Sleeping bag for 190 lb guy, or just go quilt?

[TailLights]

I've got a few sleeping bags, from a summer down one to a winter down one. They're both a little bulky, and heavier than modern ones (they're from about 2003 and 2005, always stored correctly etc, just I figure cheaper down). Anyways, my main complaint is that I find they're just a little narrow, and I get caught up when I roll around.

I'm looking for a approximately mid to high 20's F comfort level bag, that is pretty light and compact for bike packing, but also one that works with people who are more in the 180-200 lb range. I'm pretty cheap, so ideally some brand that I can get 20% off at REI, or some other discount.

Any suggestions?

Another option I see, is just to go to a quilt. I'm still wanting to make my own quilt, but that project is on the back burner for a while.

Thanks

[offroute]

Not versed in product offerings, but AFAIK a mummy bag is designed to roll with the occupant.

I use an old UL down bag and supplement it with clothing (worn), a sleeping bag liner, small ensolite pad and shelter (bivy bag, tarp, tent, natural). Depending on conditions, I forego liner, pad, extra clothing, shelter or a combo of them. So the old minimal sleeping bag works for everything from the warmest to coldest I want to bikepack in; could go colder with a different liner.

Not interested in a quilt because it requires a pad. What is with all the pads? I have not found it difficult to find spontaneous sites good enough for a full night sleep on pad-free rides.

[vikb]

I've got a few sleeping bags, from a summer down one to a winter down one. They're both a little bulky, and heavier than modern ones (they're from about 2003 and 2005, always stored correctly etc, just I figure cheaper down). Anyways, my main complaint is that I find they're just a little narrow, and I get caught up when I roll around.

I'm looking for a approximately mid to high 20's F comfort level bag, that is pretty light and compact for bike packing, but also one that works with people who are more in the 180-200 lb range. I'm pretty cheap, so ideally some brand that I can get 20% off at REI, or some other discount.

Any suggestions?

Another option I see, is just to go to a quilt. I'm still wanting to make my own quilt, but that project is on the back burner for a while.

Thanks

I'd just get a quilt. You'll get a lighter product all other things being equal and more room to maneuver. That said I am 5'11" & ~185lbs out of the shower with wide shoulder/chest and have no issues with "normal" sleeping bags. I tend to buy "long" bags if that's an option. For cooler temperatures you need the quilt to seal with the pad well to keep you warm so if you are particularly wide you may need something custom or at least with size options.

I tried a Thermarest quilt as my first stab at quilts for the reason you note [REI sale] sadly it was a disappointing product. To be fair to TR this was a few product cycles back and their current quilts might be great. But, it did convince me quilts were a good idea so I spent some $$$ and got a quilt from Enlightened Equipment. If you have the skills/equipment to make a DIY quilt that could be the best option since the cost will be low and the size can be customized.

https://enlightenedequipment.com/

[TailLights]

Thanks. I ended up getting the Thermarest regular length, and it did feel fine, but length wise it was only just long enough (and by going longer, it also gets wider, which wouldn't hurt). I only read after I ordered it, that "anyone close to 6' should just get the long". When I returned it to swap for long, they just gave me a refund (Moosejaw), and it's not back to full price.

It was pretty interesting though with it looped to the sleeping pad, it seems totally doable. I'll wait on the next 20% off sale (and combine with active junky cash back). I'd like to go small local brand, but it's $100 cheaper (with sales+rebates) for ThermaRest, and they use the nikwax treated 900 or 950 down. Some similar priced small brand ones are using less lofty down.

Thanks