Kifaru Regulator Slick Bag

[proteus]

Hey ZS...I am looking into getting a new sleeping bag and wanted to know if anyone has or had or used the newer Kifaru Regulator slickbag sleeping bag? I think its a nifty looking system but wanted to know if it is actually as good as it seems? I was thinking of getting the -20 bag. Thanks in advance.

The link to the sleeping bag i wanna get:
https://kifaru.net/slickbag.html

[spoolup]

I have a few, yes they cost money, yes they have a wait time, but I feel my purchase is great. I have a 0* MOB and 20 slick and 0* slick in reg long. I also own a 20* slick in wide long that can act as a MOB without the MOB features. I have used them the last year with great success, I find the temp ratings are pretty well on, even with the modular MOB bag. I really like how they compress more than most synthetic bags, and have a great (low) weight to them. I typically tent camp between sept to may. in my neck of the woods, temps are between 30 and neg 20. So between what I have, I am set. In the warmer months I hang in a hammock, but even a 20* bag can unzip for warmer weather if needed.

Here is a post I did on kifaru forums when I picked up my first 2 bags. Then a photo of some usage on the elk hunt. They really are great bags, but like everything, someone will always recommend something else. Its just a fact of life, but in my opinion, they are great.

http://www.kifaruforums.net/showthread.php?t=25027

[proteus]

Thanks! Those are some awesome pics! I have been looking around and the Kifaru sleep system seems the best option I have found so far. Ill keep looking for a bit since I do have my military sleep system currently but I definitely want to upgrade soon!

[Woods Walker]

Survival blanket, Ridgerest, Downmat and bag all by a Kifaru stove. Looks comfortable.

[AKFTW]

Survival blanket, Ridgerest, Downmat and bag all by a Kifaru stove. Looks comfortable.

Now that's Winter Camping!

[proteus]

Yea thats an amazing setup...Its very similar to the setup I am trying to build right now. But unless i find something better then the kifaru regulator slick bag i think it will be my next sleeping bag system. Any other input on other sleep systems are always welcome! thanks.

[Chef]

I have had a +20* slick regulator (long) for the past few years and I really like it. It's a simple design, well-executed, and sleeps comfortable and warm for me.

[proteus]

Been spending a couple of hours practicing my google-fuand I havent found anything else as comparable to the kifaru bag I wanna get yet so I think I may just bite the bullet and order one soon...

[CB4]

I have the 20* slickbag and I like it. It packs down really small, is very light, and the temp rating is pretty close for me.

[proteus]

I really like the fact that it packs down so well and is a lot more condusive to rucking in and out...My current one is the military 4 piece system but all that does in compress into a giant ball and its a pain in the ass to ruck in...not to mention is probably the heaviest piece of my kit...Thanks for all the input and the comments!

[ROCK6]

I just received mine here in Afghanistan; it's the 20 degree Slick bag. With their small compression bag, it does compress down much smaller than any other bag I have with that degree rating. It's almost too warm for me under the current conditions, I'm just racking out in a metal box and had to work at getting the temp low enough so I wasn't over-heating I sleep hot anyways, so this will work for actual temps in the outdoors for me and the compression makes it perfect for smaller packs. My only complaint is that I wish the zipper went to the bottom. I did get the regular size and after considering that I don't care much for tapered foot boxes; the foot box is more "square" and quite roomy, I just prefer less tapered bags. It's fine, but I would probably have went with the the "wide" version for more comfort where temps may fluctuate. As is, I will hold my Woobie inside and really help improve the efficiency, most likely drop the temp rating another 5 to 10 degrees.

It has excellent loft. Although I haven't been on the ground outside yet, it doesn't seem to have typcial cold spots found in most bags. Overall, it's a great investment. The material is the same as the Woobie and I can attest to how tough the material is.

ROCK6

[Action.Jackson]

That looks like a pretty cool bag. I was going to pick up one of these at a pretty good price. If that falls through then I'll take a serious look at the kifaru bag. I do really Iike the color as opposed to bright red, although it matters less with a bivy.

[url]http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Phantom™-15-(Regular)/OU8439_R,default,pd.html[/url]

Any thoughts or suggestions on above bag vs kifaru?

[Niblick]

OP, I'm not sure if you're deployed or in garrison but around these parts (Fort Stewart), our rucks hit the scales before every march to ensure you have X amount of pounds in there, so lighter gear won't help me. That notwithstanding, I would love a kifaru bag for personal use but will probably have to settle for a Woobie, 500$ is really just too much for me at this point.

Edit: Due to your avatar I thought you were military. Disregard 1st half of my post.

[proteus]

Thanks for all the info and I just purchased one...I can wait to take it out and put it through its paces. Ill post a review after I get it.

I was military so no prob...