Campwell 30 Sleeping Bag

My summer REI bag, which is 30 degrees (close to yours) doesn't have much fluff either. I've never actually expected the bag to have loft, because there's so little down. My winter bag from Mountain hardware does puff up, but there's probably 3x as much down in there and it's better down. I don't think your problem was the bag unless you left it in a compression sack for an extended period of time. Or just washed it and it's all clumped up. I can sleep out in 5C/40F degrees in the Sierra Nevada no problem with my summer bag, so i'm not sure why you had so many problems with all that clothing on. I will say 3R is pretty low, a good mat helps a lot.

Hey friends, im getting ready for the 2026 mountaineering season, and id love some advice on improving my sleep system for alpine climbing/mountaineering. This years goals, starting in june include a few peaks like Adam's, Baker and middle/north sister, as well as some overnight alpine climbing trips throughout the PNW. Potentially Rainier as well. My sleep system right now is a big Agnes iron springs pad, with either a REI 30f bag thats frankly cold cold cold no matter the overnight lows. It can be 50 outside and ill have a down jacket and sweats on and still freeze in it. Alternatively I have a GIANT, heavy -20f bag from north face made in 2005. Shes great for car camping, but miserable in a pack. Tent wise, just for context I have an REI half dome sl 2+. I want to upgrade/improve my system and welcome advice. I realistically cannot afford to spend a huge amount of money, Im an emt and don't make a lot to spare so no 700$ sleeping bags recommendations please🙏. Im always happy to buy used or keep a lookout for middle point bags at my local used gear store or my REI resupply (where I got my pad and tent :)