This is a sweet bag, but definitely a car camper. Check out the BA King Solomon http://www.backcountry.com/big-agnes-king-solomon-sleeping-bag-15-degree-down

With all Big Agnes bags, there is NO INSULATION on the bottom. Big Agnes realized that crushed insulation beneath you doesn't do anything, so BA took the insulation out and relies upon the sleeping pad for insulation (as the sleeping pad is the only thing that provides insulation with any sleeping bag). For the King Solomon, check out two 20x72" Insulated Air Core pads from BA for the best sleeping pads.

Brent,

Big Agnes gives this pad an R-value rating of 5, and an estimated temperature range of 0F. If you find the Insualted Air Core works well for you down to 15 degrees, you can probably trust the 0F rating for this pad.

More importantly, if you want to extend the range of your current Insualted Air Core Pad, you can combine with a closed-cell foam pad underneath to get more mileage. Experiment a bit with the closed-cell and IAC and sleeping bag to determine how cold you can go with that set up. Most people find combing an IAC and closed cell foam pad can handle most winter camping conditions.

Hope this helps!

Um, this product is meant to protect your gear from damaging UV solar rays. So I dunno why you'd be applying it to your tent floor. If you're looking for something to help seal your tent floor, check for tent floor sealant.

Yes, this bag was discontinued. It was not replaced with another waterproof bag. Probably discontinued because of low sales...

MSR tents and Big Agnes tents are pretty comparable. Similar ones from BA would be the Fly Creek UL 2, Copper Spur UL 2, or Seedhouse SL 2. In relation to this tent,
Fly Creek 2: Lighter, doesn't need to be staked out, less living space, more durable poles.
Copper Spur 2: Heavier, completely freestanding (only need to stake out vestibules), same living space/more vestibule space, more durable poles.
Seedhouse SL 2: Same weight (BC.com is wrong), completely freestanding (only need to stake out vestibules), little less living space/vestibule space, more durable poles.

Hope this helps!

Between nikwax t.x. direct wash in and the softshell proof, i doubt there is much difference. maybe the softshell proof is designed to be a bit more breathable?

i personally have both, and stick to using t.x. direct for hardshells and softshell proof for softshells.

yes, you can zip together the right-zip regular with the left-zip long. however, the zipper will not go all the way up on the long bag.

the two bags will be zipped together starting at the bottom of the bags. so, the zippers will run all the way up on the regular length bag, and come up about 5-6" short on the long bag. essentially, you'll have a small flap from the long bag, but it will not prevent you from zipping the bags together.

Try the nikwax polarproof, designed specifically for fleece clothing.

Polarproof is designed specifically for fleece fabric which is bundles of synthetic fibers, and polarproof sticks best to these fibers. Gloveproof is designed for nylon fabric and leather and will stick best to these materials.

See if you can return your non-insulated version for the insulated version. With the insulated version, on warmer nights just put the maroon side down, the insulation lays flat and you essentially have the non-insulated version.

If you can't return your pad, you can perhaps pick up a cheap foam pad for insulation.

The petite size of this bag can fit up to a 66" pad, and the regular requires a 72" pad. So, yes, the 66" Therm-a-rest Pro Lite Plus Women's will fit either of these bag sizes. If you do get the regular size, the 66" pad will leave a bit of a gap at the end, which will decrease warmth and comfort. You can try sticking your pack under the feet to help compensate.

Huh?

Nikwax is a wax/water based repellent, whereas revivex and tectron are silicone based. Most outerwear with DWR treatments from the factory feature a silicone DWR treatment. I've used the Nikwax before, but have yet to try either revivex or tectron. From what I've heard though, the silicone treatments are a bit better (more durable, more resistant to water).

The TX Direct Spray on works best for a jacket with any sort of liner. You can apply extra to heavy use areas of the jacket (i.e. shoulders, hood, back, etc.).

Chances are it is mold or some other grunge. I had the same problem with several of these bottles that I owned. It was a chore to keep it clean. I would rinse every day if possible and let it dry over night. A little warm water (I didn't use soap because it would leave a taste) seemed to do okay.

When it did get to having mold in there, there was nothing I could do to clean it all out. I'd have to buy a new bite valve (which they only sell with two additional straws).

In the end, I stopped using these bottles (as much as I liked them) because they're just too much hassle.

Yes, check out ones from Sea-to-summit. http://www.backcountry.com/store/brand/100000479/Sea-To-Summit.html

You can find specs and dimensions for a rectangular one here:
http://www.seatosummit.com/products/cat/1

Simply put, no. WM has the best bags on the market. Materials, design, craftmanship, weight, etc.

...and the price to match.

For a step down, check out mont-bell or GoLite.

I have used the MSR gravity filter without this. I take the hydrolock off the tube and hook it directly into the filter. Saves the weight of needing extra tubes and pieces.

Yes, it does. http://www.camelbak.com/sports-recreation/accessories/tubeextenderkit.aspx

You should be fine with either the BA insulated air core or the ExPed mats. Just make sure if using the BA pad that you keep it maroon side up. If it is black side up, the insulation lays flat and you won't be nearly as warm (which can be an advantage on a warmer summer night).

I've used a BA insulated air core pad both with a BA bag and without. I've never been cold using either type of bag due to the BA pad (in the mid to low 20's).

This would probably work alright. It's not going to make the boots waterproof, but will add water repellency (i.e. will be fine walking through snow and such, but will soak through if submerged in water).

You'll have to use the spray on. While I share your sentiment of prefering the wash-in over the spray-on, if you use the wash-in with any jacket that has a liner (or insulation of any type) the water repellancy will be applied to the liner and insulation, which will work against you by trapping moisture inside the jacket.

The one advantage of using the spray-on is that you can select the high use areas and apply it heavier there (shoulders, hood, back, etc.)

From what I can tell on the osprey website about the new Waypoint 65, the main pack was 65L and the smaller daypack was an additional 15L. So, I would assume the answer to your question to be Yes. The main pack is 60L, and I cannot imagine the daypack being smaller than 5L (that'd just be tiny).

details on the new waypoint 65: http://www.ospreypacks.com/detail.php?productID=43&colorCode=550&tab=description

It does have a shoulder strap. It is on the owner's manual on osprey's site: http://www.ospreypacks.com/detail.php?productID=178&colorCode=837&tab=specifications

The memory foam pad is designed to be used with any of BA pads, so it will work just fine with the insulated air core in the farwell. You won't have to fill the air core pad up as much, but will still benefit from the added comfort of the memory foam. The memory foam pad is not designed to be used on its own.

Given the rectangular shape, you should be fine in the regular. But if you want to stuff extra gear inside the bag to keep warm or want some extra comfort space, go with the long.

And yes, it offers quite a bit more leg room than the mummy bags. With the rectangular, you should be able to keep extra clothes between your legs comfortably.

It will fit just fine. This bag is designed for a 25"x78" pad, but the shorter pad will fit just fine. Considering there is no hood, you won't have to worry about a gap in insulation.

While I don't have this particular bag, my experience with 3 other BA bags is that the stuff size dimensions are accurate. Additionally, since it is only the stuff size, the bag can be compressed smaller with a compression sac.

To compare this bag to a nalgene, it will be roughly the same hight, and a bit wider.

Well, Mike, your "comprehensive" answer is wrong. By reading the description (see above), you'll see that Big Agnes utilized the bamboo insulation on the BOTTOM of the bag. And, while you may think the sleeping pad you suggest is heavy, I can assume that weight is not an issue (perhaps price), given that this -15F bag is over 5lbs. Thanks for your "help" Sherlock!

Mark, between you and me (and everyone else who reads this Q&A on BC.com), the 20"x78" pad will fit the long. You could combine the Big Agnes insulated air core pad with a closed cell foam pad underneath, and that should work well. Reading the reviews of the BA insulated air core pads, people have used them on Ranier and Denali treks and been quite happy.

This vestibule stands 60" tall at the connecting end (for the big house 4 vestibule), so it probably would not work. If you wanted to try big agnes vestibule for the limelight, maybe try the emerald mountain vestibules. Check out the specs here: http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Accessory/TentVestibules/option/47

If I understand your question correctly, yes, you can close all three sides to keep the vestibule weather resistant (not weatherproof because there is no floor). The photo shows the vestibule with the door open, but you can close it.

Not exactly what they are designed for, but these big pow skis will handle incredibly better than a reverse cambered or reverse sidecut ski. So, for getting back to the lifts, this ski will be able to hold an edge and you won't be sliding around like crazy. But in comparison to a smaller waisted ski, this will be very slow edge to edge.

At the same time? No. The pad for this bag is only 25" wide.

For two-person bags, check out BA Dream Island, King Salomon, or Cabin Creek.

Actually, the amazing thing about this pad is it covers a wide variety of temperatures. Since the primaloft insulation hangs from the top of the pad, by simply flipping the pad upside down the insulation lays flat and you're much more comfortable in warmer temps.

Basically, keep it maroon side up for warmth, or flip it over to have the black side up for warmer nights. The black side up is essentially the equivalent of BA air core pads without insulation.

You could check out the Big House 4 and Big House 6 from Big Agnes. Both are designed as car camping/base camp tents, but dividing the weight up amongst 3-6 people make them acceptable for backpacking. The Big House 6 has interior height of 75 inches (I have this tent, at 6'1" can stand comfortably in the tent), so you might be real close, and it weighs in just under 13 pounds for trail weight.

Most other tents that would allow you to stand up in are pushing towards 20 pounds.

Now that I've gotten two "no" votes for this answer, i'll go ahead and say this. The tent you're looking for doesn't exist, haha. The tents that I (and everyone else who responded suggested) are the closest things to your delusion.

You'd be better getting the tx direct spray on instead of the wash in. The DWR will work on the hanging liner on the inside of the jacket as well, and actually repel some of the sweat from transferring to the shell. I only use the wash in on pure shells with no liners. Spray on you can apply to the outside of the shell only.

It shows as being available. Select it from the drop down menu.

It is the same webbing straps that climbers use. The webbing will hold up no problem (take a tug at the webbing straps on your backpack's shoulder straps. It'll hold).

If anything the buckles would be the first to go, but these are pretty bomber too.

Unfortunately, it does not. Osprey's website doesn't specify what size bladder will fit, but it looks like it would hold up to a 3L bladder (and it is only a 5.5L pack overall, so that might be taking up the majority of the space).

Check your local dealer. Shipping surcharges on fuel can be very high, so its not worth it to buy online.

Will it be summer or winter use? Keens run a half size small, based on their sandles (and a bare foot, on average socks add half a size). If he likes to wear thin socks, you could try the 12. But if he wears a sock with any sort of thickness, go with the 13.

Hope this helps!

Can you give more details as to what your activities will be?

Overall a solid bag with dual insulation. Rectangular shape is a bit more comfortable, and allow you to keep gear warm.

NTS stands for next to skin. Not sure which version you're looking at that doesn't have NTS in the title, but basically all smartwool baselayers are considered NTS. BC.com may have accidentally left it off, though.

Well, if double blacks are not her thing on 155, go with the 162. They early rise doesn't diminish the contact length all that much on this model.

which boot specifically? This sock will work with most mid boots.

Depends on two things: what activity you're doing, and what your body is normally (are you a warm/average/cold person?). If youre talking cardio (xc ski, running) these are great down into the 20's. Hiking or walking steadily, the lightweights work well into the 30's and 20's. If you're intermittently walking, or kicking around town, stopping in at shops or bars, go with the midweight. I use midweights with jeans down into the teens comfortably, and you don't get too warm when you go inside. The only time I overheat is when I'm wearing the midweights in a really warm environment (i.e. crowded bar after a couple hours).

What kind of terrain are you riding? I'd probably suggest the 172, or the 165 if you wanna rock tight trees. But I'm always biased to riding longer sticks.

Your best bet is doing live chat or calling BC.com.

It will really come down to how you want to ride. Lizzies will rock the park, and handle okay over the mountain. bacon will handle pretty well all over the mountain, and hold its own in the park. Also check out the blend ski, 100mm underfoot, all mountain performance with the ability to throw down in the park.

If you looking to use them in pow, go with the 100's. If you wanted an all around that can do pow as well, go with 90's. But since you've got your everyday sticks, these are a great powder ski for the east and the trips to the deeps out west.

Hi John,

It will indeed. It will be a bit short, so beware there might be a small gap between bag and pad, and with BA bags, there will be no insulation on the underside.

Try stuffing some socks/extra shirt into the gap, and that should help with any problem.

Hope this helps!

I don't see why not. I use the orange currently in my mountaineering boots, and those have the same heel cap that these do.

Hi John,

Sure will. Just make sure you use your pad with the inner of the two bags.

Or, maybe look at BA Horse Thief. Use the mummy shaped down bag inside your Farwell, and get the advantages of down and synthetic. But you might have to get a mummy pad. Although, I suppose you could just use the rectangular pad with the Farwell.

Hope this helps!

Check out TNF triumph anorak. 5.5 oz. for a shell. No frills at all. But, for the weight, it was perfect. I use it on my ultralight backpacking trips, and on a thru-hike of the Long Trail.

Hi Ed,

No, they are not waterproof. However, if you're talking about trekking in sub-zero weather, outside moisture isn't going to be much of an issue (it'll all be frozen). Most likely getting wet will come from your body sweat. Thus, these pants being windproof and water resistant will breathe much better than a windproof and waterproof pants, keeping you dryer.

If you do want a waterproof pant, look for any pants made with Gore-tex, eVent, Conduit, HyVent, MemBrain, etc, which are all waterproof clothing. From MH, you could check out the epic or cohesion pants.

In my opinion, you should really look at softshell pants, such as these ones. Something that will block a biting wind, resist water, and still breathe really well. But that is my preference.

Hope this helps!

i can't attest to skiing on last years anthem, but as far as sizing, you could go with either 166 or 177. 177 will have more speed, but for your height, will be harder to control. 166 you'll definitely whip around. think about your riding style. if you're going big, go with bigger sticks.

pretty much weight, and it has 600 fill and synthetic insulation, so it won't stuff very small.