The ONLY Sleeping Bag Worth Buying In 2023!

If there was only one sleeping bag I could buy for backpacking, what bag would that be? In this video I discuss the last sleeping bag I'd ever sell, and why. With so many sleeping bags to choose from, this discussion is more focused on the idea of what attributes of a sleeping bag are most important to me, rather than the exact model of sleeping bag I'd choose.

Video title: The Only Sleeping Bag Worth Buying For Backpacking.
This video concerns the only sleeping bag worth buying in 2023 for backpacking. But also covers the following topics:
Choosing the right sleeping bag for backpacking
Zenbivy Light Bed Sleep System
Western Mountaineering Ultralite sleeping bag
What makes a sleeping bag worth buying

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If I could only ever keep one sleeping bag, which bag would I keep? I break down several sleeping bags and explain my reasons for ditching each one if I could only keep one.

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[Mike-vdqt]

All you need to know is Western Mountaineering. Warmest for weight ratio, zipper guards don't get stuck, different cut bags for bigger or smaller people. Eg. I have a 25 year old, 20 degree Westerm Mtn bag that is warmer that a brand new 20 degree bag from Marmot. Returned the Marmot bag and bought my second WM bag.

[mtadams]

The WM 20 UL was my go-to bag for years. I now use a Zpacks 20 quilt, and I am very happy it. When the seasons change, and it gets colder its back to my WM bag. My WM bags are all about ten years old and in perfect condition. Never any issues with the zippers and I have never been cold, not even a little bit. Being made in the USA is important to me. Remember the saying, cry once.

[ericb.]

Thanks for a well reasoned review. My 8 year old WM Megalite (overstuffed by WM to 20 F.0 ) is my 3 season bag that WILL handle 0 F. if I wear a base layer, down pants and down sweater and a balaclava. Being the wider Megalite I'm not constricted when wearing the down garments. GO WESTERN MOUNTAINEERING!

[BigDawgCAM]

You should make this into a series! “Last I would sell” of each gear category.

Shows what you would prioritize and what checks the most boxes for gear that you’ve actually owned and tested

[mcscience]

I have three Western mountaineering bags
On my oldest bag I’m working on my fourth decade in it. Still has plenty of loft and keeps me warm.

[Western-Mountaineering]

Hey Backcountry Exposure!

Thanks for the awesome review! We appreciate your insights and tenacious search for the best gear.

Happy Trails,

Western Mountaineering

[rodrev_hiking]

I recently bought a custom LiteLine400 with 60g / 3oz overfill with toray airtastic inner . Now it’s on same warmth then the UltraLite while being lighter :) had this in Iceland 2 weeks ago and it performed phenomenally

[LeeJamesEdgar]

I have the western mountaineering megalite. It is by far the most exceptional and expensive sleeping bag I've ever owned. But I love it. 😊

[hoozurmama]

Western Mountaineering bags are fantastic. Worth the $$.

[chrismoore]

I'm more of a budget camper. I've been looking into a good summer bag. But I struggle to spend the money on the high end bags. Outstanding review.

[ynotjf]

Western Mountaineering 20* TerraLite! Extra wide semi-rectangular mummy bag that doubles as a quilt, but under 2lbs and stuffs into a 7-8 litter stuff sack. USA made and top quality, 850 plus down is usually over 900 actual fill power. Western Mountaineering is one of the best IF not the best sleeping bag manufacturer in the world..

[kennethstarr]

I so agree with Western Mountaineering!

But, 😂, Alpinlite works best for me. I also use it like a quilt with a foot box. Best quality ever!

[azclaimjumper]

Western Mountaineering Zippers are YKK COIL, no teeth to snag. Look closely at the zipper, it's a long coil, no teeth.
I, too, love the overall design & quality of the American Made Western Mountaineering products.
Mine is the short, Antelope 5º sleeping bag with their Gore-Tex Windstopper OUTER fabric

Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.

[MeetMeOutside]

My Western Mountaineering Versalite is worth every penny, such quality, and every detail is covered. Cheers

[CampingDom]

When you pay this kind of money for a sleeping bag, then I want centre zip and arm ports or sleeves of some kind like Sierra Designs Mobile Mummy, Mammut Protect Fiber (or Down) -18 or Carinthia Survival One ( it's a bunker of a sleeping bag to be fair😂 ).
You say you want easy In and Out then I personally think centre zipper all the way. When it comes to the ability to put your arms out from a sleeping bag it's just absolutely game changing for me! Especially if you're in a bivvi!

[Rando-user-zmfx]

WM Terralite 25 one of my favs. Just got the Lynx -10 GWS for winter. Can't wait to use it! Great video ✌️

[christiankasermann]

I've bought a customized Cumulus Alaska 1300 bag 10 years ago (different inner fabric and additional top fill). The quality and the freedom to customize the bag to your liking / needs have no competition... and all this for a very reasonable price. Have other, lighter sleeping bags as well as a zenbivy double... there is not a singel one for every situation - it depends when where and with whom I'm going on a trip.

[BarczaKellenberger]

you’re literally my comfort person i love you kislux !

[TheTrailDancer]

WM are the best! FF are next! Rab, Fjallraven, and S2S are next!

[ajcoops]

Wiggys sleeping bags the ultimate bags