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What’s your go-to sleeping bag for 35+ F degree temp ranges? Reviews keep pushing me towards Western Mountaineering but geez they are pricey. Especially coming from an Aegismax $90 bag that has performed quite well but that’s just a little too cold for me in the early spring mornings.

Ben Zuehlsdorf

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  • Lucas Winzenburg

    Lucas Winzenburg
    Member Since 2018
    20 Verified Score

    The Vesper was a solid choice! For the price, I think that was a good move. I've had one for many years and have a ton of nights in it. My Western Mountaineering bag is warmer, but it doesn't pack down as small. Both are well made.

  • Ben Zuehlsdorf

    Ben Zuehlsdorf
    Member Since 2022
    9 Verified Score
    Cardiff, United States

    Ended up purchasing the Therm-a-Rest Vesper quilt today because it's 25% off at REI now. Then paired it with a new Nemo Tensor Ultralight pad. This should be a great setup for bikepacking now. Thanks all.

  • Ryley Breiddal

    Ryley Breiddal
    0 Verified Score
    Pemberton, Canada

    I'm a big fan of WM - I've spent hundreds of nights in my Megalite over ~15 years, and it was the best! I decided to try a quilt next and so far (1 year in) I'm happy with my choice to switch to an Enlightened Equipment Revelate (35F) quilt - lighter, packs smaller.

  • Ben Zuehlsdorf

    Ben Zuehlsdorf
    Member Since 2022
    9 Verified Score
    Cardiff, United States

    Amazing. Thanks Miles.

  • Miles Arbour

    Miles Arbour
    Member Since 2017
    21 Verified Score

    I was going to suggest the Western Mountaineering FlyLite that I reviewed. It packs down so small, but dishes up enough warmth to be comfortable down to 35F. The Therm-a-Rest Vesper quilts are popular (32F/0C), as are the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 25F sleeping bags. I've also used the Sea to Summit Spark series with success, and folks speak highly of Feathered Friends. Whatever you end up getting, compare specs and fill power, so you know it'll pack down small for bikepacking.

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