For couples looking to join two sleeping bags together, the two-way zip is a great option and an alternative to the double sleeping bag. Zip baffle Mummy sleeping bags tapered to the shape of the body, much in the same way that ancient Egyptian mummies were preserved, hence the name. The extreme rating of a sleeping bag is the absolute minimum temperature limit which offers the user protection from frostbite or other temperature-related issues.

If you’re a fan of ergonomics, it’s best to get yourself a sleeping bag with a zip that works well with your dominant hand.The comfort rating of a sleeping bag, given in degrees celsius, is the optimal temperature at which a user feel comfortable when sleeping in the “rolled-up” position. I've researched a lot but haven't bought anything yet as I worry a bunch that I'll be too hot or too cold with the bags I find. I've looked at quilts too as they appear to have better ventilation options. I think I'll like a quilt but I'm not sure. I'm looking to hear about people's experiences and set ups during these months. And what you'd recommend for my situation. I know it's somewhat subjective, but I need to buy something so advice appreciated. Thanks in advance. These bags offer an impressive amount of room compared to mummy sleeping bags but are worse than the mummy sleeping bags for retaining heat. Due to this reasoning, the rectangular bags are best suited to indoor and summer camping where keeping warm is less of an issue. Two things I was looking for specifically were both in comparison with the sleeping bag I was replacing – I wanted it to be the same or lighter in weight, and rated a little warmer so I could more comfortably camp in spring and autumn. When choosing my bag I had the West Highland Way in mind – that was my benchmark in terms of what I needed this bag to do for me in terms of be light enough to carry and warm enough for camping in Scotland.

Where ventilation is of priority, a two-way zip can be a fantastic option in either half or full-length configurations. There’s so much information available online when we’re shopping now, that it’s easy to find lots of detail about products like OEX Fathom EV 400 Sleeping Bag. This is of course really helpful, but there’s almost too much information available, so it’s important to know exactly what you’re looking for. Second vote for Cumulus. We have 350 quilts which are good for 3 seasons provided you use thermal PJs on cold (+5 to 0) nights which is fine since you will be using some PJs or liner even on a warm summer night to keep the quilt clean. Having used both quilts and bags, I settled on quilt for two reasons. First, regulating temperature is much easier with quilt and temperature varies a lot during the night. Second, the freedom of movement is much greater with quilt. In the past I found little difficulty with a 4 season bag in summer - I just opened the zip. (RAB 900). But it's a bit heavy and bulky.

I’ve had my OEX Fathom for around six months now, but haven’t shared my review until now because the summer has been so incredibly warm. It’s a three-season sleeping bag, and as such, the first week I used it I slept on top of it rather than in it, and until the last couple of months I hadn’t zipped it up all the way. Hooray for a proper summer! The nights in September and October have been much cooler, as you might expect, and so I’ve now had opportunity to give some real consideration to my opinion. OEX Fathom EV 300 Sleeping Bag Another factor that can be a great indication of product quality is the brand. Brands like OEX are of course extremely well known, especially for Sleeping Bags.

That got us thinking though, that we’re looking at every possible item from OEX so it would be good to narrow our search down even further and only look at OEX branded products within the Sleeping Bags category. The cost of OEX Sleeping Bags Baffles are the name given to the compartments in the interior of the sleeping bags, helping to ensure that the insulation remains distributed evenly. Draft collar The downside to buying online is that you can’t actually get hold of the product to try it out first. Price – as you’d expect the price of a product can be an instantly recognisable factor on what sort of quality you can expect. Whoever came up with the phrase “you get what you pay for” pretty much hit the nail on the head. Whilst it’s not always the case and there are many bargains to be had, you can as a general rule, expect the higher priced products to offer better quality than a the cheapest option. We’ll dive into the price of OEX Fathom EV 400 Sleeping Bag in more detail in a moment. Got a Klymit Insulated Static V sleeping mat with R rating 1.9. Might need to upgrade this, especially if I end up with a quilt?

Sleeping bag season ratings

That’s why we’ve pulled together this list of key factors for OEX Fathom EV 400 Sleeping Bag below, to help you choose if it’s the right product for you and your budget. There are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it. The OEX Fathom EV 300 Sleeping Bag is a synthetic, fully-lined mummy-style sleeping bag that is designed to be suitable for spring through to autumn. It is rated as comfortable down to temperatures as low as 1 degree Celsius (limit -5, extreme -22), which should mean it’s good for frosty mornings in remote areas. Although regular sleeping bags were once the most common and popular outdoor sleeping companion, these have been overtaken by the mummy bags. Mummy sleeping bags I'll be using a tent for the foreseeable future (MSR hubba 2 person). Wanna try bivvying and try with a tarp eventually but want more solo experience first.