Big Agnes - Lost Ranger 3N1

I’ve got it and like it. Used down to -8c and that was its limit. Also use it combo with a quilt instead of the bag. As a side/front sleeper, it comes with a front zip bag which works well for me.

As it’s 2 layers with quite a bit of inner/outer layers between, it’s less likely to ‘wet out’ all the way through than a single layer. I’ve had the outer wetted with condensation and the inner bone dry.

Having tent camped for years, then hammock camped for a decade, and recently gone back to ground I can honestly say this: quilts for hammocks, bag for tent. Quilts are too much work with a sleeping pad. You are better off getting something like a Big Agnes sleep system bag and pairing it with a pad. Much easier, and less drafts

I have been using a Big Agnes down bag. I think it was in the “ranger” series. They change models every few years. But stick with the “sleep system” bags. They don’t have a bottom side similar to quilts, but they stick to your sleeping pad much better, and wont let drafts in when you move around. Only issue with their bags are the temp ratings are not the best. But I mainly tent in warmer temps and save the hammock for really cold winter temps. (I went back to ground because I finally got a dog to take on adventures, and I want him safe from mosquitos and what not at night just like me)

We have one of these from Big Agnes. Works pretty well, although when my daughter got big enough, she could roll the whole mat over. I think it's this one: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InhGM1Y2ksM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InhGM1Y2ksM)

I went rei big Agnes, but I also have 2 (20 year old) down bags that I put inside each other that can keep me just as warm and combined they are as small and light as big Agnes but with down moisture is the enemy and in winter there is plenty so there is that

As mentioned by others, rather than getting those heavy square bags you could opt for a down quilt. By the way you should make sure that you are actually a warm sleeper also out in the tent. I am a warm sleeper at home but when I an camping I am still getting the chills every now and then even if the comfort rating of my sleeping system is on point. The thing is that humidity and wind play a huge role on how the heat is sucked away from your body. By the way, even if bags are ISO rated, every company has its own standards (by the way even industrial production has certain variations in build quality and material). So, rather than trying to pinpoint the exact temperature your are going to sleep at that night, you could be better off playing it conservatively and go for something like a 0C bag with vents and double way zippers so that you can adjust your temperature.

Yes quilts are very popular nowadays. Right now I am using a hybrid setup, check out Big Agnes’s Lost Ranger lineup. It is made of one quilt-like piece and a mummy bag too, so that you can use the three setups: only quilt for 10C, only mummy (designed specifically for those who toss and turn a lot) for 0C and the two together for -11C. I love it!

From years of bikepacking in the Highlands, I've learned from bitter experience that you can't put a price on a warm night's sleep. I'm a side sleeper and I use a Big Agnes Lost Ranger 3n1 and I love it. I've slept out in temperatures down to -10 and been lovely and toasty warm. Have a look on Sport Pursuit dot com , they're on sale for £200 down from £400.

If your biggest concern about a sleeping bag is room for your legs to move without feeling constricted, I would try out Nemo or Big Agnes sleeping bags. Both tend to have wider profiles. Definitely go for a bag that is rated at least 10 degrees lower - preferably lower - than the temps you expect to sleep in. Theres multiple problems with layering with clothing like this, one of which is not the warmth specific factor but the breathability. One or two layers is one thing, but with all the listed clothing and then something like the picture on top, you’re going to build up humidity near your body you can’t get rid of, and you’ll become even colder. Next, a sleeping bag basically creates a warm pocket of air around you. The insulation in the bag helps create and maintain this pocket. The more compressed this insulation, the worse it performs. With layering clothing, you compress the insulation, making it less effective. On top of that, insulation is minimal if not nonexistent at the seams. Some puffy jackets and “extreme temp” clothing gets around this by minimizing seams but there’s almost always a few somewhere, which means no air pockets and no warmth. If I could recommend the best case scenario for you, it would be this: find a sleeping bag you can tolerate rated to a temp appropriate for your conditions, 15F at a minimum, best scenario a 0F. Dress in only your smartwool layers, and make sure you have a good pad/sleep set up underneath you. Sources: avid outdoorsmen, backpacker in sub 20 degree temps, and former REI employee who specialized in camping gear.

A Big Agnes sleeping bag with down that fit me correctly. I was iffy on the price at first, but it turns out I had basically used ill fitting, non insulated sleeping bags for years of wilderness camping. Getting a good nights sleep anywhere, especially away from home, makes a huge difference.

I got a big Agnes bag that has an extra zipper kind of like carry-on luggage. Makes it somewhat adjustable - roomy most of the time but when I really need the warmth it’s more snug.

Kelly cosmic down bags are amazing bang for buck. REI has generous return policies as well, so if you get into a bag you don’t like, you have the option to return it for a year. More expensive bags/huge discounts don’t necessarily mean they are going to fit your needs. I currently sleep in the Big Agnes Lost Ranger, which is a 3in1 sleep setup. It is a quilt and a sleeping bag, which means you can sleep with just the quilt, just the bag, or if it’s cold enough you can nest the sleeping bag inside the quilt. It’s on the more expensive side, but it could be beneficial looking into a similar setup. I would however recommend investing in a nice sleeping pad that has a decent R value. I currently sleep on the Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated (regular) and I LOVE IT. it comes in all different types of widths and lengths. I’ve slept on it for 2+ weeks in the Yosemite side country and I’ve never had a single issue with it. long story short, i’m a huge fan of the Kelty Cosmic Down line. there are also a few REI branded bags that may be worth looking at.