North Face Beeline 900

Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

So what do you guys think of this?
30 degree bag
1lb 3oz
zipperless

There is one on ebay for $164, MSPR is $299.

JW · Posted: 12/19/2004, 1:36 pm Post subject:

Tim, it's a down bag, right? At one lb 3 oz it's tempting. But I swear by my cheap synthetic 25 degree bag; it's been warm though partially soaked in the rain, etc.
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

I have a cheap 25 degree synthetic now and it just isn't cutting it for me. It barely made it to the mid 30's at the canyon and I was pretty cold. I was thinking that this bag would make a pretty good summer bag. I looking for a 15 degree bag now thats pretty compressable and lightweight. Down seems to have the advantage in both those categories just can't get it wet.

BoyNhisDog · Posted: 12/19/2004, 2:49 pm Post subject:

Tim when you say zipper less does that mean it's a cocoon? If so there would be zero ventilation. Just a thought. It is nice to be able to open a bag up part way sometimes.
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MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

also lacks a hood. you could try the Mountainsmith Wisp on sale for $149
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Good points guys.
Ok here is what I think I have narrowed it down too.
1st Choice: Mountainsmith Vision
2nd Choice: Kelty Light Year 25
3rd Choice: Montbell Down Hugger #2

#3 is pretty pricy and I found the kelty for a low price of $125, but I can't seem it find the Vision in Regular length on sale anywhere.
Any of you price surfers out there know of any deals?

doug · Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 281 Location: Avondale, AZ

Just got a Kelty lightyear 25(reg) form cabela for $109 with shiping last night.

SUN_HIKER · Joined: 05 Dec 2003 Posts: 1057

Tim, I have a Montbell Super Stretch Down Hugger but mine is the #3, it's great but I'm a cold sleeper, should have gotten the #2. I love how it hugs your body and eliminates cold spots. Another huge plus is the size it stuffs to. You really get what you pay for on that one.

Good luck!

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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Cynhikr · Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 1197 Location: Tempe, AZ.

Tim,
If you like the bag, I don't know if I'd dismiss the MS bag because it's a long....
The weight penalty is minimal and the extra 6" or so at the bottom makes a good place to keep fleece & other clothes warm... helping to avoid that morning - YAAAH, that's COLD!
..just a thought
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Hikngrl · Posted: 12/20/2004, 9:11 am Post subject:

Oh Kurt! I never thought of that! Stuffing your clothes in the bottom of your bag to keep them warm! I have plenty of room in my bag for that! Thanks!
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Arizonaheat · Posted: 12/20/2004, 10:30 am Post subject:

Tim, I use the Lightyear 25 and have been very happy with it. For that price you can't go wrong it is a steal.
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Yeah but the mountainsmith vision is still $191 compared to $109 for the Kelty. or should I be comparing the 30 degree wisp($160) to the 25 degree kelty?

Arizonaheat · Posted: 12/20/2004, 10:32 am Post subject:

You can also get the Lightyear in the long 6'6'', that is what I have and like Kurt says that extra lenght is nice, at least in my opinion
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Well I went ahead and ordered the Mountainsmith Vision. Thanks for your input everyone and Kurt thanks for the link to the deal.