One planet sac -1

[johnk1]

Hi all,

Anyone out there had any experience with the one planet sac -1.

I am looking for a bag under $200 that isn't cheap and nasty?

Am I better off buying a cheap down bag? It will predominantly used for bushwalking in NSW all year round.

I am a very warm sleeper.

Any feedback would be great.

Thanks.

JK

[mickb]

I have the Sac-5 so not much on temperature for you specifically. Can say it is well made, a few ounces lighter than other manufacturers at same rating, and the customer service is very good. I spent quite a bit of time on the phone talking to the propreitor about choices. He said any repairs/cleaning needed they can assist. I wish now I had bought the Sac-1 myself as its quite a bit lighter and would probably do for the temps I get into. PS I have never used down bags so cannot compare.

[paul_gee]

Yep, I've got one. I bought it as I was after a synthetic - I was vegan at the time - 'all-rounder' for 3 season tramping in New Zealand.

It had a slight manufacturing issue - I forget what it was - which was promptly sorted by Scouts Outdoor Centre in Adelaide.

How do I rate it? It's a great bag. I'm a warm sleeper too, and have slept comfortably in it down to about -4 - I generally kick about in thermals in huts. Despite the early defect, the build quality is good. It looks like a seriously made sleeping bag and has stood up to some pretty rough (read: lazy) treatment. It's certainly not the lightest nor smallest sleeping bag on the market, but that's synthetic for you.

I'm about to take it with me on a 7 day bicycle touring trip around NE Victoria. Is it ideal for this? Probably not - I would prefer something smaller that won't take up so much pannier space, but it'll do.

For the price, I think it's ripper value. I bought it on the basis that at the time by maximum budget was $200.

(Disclosure: I paid full price for my bag and bought it from a business with which I have no professional affiliation.)

[stry]

I've got one (don't remember which - -5? -8?) as a general use bag.

It is a very good buy when it's compared to the synthetic cheapies available at the likes of Anaconda and Rays.

I personally wouldn't carry it on my back because of the weight and bulk, but it's no worse than other synthetic bags in those areas. And I have choices. If you don't have choices it is still excellent value.

[johnk1]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Would this bag be suitable for the Overland Track in early April?

[Strider]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Would this bag be suitable for the Overland Track in early April?

If you sleep warm, you might get away with it. I wouldn't risk it personally.

[stry]

I agree with Strider. That -1 rating is limit of comfort, not comfort.

If you have good warm clothes to wear in bed as backup, you could probably get away with it, but might be a bit cool some nights.

[johnk1]

Thanks guys. Am I better off hiring a warmer bag to do the Overland?

[Chezza]

I sleep really, really warm too, and remember cooking in a 15F Montbell synthetic bag late April on the OT and getting no sleep. We had overnight temperatures most nights around 2-3C from memory.

I would be more inclined to carry the -1 rated bag and wear all my clothes if I had to. Rather lose a night or two of sleep if temperatures hit record lows, than not sleep at all because temperatures end being about average.

It is the Overland Track, it's not like this is a question of survival.

Even better, get a synthetic quilt that opens right up.

[Strider]

+1 for synthetic quilt. I suggest speaking to Simon at Tier Gear, he is offering a +2C model which will be too cold but might instead be able to construct a warmer unit that does suit your needs.

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[Chezza]

Advantage of a quilt being you can get a -5 rated quilt, and open it up and still be reasonably comfortable at 10C.

[Chezza]

Please see Simon first, but this is what we're talking about. I have one, and it was money well spent. If in doubt, get a wide one.

http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/prodigy/

[johnk1]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I will check out the quilt.
JK