DIY Patrol Bag w/ Climashield APEX

[mobile_cabin]

I converted a patrol bag into a winter bag. I reconfigured the bag and then added a layer of 5oz APEX to it. It's super warm and comfortable. I unscientifically figured it's probably conservatively good to around 20*F. Not the lightest bag at 42oz with the stuff sack (lighter than my Mountain Hardware down bag though), but it only cost me a total of about $60. It's also a little long and quite wide at about 58" allowing you to wear a bit of bulky clothing to get to really low temps. I'm a bigger guy anyway so the extra width is nice. Easier to go to ground with it also. It's a trade off.

I was looking at getting a KAQ Owyhee but the width seemed a little narrow. I may still get one though.


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[RedStix]

Looks like a good project. Did you remove the old insulation from the bag or just add the additional CS APEX?

[mobile_cabin]

Looks like a good project. Did you remove the old insulation from the bag or just add the additional CS APEX?

I just left the original in as it was sewn in place and seemed it would suck to try and remove.