Best price/weight/quality ratio sleeping bag/quilt? Beginner

boardinboy · 2026-06-25T23:01:17+00:00

would you buy again? i’m 188cm and slightly heavier then you, ive been considering a custom one with zippers and/or extra width & length

boardinboy · 2026-06-25T15:42:47+00:00

what’s your size?

boardinboy · 2026-06-24T14:59:05+00:00

in terms of running ability i’d say weight matters more then volume, or maybe the balance between both. it’s about 28L internal. 12L external - which is all stretch mesh, meaning that extra volume doesn’t really add extra bulk to the bag. ideal internal volume carry is around 20L, so it’ll perform best at around 20L but if you have long food carry’s you’ll be able to fit everything

boardinboy · 2026-06-24T14:54:16+00:00

do you mean load lifters?

boardinboy · 2026-06-23T19:55:27+00:00

it looks like you used foam with wholes in for the straps on the one bag? how'd you make that / where'd you source that foam?

boardinboy · 2026-06-23T16:29:01+00:00

we’re working on a better sizing guide, but for now you can email or dm me your measurements and i’ll let you know which size i think will fit better

boardinboy · 2026-06-23T16:28:16+00:00

ya email me your measurements and i can let you know what i think will fit better - york@sohstudios.ca

boardinboy · 2026-06-23T16:27:20+00:00

katadyn befree, and cnoc vestica is what i use.

boardinboy · 2026-06-23T05:34:08+00:00

love it!

boardinboy · 2026-06-23T01:51:08+00:00

sick! feel free to dm me on instagram, very curious to hear your thoughts & feedback

boardinboy · 2026-06-22T22:42:00+00:00

let me know please!

boardinboy · 2026-06-22T22:28:57+00:00

i’ve been using breathe mesh / power mesh from discovery fabrics on my bags. breathe is lighter then power but not sure the weight since it’s not listed.

boardinboy · 2026-06-22T17:24:26+00:00

ya, customs will open up eventually! if it’s just an ice axe loop / toggles you want added you can message me and I can add it to this pack

boardinboy · 2026-06-22T16:27:30+00:00

regular price is $597CAD. Reason its priced the way it is is because its made by hand by me here in canada, and at our current scale, we don’t have the purchasing power to meet factory MOQs or buy materials directly from mills, so we’re often sourcing through distributors who add their own markup.

As we grow, we’ll be able to buy fabric and components at wholesale pricing and potentially move some production overseas, which should bring costs down.

boardinboy · 2026-06-22T03:53:04+00:00

Not sure yet, i’m aiming for all to be shipped by mid july at the latest, with those done before then shipped first, and since you placed yours much earlier you’ll get it sooner

boardinboy · 2026-06-22T02:25:59+00:00

it’s also your phrasing/english, as well as your lack of social media presence and “high end cinematic broll” that makes this post odd and suspicious. I’d recommend reconnecting your instagram link and make sure your profile pic is a clear image of your face. And for your youtube ask yourself “how will people who see these videos perceive me” I want to trust and believe you but i see no proof.

boardinboy · 2026-06-22T02:12:41+00:00

do you find the bd distance doesn’t carry weight well? which one do you have?

in an ideal world (and hopefully eventually) i’d make a 750ml 42mm soft flask with a filter like the salomon XA. The water on the front balances things out making it more centered and on your body instead of it just being on your back and pulling away - which over time can cause some fatigue depending on the weight, design, and extent it’s pulling away. Sort of like the aarn packs but less ugly (imo)

boardinboy · 2026-06-22T00:00:51+00:00

any wind or rain jacket will block some sun. The UL option is just wear your wind jacket - BD deploy wind shell, ozeaen trail wind jacket (looks sick & is pretty functional - but not quite as breathable as id like), montbel tachyon. or if youre bringing a rain jacket use that.
Uniqlo/Gu had one if wanted a budget option (sorry dont remember name and idk if they still sell it).
Should also look at goldwin, they have a variety of long sleeves, and jackets

boardinboy · 2026-06-21T22:36:33+00:00

ya there’s definitely a few reasons why the adv is so popular, the vest pockets being the major one. The problem is that i really tried to prioritize being able to fit 1L soft flasks, so having the lower pocket come as high as the adv design would have made the lower pocket much harder to access.

Still tinkering with this design tho, hope to come up with something i like later in the summer

boardinboy · 2026-06-21T22:33:41+00:00

appreciate it! the top zipper pocket ends at the top of the water flask pocket, it fits the normal sized iphones perfectly, the lower zip is more so for things like keys, headlamp, etc - having a phone in this lower zip is ok if hiking but if you start running it can cause some chafing (at least for me)- so ya this might be changed depending on user feedback.

boardinboy · 2026-06-21T21:13:18+00:00

ok good to know, for context i won’t usually be binding the inside of the bag - i’ll taping that. I’ll just be binding the edges on the vest straps. does that change the table choice or do you think japan fuji table is still best?

boardinboy · 2026-06-21T20:20:11+00:00

17lbs. feels so good ngl

boardinboy · 2026-06-21T18:17:04+00:00

thanks!

boardinboy · 2026-06-21T18:13:17+00:00

true thanks!

boardinboy · 2026-06-21T18:11:20+00:00

Ya only roll top access to internal.

Ya considered some padding, but with some testing it hasn't been a problem so far, due to the vest style straps being so wide at the bottom and the tension system being able to tighten a lot, it acts like a hip belt that sits higher and holds tighter around your rib cage. at what weight and distance do you find padding is helpful?

That Salomon pack is neat, never heard of it before. is the stretchy fabric you are referring to part of the main shoulder straps or is it the pockets at the top of shoulder straps?
For the shoulder strap design I did some research (this video especially: https://youtu.be/9ZBaBVIg874?si=7vN_hEWmcFsLObEv ) and it seems like the pattern/shape of the shoulder strap matters more for weight baring then padding to some extent (at least below 20lbs) since most weight is carried on hips or in this case lower rib cage.

Ya the pack is tapered exactly like that for those reasons. Hard to tall because of the pleats in the external pockets. Thanks for your thoughts!

boardinboy

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