looking for info on a good down bag for 70-40* for a "larger framed person"

**leeinmemphis** · 12-25-2010, 18:01

Hey everyone,

I am going to be looking for a good "mid temperature" sleeping bag. I do want a down bag and want something that I can compress down fairly small. I'm fairly broad shouldered so a bag with a little wider width would probably fit me better. I can't seem to find anything that fits the bill. I will likely be using it as a top quilt and occasionally in a tent at motorcycle rally's. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

**gunner76** · 12-25-2010, 19:25

Let us know what you choose and how it works.

**Trooper** · 12-25-2010, 20:42

Have you looked at REI's Traveldown? I'm 6' and 185, and wear a 44 jacket--I still have plenty of room in it. It also has a full length zipper so it makes a nice topquilt.

**bwg** · 12-27-2010, 01:51

Big Agnes Fishhawk 30F rating, 2.5 lbs, 70" shoulder girth. I use mine from 30 to 60 with comfort.

**Miguel** · 12-27-2010, 02:52

Look no further! http://www.westernmountaineering.com...s&ContentId=19

It wreaks of quality and the temp rating is conservative.The anti-catch zipper alone is worth the price tag. You truly get what you pay for with this one.

Miguel

**turnerminator** · 12-27-2010, 05:14

Another suggestion for a proper down bag; One of the Montbell spiral down huggers. . They're DWR'd well, very light, very small, no snag zip, drawstring foot box, very comfy because they stretch -I can easy cross my legs in it and move about. Not cheap though.

**swampfox** · 12-27-2010, 06:39

Originally Posted by turnerminator

Another suggestion for a proper down bag; One of the Montbell spiral down huggers. . They're DWR'd well, very light, very small, no snag zip, drawstring foot box, very comfy because they stretch -I can easy cross my legs in it and move about. Not cheap though.

2nd this. The #3 Superstretch is 30* I believe.

**Dblcorona** · 12-27-2010, 07:20

Yep, got to go with Mont Bell here too. Mine fits me good and I'm a big guy.

**Danalex** · 12-27-2010, 08:47

I really want to try one of those.

**te-wa** · 12-27-2010, 11:04

Originally Posted by Miguel

Look no further! http://www.westernmountaineering.com...s&ContentId=19

It wreaks of quality and the temp rating is conservative.The anti-catch zipper alone is worth the price tag. You truly get what you pay for with this one.

Miguel

first thing that came to mind for me as well.
also, you might look at the hoodless Mitylite http://www.westernmountaineering.com...s&ContentId=15 that may better serve as a quilt when needed.
WM quality cant be touched by any other american bag. feathered friends are a close second, and valandre of france are nice too.