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Originally Posted by Wormius
I have some -7C sleeping bags currently, but they're more of a car camping weight and and size. They don't compress much for backpacking. I remember using them in mid-June during a trip to Yellowstone when there was still snow on the ground and it was tolerable, but not what I would call comfortable. Kind of wondering what would be worthwhile to invest in. Definitely not doing any intentional camping in winter or in sustained sub-freezing temperatures.
Trying to outfit a whole family is expensive.
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I would look for 650 full weight down seeping bags that are properly EN rated for 0C for the gender of the person. So that is the EN Limit for men and En comfort for women. I find the 650 down is a good compromise between weight and cost. You end up with about a 2 lb or so bag that compresses to about 8L.
I bought two of these for my wife and daughter
https://www.sportchek.ca/product/331...5712=331845721
I think I stacked a bunch of coupon codes and got them under $200 each.
The other option is you can get compression sacks to reduce the volume of a car camping bag and suck up the weight. If it could be a one time thing than that might be a better choice.
I use a sleeping quilt for myself, they cut out more weight but aren’t for everyone.
https://ugqoutdoor.com/custom-made-top-quilts/