a very old custom bag that is synthetic. This bag is from a good company and is roomy.
https://www.bigagnes.com/str_bags.php?bid=12

julk

I camp in the UK using a Pipedream 400 on an Exped 7 Downmat. The combination is very cozy.

I am 6 feet tall and weigh 80 kilos.

I can turn over in the Pipedream, but find it a close fit and cannot describe it as roomy unless you are a smaller size than me.

wrk101

Check out Sierra Trading Post. They have several down bags right now. I just ordered a Marmot, I even had a 20% off email coupon that I used, so the price was very attractive.

https://www.sierratradingpost.com/

antokelly

thanks julk that sounds good to me yeah im a good bit smaller than you well in height anyway ,so its gone back to the top of my list again.
the marmot looks great as well mind you ,but postage to ireland could be a bit costly thanks wrk101

Lolly Pop

Anto, the fellas at Alpkit are great. Order one from them first and see how it fits. You'll be able to tell right away if it is too small. They have great customer service and will take a return no problem.

I ordered one of their bags a few years back at the same time I ordered a Mountain Equipment Dreamwalker, so I could compare the two. The zip on the Alpkit wasn't as good as on the ME, but I think they have improved a lot since then.

antokelly

thanks lolly pop when i have the funds ill go and buy that bag from alpkit thanks for the advice,i finally got the akto pitched yesterday looks good ,it took me a while to get it up about 15 min so im going to need a lot more practice. i cut out a ground sheet for it from builders plastic so more weight to my already heavy load.

Lolly Pop

Glad you got the tent up. I hear those Akto's are tricky.

antokelly

tricky when you haven't got a clue as to what your doing.,how goes it with you lolly pop anything planned for the comming months.

frugivore

that's a lot of money for a bag. i bought a military suprlus canvas bag, looks like it's designed to last- at a suprlus/outdoors store and i'm really happy with it. i am starting to buy for quality and durability as well as lightweight now, rather than for price, but in this case I got it all for $20. I like to also buy things w/o zippers as they tend to break, but this had a quality zipper. check out the surplus stores is my idea

antokelly

thats true enough frugivore but people reckon its worth buying a good bag very important part of the cycle campers kit i would have thought,besides i dont think we have a surplus store over here certainly not in my town but if i come across one ill sure have a good look around thanks for that.

Lolly Pop

The absence of an Irish Army makes "Army Surplus" a bit hard to find!

As for me Anto, prolly a camping trip in the not-too-distant future. Feeling lazy so will probably drive.

antokelly

lolly pop you said the d word i dont belive it ,nah only jocking where are you heading hope you enjoy ,bye the way if your interested one of the guys on the fellclub is selling a bigagnes 2 tent brand new for a really good price so if anyone interested let me know cant remember the price but he has it for a good bit less.

Lolly Pop

thanks Anto, I've got a big agnes sarvis myself! one like mine sold on ebay last night for a bargain.