Non-mummy bag help

[Midwestwaterfowl]

A buddy and I drew 2nd season CO deer tags and I am looking at sleeping bags/quilts. I went to REI to test fit some bags and everything they had was real tight in the shoulders and chest. I am looking for suggestions on other bags to check out for folks with wide shoulders. Also kicking around the quilt idea, but am doing some more reading on that now. Thanks.

 

[Mosby]

Western Mountaineering makes a great wide bag. I bought the Badger. Moosejaw sells them if you have one of those near you.

 

[Brush Buster]

If you want synthetic the Kifaru slick bag is nice and roomy. I hate the feel of small mummy bags around the chest/shoulders and feet but I get along just fine with the slick bag. Just wish it was a side zipper instead of a center zip.

 

[HookUp]

Try a nemo spoon shaped bag. I am using a nemo riff and it has plenty of room for me to toss and turn.

 

[Midwestwaterfowl]

Thanks I’ll check out these bags. I tried a Nemo at REI that I believe said it was for side sleepers and it was still too tight in the shoulders. Any recommendations on temp ratings? I was leaning towards zero to be prepared, but I don’t know if a 15 or 20 would be better.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Try a nemo spoon shaped bag. I am using a nemo riff and it has plenty of room for me to toss and turn.

I am big in the shoulders - XXL 48/50 coats - and a side sleeper.

I had a Montbell burrow bag I like. Spiral baffles and stretch stitching make it move with you a bit and at a cheap price.

I decided to look at a new 20* bag and I gave a hard look to western mountaineering but ultimately didn’t want t o drop that much coin.

I took a step down the quilt road and got an EE apex convert. It works fine and I was in the habit of using my mummy bags as quilts anyway. The finished quilt was a bit smaller than there specs would suggest ( they publish the measurements of the unfilled blank which shrinks a bit when filled) and Weight and compressibility are not great relative to bags with the same or better ratings. I am fairly pleased after a few nights in it and plan to use it as a primary bag down to 15-20 degrees.

On a whim I used my REI dividend and picked up a Nemo forte and like it so far. I wish it were a bit bigger in the shoulders but It seems to work and the leg room is crazy.

 

[TradLife406]

Im a stockier guy, 5'8 208.
Last year I bought a down Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt. It has a sewn foot box. I went with a regular wide in 30 degree. I also brought my Sea To Summit liner. September in Montana I took it well around 20 degrees and was just fine. Super warm! The key with a quilt is a high r value pad.
The quilt definitely has a nice bit of room for big shoulders. The straps that keep the quilt to the pad really let you side sleep with out any drafts.

I also bought an WM Alpine light last year. A 10 degree bag but if you're a bigger dude I'd go with the Badger. I was almost thinking about trading the Alpinelite for the Badger myself. But I've been losing weight faster than an anorexic cheerleader.

Honestly though the Enlightened Equipment quilt serves 90% of my needs. And the 10 degree WM bag is for late season or November in September.

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[Brian Fahs]

Western mountaineering Badger for 20 degree bag. Roomy from the knees up and plenty warm.

Western mountaineering Terralite with over fill from Hermits Hut will get you a more roomy version of the badger with about the same temperature rating. I liked the fit of the Terralite better due to more room from the knees down. Also the Terralite has a dual zipper that extends down around the foot box for venting the foot box or opening the bag completely to use as a blanket.

These bags are pricey but worth the coin. Resale value is insane if you change your mind.

 

[Midwestwaterfowl]

Thanks for all the advice guys. I’ve got a lot more options to research. Do you think I can get away with a 20 degree bag? Ive got puffy pants and jacket I can wear if I have to.