There are many things to consider when buying an Aegismax sleeping bag online. The shape of the sleeping bag, the weight of the sleeping bag and most importantly the temperature range of the sleeping bag. This section offers advice on how to select the right sleeping bag for you journey from the standpoint of the writer.
Please note this is how we would decide which bag to take with us, we suggest you do further research as there are many views on how to decide which sleeping bag is best for purpose.
Aegismax Sleeping Bag Temperature Range
When selecting the temperature range of your Aegismax sleeping bag you should first check the historical weather forecasts of the area you will be using it in. You can do this by searching online, something like ‘temperature of Routeburn track in July’ as an example. When doing this you can find the temperature range during this time is between 1°C and -9°C.
With this in mind a sleeping bag should at least cover the lowest expected temperature. We suggest the extreme rating is ignored and taken out of the equation as this rating is pretty much the rating to only just keep you alive. When referring to the minimum temperature we will consider the Limit rating only.
So for a sleeping bag to cover this range using the Aegismax sleeping bag range there are two options, the G3 and G2. The G2 has a lower limit of -8°C which is slightly short of the potential -9°C. This Aegismax sleeping bag should be okay as you are likely to be staying in a hut or tent which will be warmer than the potential outside temperatures. If you really want to be warm then the G3 could be a better way to go as it has a Limit rating of -15°C.
When selecting the right sleeping bag, especially during the colder months it is always best to go on the side of caution and select a warmer sleeping bag. This is in case of emergency should you not make it to the hut of shelter campsite in time. Using a sleeping bag liner will add a couple of degrees to the lower limit.
Please note sleeping bags are rated assuming the user is wearing a base layer from head to toe. This is because the sleeping bags main purpose is to keep you warm at night when the temperature drops and your body is less active.
Sleeping Bags Weight
This often comes down to budget once the temperature range has been selected. Down sleeping bags are the lightest when it comes to the weight of the sleeping bag. An Aegismax sleeping bag will usually use a 95% fill of down which would typically be light than a bag which only has a 90% filling of down. Down is expensive so the more down a sleeping bag has the more it is likely to cost.
When is come to selecting the lightest Aegismax sleeping bag for winter your only option are the G series as these sleeping bags have been made for winter. For the warmer seasons there are a few options in the range which will be talking about in the next section.
Which Style is Best For You
Deciding on which shape sleeping bag to buy is up to personal preference unless using it in the winter as mentioned above. In the Aegismax range there are a few options which can be broken down to envelope sleeping bags, full mummy sleeping bags and Hood-less mummy sleeping bags.
Envelope Sleeping Bags
Envelope sleeping bags are for people who like to stretch out in their sleep. Typically the width of the bag is the same from head to toe which means you have plenty of leg room. Envelope sleeping bags are usually heavier and more expensive than hood-less mummy style sleeping bags as they use more down and fabric. They also do not have hoods so on colder nights you may have to wear a beanie or a down hat to keep your head warm.
