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    Brian Barnes
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    @brianjbarnes

    Locale: Midwest

    My son (11) and I spent an hour or so outside during our "artic blast" that came through the area, testing our newly acquired Montbell UL SS #0 (zero degree F down) sleeping bags. The temperature was ~ 2 degrees F with wind gusts in the 20-30's. We both were wearing the following:

    Feet: double smartwool hiker socks
    Legs: thin baselayer, 200 wt fleece pant
    Torso: thin baselayer, 260 wt merino top, micropuff pullovers
    Head: mid weight beanies
    Sleep pads: regular length Therm-a-rest Prolite 4 plus two layers of Gossamer Gear Evazote 3/8" thinlights

    Overall, we were completely warm (I could have easily not worn the micropuff) and with exception of our noses, did not feel the wind gusts.

    In conclusion, these bags rock! They are very warm, windproof, and for less than 3 pounds, not bad on weight. I think I could take these bags to at least -10 to -15F with the clothing system we had on.

    Here we are bundled up:

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    Tom Caldwell
    BPL Member

    @coldspring

    Locale: Ozarks

    Let us know how they do over a complete night at those temps.

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    Steven Evans
    BPL Member

    @steve_evans

    Locale: Canada

    Hi Brian,
    Good stuff.
    FWIW, my winter camping buddy has one and has taken his down to -6F (-21C) with just a base layer on…sleeping on a Full Length DM7. We actually had temps hit 0F (-18C) last night when we were out…no problems. You made some good purchases!

    And for those interested, my trusty Versalite endured the same beatings, with baselayer and VBL, used on a DM7 short.

    Let us know how low you go!

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