Big Agnes Sleeping bag while hammock camping

[tflaris]

Anyone have any feedback on the use of a Big Agnes sleeping bag with an integrated sleeping pad?

I'm a side sleeper and like to toss and turn. Looking at a more rectangular bag.

I have a HH Hyperlight and looking for 3 season bag for AT Hiking.

Thoughts/comments greatly appreciated.

Thanks

TF

[No Directions]

Until recently I have been using that arrangement in an ENO DN. My 20" BA air mattress doesn't cover my shoulders so I used a short piece of 24" wide CCF under my head and shoulders. Worked ok for a few years until I could afford to upgrade.

[The Tree Frog]

I have and still use a Big Agnes down mummy bag. I stopped using the Air Core insulated pad. True it is not wide enough so extenders are needed. But I do like the bag and UQ combo. Have not switched to a top quilt yet. Not sure if I will.

[1202OSFM]

I have used a Big Agnes Lost Ranger (which is not a mummy bag) with a Big Agnes Q Core pad. I currently have a Hennessy Deluxe bottom entry and have been using this system every since I started hanging and so has my son.

I have not had any issues in terms of being cold etc. I will only say that I don't think I am experiencing the "freedom" that so many folks talk about. I just ordered a Hammock Gear 20 degree top quilt and underquilt and a Dream Hammock Thunderbird so I am going to finally be able to compare the two and see what if any thing I have been missing.

[Conquering Fool]

I have a cross mountain 45, though 45 degrees may be pushing it. On the ground I like the bigger foot box and enjoy having the pad sleeve. In a hammock without an UQ you are going to have some cold shoulders, but maybe not if you side sleep.

[hawghangar]

If you already have the BA sleeping bag then use it until you can upgrade. However, I would not recommend purchasing a new one to use in a hammock unless you also intend to use it to go to ground. The UQ/TQ is much more comfortable and offers more "freedom" relative to wrestling with a sleeping bag, zippers, and inflatable pad. I own both and wouldn't ever consider using the BA bag in the hammock if I can use the quilts. HYOH.

[Subawoo]

I've got a BA and use the tall (long) pad in mine.
I too have a Thunderbird and have been okay into the low 40s with only a wool blanket to lay on.
With the Thunderbird, you could easily use 2 pads to increase your bottom insulation until you get
an under quilt.

[speter311]

I am a side sleeper through and through and I swear by my Montbell spiral-stretch down bag. I was worried that I'd need a rectangular bag as well and did not want the weight. After much research I discovered Montbell's spiral stretch design and it works perfectly in a side sleeping orientation. No need to turn your body within the bag, just allow the bag to turn with you.

[speter311]

here is their link...http://www.montbell.us/products/list.php?cat_id=3211

[gdrseeker]

I use my Big Agnus 15 degree bag and a ThermaRest TrailLite pad. I like the integrated pad and the way it flattens my hammock out when sleeping. I have used it while backpacking and have had no complaints down to 38 Degrees so far.