Walmart Ozark Trails Down Sleeping Bag

**whoofit** · 07-31-2013, 17:26

Originally Posted by Floridahanger

Although there are many posts on this thread, the common perception is that don't buy from the store, but order online and have that item shipped to the store or home. I don't know why, but that seems to have the most acceptible option for a better fill, quality bag.

Thanks! Could be the store one's are all picked over. Was planning a full length DIY UQ with this.

**scryan** · 07-31-2013, 17:36

I think it has more to do with the fact that its just cheaper online...

**whoofit** · 07-31-2013, 18:04

Originally Posted by scryan

I think it has more to do with the fact that its just cheaper online...

Well, maybe so. But I think the post I responded to referenced the fill quality difference between the store and the web ones. Speaking for myself I would have given the extra 5 dollars if I was happy with the fill at the store.

I understand that I could move feathers from one part of the unused portion of the bag to the other and complete the voids but I doubt my ability to sew well and was thinking I could sew first then trim the excess off. Add grosgrain channels and some shock cord with the baffles always closed.

**makomachine** · 07-31-2013, 22:14

Picked one up tonight at my local Walmart and a bit of fluffing definitely makes a difference. Pretty good bargain from what I can tell and will bridge the gap nicely until I can buy a proper top quilt from UGQ.

**makomachine** · 08-01-2013, 07:19

Slept in the new bag last night at 70 degrees with a quick zipper removal and am pleased with my purchase. Whether it will handle 35-40 deg is a question to me but it was worth the purchase just as a warmer weather quilt alone. Very nice.

**Cermichael** · 08-01-2013, 15:36

Where did you get your CCF?

**Brien** · 08-02-2013, 00:16

I finally got my bag today. Sounds like my order fell between the cyber cracks.

I really like how light and small it is compressed. About half the size of my other down mummy. For the fair weather camping I do it'll be fine.

One thing though is mine zips left. I was hoping it would be right. Were you guys able to pick your zipper side when buying it?

**michigandave** · 08-02-2013, 13:21

I've really enjoyed this string and it was the reason I picked up one of these bags. Definite difference in quality between in-store and buying online. IMO, the in-store ones have already been picked over by those of us in the know

. If you want one, best bet is buying online and hope that the order picker person is a hanger!

**TheNumberSix** · 08-04-2013, 15:07

I placed an order for one of these plus the free pad on Friday and should have it next week.

What is a good cheap source for down? Would it be worth opening one of these walmart bags and overstuffing it? If I could get a 20degree TQ for $100 + 4hrs of my labor and experimenting I would be very happy

**MissileMan** · 08-04-2013, 22:46

I am in the midst of modding one of these bags to a top quilt. I shopped thrift stores for down to no avail.

I lucked into a vintage sleeping bag that was past its prime on eBay at a good price. Got nearly two pounds of good quality down that is at least 700 fill. When I measured the volume of 1 ounce it calculated to 800 fill if I did it correctly.

(I am working two of these WM bags to TQs and then two underquilts are next on my list of projects.)

I live in the South, so I don't really have to go for 20 degrees, but thought the torso area need a little more fill.

Since I didn't need the hood, I also extracted the down once I removed it and injected it into a torso baffle.

My wife also found a down throw pillow at a thrift store, but it is almost all feathers. I probably won't use it on the bags and UQs.

Some folks have bought down bed pillows for the down. Some of the cottage vendors also sell high quality down.