Hello,
I was wondering if I could get some advice about which sleeping bag and down jacket to buy. This is my first set of equipment I am buying after borrowing equipment for backpacking and ending up on the 40-50 lbs range. I plan to be backpacking in the pacific northwest, especially the cascades and Olympics. I think that means that I need to be comfortable in down to around 30 for 3-season use, does that sound right?
After doing some research, the bag I thought might be best would be the vireo ul. I had an opportunity to go the FF store and try the vireo, and it seemed alright as far as not having a zipper and the width of the bag. My thoughts were that if I needed a jacket anyways, why not get a lighter bag that allows you to easily where one inside? A couple of other factors would be how well it handles warmer temperatures as far as getting too hot. Also, I am interested in compress-ability because I would to see how much I can fit in by 31L pack.
Are there any other sleeping bags out there that would be better, in terms of the correct temperature rating, weight, and compress-ability? I seem to toss and turn a bit so I was worried a quilt wouldn't be for me.
Finally, I not sure what jacket to go with. I was looking for something that could turn the 45 rated top half of the vireo into a comfortable-at-30 bag. I was a little worried that that some of the really light montbell ones (plasma, ex light) and similar from other manufactures might be too light. I wasn't sure if I need a full on parka though. Could anyone provide some recommendations?
Thanks,
Eric
