I have not. So much out there that I am not aware of. And in my own backyard even! I will check them out this evening. Thanks for the tip, and for watching! Matt
I'm not a 5lbs baseweight ultralight insane guy, but I AM a 7.5lbs baseweight type of guy. I think about gear alot and I think it's amazing that this WM bag is only 4oz heavier than the most well regarded 30F quilt, the Katabatic Palisade 30F (from down in Salida.) Add the straps required for a quilt and it's now only 2.5oz heavier. I might give this a go.
Matt, I just got home and my megalite was here. First thing is the quality and craftsmanship of this bag is amazing. Crazy how lite it is. The wider shoulder with is so nice for us big guys. Your review is spot on. I like to pack lite and this is perfect. Beyond happy with my purchase.
HaHa! Happy day! Ya, they are truly awesome. Wait 'till you sleep in it, then you'll be ALL knowing. Glad I could help, keep me posted, I am really excited for you. Take care, Matt
Really appreciate this review as I’m looking to get either this bag or the sycamore. Do you think the durability and slight water resistance make the sycamore the better long term option, or is the top collar just too important for functionality?
I find the top collar important for me as a side sleeper who likes to turn "within" the bag. I like to leave the hood open and use a down balaclava to keep my head and face warm. In doing that, it leaves the shoulder area prone to potential drafts and heat loss. That is where the top collar would be helpful for me. However, if you sleep on your back or like the bag to roll "with you", then the absence of the top collar would not be a big deal. If I had it to do over again, I think I would have purchased the Alder. It is a hoodless version of the Sycamore. It would fit my side sleeping style better as I could draw it snug around the neck and use a balaclava for my face, head and neck. But that's me. Your sleep style/position may not warrant a top collar. I like the marginally more durable MF fabric. Water repellancy is nominally different between the 2. If you are conscientious and careful, either one should last a lifetime. I hope that helps, take care, Matt
@@mattsmountainmadness interesting I hadn’t considered the alder. I am a fairly active sleeper so I do think the draft collar would be important to me. Thanks again for the input and I’m a huge fan of you and the in depth information you are providing!
Hey Matt, got the bag about two weeks ago and have been out backpacking almost the whole time since I got it. Absolutely LOVE it! I love the versatility as I have used it in all forms (fully zipped up for cooler nights, with the foot box zipped and used it as a quilt, and fully unzipped as a comforter). I got the 6”6’ version and it is absolutely huge for the weight, when I unzip it and lay it out flat it is a huge warm comforter. I’m a super warm sleeper and have yet to sleep a whole night with it fully zipped up, I’ve only fully zipped it up on chilly mornings. I think this is the perfect bag for me who is a wider guy who is an active sleeper and loves the ability to turn it into a huge luxurious comforter to turn my tent into a hotel in the back country. I’m excited to continue using it as it starts to cool off and really test the rating. I’m guessing that with a liner I could really push the rating. Thanks again for the review and the input!
@cartermelton3483 Oh Man, that's great! I am excited for you! Have fun using your awesome new bag, give me an update when you can. Glad I could help, Matt
Nice video. Megalite looks like a nice, roomy mummy bag. I have been looking at bags in this temp range and am interested the Terralite or Sycamore. Do you have experience with the Terra? It looks interesting.
The crew and I went together and bought my boss a Terralite. I think I might be able to sweet talk him into letting me review it here soon. I was on the fence for a long time for myself between the Terralite and the Sycamore. I ultimately had to pretend that they were both transparent in my head to chose the right one. I did pick the Sycamore, it was the right choice for me....but I'm really not fond of the color red. The Terralite is really roomy in the waist. If your build and/or sleep positions would benefit from that extra space then it's a real good option. I'll work on making that video in the next couple weeks, assuming he allows me to borrow it. I'm thinking he will. Take care, Matt
@@mattsmountainmadness Thanks for the feedback! I am 6'2", 185lbs but I do like the fit of my Ponderosa, especially from the waist up. But sometimes (especially on colder nights), I think that it could be a bit narrower from the knees down. The cut of the Terralite looks like it may do this (same or more space as Ponderosa from the waist up, and less from the waist down). It's always hard to tell from a distance though. They are super nice bags and I'm sure either would work well, and they last a long time. Thanks again for your videos! Very helpful.
Well done. You covered all the features. "Hermits Hut" is a dealer that sells WM Sleeping bags, online, with FREE overfills. No need to buy from someone else & then send the sleeping bag to WM & have them overfill it. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada
@azclaimjumper I need to mention that more. I think I only mention it in one of my videos. My Cypress I bought through Hermit's Hut, and my son's 3 coldest bags came from Hermit's Hut as well. Great savings, free overfill and you don't have to pay shipping to send the bag back, wait, then pay shipping back to you. I've done it that way a few times and it's stupid.
@@azclaimjumper And I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. Support and constructive feedback from my viewers, like you, are a huge part of what I need to help grow a successful channel. Thank you.
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Also Matt. Have you ever looked over to Leadville at the Nunatak Sastrugi? Nunatak to me is the greatest custom down maker in the world.
I have not. So much out there that I am not aware of. And in my own backyard even! I will check them out this evening. Thanks for the tip, and for watching! Matt
Good stuff. Great name!
Thanks, I'm glad!
I'm not a 5lbs baseweight ultralight insane guy, but I AM a 7.5lbs baseweight type of guy. I think about gear alot and I think it's amazing that this WM bag is only 4oz heavier than the most well regarded 30F quilt, the Katabatic Palisade 30F (from down in Salida.) Add the straps required for a quilt and it's now only 2.5oz heavier. I might give this a go.
Since you can shift the down nearly completely to the topside, it becomes an anti draft top quilt that might just stay put. Hmmmm.....
Matt, I just got home and my megalite was here. First thing is the quality and craftsmanship of this bag is amazing. Crazy how lite it is. The wider shoulder with is so nice for us big guys. Your review is spot on. I like to pack lite and this is perfect. Beyond happy with my purchase.
HaHa! Happy day! Ya, they are truly awesome. Wait 'till you sleep in it, then you'll be ALL knowing. Glad I could help, keep me posted, I am really excited for you. Take care, Matt
Broo!!!! Thank you 🙏🏾 for this review.
You got it my friend, thanks for watching. Gives you something to look at while you are waiting for yours! Take care, let me know how it goes, Matt
Great reviews Matt, keep it up! Very helpful.
I am glad, I appreciate the feedback!
Really appreciate this review as I’m looking to get either this bag or the sycamore. Do you think the durability and slight water resistance make the sycamore the better long term option, or is the top collar just too important for functionality?
I find the top collar important for me as a side sleeper who likes to turn "within" the bag. I like to leave the hood open and use a down balaclava to keep my head and face warm. In doing that, it leaves the shoulder area prone to potential drafts and heat loss. That is where the top collar would be helpful for me. However, if you sleep on your back or like the bag to roll "with you", then the absence of the top collar would not be a big deal. If I had it to do over again, I think I would have purchased the Alder. It is a hoodless version of the Sycamore. It would fit my side sleeping style better as I could draw it snug around the neck and use a balaclava for my face, head and neck. But that's me. Your sleep style/position may not warrant a top collar. I like the marginally more durable MF fabric. Water repellancy is nominally different between the 2. If you are conscientious and careful, either one should last a lifetime. I hope that helps, take care, Matt
@@mattsmountainmadness interesting I hadn’t considered the alder. I am a fairly active sleeper so I do think the draft collar would be important to me. Thanks again for the input and I’m a huge fan of you and the in depth information you are providing!
@@SkeeterMoose Awesome Man! Thanks for your viewership and I would love to hear what you end up purchasing! Take care, Matt
Hey Matt, got the bag about two weeks ago and have been out backpacking almost the whole time since I got it. Absolutely LOVE it! I love the versatility as I have used it in all forms (fully zipped up for cooler nights, with the foot box zipped and used it as a quilt, and fully unzipped as a comforter). I got the 6”6’ version and it is absolutely huge for the weight, when I unzip it and lay it out flat it is a huge warm comforter. I’m a super warm sleeper and have yet to sleep a whole night with it fully zipped up, I’ve only fully zipped it up on chilly mornings. I think this is the perfect bag for me who is a wider guy who is an active sleeper and loves the ability to turn it into a huge luxurious comforter to turn my tent into a hotel in the back country. I’m excited to continue using it as it starts to cool off and really test the rating. I’m guessing that with a liner I could really push the rating. Thanks again for the review and the input!
@cartermelton3483 Oh Man, that's great! I am excited for you!
Have fun using your awesome new bag, give me an update when you can. Glad I could help, Matt
Nice video. Megalite looks like a nice, roomy mummy bag. I have been looking at bags in this temp range and am interested the Terralite or Sycamore. Do you have experience with the Terra? It looks interesting.
The crew and I went together and bought my boss a Terralite. I think I might be able to sweet talk him into letting me review it here soon. I was on the fence for a long time for myself between the Terralite and the Sycamore. I ultimately had to pretend that they were both transparent in my head to chose the right one. I did pick the Sycamore, it was the right choice for me....but I'm really not fond of the color red. The Terralite is really roomy in the waist. If your build and/or sleep positions would benefit from that extra space then it's a real good option. I'll work on making that video in the next couple weeks, assuming he allows me to borrow it. I'm thinking he will. Take care, Matt
@@mattsmountainmadness Thanks for the feedback! I am 6'2", 185lbs but I do like the fit of my Ponderosa, especially from the waist up. But sometimes (especially on colder nights), I think that it could be a bit narrower from the knees down. The cut of the Terralite looks like it may do this (same or more space as Ponderosa from the waist up, and less from the waist down). It's always hard to tell from a distance though. They are super nice bags and I'm sure either would work well, and they last a long time. Thanks again for your videos! Very helpful.
Well done. You covered all the features.
"Hermits Hut" is a dealer that sells WM Sleeping bags, online, with FREE overfills. No need to buy from someone else & then send the sleeping bag to WM & have them overfill it.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada
@@mattsmountainmadness I just edited my reply & included mention of a place to buy from that includes FREE overfills.
@azclaimjumper I need to mention that more. I think I only mention it in one of my videos. My Cypress I bought through Hermit's Hut, and my son's 3 coldest bags came from Hermit's Hut as well. Great savings, free overfill and you don't have to pay shipping to send the bag back, wait, then pay shipping back to you. I've done it that way a few times and it's stupid.
@@mattsmountainmadness at least you know I'm watching & listening to your videos & then saying something.
@@azclaimjumper And I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. Support and constructive feedback from my viewers, like you, are a huge part of what I need to help grow a successful channel. Thank you.