Are Extremely EXPENSIVE Sleeping Bags Worth The Price?!

Here is why you should invest in premium sleeping bags for backpacking! Not all sleeping bags are made the same, and there are key elements to premium bags that allow them to perform better than many other options out there on the market.

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[MeetMeOutside]

Western Mountaineering, for me has been a wonderful investment ! Well worth the money ! Cheers

[azclaimjumper]

Western Mountaineering Sleeping bags are all made with YKK COIL zippers, no teeth which is why their zippers don't snag on the material when zipping up or down.
I especially like that my bag was made by one person here in America & used responsibly sourced Down.
I bought Western Mountaineering Antelope ((5º) Gore Windstopper outer fabric, size short, RIGHT side zipper & at the same time purchased the XTherm Thermarest air mattress.
An 18" wide, 4' long piece of shelf liner placed between the XTherm & my sleeping bag keep me from sliding off the air mattress during the night.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada

[mojaslovenija]

You have overlooked the most important and also the leading manufacturer with the highest references for sleeping bags: RAB (United Kingdom).

[royurick]

Even going a step or two above budget bags like Coleman makes a huge deal. Ive used $30 Coleman bags using the 808 fill since the 90s. But it was only trunk camping, so it wasnt a big deal that they were relatively bulky.

I just upgraded to a $90 Kelty to be able to do some short hike (less than 2 miles in) backcountry trips and it was night and day. Just as warm but half the pack size and weight.

I'm sure a Sea to Summit or Big Agnes is better, but as a casual camper going out 3-5 times a year, $200 just isnt necessary.

[FrontlineLLC]

Western Mountaineering Alpinlite and Ultralite bags here. Worth every penny.

[laurencehastings]

Agree to a point, problem with all conventional bags is no room to move around with shoulders. Anything over $400 is a rip off based mostly on gimmicks. After all down is down and there is not a huge difference in material costs that could possibly justify some of these prices.

[thomassanio]

I will make the argument for the better gear by my own experience. I work long days M-F and have very little time off each year, SO my free time is very limited and valuable to me👍. Spending more for something that will not fail me during my precious time off is invaluable to me. Thanks for the very thorough review and your insight as well👍

[gavinhalm]

Two things never to be skimped on: an excellent tent, and (a) high end sleeping bag(s)...drop as much money as you can on this gear if going deep 👍

[frstesiste]

IMO the high end bags and quilts make sense for thruhiking, expeditions and other people who spend a lot of time camping. Most people will be better served by medium priced equipment though. Much better price/performance than high end stuff, but totally agree that anyone interested in the outdoors should also consider environment and buy from manufactures with a environmentally friendly policy.

[jlkartvideos]

Have you used western mountaineering lynx in winter? I have already WM alpinlite but I need extra warm for Finland's winter.

[ninjasmoke]

Warmlite It’s probably the best top of the line sleeping bag out there! DOWN FILLED SLEEPING BAG TRI-LAYER -60F

[nicholasconklin]

If your budget is still only $150, check out the Paria Thermodown 15 Sleeping bag. Its a down sleeping bag that actually is comfortable at 15 degrees for only $145.

[revans]

Haha bought the cypress w.m
It’s cost a lot . Not freezing to death priceless 😂

[jhontheunsleep]

the sierra desing backcountry bed 20 seem very interesting to me

[CheeseOnEverything]

I have an ugq bandit but I can argue that this is not the right info for everyone. Most of my friends here in Toronto aren't camping even if there is a little bit of rain or a little colder. Those people could go with any cheap sleeping bag from Walmart cuz they won't even be out there unless it's a nice 23 degrees Celsius night. They don't need expensive bags. For us more hardcore back packers, portagers or campers who camp in sub zero temps, sure a good bag and pad and even a tent is a must.

[TMNT]

@10:01 Thats Outdoor Vitals business model, AND his prices are too high for direct to consumer

[DMSAdventures]

We have two UGQ quilts. They were great to work with! The customer care is usually so much better with the small family owned companies. That being said I couldn't afford 4 of them at one time when we got started so I got some Aegismax bags off of Amazon for the kids. I'm not really sure who makes them but I doubt its a cottage company.

[natehoover]

I just got into backpacking and bought a cheap bag from REI. It was fine. But I just got my HG Economy Burrow and the difference in something custom and more expensive and quality is phenomenal. I absolutely love it. I think I'm a quilt guy but I can see situations I'd use a bag.

[Hayyothhakodesh]

Buy it buy it all its soo much fun and if ur hiking and camping mix...these products r a must. Save for a month or two and get some stuff. If ur car camping then nah don't worry about this . But I am not trusting my over all health with a Coleman out on a trail. No way. I'm getting proper gear. Look for sales and save a month or 2. If urr buying cheap gear then it's a huge risk and uncomfortable in the back country. The cheap materials and weight and size is gonna be ur problem. I'm poor myself but I'm gonna prioritize if needed. But it's buy once cry once. Just do it.

[dcl]

I have a WM Kodiak for mountaineering, and for that I definitely think it's worth the investment. Cheaper bags with that kind of temp rating are 4-5 lbs, and you are hauling that weight halfway up a mountain with all your other extra gear. That said I also have Big Agnes and Marmot bags that were half the price and have all the same high end features and quality. Now the down is not nearly as high quality, which is why they need more of it to get equal warmth, but these ultra high end bags are wildly unnecessary for the average backpacker. I have a $275 bag from a name brand that is good down to freezing and is 2lbs. An equivalent WM bag saves you only 5-6 ounces for nearly double the cost, and again the quality is similar.