Love the style but not quite warm enough for me.
I purchased one of these for the PCT this year knowing that I get super cold and therefore not being so inclined to have a quilt that won't entirely wrap me up in a cocoon (for both sleeping and sitting around camp purposes), but also wanting to be able to completely unzip it in warmer weather. While I do really love this style of quilt it was too wide (I sized up to a wide having read the EE suggestion for side sleepers to do so) and I struggled to keep warm when it got colder. If I were to purchase again I would opt for a 0 deg instead of 10deg, and would not have opted for a wide bag - hopefully knowing this will help others get more success in ordering the right bag for them!
Convert
Very warm but much too wide. I used zipped up in 30 degree nights because I’m a cold sleeper. I didn’t get cold, but did wake up throughout the coldest nights because I got a little chill. The inside is soooo big that there was so much air around me I couldn’t keep it warm, I’d try to cinch it around myself but it’s hard to do with your arms inside the bag, to get an edge to tuck under an arm or hip. Width is probably nice if using it as a quilt with the strap system, but I wasn’t able to get it to work for me during the nights I had. Maybe I can figure it out next time. I’d give it 5 stars if it was a more normal width as a zipped bag, but maybe it’s not possible for it to do both equally well.
Top-notch performer
I ordered one of these 10 degree bags in regular and one in wide for my husband. We are both restless sleepers and did not want mummy bags. After much research, I took the plunge. We both love the freedom to customize the configuration of the bag by either affixing it to the straps (and hence, sleeping pad) cinching the bottom, or zipping up the entire bag. The down lofted beautifully, and kept us toasty warm down (with only cinching the feet) to about 40 degrees with a good insulated sleeping pad below. I look forward to testing this in cooler temps; based on how well it performed at warmer temps I'm confident it will do the job. One caveat: per other reviews I have read, the bags give off a gamey, almost wet-dog smell in humid conditions. Not a deal breaker, but something to be aware of. When we took it from the eastern region of the US out west, the smell was barely perceptible (no humidity out west), but once I returned east, there it was again. I was told by customer service this smell is due to the type of down used. I'm going to keep these bags, as they are good performers. My priority is comfort, performance, and light weight. These bags get 5 stars for all 3 of these factors.
Convert
Very light weight, versatile, great transition for a sleeping bag user thinking about using a quilt system. The quality work is top of the line and the materials are wonderful. It’s soooo warm and cozy, yet light weight like a baby’s blanket! And can be customized for wider shoulders for us side sleepers!
I'm in love!
You know your sleeping bag is light when a sleeping pad made for backpacking feels "soooo heavy!" in comparison.
It's warm, it's light, it packs down small, it's purple. What more could I ask for in a sleeping bag? Oh, and it's converting me to quilts.
Convert 850fill 10degree bag
I am pleased with the bag, it's well built, I have only had it in 15ish degree weather at mount Rogers in V.A. woke up to snow, slept through category 1 hurricane force winds that actually was blowing my big agnes tent onto me. how ever the bag for as it said it would, I had brought a liner as well and did not even get it out. I only have the bag 4 star because the zipper is kinda a pain in the ass, because it will zip the fabric up into it often. I would buy another one tbough, works well, crazy light weight, packs small, I'm a customer for life and will be buying a quilt in the near future
Amazing sleeping bag!
I could not recommend this bag more! It packs down really small and is lightweight while giving you the option to use it as a quilt or zip it up for a more cozy traditional sleeping bag feel.
Convert
I took my Convert on its maiden voyage and was blown away with how warm and comfortable I was. Truly the best night's sleep I've had in the backcountry.
