Mickl wrote:I would think there would def be a market for these. Without getting out a tape measure would they still have more room when zipped up than a normal type of sleeping bag?
I have two EE wide width quilts and the one thing I wish they both had was a zip that I could zip up to arm pits. I think with a zipper that high I could probably do away with the pad straps most of the time and would be easier to stay warmer in. I like having my arms free to tuck under my pillow but up to my chest in a zipped bag would be great. I think if you were to do one like that I would say just add a couple more snaps at chest height or similar and that would be gold...Do you add strap attachments as well to yours?
Roughly whats the finished weight / down weight / and cost of one of your quilts like this?
Moondog55 wrote:I think there would be if a little wider than normal so they could do double duty as a double/queen bed travellers blanket.
After all the "Backpacker" market is huge as is the "Grey Nomad" market
Actually the "Grey Nomad" market might best be served with a 600/650 FP down option to get the cost down a few dollars
Neo wrote:Hi Mike
I''m interested in a half bag which I imagine would be like this one but only around 1200 long.
There is a bug inside me that wants to buy a down jacket and for my local winters a half bag and jacket combo might do.
I've got a few months yet to ponder the suitability of it so will be in touch.
Strider wrote:Weight aside, what is the benefit of this over a standard sleeping bag?
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
Moondog55 wrote:Of course there are two of this style already in the marketplace.
S2S and their Traveller
As well as
Western Mountaineering and their Everlite
But these are sewn thru construction and use minimal down and because of this not the warmest for weight carried, also the S2S version does not use the high fill power down that gives maximum boost for weight carried and neither bag is a bargain
Strider wrote:Didn't Zpacks used to offer a full length zip as an option?
What I like most about this design is I am a side sleeper and laying on top of snaps tends to dig into my legs. I don't think I would like a full length zip but a 3/4 would be good.
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
Moondog55 wrote:Of course there are two of this style already in the marketplace.
S2S and their Traveller
As well as
Western Mountaineering and their Everlite
But these are sewn thru construction and use minimal down and because of this not the warmest for weight carried, also the S2S version does not use the high fill power down that gives maximum boost for weight carried and neither bag is a bargain
Mickl wrote:I would like the full length option of a zip that can be stopped at underarm height to allow my arms and chest to remain free to easily move. Having said that if the zipped up bag was similar size to a mummy bag then I wouldn't want one that tight as the whole reason I use a quilt is to have more comfort and more room to move! Something like my wide quilt with that option would be good though but I suspect that would need to be a fair bit wider. Hard to say though until you use it though. If you want someone to test one for you feel free to send it to me and I'll give you some honest feedback
Moondog55 wrote:Send one to me and I'll lie about how good it is if I can keep it
Neo wrote:My motivation for considering a half bag system is to keep volume and weight down. Also my current gear was inadequate at 5 degrees.
Certainly no mountainside bivvies planned or the extremes of the Alps and Tassie.
If it ever gets cold again (easy to forget at this time of year) I'll be needing a warmer system, maybe -2 comfort, and a pack with a bit more volume capacity too (from 34 moving to 45L should do my 'winter'gear).
Moondog55 wrote:I'd be happy using a +4C quilt plus my UL halfbag + my Uniqlo parka at freezing Colder than that and I want a warmer parka.
Stew63 wrote:Hi undercling - I bought one of your quilts back in Sept. - it's totally awesome - I've got absolutely no idea why peoples would buy form OS when you provide such a totally brilliant product and service!
The best UL item in my UL inventory for sure! (I got the 950 fill in Macaw Green and Black)
With this new design 'full' bag that you're proposing - would it be available in say a -18C or -20C bag in Macaw Green/Black? I need something for MUCH colder weather/snow - thinking the Main Range.
veekay wrote:I think that it could be bad if you woke up hot and in a rush to get some ventilation through the bag, but you're sleeping on the zip, so it'd be a wrestle..??
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 17 guests