- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
So I've been aware of Wiggys for several years, they're a local company here in Grand Junction that builds amazing bags (as well as other related items) for the outdoorsman. I have a Kelty Cosmic 20 sleeping bag that I've been using for years, but it's an entry level 3 season bag and I've suffered/shivered thru some incredibly cold nights in it. This Summer I camped in the Henry's with a local buddy that had a Wiggys bag. We camped somewhere around 9,000 feet and it got pretty cold that night, I had a bag liner in addition to my Kelty and was still pretty cold. My buddy said he was nice and warm in his Wiggys and mentioned how they offer a Core sleeping bag + plus a Overbag that makes for a very warm winter bag. In the Summer time you can use the Overbag only and in the Spring and Fall you use the bag without the Overbag. Essentially you're getting 3 bags when you get the Overbag with the Core.
Some pretty interesting things that are different than most sleeping bags... they actually recommend washing the bag often, storing it IN the stuff sack and they come with a lifetime guarantee! If the insulation ever breaks down and clumps up, the zippers malfunction, etc... they will either repair or replace the bag. They use a fill material called Lamilite and many people claim that even if the bag gets wet, you still stay warm in it.
I picked up a Super Light 0* bag with the Overbag, which gives it a -40* rating. They say it weighs 5#'s all together but it's HUGE, not a bag you'd want to take backpacking. It's a car-camping bag for sure, at least the one I got. They probably have smaller/lighter bags that are more appropriate for backpacking, but I wanted warmth. After unpacking it, playing around with it and climbing into it, I'm already a fan. I tend to get cold at night anyway, especially my feet... hopefully the new Wiggys bag will keep me nice & toasty! My wife wants one too, but she doesn't really like Winter camping.
http://www.wiggys.com/
I have an upcoming Winter camping trip next weekend... a 2 night January trip ought to be a great test of the bag! I'll be sure to update the thread with my findings!
Some pretty interesting things that are different than most sleeping bags... they actually recommend washing the bag often, storing it IN the stuff sack and they come with a lifetime guarantee! If the insulation ever breaks down and clumps up, the zippers malfunction, etc... they will either repair or replace the bag. They use a fill material called Lamilite and many people claim that even if the bag gets wet, you still stay warm in it.
I picked up a Super Light 0* bag with the Overbag, which gives it a -40* rating. They say it weighs 5#'s all together but it's HUGE, not a bag you'd want to take backpacking. It's a car-camping bag for sure, at least the one I got. They probably have smaller/lighter bags that are more appropriate for backpacking, but I wanted warmth. After unpacking it, playing around with it and climbing into it, I'm already a fan. I tend to get cold at night anyway, especially my feet... hopefully the new Wiggys bag will keep me nice & toasty! My wife wants one too, but she doesn't really like Winter camping.
http://www.wiggys.com/
I have an upcoming Winter camping trip next weekend... a 2 night January trip ought to be a great test of the bag! I'll be sure to update the thread with my findings!
