Normally, i try to support local as much as i can afford, but since i don’t make a lot, it’s not always very feasible. So at the risk of sounding like a hypocrite (previous statements on ebay Chinese windshirt thread way back when), i decided to order something from China.
The brand is AegisMax and the sleeping bag seems to be comfort rated to about 46 F*, with 20D nylon fabric, no hood, 15 oz and some change (according to their specs), and supposedly 800 fp, 95% goose down.
Here’s a link to where i ordered it from:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Aegismax-UL-Wing-outdoor-ultralight-mummy-type-white-Goose-down-camping-spring-and-autumn-sleeping-bag/2004977050.html?spm=2114.01020108.3.32.FTGtDQ&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_1_79_78_77_80_61,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_1
Seemed too good to be true at 54 dollars, but the good reviews at various places reassured me somewhat. So i put in an order on the 1st, payed a little more for DHL shipping, and surprisingly received it today on the 7th. I received it a bit quicker than i did the Ripstop by the Roll order from NC, i think (i live in VA).
First impressions; seems well stitched, YKK zipper, UL design. Not for bigger folks at all though. I think if you’re taller than 5′ 10″ it probably won’t fit you, or if you have a very large build, it won’t fit. I’m 5′ 7″ with a medium, naturally muscular build, a little extra weight, decent sized shoulders and chest for my size and for not lifting and width wise it’s a little tight, but length wise a couple to few inches to spare..
It does appear to be high quality, high fp down, which is mostly lighter in color. There are very occasional (a relative few) darker colored feathers/down in there. No strong smell.
Cons is that it’s sewn through and so not baffled, a bit tight/small, and no draft tube or overlap for the 3/4 length zipper (which also means that it’s not prone to snagging at all though)
I prefer quilts overall, but as i most enjoy winter and cold weather backpacking, i’m looking to supplement my quilts with a sleeping bag, because i feel that in more extreme cold situations, it’s warmer to be wrapped all the way around, even if the down on the bottom gets compressed. So should allow me or my spouse to take the 0 degree EE quilt or the 25 degree quilt down 20 degrees colder at least. The fact that it’s sewn through, won’t matter much when it’s used as a supplemental, under insinuative piece.
Originally i was looking to make a quilt with similar specs, but realized that it was cheaper and much more convenient to get this bag, plus the above benefits for more extreme cold weather. I’ve been working a lot lately and currently don’t have much time for projects (was home sick today though). Haven’t weighed it officially yet.
