Saturday, June 27, 2009

Exped Ibis WB 500 Sleeping Bag Review

Hello Readers,

Once again it’s time for another sleeping bag review. Today I’ll be talking about the Exped Ibis WB 500 Sleeping bag. When you use this sleeping bag right you can stay comfortable and breathing through weather as cold as 20 degrees. If it’s raining outside don’t worry, the shell of this sleeping bag is waterproof! That’s right, I said waterproof! That makes this a great sleeping bag if you plan on hiking somewhere in the mountains of Oregon where the sky is more of a raincloud than a sky.

One of the other things LI like about this sleeping bag is that it’s backed by a lifetime warranty. The lifetime warranty really says something about the manufacturer, namely, they put out quality sleeping bags. Oh, just be careful, the Exped Ibis WB 500 Sleeping Bag is a little heavier than a lot of other sleeping bags. The medium size weighs in at 2 lbs. 10 oz., That’s just under 3 lbs.! If you need a waterproof sleeping bag there’s no way around the extra weight really though.

Hike and camp safe, don’t let the bears get ya!

Big Agnes Horse Thief Sleeping Bag Review

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Here is a proper review of the Big Agnes Horse Thief Sleeping Bag. This sleeping bag is designed to keep you warm in weather as cold as 35 degrees. The sleeping bag takes on a mummy shape which means it gets smaller or “contours” to your head and gets wider the further down your body you go. If you use it properly, this sleeping bag will keep you alive and comfortable through temperatures as low as 35 degrees!

This sleeping bag comes in two different sizes. The smaller size is just under 2 lbs. and the larger size is about 2 lbs. 2oz. If you decide to order this sleeping bag make sure you check out the two size lengths. If you’re over 6’0” tall, make sure you spend the extra couple bucks to get the larger of the two. It just might save your life….or at the very least keep you comfortable.

Integral Designs Unishleter eVENT Bivy Sleeping Bag review

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Welcome to my Integral Designs Unishleter eVENT Bivy Bag review. This sleeping bag has plenty of neat features to make this a sleeping bag worth checking out. First off, it’s designed like an abbreviated tent. There’s a pole that lifts up the area where your head goes so you don’t feel so clausterphobic. Users can also poke their head out and enjoy the stars as they fade off to sleep with a built in see through screen that doubles as a bug net to keep creepy crawlies off you. The side zipper is also water proof. Very useful if you’re going to an area with a lot of moisture.

If you’re worried about weight don’t be. The Integral Designs Unishleter eVENT Bivy Sleeping Bag is very lightweight and comes in at just an ounce shy of 2 lbs. This sleeping bag shouldn’t give you too much trouble when you’re trekking across the wilderness.

Women’s GoLite Venture Sleeping Bag Review 20 Degree

The The Women’s GoLite Venture Sleeping Bag is very similar to the GoLite Venture Sleeping Bag except it’s smaller. Really, it’s not fair to call it a “women’s” sleeping bag because it’s really just samller. It’s not like there’s a sanitary napkin storage container built in to the sleeping bag! Poor marketing in my decision GoLite! Anyway, this is still a very light sleeping bag coming in a 2lbs and 1 oz. It will keep your body warm in weather as cold as twenty degrees! Well, maybe not warm as anybody who has been backpacking will know, but definitely living. I like making that distinction, it makes me feel tough when people ask “was your sleeping bag warm?” and I get to respond in my Vietnam war veteran voice “no, but I survived and that’s all you ever hope for out here in the wilderness.” Okay, I’m a little weird. But still, the Women’s GoLite Venture Sleeping Bag is a decent sleeping bag, even if you are a man.

GoLite Venture Sleeping Bag Review

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I bring you a review of the GoLite Venture Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down Sleeping Bag. This sleeping bag is designed to be a light as possible while protecting you from weather as cold as 20 degrees. Sure, there are thicker, heavier sleeping bags out there that will keep you warmer, but do you really want to carry all that extra weight? I think not. The GoLite Venture Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down is definitely the kind of sleeping bag you’ll want to take on longer multi-night hikes and camping trips.

The GoLite Venture Sleeping Bag’s shell is made from pertex endurance nylon with a polyester lining. Nothing natural about this sleeping bag, and that doesn’t bother me at all. The shape of this sleeping bag is Mummy with a draft collar. You should be between 6’0 and 6’7” to be able to use this bag properly. You’ll be okay if you are a little shorter than that, just make sure you’re 6’7” or under, you might not fit! Oh, and did I mention this sleeping bag is a very light 2 lbs.? Very light indeed! It’s a little pricey though, just sift through my reviews, I’m sure you can find something cheaper and better. Look for it on sale!

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