Looking for recommendations on light- weight sleeping bags

Anybody have a lightweight bag they love? Looking to buy a sleeping bag in the 35* range, under 32oz. Down or synthetic

I am a fan of Feathered Friends bags (I own the Swallow, a 2 pound 20 degree bag). This one could be just the ticket for you:

featheredfriends.com/Produc…;CatId=1&ProductName=Osprey

A bit pricey, but worth every penny, IMHO.

I agree, Featured Friend bags and jackets rock. I've owned both for a long time and they hold up. Spend the $$$ and get 800 fill down - more warmth and less weight.

Steve -- If you are looking at down bags, I would also look at the Western Mountaineering bags. They, too, are very expensive, but outstanding quality. While I own a FF vest, and have visited their store in Seattle -- it is clear that they are less concerned than meets my tastes, when it comes to customer-service; it seems the focus of their business is not business. Anyhow, this is my personal opinion, based on past experience with trying to order a custom jacket -- as well as a friend of a friend who used to work there... things could have changed, though.

As to WM, I own a 20deg, -5deg, and -20deg. The -5 is 12 years old, and as good as new. About 7 years back, I purchased a custom-ordered -30 for a trip to Mt. Logan. Of the primary reasons I had purchased it included their reputation, reputation for having bags that were true-to-their-rating, and light weight/warmth ratio. Upon returning from the Yukon, I found my -30 bag to be about a half-pound overweight. May seem trivial -- but kind of negated the point of purchasing that bag. Needless to say, WM customer service was excellent. I sent back the bag, after talking with customer service. With no hassles -- they didn't just remove the 'extra' down, but built me an entire new custom bag -- this time a -20 (the -30 was way too hot). Anyhow, figured that for their excellent service and product, the least I can do is give them a plug.

As to the weight, I believe my 20deg is just a shade under 2 lbs... can't imagine what a 32deg is; however, not sure if down is your preference.

-Avery

i would look at montbell, or western mountaineering.
www2.montbell.com/america/a…
if you can, go with down, it is lighter more compactable, and will last you a lot longer, it is worth the extra money you pay now

I own a Marmot..hmm...I think it's either a Hydrogen or Helium (one of those superlight gases). Anyway, it's rated to 30 degrees, 800+ down fill. I've used it for a couple of seasons and have been very impressed. Solid construction, warm, and very, very lightweight. Pricey, though.

I also own a marmot, one of the birds...penquin, kestral etc...It is at least 17 years old. While I use as it should be used out in the field, I take special care of it when its not in use at home; hanging it upside down on my wall in the bedroom. The loft (and temperature ratings are all about the loft) has stayed, zippers fine and the goretex actually worked (to a certain extent: snow yes, rainstorm no)
Anyway, I can testify to the quality of the brand back in the day, as serious bags were all that they made, and nothing for the entry-level joe citizen. Now they make tents, starter bags, and lots and lots of clothes. Never had to test their customer service. Bottom line would I buy another one? Well, I have a propensity to support the smaller companys now-a-days, so Marmot would be considered but I'd be seriously looking at some of the others mentioned. Remember customer service is always very important. Oh yea, down of course! Clear as mud, right? Hope that helped.

GoLite has 2 bags that are as light as they come.
they have a 20 deg. & 40 deg. down bag. I've used the 20 deg. for bivying through a snowstorm in RMNP, and had no complaints. Check out Golite.com