Big sleeping bags?

[Olive]

I'm a plus-size gal and I have the hardest time finding a large yet light weight sleeping bag. I found a few larger sleeping bags but they are not made with lightweight materials. Has anyone found a nice generous cut sleeping bag that is made with lightweight materials? I mean I'm already heavy, I don't need to carry even more excess weight in a super heavy sleeping bag!

 

[Refrigerator]

Buy a Bag expander

Sleeping Bag Expander - Shop Smarter.com

Big Agnes : Bag Accessories : Wedgie Bag Expander

 

[Geordie]

I've never heard of a bag expander, it might be enough to get the Missus to at least spend a night out of doors again: she can't fit into a regular sized sleeping bag anymore, either.

 

[outwest]

I have heard of them but I have never seen them online that were in stock, it seems like many people need them and they sell out pretty quick. Good find though!

 

[Olive]

Refrigerator, That's perfect! I've checked at outdoor stores and never saw an expander. I like the big agnes with the attached pads and the extra 7 inches sounds great!

 

[Refrigerator]

I use them for my winter bags.

 

[Stormypath]

Thanks for sharing that. I have one sleeping bag that is huge, but the other one I have issues getting into these days. Some one should start making plus size sleeping bags, they , make extra long ones.

 

[konadownhill]

Talked to a salesman at my local supplier. Bag companies know that there target market for ultralight gear are people that carry very little excess fat / body weight. It's just a demographic, nothing personal. That said, try a TNF Hotlum XL. I'm 5'10" and 220 lbs (well outside their demographic) and this bag is fairly lightweight and fits well.

 

[yosemitefan]

We used to zip our sleeping bags together and that seemed to work pretty well...but then it was two people sleeping in them so we were able to stay pretty warm : )

 

[safn1949]

I am 6'2" and 250,I have a MontBell stretch 35 F bag.Wonderful....:tinysmile_tongue_t: