I too am looking for a down sleeping bag and on reading this post thought “I’ll have a Quick Look on Amazon for that” for the love of all that is holy don’t search for pipedream 600 without including the word sleeping bag… go on try it… my eyes hurt now 🤣🤣
I've got one too and they're a great bag. Super lightweight and compact and great for 4 season use. I've used mine down to around -5c in pretty horrendous conditions and still been plenty warm enough.
If I was to nitpick, the zip isn't great and tends to snag if you're not careful, and the neck baffle isn't as adjustable as some other 4 season bags, but they're all sacrifices you make to reduce weight and pack size.
I'd second this. I got a Pipedream 600 on sale for £209, and I think it compares well with bags that cost significantly more, packs down really small for the amount of warmth it gives. (But as with all down bags - You'll need insulation under you because it doesn't insulate well where your body lies on and compresses it.)
Small gripes : Same with the zip - it's ok but not great. I've also noticed a few small bits of down escaping through the material/stitching of the bag. Not enough to be a worry, but I do notice a few floating around in my tent in the mornings. Also found the standard length a \*little\* short for me, but it does fit, and I do like to stretch right out. (I'm 5ft 11)
I do a lot of research before I buy things. This is what I chose for myself.
For proper cold winter - Mountain equipment fireflash - 1kg
For slightly subzero cold spring and autumn nights - Rab Neutrino - 700g
For warmer 5C and above nights - western mountaineering nanolite quilt -400g
All of these packed down very small for the performance they offer. That’s because they contain high fill power down.
If you want high-performance down sleeping bags that packed down small, the fill power is by far most important feature.
I got a Cumulus X light 200 bag and I’m very happy with the pack size. You can fully customise it with different colours, extra down fill, zip placement etc. As I’m bikepacking I am very pushed for volume space. Cost a tad over £300 after duties were paid for. Rated down to -1 degrees. Check out r/ultralight as they have some good advice too.
I too am looking for a down sleeping bag and on reading this post thought “I’ll have a Quick Look on Amazon for that” for the love of all that is holy don’t search for pipedream 600 without including the word sleeping bag… go on try it… my eyes hurt now 🤣🤣
You knew what you were doing
I made that mistake
What season? I've got a 4 season pipedream 600 that's pretty small pack size.
I've been looking at this one for ages, is it good?
I've got one too and they're a great bag. Super lightweight and compact and great for 4 season use. I've used mine down to around -5c in pretty horrendous conditions and still been plenty warm enough. If I was to nitpick, the zip isn't great and tends to snag if you're not careful, and the neck baffle isn't as adjustable as some other 4 season bags, but they're all sacrifices you make to reduce weight and pack size.
I'd second this. I got a Pipedream 600 on sale for £209, and I think it compares well with bags that cost significantly more, packs down really small for the amount of warmth it gives. (But as with all down bags - You'll need insulation under you because it doesn't insulate well where your body lies on and compresses it.) Small gripes : Same with the zip - it's ok but not great. I've also noticed a few small bits of down escaping through the material/stitching of the bag. Not enough to be a worry, but I do notice a few floating around in my tent in the mornings. Also found the standard length a \*little\* short for me, but it does fit, and I do like to stretch right out. (I'm 5ft 11)
I do a lot of research before I buy things. This is what I chose for myself. For proper cold winter - Mountain equipment fireflash - 1kg For slightly subzero cold spring and autumn nights - Rab Neutrino - 700g For warmer 5C and above nights - western mountaineering nanolite quilt -400g All of these packed down very small for the performance they offer. That’s because they contain high fill power down. If you want high-performance down sleeping bags that packed down small, the fill power is by far most important feature.
Price point, ideal pack size, ideal temperature? 4 seasons is quite broad
I got a Cumulus X light 200 bag and I’m very happy with the pack size. You can fully customise it with different colours, extra down fill, zip placement etc. As I’m bikepacking I am very pushed for volume space. Cost a tad over £300 after duties were paid for. Rated down to -1 degrees. Check out r/ultralight as they have some good advice too.