I have a XL sized Coleman bag (sorry not sure of the stats) that works great in the wall tent...........

However, what I've found staying in the wall tent is that these big super warm bags are a pain in the arse. They are to hot since we always have the stove going in the cold fall/winter times. I spend more time unzipping them to cool off, then waking up cold and zipping it up over and over throughout the night. Maybe something middle of the road warmth wise would be better........

 

My experience exactly.
I prefer a sleeping bag with a 0 degree rating for a base camp wall tent bag and generally speaking those are quite a bit cheaper as well.

 

I must be hunting in the wrong area ! Our wall tent never got above 15 F with a hot stove going all night (we kept our barley pop in a cooler to keep it warm enough to drink). Back when I was a starving college student, I used a military surplus mummy bag with a forest service disposable bag wrapped around it. Worked better than my friends -20 F Colemans. I love my Montebell and Marmot's but my wife uses a Big Agnes hybrid for tent use and I have to say it's pretty nice ! Haven't tried a Nemo, but they might be worth looking at.

 

there's something wrong with the stove. You're putting the stove INSIDE the tent, right?

 

I saved the money I would have spent on an expensive bag and bought a good quality wool blanket and an egg-crate foam pad. Get one big enough to cover a Bi-Mart special Coleman rectangular and bag stay warm.
On warmer trips the blanket stays folded on the foot of the cot, or underneath in a plastic garbage bag.

 

I bought a bag from Bi-Mart. It was a LARGE rectangular bag. With a heavy cotton duct cover and flannel interior. If it gets cold I just put a blanket inside to cut out the drafts. It also has a bottom zipper that is a plus to me as I like to open the bottom of the bag when I get too warm. This bag works well for me in the wall tent / wood stove combo.

Camo

 

I also bought one from bi-mart. Wenzel and it works great .
The picture was from march last year. Central Or.

 

I have never regretted purchasing my Butler bag (actually, it was a gift from my wife). Terrific bag for the wall tent with several layers for warm and cold temps.

 

I've always used a high-dollar down mummy, but for base camp I've always wanted to try an extra-large rectangular.
I like the nylon shell bags and am not a fan of the cotton duck/flannel lined numbers.

Looked for years to find what I wanted...bought 'em and sent 'em back several times because actual size didn't match advertised size.
Last year I tried an oversized Coleman Big Basin.....that's the one I've been looking for.
There is an "extreme" version that may work for your needs.
I bought mine from Target Online.

The stuff sack is junk.
Get a stuff heavy duty stuff sack from Campmor and you will be set.
I got the #41124 13 X 30 COMPRESSOR BAG for mine.
The Coleman "Extreme" bag may require a larger sack.
Roll it up and measure it.

 

I use the Guide Gear Minus 30 Degrees Canvas Hunter Rectangle Sleeping Bag, Duck Brown from Sportsman Guide, $90 if you're a member, $100 non-member. Had it for 10 years now, but only use it for elk season.

We usually stoke the stove before bed, and don't feed it at night. For the price, it works just fine. If you get a little chilly, wear spare long underwear for pj's. And or throw a wool blanket on top.

 

We have a 0 degree brown bag from Sportsman Warehouse.

We add good wool blankets if needed

Also have one of those liners that I slide into which is nice when you open the bag at times

 

I recently got a large rectangle canvas shell bag at Sportsman Warehouse that is Rustic Ridge Brand and "The Elk Hunter" as the model. It is rated down to -35 F and cost about $130. I used it for a January chukar trip and it seemed to be fine although the lowest temp was maybe 10 degrees. Zippers and overall quality seemed to be about what you would expect for the price.

 

I want to say thanks without stifling any further responses. Thanks. I hope some more people chime in.

I am semi-familiar with everything that was mentioned and understand the approaches people use to solve the temperature issues. I have two substantial stoves (Utah cylinder in the cooking area & a large rectangular custom in the sleeping area) of my wall tent so heat actually isn't that big of a deal although it's always chilly in the morning.

There have been times I felt a little too warm, but I am attracted to knowing there is no chance I'm going to be cold as it takes it out on the next days hunt. I'm sure some of the stuff I'm eyeballing may be overkill, but I tend toward that it seems. Another thing I am considering is having my daughter sew me up a removable heavy fleece insert. I could use an average bag and put that in when the need arose. As some of you alluded to, you are already in a tent with a stove, do you really need 400 bucks worth of bedding.......probably not (although when I look at the Butlers I know I want one).

I know I don't backpack as much anymore so looking a those standardized temperature ratings (ENE?) isn't really applicable. I pretty much think at this point people just put on any number so I'm being careful. If it says -20 I'm guessing maybe +20 or bring your girlfriend.

 

I have come to the conclusion that the temp ratings are survial not comfort ratings

 

I have a Coleman oversized bag that has a 0 rating. We keep our tent right around 60-65 at night. It is plenty warm for me. Most of the time I have the bag unzipped so I can be comfortable.

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My go to is a North Face -20 degree mummy bag, light and quite functional. It fits a perfectly in their bivi sack. Gotta have a bivi when you are up high. I have owned these 10 years. Used both of these on recently on a 7.0 Km climb... Still worked good as new up and back.

PM me for details if you are also looking for other high altitude equipment like Koflach Boots (I have a pair of size 10... Arctis I believe) North Face insulated bibs, North Face large rescue/approach pack, weather proof/hooded jacket, down base camp jacket, REI ice axe and REI simple harness? All in new, great or good condition.

Only glissaded on the bibs once a short distance, by mistake after unbuttoning from my roll up sled....

 

I've got a Cabela's unit rated pretty low, don't remember exactly what but it's uncomfortably warm if used much above it's rating. I've gotten by with much less bag in temperatures in the teens just by wearing a polar fleece beanie on my semi bald head and wool socks. Maybe a light blanket over the bag.

 

The Wiggys line of bags are supposed to be top notch, and will be the first thing I look at when I replace my old Cabelas bag.

g

 

Love my Slumberjack, except when the temp is above 40. Then it's too warm.

 

Don't make a mistake.


Buy the Eped Downmat

Trust me. I'm 46 and have had to have a hip replacement due to sports etc.


Stupid Hurts

 

N Face Bigfoot? I'm big and big feet, like the big footbox. No idea about canvas?

 

I have a Marmot 15 degree bag. I use it in the warmer months as is. In the fall/winter I put my down bag into one of those big cheap sleeping bags they sell at Bi-mart (wenzel??). This is on a cot with a pad, and inside of a wall tent. I can adjust how warm I am by opening the outer bag. It works great for me, and is pretty inexpensive.

 

Actually, that is what I do now. The only issue is my down bag is a mummy and I find it too confining. But this works pretty good. Thanks.