Rab - Ascent 1100

Thanks for the info! I use to use my old bags the same way with my ex gf (aww shit the missing her feelings are coming back tn). Probably sleeping in car on a trip across Canada. Usually hits sub -20c in the winter but will eventually be tenting in the snow on other occassions. I always thought the Rab 1100 ascent was a decent price for its down weight even tough its fill power is 650.

\-20 C is pretty darn cold. Hope you get a good bag that will keep you warm! Rab really does make great products. That Rab 1100 is very nice, and a very good price. I don't hate on 650 down - one thing it does well is it has a bit of a "weighted blanket" effect because it just feels heavier for some reason. You could also make yourself a nice wool liner for your bag. Sounds like an exciting trip! Have fun and stay warm!

April through October is my 400-time. In the end it really depends on what your personal comfort limits are and at what temperatures you would switch to the winter bag. I imagine the Norwegian coast is a bit warmer during winter than the Swedish coast, due to being more maritime? Regarding Rab: I have used the Neutrino 400 now during six seasons (this is the seventh) and I am really happy. It probably has lost a bit of fluff but that is to be expected after that time. Washed it once because I didn't use a liner in the beginning, but otherwise used always a liner, always hung it out after a hike and stored it in the cotton bag. If you have the money, go for it! They seem to have added a Neutrino 500 to their range and that would be my choice today, between the 600 and the 400. Otherwise, they also have a 650-cuin product line (cheaper but heavier) which is probably just as good.