Sleeping Bag Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right One for Camping

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The synthetic Big Agnes Echo Park 0 sleeping bag is cut tall and wide for those who like a little more room to move around at night, or for campers of a larger stature.
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View all Big Agnes Camping Sleeping BagsBest Use | Camping |
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Temperature Rating (F) | 0 degrees (F) |
Temperature Rating (C) | -18 degrees (C) |
Weight | 5 lbs. 14 oz. |
Shell | Ripstop nylon |
Zipper Location | Left/Right |
Insulation Type | Synthetic |
Fill | FireLine synthetic insulation (50% postconsumer recycled content) |
Fill Weight | 3 lbs. 9 oz. |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Lining | Cotton/polyester |
Sleeping Bag Shape | Semirectangular |
Fits Up To (in.) | 78 inches |
Shoulder Girth (in.) | 80 inches |
Hip Girth (in.) | 74 inches |
Stuff Sack Size | 10 x 21 inches |
Stuff Sack Volume | 27 liters |
Compressed Volume | 15.1 liters |
Gender | Unisex |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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We use this bag with the Exped Megamat regular and it fits perfectly. Sleeping on this combination is warm, roomy and incredibly comfortable.... better than mattress at home. You cannot beat this bag for the price, it's extremely well made and personally think it;s better than down (except in weight). It fits the Exped Megamat and when we use the Exped Duo it works just as well without sliding around- still warm and comfortable even without being fitted to a mat. I also purchased the Echo Park Wedge which makes it into a comfortable less wide bag that can be used without a mat....although not sure why one would want to do that. Recommend purchasing a liner so you don't have to wash this as often. Lastly it's not a backpacking bag, but because we are car and tent camping we wanted to purchase a bag that did not use down...because who needs to use down, fur or leather when it's not a necessity.
This bag requires a sleeping pad that integrates into the bag. A surprise for me when I found the bottom is just a thin piece of material with a net around it. The netting holds the pad which doesn’t come with the bag. you can remove the netting and zip it up but it becomes a really snug tight bag then. You just need to buy a big agnes pad that will fit so you have insulation on the bottom and a wide girth bag.
I have at-least 60 nights in this system all over the western US. I suspect most negative reviews are from users who did not understand the system before they bought it. This set up does take a bit of a learning curve. There is no insulation on the bottom of the bag. You must purchase a separate pad to fit in the pouch under the sleeping bag. I use the matching Big Agnes pad but other pads will fit. The top zips all the way off and both sides zip all the way down so it works well in a huge range of temps especially when paired with a separate liner. This bag is very roomy which I find so comfortable. On very cold nights that roominess presents a challenge. I find you really need to make sure you gather up all of the material and close off any air gaps to stay warm. If you are a side sleeper the bag is wide enough that you may accidentally leave open material behind you, letting in a draft. This synthetic material is ideal when weight and packability are not a concern. It is easy to wash and dry. I have been rained on several times this summer sleeping under the stars and been subjected to morning dew many more times. With only one exception the bag never got wet on the inside. The only time I got wet we were caught in a 4 hour down pour and it took a full hour before any water got in and two before I was really wet. Still never got cold. The bag is not waterproof nor do I recommend trying this but in an unfortunate circumstance it sure is reliable. Even managed to have it dry to sleep in the next night. The inside is a nice cotton sheet feeling material (not sure what it actually is) and I really like it. There is a pocket for your pillow (I dont use it), and another pocket for your phone. So far no rips, tears or zipper issues. Everything is still working well. It isnt for everyone. Some folks really prefer a mummy bag and this is not that at all. Smaller individuals may find this too roomy. It is also quite expensive but from my experience it is a quality product. If you want to use a bivvy sack keep in mind that with the 2" thick pad not all bivvys will fit. Youll need a very large size to be comfortable. One more tip, just keep the pad attached and roll the whole system up from the bottom like a bed roll. I can get this back in my bag in under two minutes and it makes set up the next night much easier. Pulling the pad in and out and packing separate will save space but take up more time.
Big Agnes has a major flaw in their technical specs. They say it will fit a 78-in long sleeping pad in the back of it. Problem is those pouches are only 54 in apart. I do love the fact you can zip off the top and make a quilt out of it. There's ample room in the unit, especially for a big guy like myself. That is 6'2 250 lb