I've had a cheapish synthetic Ajungilak sleeping bag for years and been very happy with it, used mostly in conjunction with a cheap army goretex bivi bag. Looking to upgrade to something small and light now for hiking and biking lightweight trips. The new Ajungilak sleeping bags seem very nice:
However, I can't find any reviews at all! Anyone seen, played with, used seriously, got any thoughts on any of the following:
I'm looking at
1 – Altitude spring (rated at 25F, 800g) which has a waterproof membrane for all but the top of the bag
2 – Sphere Spring (which is a 30F rated 550g (19.5oz) down bag in the long version) and
3 – Shield 3 season (which is a 'fully waterproof' sleeping bag along the line of the crux ones but with a flap for the head area that crux leaves open to the elements… rated to 15F and weighing 1150g for the long version).
The Altitude would be used in conjunction with a bivi but I suppose I could go light on that given the semiwaterproof nature of the sleeping bag. The Sphere would be in conjunction with a decent bivi, either my existing goretex or something like the Integral designs bugaboo or chrysalis. Finally, the shield *might* work on its own.
Usual conditions for most of my camping – UK spring,summer, autumn, and Baltic (Finland, Estonia, Russia near St Petersburg) at the same time or in Winter but usually in 3 sided or roofed shelters in snow (my old ajungilak, bivi and plenty of clothes have been fine for that). I'm obviously after a mostly/completely waterproof sleeping setup at as light as possible, set up for 'stealth' camping i.e. easily hidden from sight, up to about 500m height in the UK. I suppose in some ways a very lightweight down bag and good quality bivi are the most flexible solution.
Anyway I'm interested in peoples thoughts on any of these bags, on the waterproof sleeping bags by different companies, and on my sleeping setup plans in general. Reviews of the Ajungilak kit would be especially welcome!
Thanks!
Ian
