Sleeping Bag

[eth93]

How many different kinds of sleeping bags can there be right? Right ?Right?

What sort of sleeping bags should I be considering for our Queensland weather?

I'm looking at spending around $200ish on a bag.(Is this enough for a decent bag?)

I know it doesn't get to cold up here, but I'm a sook when it comes to the chilly weather.

It doesn't have to be super light and compact, as I'll be using it purely for camping out of a kayak.

[wayno]

how likely is the bag going to get wet?
synthetic bags are cheaper and if you dont mind the extra bulk, it would be a good bet if you think its going to get wet..
look at where you're going and how low the temp is likely to get and whether you're a hot or cold sleeper to work out what temp range you'll need, if you're a cold sleeper you'll be looking at the upper temp rating for the bag. if you're a warmer sleeper you'll be looking at the middle temp rating, the lower temp rating is the survival rating only.
are you fussy about the cut? mummy verses rectangular shape....

[Onestepmore]

Have a look at Wildearth's range - they are Qld based
http://www.wildearth.com.au/shop/sleepi ... 03?pgnum=2
Vango, Roman, Caribee, Black Wolf
eg Black Wolf has quite a lot of synthetic bags that may suit
Here's a -5 rated one with zipper venting for feet (comes in 0 deg too) at $149
http://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/black-w ... g/l2504250

Depends on wether you want one for winter or summer use too
My kids use various Black Wolf and Roman synthetic bags for scouting
-5 rating for winter
Fleece liner for when it's a bit colder, but this is bulky so not for a backpack trip (if base camping may use a swag as well)
It unfolds to be a camp blanket too
http://www.kellyscamping.com.au/p/46793 ... liner.html
The Caribee Plasmalite and Hyperlite range for summer - +7 and +12 degC $49
http://www.campingcentral.com.au/produc ... -700g.html

Once you move to down the weight and size goes down, but the price goes up. I agree with Wayno and I think for kayaking a synthetic bag is likey to be a prudent choice, as it'll retain warmth if it gets a bit damp, whereas a down bag will be useless if it gets wet..

Last edited by Onestepmore on Fri 05 Jul, 2013 6:13 pm, edited 2 times in total.

[Bluegum Mic]

Where abouts in QLD will it be used (and season) is also important (and apologies if its under your profile info...Im on tapatalk and it doesn't show that). Some areas of QLD can get incredibly cold...and others incredibly wet/hot/humid. Out giraween way -10 is a possibility over winter etc..even snow. I certainly had a synthetic light one I used in summer but was happy to use my down over winter.

[wayno]

someone actually died from hypothermia in queensland recently sleeping on his balcony without much on him...

[nq111]

Where abouts in QLD will it be used (and season) is also important (and apologies if its under your profile info...Im on tapatalk and it doesn't show that). Some areas of QLD can get incredibly cold...and others incredibly wet/hot/humid. Out giraween way -10 is a possibility over winter etc..even snow. I certainly had a synthetic light one I used in summer but was happy to use my down over winter.

+1 - it can get pretty darn chilly at night in the right places. Don't under-invest in warmth or you will just end up buying again.

However the use for seakayaking suggests you will be camping at sealevel (warmer) and weight is not such a concern. A thick Kmart special would do in a pinch.

I think the question is do you want to use it at all for other uses?