Big Agnes Encampment Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Polarguard Delta
Brand : Big AgnesItem : BAG0024
The Big Agnes Encampment is a 3-season, shingle construction Polarguard Delta fill sleeping bag that will keep you warm down to 15ºF . The synthetic insulation in the Big Agnes Encampment is ideal for wet climates and conditions. For 2004, the Encampment test warmer than its temperature rating, meaning you could sleep comfortably down to about 10 degrees. Big Agnes makes sleeping bags without insulation on the bottom of the bag because down and synthetic insulation compressed by your weight loses virtually all of its insulating value. Instead, Big Agnes puts a sleeve in the bag floor into which you slide your sleeping pad, and the top 2/3 of the bag is insulated like a traditional sleeping bag. This system offers several major advantages: 1. An air or foam mattress provides more warmth than compressed insulation. 2. You're guaranteed never to roll off your sleeping pad in the middle of the night. 3. It reduces overall weight of the bag, and therefore your pack. 4. The bag and pad can be stuffed together for compact packing. Compatible with any 20” wide RECTANGULAR sleep pad.
Price: $154.95
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Product Reviews
Big Agnes Encampment Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Polarguard Delta
Warm and Roomy
I ordered the Big Anges and related air sleeping pad and used it in low 40F weather without a tent or bivy. At 6'4", I found it to be roomy both in length and width (thank goodness, as I am a side sleeper!). Using this in place of my 30F bag (where I shivered at night during 30F weather), I found it to be toasty warm and very comfortable. Since the pad slips in a slot in the back, there is far less slipping off the pad than in my old bag and foam pad. The air pad takes only a few moments to inflate, but is hard to roll tight enough to fit back in its stuff bag. Overall, I am very satisfied with the bag and pad.
Tossin' and Turnin'
The semi-rectangular cut and pad sleeve make this bag a must for anyone who tosses and turns in their sleep. This is the first bag I've owned that didn't end up coiled around me after 15 minutes of sleep. Combine that with the low price (relatively), variable warmth control (add a thicker pad for cold-weather camping), and little extras (like a built-in pillow pocket), and you can't lose. My guess is everybody will be building bags this way soon...
Big Agnes, I like Her!
This sleeping bag is absolutely comfortable, well made, and very warm. I would recommend this bag for anyone who is a serious camper, hiker, mountain climber, or a serious outdoorsman. You always get what you pay for, and this is not your twenty dollar K-mart sleeping bag. It comes with all the nice conveniences. Such as built in pillow case. Draw strings, stuff sack, carrying case. Lightweight and compact size for backpacking. The only con was, when you are in the bag, and trying to zip it up it gets a little stuck, but getting it unstuck was no problem. Yes this bag is a very good buy. Both my camping buddies have the same bag. Buy it!
Good Bag for the Buck
For those of you that like a bit more room in a bag, Big Agnes is for you. I was a bit concerned about the "no insulation on the bottom" but it worked out just fine. It doesn't pack down very small (they say 8" x 9", but I can't seem to get it down that small), and I haven't tried to roll it up with the pad yet (next trip, I will give this a try). I am the "guinea pig" for a large group of people to try new equipment, and I have recommended the Big Agnes Encampment to all of them. As warm or warmer than my Cat's Meow (similar temp ratings), and definitely roomier. This would be a good bag for larger folk as well. No cold spots, no rolling off the pad (which is their promise). Fared well in milder conditions (never got below 35F). If you are looking for a bag that gives you more room, definitely consider this one.
As a Hammock Sleeping Bag!
Worked out great for me in my hammock. I used the Big Agnes Air Core pad (normal rectangle size) with another closed cell pad together. There was room in the sleeve to place both, this is necessary for cold weather camping in a hammock. I also tried the bag in a tent, and you cannot go wrong—no more slipping off of your sleeping pad. The Bag is wonderful. Plenty of room for me to toss and turn. I did not feel cramped and plenty of toe box area. Most important was the hip and shoulder area, I had more than enough room. I would recommend this bag to anyone who hates a mummy bag. I also used this bag, like a quilt and it worked out great. Anyone who is larger in frame will find this bag very comfortable, and well made with all the extras!
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