Hi Greg and Birding Aus'ers,
I recommend the brand "ROCK" Empire series Polar bags.  
http://www.fixeclimbing.com/pdf/rock_empire.pdf
I've used them on mountaineering expeditions where I've camped in snow and I've 
still stayed warm. 
I agree with you that a lot of expensive bags aren't worth the money but if you 
talk to people who spend time in places like the Andes, Himalayas and polar 
regions, I think you'll find Rock bags are recommended b a few of them.
Cheers :)
Inger
 
 
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> Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:36:37 +1000
> Subject: [Birding-Aus] sleeping bag advise
> 
> Gooday all
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> While birding at Round Hill NR recently I learnt two things. One, when
> crashing through and climbing under and over the endless thick mallee scrub
> with bruised shins, scratched face and collar scooping up endless handfuls
> of sticks into my shirt, just stop, back off and follow the wife, she always
> finds the easy way. Two, never ever believe a two hundred dollar sleeping
> bag rated at so-called -7 degrees will keep you warm even if you wear thick
> socks, long undies, trousers, T shirt, flanelette shirt, two jumpers, a
> scarf, beanie and wool gloves in the bag at the same time. We also had air
> matresses and extra blankets and quilts. 
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> 
> So, can someone please suggest a not too expensive but warm sleeping bag
> when temperatures are about and just below zero, or, how do others go about
> keeping warm in such conditions.
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> Thanks
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>  
> 
> Greg Little
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