Arguably a sleeping bag is the most important piece of someone’s hiking gear. A month or so ago I was moved to action in support of the Standing Rock Reservation activists and protestors.  In addition to being active in the NYC area, I donated a bunch of goods including my rock solid Appalachian Trail staple Big Agnes Lost Ranger 15F sleeping bag.  Paying it forward meant I need a new sleeping bag! After doing some internal reflecting and thorough research, I decided to invest in a Katabatic Sawatch 15F full down sleeping bag/quilt.