FOR SALE (HOB, TAS) - WM Ultralite sleeping bag

[stu]

FOR SALE
Western Mountaineering Ultralite sleeping bag (-7 degrees celcius; 3 season)
size: 6' (regular)
zip: left zip
weight: 820g
condition: near new (used for 4 nights only with a silk liner)
link: http://www.westernmountaineering.com/index.cfm?section=products&page=Sleeping%20Bags&cat=ExtremeLite%20Series&ContentId=17
RRP: US $420
Selling: $350

Description:

The Western Mountaineering UltraLite Sleeping Bag lives up to its name by keeping your load manageable while still packing in a hefty dose of premium 850-fill down for those chilly nights. A soft taffeta lining caresses trail-weary skin and, thanks to the Pertex shell's breathability, the climate inside of the bag stays comfortable on balmier nights.
• Highly breathable, water-resistant Pertex shell protects the down insulation from frost, condensation, and spindrift
• Packs 16 ounces of ultra-premium, 850-fill down insulation to retain your body’s warmth and maintain a super-high warmth-to-weight ratio
• Interlocking draft tubes and a down-filled collar prevent energy-sucking drafts from zapping your slumber
• Slightly narrower shoulder girth helps eliminate pockets of dead air for improved warmth retention
• Western Mountaineering bags are made in the USA

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[eaglehawk]

Hi there,

Curious as to why you're selling?

Aren't WM bags meant to be really good?

[stu]

It's a quality bag, no denying that & yes, WM are one of the best sleeping bag brands out there.
I have an old Macpac Epic 450 SF which is similar in rating & has a near waterproof outer...this just seems to be my go to bag & the WM is not going to get much use.
My tent (a Hilleberg Soulo) also produces a lot of condensation, which is not a problem on shorter trips, but I fear for any (non-waterproof) bag in this tent on a hard 10 day off track SW Tas trip, which I do once or more a year.
It would be the perfect bag for the right person...

[stu]

Oh, and free postage within Tas too eaglehwak...just in case you're interested?

[eaglehawk]

Very tempting...

[stu]

One of the best 3 season bags out there...anyone?
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Sleeping-Bag-Down-3-Season-Reviews/Western-Mountaineering-Ultralite-20

[stu]

Bump

[stu]

BUMP AGAIN

[Nick S]

I'm could be interested Stu..
planning for a Nepal trip this Oct and my current bag is a 1.6 kg OP winterlite which is relatively large.. but is it water resistant at all?

[Nick S]

Hmm actually l should do some research on lightweight bags and get back to you if I'm still keen stu. It would probably be ideal for Nepal dry+cold, but not sure about tassie where it would be used after..

[Azza]

For what its worth I have a Marmot Plasma 30, which is somewhat comparable, well we put them side by side and there are similarities.

http://marmot.com/products/plasma_30

The outer fabric somewhat similar on both and they certainly doesn't give the impression of super water proof or super rip proof - the price of being light weight.
I had mine on the 10 day Eldon trip and it got damp on the outside from condensation and the fact that it was miserably wet for a couple of days.
The water didn't penetrate into the down or affect the bags performance, like I have had happen with an old Fairy Down sleeping bag where a wiff of moisture and the down was all clumped together.
It fact I was quite impressed with how dry it managed to stay despite the wet environment.

I think Stu is being a bit over concerned about the potential water issue - its a pretty good bag... (He just seems like buying gear online and selling it the next week, I think he might have a problem he should see someone about )

I came very close to buying one. I think in the light weight stakes either bag is hard to beat for the warm to weight ratio.

[stu]

Yes, maybe a little cautious.
Yes, maybe a gear fanatic.
Nik - no problems, do some research & get back to me if you like.
My only issue with this bag is it's potential to shed & resist moisture on long, wet, off track trips..but I haven't proven that either way yet...

[Azza]

To improve the water resistance you could just sleep inside your pack / pack liner like someone we know.....

[stu]

bump...offers?

[stu]

Reduced to $320...

[stu]

320 including free postage within oz?

[stu]

This many views with no takers?
I am open to reasonable offers...maybe it's just the wrong time of year?

[photohiker]

I'd buy it Stu, but I already have one

Great bag btw. Never been cold in mine wherever I've taken it - Tassie, Scotland, Outback.

[bearded bushwalker]

Would you consider $300 with free postage to Australia Stu?
I am gathering some extra gear to take my daughter & son in law to the Overland Track as a graduation present this year and have been looking for an extra sleeping bag.

[stu]

Do I bargain now?...$310 with free postage to Qld & it's yours?

[bearded bushwalker]

Sounds like a deal Stu,
Please PM me to arrange payment options and postage details.

[stu]

SOLD...pending payment.

[stu]

SOLD

[Mountain Rocket]

Good stuff! If I had not just bought myself a new bag I would have been all over this a lot earlier.