Big Agnes - Lost Ranger

Big Anges sleeping bags are sold with temperature ratings that range from approximately +15F (the Encampment, Lost Ranger, Peggy SL or Roxy Ann) to -20F (the Elk Park), so you’ll need to select a sleeping bag based on how you sleep (hot, cold or average) using the manufacturer’s temperature rating as a starting point.

The temperature rating of a sleeping bag is the lowest temperature at which an average person will sleep comfortably. So first you need to know what an average sleeper is and how you compare? The best way to illustrate this is to look at the extremes (hot and cold), so that if you fall in the middle, you are average.

A ‘hot’ sleeper, is someone who typically will sleep covered in nothing more than a sheet, no matter what the temperature. Men tend to be hot sleepers.

The opposite, naturally, is the ‘cold’ sleeper. These people are easily recognised by the pile of sheets and quilts needed to remain warm during the night. Women tend to be cold sleepers (due to their lower metabolism).

So with this in mind, hot sleepers can select a sleeping bag based on the rating as is possibly even 5 – 10 degrees higher, while cold sleepers should add (actually subtract) an extra 10 – 20 degrees. For example, if you’re a cold sleeper looking for a sleeping bag that will keep you comfortably warm in temperatures of +25F, you will want to select one that is temperature rated down to at least +15F (like the Lost Ranger), and possibly as low as Zero (the Farwell) if you really pile on the blankets at night.

By using the manufacturers temperature rating as a guideline, and knowing your sleep type, you can easily select the proper sleeping bag for your outings.

Big Agnes sleeping bags were born in the rugged backcountry of Steamboat Springs Colorado, and wilderness tested to give you the best outdoor gear possible.

Buy the Big Agnes sleeping bag that’s right for you. Selection options include shape (rectangular or mummy), fill type (down, synthetic, recycled or dual type), temperature rating (from -20 to over 30 degrees) and size (short – to 5′8′, regular – to 5′10″, long – to 6′6″, and doublewide).

The Encampment sleeping bag is a classic rectangular shaped bag, that offers more room in the footbox and shoulders. Constructed with a water resistant nylon, rip-stop shell, synthetic Climashield insulation, and no-draft collar seals and zipper tubes, the Encampment is temperature rated down to 15 degrees.

The Farwell is very similar in design and construction to the Encampment. The difference being that the Farwell is temperature rated down to Zero degrees. Available in Regular and Long lengths only.

The Elk Parksleeping bag is a classic rectangular shaped bag not only providing more footbox and shoulder room, but its 25 inch width provides additional girth. Constructed with a water resistant nylon, rip-stop shell, synthetic Thermolite Quallofil insulation, and no-draft collar seals and zipper tubes, the Elk Park keeps you comfortably warm in temperatures as low as -20 degrees.

The Lost Ranger is another rectangular sleeping bag constructed with a water resistant, rip-stop nylon shell, no-draft collar seals and zipper tubes. However, the Lost Ranger is insulated with 650 fill goose down, for a softer night’s sleep. Temperature rated to 15 degrees.

Big Agnes Women's Roxy Ann

Big Agnes also designs sleeping bags especially for women. Two of the most popular are the Roxy Ann and Peggy SL.

The rectangular design of the Roxy Annhas an additional 2″ of girth in the hip area, and an extra 2″ in length allowing the petite model to accommodate women up to 5′8″. Constructed of a water resistant, nylon microfiber, rip-stop shell, no-draft collar seals and zipper tubes and insulated with 650 fill goose down, the Roxy Ann is temperature rated to 15 degrees.

The Peggy SL is a mummy shaped sleeping bag. The mummy shape decreases both weight and pack size which can be very important depending upon where your campsite will be. The shell is constructed with Big Agnes’s WRM technology, a light weight and breathable nylon microfiber rip-stop fabric that is both water resistant and wind proof. No-draft collar seals and zipper tubes and 800 fill goose down keep the Peggy SL sleeping bag comfortable in temperatures as low as 15 degrees, while weighing less than 2 1/2 lbs.

For those of you who like to share the great outdoors with your significant other, Big Agnes has you covered with the King Solomon doublewide sleeping bag. Forget having to zipper two bags together, the King Solomon is specifically designed for two people (requires 2 20″ x 72″ sleeping pads). Zippers on each side allow for easy access of both sleepers and individual no-draft collars keep the cold out. The water resistant nylon microfiber rip-stop shell and 600 fill goose down insulation will keep you and your partner toasty warm when the temperature dips down to 15 degrees.

It doesn’t matter if you prefer camping in the National Parks, up in the mountians, or in your local backcountry, where ever your adventures take you, and whatever the weather, Big Agnes sleeping bags will keep you warm and comfortable.

 

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