Elk hunt sleeping bag...what would you do?

[adinallo]

Ive got a $750 budget to get a really warm sleeping bag say late season Colorado -20f bag. It would mainly be used in base camp but being able to pack it to the high country would be a bonus.

What would you get?
James

I would say buy the best $700 sleeping bag you can find. Take the remaining $50 and buy a US Army issued poncho liner to stuff into your bag with you and you will be fine. The poncho liner is the best piece of the gear the Army ever issued. I survived an awful lot by pulling it around my head like a long nightcap wrapped around my body and pulled around my head. Leave a tiny breather hole and you will be toasty.
There is a hunting store up in Anchorage that sells all Arctic tested gear. Barney's sports Chalet. Excellent advice comes from that store, and he has a few great sleeping bags that

 

[brant89]

Not sure they have anything rated for -20, but I'll be purchasing a bag from Enlightened Equipment this year. Borrowed an EE Revelation last year but didn't like the quilt setup when it's cold so I'll be ordering an EE Convert Custom.

 

[chindits]

I've used feather friends, unit issued, in sub zero CO and Western Mountaineering personally owned in sub zero CO. They're both good. I don't think we've gotten much lower than negative 20s-30s at any elevation in CO. I don't have any base camp experience and I don't have a shelter system with a stove as I only cold camp out of my pack, but for any sustained cold weather operations with a focus on longevity, you better figure out a vapor barrier system or your going to be working to dry out your sleep system like these other wankers. Now if you're just out for a night or two and camp around a truck or stove tent, it doesn't really matter.

 

[Marky_mark]

Western mountaineering

 

[justin1134]

Ive got a $750 budget to get a really warm sleeping bag say late season Colorado -20f bag. It would mainly be used in base camp but being able to pack it to the high country would be a bonus.

What would you get?
James

Marmot makes some reasonably priced bags at some reasonable prices. They are bulky for sure which may be an issue

 

[sierracharlie338]

Stone glacier chillkoot 0degree is what you seek. Unless you are a cold sleeper that thing will keep you plenty warm IMO. Very impressed with mine but only been in the 20s with it so far.

 

[Perroe]

I have heard good things about outdoor vitals. Seems to be a good bag for the price, i do not have one yet but will most likely go with them.