Sleeping Bags

I too, am looking for a new bag that is light, warm and will accommodate my restless sleeping. While researching I have come across the Mont-Bell U.L. Super Stretch Down Hugger series of sleeping bags. So far I haven't found a negative review. THough I haven't tested one out yet, the 15 degree bag is now on the top of my list. Also Western mountaineering has some very highly rated semi-rectangular bags that have more room in them, though they are higher priced in the temp range I would like.

Hope this gives you some ideas.

Try one of Marmot's long mummy bags. The arm and hip areas are significantly rooomier than most. The extra length will also give you more room to move your legs around. The long mummy will also be noticeably warmer and smaller packing than a semi-rectangular bag.

I have one of the MB SS series, and I think you may like them. Try and find a quality outfitter that carries them that you can get to. Fit is somewhat unique to each person, and I would urge you to try before you buy. You can try on the internet, will cost you shipping back the bag, if you don't like it. Be sure you know the return policy of the firm you deal with. Could be the easiset way, depending on where you live, and quality outfitters near or far from you. I am slim guy, and for me, the rating of theit bags is spot on. if you like the MB ones, and you are stretching them out, go a model lower in temp for best results. Good luck.

Paul, I was thinking about the Montbell ULSS Down Hugger #4 which is rated for 35 deg F and weighs 23 oz. If I use this bag and wear the Mont Bell Down Inner Parka and Pants in the bag, do you think wearing this extra bulk in the bag will compress the loft by stretching it and will reduce the bag's effective rating?

I would have a hard time commenting on your question, because size is so different. For me, 6' 170#, kinda long and skinny, restless side sleeper, the MB bags just drape and fit perfectly, in long length. If you are shorter than 6', the regular would be OK, but 6' or more, long for sure. I can put extra clothes on or in the bag, like your stuff no problem, no reduction of insulation. I don't like to wear extra stuff,only base layer and hat, but simply add warmer stuff to my bag draped over me. And I buy/bring a warmer bag than likely needed, because I never want to be cold.

My main point was that if you are a bigger, burly type person, the SS feature is great, but IMO it increases the temp rating on MB bags when you stretch them, so buy a lower rated bag for the worst temp you may encounter. Like if you are a big person, and the worst temp u expect is 30, buy the 25 degree bag, not the 30 degree on. If you are slimmer type, I think their ratings are pretty good to right on. Hope this helps.

I have a #3 UL SS Hugger. It is rated 30^ but I have used it down to 22^ with LW top, MW bottoms, hiking socks, a beeny and my FF Hyperion vest. I was a bit cool. If I had warmer layers with me, It would have been good a lot colder. Good deal for 23 oz.

I am 5-8 and 162

If I can find a used one at a good price, I will get the #1 too.

I'm a restless sleeper and I recently purchased a Kelty Lightyear form Moontrail.com

It's a 25 degree rated bag that is MUCH wider than most mummy bags. So far I've only slept in it in my bed, but I'm hiking with it next weekend.

They still have some I believe for $109.