Paddy Pallin Sleeping Bag Guide

second edition

SLEEPING BAGS

Lachlan Gardiner

NEW RANGE

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Getting down to business Everyone sleeps differently; some people are very warm sleepers while others feel the cold easily.

Here are 5 factors that may affect your warmth and comfort in a sleeping bag.

Gender, in general, women sleep about 4 to 6 degrees colder than men.

Ground mat, it must provide sufficient insulation or ‘R’ value to prevent your body heat from being drawn into the cold ground.

Tent or shelter, a good winter shelter will provide adequate ventilation and minimise draughts.

Clothing and sleeping bag liner, a layer of thermals, beanie and socks will help keep you warm through the night, as will a sleeping bag liner.

Your metabolism and daily calorie intake, these two factors effect how much heat your body outputs, as this heat is released it is stored by your sleeping bags insulation.

-13˚c

Comfort rating

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-6˚c

Lower Limit

In order to compare like for like the temperature ratings referred to here will be based on the EN13537 standard. The comfort rating is described as the temperature in which a standard woman can expect to sleep comfortably in a relaxed position. The lower limit rating is defined as the temperature at which a standard man can sleep for eight hours in a curled position without waking.

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How these ratings relate to you will depend on whether you consider yourself a warm or cold sleeper, for example, if you consider yourself a warm sleeper you can use the lower limit rating to decide the coldest temperature the sleeping bag is suitable for.

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Women’s comfort rating

Women’s specific sleeping bags will be identified by the comfort rating only, that is the temperature in which a standard woman can expect to sleep comfortably in a relaxed position. To stay warm we advise you choose a rating lower than the lowest temperature you expect to encounter and always choose a snug fitting sleeping bag.

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Sourcing commitment Loft ratings explained Loft is the volume for a given weight of down.

It is used to describe the quality of down, relating directly to the insulating performance.

High loft down is warmer for a given weight than low loft down. As a result, less down weight is required to fill each baffle in a sleeping bag. This translates to a lighter sleeping bag.

The most common measure of loft is in inches cubed. 850 Loft implies that one ounce of this down will loft to fill a volume of 850 in3.

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EN temperature standard Temperature ratings are based on a manikin wearing one long-underwear layer and a hat, and sleeping on a single 2.5 cm thick, self-infl­ ating foam pad. The EN13537 temperature tests use sensors to measure the insulation value of a sleeping bag. The test is conducted in a temperature controlled chamber and a range of comfort temperatures are derived from measuring the energy required to maintain homeostasis in the manikin to a set temperature.

Both Nemo and Sea to Summit adhere to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certification. This certification requires an independent, third party assessment of all aspects of animal rearing and handling throughout the entire supply chain process. The down used by Mont is sourced exclusively from the food industry and is never the product of live plucking. Western Mountaineering takes a hands on approach; they have developed direct contact with the mother goose farm in Eastern Europe from which they source molted plumage from the nests of mature breeding geese. They regularly do spot visits at both the farm and the processor to ensure responsible practices are adhered to.

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CONTENTS Choosing the right sleeping bag

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Synthetic filled sleeping bags

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Adventure travel sleeping bags

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3 to 4 season hiking sleeping bags

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Alpine sleeping bags

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Ultralight hiking sleeping bags

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Mountaineering sleeping bags

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Synthetic filled sleeping bags

Evo Ultra Light Nylon

Evo Light Nylon

VERSATILE SEMI-RECTANGULAR SLEEPING BAG

VERSATILE SEMI-RECTANGULAR SLEEPING BAG

Regular 185 cm

Regular 185 cm

12°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

8°c

Fill

Hollow Core Synthetic

Temp lower limit

-2°c

4°c Comfort rating

Fill

Hollow Core Synthetic

Total weight (regular) 785 g

Total weight (regular)

1320 g

Material shell

40 Denier Nylon

Material shell

40 Denier Nylon

Shape

Semi-rectangular

Shape

Semi-rectangular

Available size(s)

Regular 185 cm

Available size(s)

Regular 185 cm

Suggested use: Cycle touring; Travel; Summer paddling trips

Security pocket

The Evo Ultra Light synthetic sleeping bag is light and compact making it a great choice for cycle touring, travel and multi-day paddle trips in temperatures in summer and in tropical climates. It features an internal zip security pocket, anti-snag zip tapes and a contoured hood.

Suggested use: Camping; Travel; Paddling; Hiking

Security pocket

A truly versatile lightweight synthetic sleeping bag that can be used over a wide range of temperatures by regulating the ventilation with foot and side zippers. Ideally suited to cool weather camping from the coastal ranges to sub alpine areas the Evo Light is rated to keep you comfortable down to temperatures as low as -2°c.

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Synthetic filled sleeping bags

Celesta™ 25 Women’s SPOON™ SHAPE SLEEPING BAG

Great Value

168 cm

Blanket Fold™ for tucked in comfort omen’s specific design: W increased insulation to enhance warmth

Comfort rating

-4°c

Fill

Stratofiber™

Fill weight (regular)

1330 g

Total weight (regular)

1640 g

Material shell

40D Nylon Ripstop DWR

Shape

Spoon

Available size(s)

Regular 168 cm

Suggested use: Travel; Hiking; Camping

Pillow insert

Women’s specific design 3-season sleeping bag is generous at the elbows and knees, perfect for side sleeping. Using synthetic Stratofiber™ insulation and featuring an integrated Blanket Fold™, Celesta™ gives you temperature regulation and comfort just like your bed at home. This affordable bag offers the best blend of warmth, moisture resistance and packed volume.

Evo Super Nylon

Verve™ 20

VERSATILE SEMI-RECTANGULAR SLEEPING BAG

SPOON™ SHAPE SLEEPING BAG Regular 183 cm

Regular 185 cm

0°c Comfort rating

Offset quilting to eliminate exposed seams

Long 198 cm

-1°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-7°c

Fill

Stratofiber™

Temp lower limit

-6°c

Fill

Hollow Core Synthetic

Fill weight (regular)

1170 g

Total weight (regular)

1610 g

Total weight (regular)

1460 g

Material shell

40 Denier Nylon

Material shell

40D Nylon Ripstop DWR

Shape

Semi-rectangular

Shape

Spoon

Available size(s)

Regular 185 cm

Available size(s)

Regular 183 cm

Suggested use: Camping; Travel; Hiking

Long 198 cm Suggested use: Travel; Hiking; Camping

Security pocket

The Evo Super Nylon synthetic sleeping bag is an all-round performer, built to be warm, it is constructed of hi-performance hollow-core synthetic insulation laid out in a shingle baffle configuration. This affordable bag is a great choice for cool to cold weather camping.

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Pillow insert

The Verve™ 3-season sleeping bag features Nemo’s revolutionary Spoon™ shape to strike a balance between the performance you want on the trail and the comfort you want in camp; compact to carry and generous at the elbows and knees, where you need it for side sleeping. This affordable bag offers the best blend of warmth, moisture resistance and packed volume.

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Adventure travel sleeping bags

Zodiac 500 Women’s

Zodiac 500

CAMPING AND TRAVEL SLEEPING BAG

CAMPING AND TRAVEL SLEEPING BAG

Regular 170 cm

Hidden zip security pocket

Regular 185 cm

Long 200 cm

2°c Comfort rating

Comfort rating

1°c

Temp lower limit

-4°c

Fill

680+ DWR Loft duck down

Fill

680+ DWR Loft duck down

Fill weight (regular)

500 g

Fill weight (regular)

500 g

Total weight (regular)

1060 g

Total weight (regular)

1090 g

Material shell

30 Denier Nylon

Material shell

30 Denier Nylon

Shape

Semi-rectangular

Shape

Semi-rectangular

Available size(s)

Regular 170 cm

Available size(s)

Regular 185 cm

Suggested use: Travel, Camping

Long 200 cm

Internal toaster pocket for heat packs

Suggested use: Travel, Camping

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Security pocket

The Zodiac 500 series is an entry-level down sleeping bag. Affordably priced, yet designed with all the features required to make any trip as comfortable as possible, including water resistant down, full length side and foots zips, Toaster Pocket for air activated heat pack, and internal hidden zip security pocket for your cash or passport.

DWR Loft is an environmentally friendly (Blue Sign Certified) down treatment that protects down from moisture, helps it maintain its loft in wet conditions, greatly reduces the drying time, extends the life of the down in your product and improves it’s resistance to bacteria growth.

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Zodiac 700 3 TO 4 SEASON SLEEPING BAG Regular 185 cm

DWR Loft

Add warmth with a liner

The Sea to Summit Thermolite® Reactor series of liners can turn your 3 season bag into a 4+ season bag, as they will add 8 to 15 degrees of warmth to your sleep system.

Long 200 cm

-3°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-10°c

Fill

680+ DWR Loft duck down

Fill weight (regular)

700 g

Total weight (regular)

1300 g

Material shell

30 Denier Nylon

Shape

Semi-rectangular

Available size(s)

Regular 185 cm Long 200 cm

Suggested use: 3 to 4 season camping, including above the snowline

Security pocket

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A quality range of entry-level down sleeping bags. Affordably priced, yet designed with all the features required to make any trip as comfortable as possible, including water resistant down, full length side and foots zips, Toaster Pocket for air activated heat pack, and internal hidden zip security pocket for your cash or passport.

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Adventure travel sleeping bags

Trek I™ (Tk1) ADVENTURE TRAVEL SLEEPING BAG Regular 180 cm

Long 200 cm

5°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

0°c

Fill

650+ Loft ULTRA-DRY Down™ 85/15 premium duck down

Fill weight (regular)

350 g

Total weight (regular)

830 g

Material shell

2D Perma Shell DWR

Shape

Tapered rectangular

Available size(s)

Regular 180 cm Long 200 cm

Suggested use: Travel; Trekking; Hiking; Camping

Trek Series Sleeping Bags

The tapered rectangular design offers a good compromise between the comfort of a generous cut shape and warmth of a closer fit. The Trek bags are no ordinary rectangular bags though, premium fabrics, 650+ Loft ULTRA-DRY Down™ and features such as a 3D side wall, usually reserved for technical alpine sleeping bags set these bags apart. Designed for use in the field, they also feature a full length side and foot zip allowing the Trek series to be opened out into a full duvet for use indoors and warm weather. The trek bags are a truly versatile design.

The Trek series is a great choice for adventure travel and globe-trotting. Whether sleeping in hostels throughout Europe, backpacking South America or discovering the Stirling Ranges in Western Australia.

Free compression sack

Stuff sac Tk1 Note: Water bottle not included

Trek II™ (Tk2)

Trek III™ (Tk3)

ADVENTURE TRAVEL SLEEPING BAG

ADVENTURE TRAVEL SLEEPING BAG

Short 168 cm

Regular 180 cm

-1°c Comfort rating

Regular 180 cm

Long 200 cm

-5°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-11°c

650+ Loft ULTRA-DRY Down 85/15 premium duck down

Fill

650+ Loft ULTRA-DRY Down™ 85/15 premium duck down

Fill weight (regular)

500 g

Fill weight (regular)

700 g

Total weight (regular)

1045 g

Total weight (regular)

1255 g

Material shell

2D Perma Shell DWR

Material shell

2D Perma Shell DWR

Shape

Tapered rectangular

Shape

Tapered rectangular

Available size(s)

Short 168 cm

Available size(s)

Short 168 cm

Temp lower limit

-8°c

Fill

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Regular 180 cm

Regular 180 cm

Long 200 cm

Long 200 cm

Suggested use: Travel; Trekking; Hiking; Camping

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Short 168 cm

Long 200 cm

Suggested use: Travel; Trekking; Hiking; Camping

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Salsa™ 15

Spoon™ shape sleeping bags:

SPOON™ SHAPE SLEEPING BAG

Over the course of the night most people reposition themselves at least five times often spending time on their sides in a running position. Nemo’s unique Spoon™ shape bags have more room in the knees and elbows to support a natural range of motion providing a better nights sleep.

Regular 183 cm

Stretch stitching at the waist helps to reduce unnecessary volume and conserve heat, yet allows for unrestricted movement.

Long 198 cm

-2°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-9°c

Fill

650+ Loft DownTek™ water repellent duck down

Fill weight (regular)

580 g

Total weight (regular)

1120 g

Material shell

30D Micro Taffeta DWR

Shape

Spoon

Available size(s)

Regular 183 cm Long 198 cm

Nemo’s Spoon™ shaped down sleeping bags reject the notion that protection from the elements, lightweight and comfort are mutually exclusive. Their DownTek™ treated down repels water while maintaining its loft and insulation value even in the wettest conditions. A durable water repellent coating, DWR, on the shell fabrics further protects you from the elements. Premium features like the stretch stitching, flow gates and high quality fabrics set these Spoon™ shaped down sleeping bags apart.

Rhumba™ 15 Women’s SPOON SHAPE SLEEPING BAG ™

Suggested use: Travel; Hiking; Camping

Pillow insert

The Salsa™ Spoon™ shaped 3-season sleeping bag, adds room at the elbows and knees, perfect for side sleeping. Using 650+ Loft DownTek™ down and lightweight water repellent shell fabrics offer the best balance of lightweight warmth, moisture resistance and pack ability, the Salsa™ rejects the notion that protection from the elements, lightweight, and comfort are mutually exclusive.

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DownTek™ & ULTRA-DRY Down™

ater repellent down repels water while maintaining the loft and W insulation value of the down, even in wet conditions.

Extra down fill in the footbox

Comfort rating

-9°c

Fill

650+ Loft DownTek™ water repellent duck down

Fill weight (regular)

820 g

Total weight (regular)

1430 g

Material shell

30D Micro Taffeta DWR

Shape

Spoon

Available size(s)

Regular 168 cm

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168 cm

Suggested use: Travel; Hiking; Camping

Pillow insert

The women’s Rhumba 3-season sleeping bag with stretch stitching, Insotect FlowGates™ and spoon shaped design is featured packed. With extra room at the elbows and knees it is perfect for side sleeping. Using 650+ Loft DownTek™ down and water repellent shell fabrics, for the best balance of lightweight warmth, moisture resistance and pack ability the Rhumba™ rejoices in offering you comfort and protection from the elements, in a lightweight package. ™

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Insotect FlowGates™

Prevents the movement of insulation for consistent warmth

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3 to 4 season hiking sleeping bags

Ossa Hydronaute XT Women’s

Brindabella Hydronaute XT

VERSATILE SEMI-RECTANGULAR BAG

VERSATILE SEMI-RECTANGULAR SLEEPING BAG

Regular 170 cm

Long 200 cm

Regular 185 cm

Comfort rating

-4°c

Temp lower limit

-11°c

Fill

785+ DWR Loft duck down

Fill

785+ DWR Loft duck down

Fill weight (regular)

700 g

Fill weight (regular)

680 g

Total weight (regular)

1100 g

Total weight (regular)

1160 g

Material shell

Hydronaute XT

Material shell

Hydronaute XT

Shape

Tapered semi-rectangular

Shape

Tapered semi-rectangular

Available size(s)

Regular 170 cm

Available size(s)

Regular 185 cm

Suggested use: Travel; Hiking; Camping; Ski touring

-4°c Comfort rating

Long 200 cm Suggested use: Travel; Hiking; Camping; Ski touring

Security pocket

Security pocket

Tech The versatility of these Mont tapered rectangular sleeping bags make them a favourite with bushwalkers and ski tourers. They can be used over a wide range of temperatures by regulating the ventilation with foot and side zippers and adjusting the distribution of down between the top and base. The semi rectangular shape also makes them ideal for those who like a little more room to move when they sleep.

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DWR Loft

ater repellent down repels water while W maintaining the loft and insulation value of the down, even in wet conditions.

Add warmth with a liner GiroPhoto

The Sea to Summit Thermolite® Reactor series of liners can boost the warmth of your sleep system by up to 15 degrees depending on the liner rating.

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3 to 4 season hiking sleeping bags

Rhapsody™ 15 Women’s SPOON™ SHAPE HIKING SLEEPING BAG 168 cm

Comfort rating

-9°c

Fill

750+ Loft DownTek™ water repellent duck down

Fill weight (regular)

730 g

Total weight (regular)

1200 g

Material shell

Main Bag is 30D Nylon Ripstop DWR, Foot is 40D R/S OSMO

Shape

Spoon

Available size(s)

Regular 168 cm

Suggested use: Travel; Hiking; Camping; Ski touring

Increased insulation in the footbox to enhance warmth.

Pillow insert

The Rhapsody™ Spoon™ shaped 3-season hiking bag was designed with women’s comfort in mind; additional fill has been added to ensure you stay just as warm on the trail as the menfolk. The Spoon™ shape design provides comfort by supporting side sleeping with extra room provided at the elbows and knees. Stretch stitching at the waist helps reduce the volume of the bag and conserves heat.

Featuring 750+ Loft DownTek™ down with Insotect FlowGates™ and a waterproof breathable footbox, the Rhapsody™ protects you from the elements while offering high end comfort features that offer you the temperature regulation and comfort of your bed at home.

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Nocturne™ 15 SPOON™ SHAPE HIKING SLEEPING BAG Regular 183 cm

What are DownTek™ & ULTRA-DRY Down™?

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Long 198 cm

-3°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-9°c

Fill

750+ Loft DownTek™ water repellent duck down

Fill weight (regular)

525 g

Total weight (regular)

1006 g

Material shell

Main Bag is 20D Nylon Ripstop DWR, Foot is 40D R/S OSMO

Shape

Spoon

Available size(s)

Regular 183 cm

They are Nano tec treatments that greatly improve the performance of all but the highest lofting down. These treatments; • Absorbs 30% less water than untreated down • Dry 60% faster than untreated down • Retains significantly more loft than untreated down after exposure to moisture

Long 198 cm Suggested use: Travel; Hiking; Camping; Ski touring

The Nocturne™ Spoon™ shaped 3-season hiking bag with stretch stitching, adds room at the elbows and knees, perfect for side sleeping. Featuring 750+ Loft DownTek™ down, lightweight water repellent shell and a waterproof breathable footbox and Insotect FlowGates™. The Nocturne™ rejects the notion that protection from the elements, lightweight, and comfort are mutually exclusive.

Waterproof/Breathable footbox repels tent wall condensation

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3 to 4 season hiking sleeping bags

Latitude II™ (Lt2)

Latitude III™ (Lt3)

VERSATILE HIKING SLEEPING BAG

VERSATILE HIKING SLEEPING BAG

Regular 180 cm

Short 168 cm

Temp lower limit

-9°c

Fill

Long 200 cm

Short 168 cm

-3°c Comfort rating

Regular 180 cm

Great for alpine use

Long 200 cm

-10°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-17°c

750+ Loft ULTRA-DRY Down 90/10 premium grey duck down

Fill

750+ Loft ULTRA-DRY Down™ 90/10 premium grey duck down

Fill weight (regular)

550 g

Fill weight (regular)

750 g

Total weight (regular)

1090 g

Total weight (regular)

1290 g

Material shell

2D NanoShell 20D High Density Nylon Ripstop DWR & Microporous coating

Material shell

2D NanoShell™ 20D High Density Nylon Ripstop DWR & Microporous coating

Shape

Tapered rectangular

Shape

Tapered rectangular

Available size(s)

Short 168 cm

Available size(s)

Short 168 cm

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Regular 180 cm

Regular 180 cm

Long 200 cm Suggested use: Hiking; Camping; Ski touring

Long 200 cm Suggested use: Hiking; Camping; Ski touring; Base camp

Latitude Series Sleeping Bags

Offering comfort in the widest range of temperatures, designed for a broad range of activities in a variety of environments, filled with 750+ Loft ULTRA-DRY Down™ and protected by 2D NanoShell™ fabric. Designed with a tapered rectangular shape, the Latitude series is similar in weight to traditional mummy bags,with additional internal wriggle room for increased comfort. The oversized neckcollar and hood-seal keeps drafts out, minimizing heat loss around the face. The oversized zipper draft tube is fitted with the lightest and stiffest anti-snag material, and a security pocket located inside the bag is easily accessible. Opens out into a full duvet for use all year round. The Latitude series is a great choice for trekking the Annapurna circuit in the Himalaya, ski touring hut to hut in the Alps and walking the Western Arthurs in Tasmania.

Extra space for feet

Free Ultra-Sil™ compression sack.

Alpine sleeping bags

Kiandra Hydronaute XT™ VERSATILE SEMI-RECTANGULAR SLEEPING BAG Regular 185 cm

Long 200 cm

-15°c

Fill

785+ DWR Loft duck down

Fill weight (regular)

820 g

Total weight (regular)

1300 g

Material shell

Hydronaute XT

Shape

Tapered semi-rectangular

Available size(s)

Regular 185 cm Long 200 cm

Suggested use: Alpine

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-9°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

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Security pocket

DWR Loft

ater repellent down repels water while W maintaining the loft and insulation value of the down, even in wet conditions.

The Kiandra is the warmest model in the tapered rectangular XT range and is ideal for those needing a versatile 4 season sleeping bag. This bag can be used over a wide range of temperatures by regulating the ventilation with foot and side zippers and adjusting the distribution of down between the top and base. The semi rectangular shape is ideal for those who like a little more room to move when they sleep.

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Alpine sleeping bags

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Warm features

Insotect Flow™ vertical baffles contour insulation along your body, while the FlowGate™ architecture evenly distributes down throughout the baffles for consistent warmth.

Sonic 15

Thermo Gills™ regulate the internal temperature

Oversized draft collar to seal in heat and block out cold

Sonic™ 15

Sonic™ 0

ALPINE SLEEPING BAG

HIGH ALTITUDE SLEEPING BAG

Regular 183 cm

Long 198 cm

Regular 183 cm

-3°c Comfort rating

Long 198 cm

Temp lower limit

-9°c

Suggested lower limit

-18°c (field tested temp rating)

Fill

850+ Loft duck down

Fill

850+ Loft duck down

Fill weight (regular)

490 g

Fill weight (regular)

670 g

Total weight (regular)

1009 g

Total weight (regular)

1200 g

Material shell

Main Bag is 20D Nylon Ripstop DWR, Foot is 15D OSMO DT WB

Material shell

Main Bag is 20D Nylon Ripstop DWR, Foot is 15D OSMO DT WB

Shape

Mummy with stretch at knees

Shape

Mummy with stretch at knees

Available size(s)

Regular 183 cm

Available size(s)

Regular 183 cm

Long 198 cm Suggested use: Winter hiking; Snow camping; Ski touring; Alpine climbing

Stretch construction for side sleeping

Long 198 cm Suggested use: Winter hiking; Snow camping; Ski touring; Alpine climbing; Base camp; Expeditions

The Sonic™ series of sleeping bags are built to put a smile on your face when the cold weather is keeping most people out of the mountains. Nemo have used all the best ingredients of high-end fabrics and 850+ Loft duck down insulation to manage moisture and provide maximum warmth and compressibility. These bags also feature stretch construction at the knees for side sleeping. Thermo Gills™ regulate the internal temperature of the bag by as much as 11°c without letting drafts in.

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Alpine sleeping bags

Apache GWS ALPINE SLEEPING BAG Regular 180 cm

Long 200 cm

Continuous baffles spaced 133 mm apart

-5°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-12°c

Fill

850+ Loft goose down

Fill weight (regular)

535 g

Total weight (regular)

1075 g

Material shell

Gore Windstopper™

Shape

Mummy

Available size(s)

Regular 180 cm

3-Dimensionally sewn down filled collar

Long 200 cm Suggested use: Winter hiking; Snow camping; Ski touring; Alpine climbing

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The Apaches are built with attitude! They won’t take no for an answer as they willingly push the bounds of an alpine sleeping bag. These bags have a full 3-Dimensionally sewn down filled collar to seal in heat when the weather takes a turn for the worse!

The efficient cut (150cm shoulder girth) lets you heat the bag quickly and gives you a lighter parcel to carry about. The 540 grams of high lofting down pumps up a durable 15cm of loft.

The Gore Windstopper™ shell is very weather resistant while remaining extremely breathable, making this a very efficient package that acts like a pint sized high altitude bag. It’s full down collar and draft tube are capped with Gore Windstopper™ fabric, as is the shell of the whole bag providing you with maximum protection against external moisture. At a total weight of 1075 grams you’ll be amazed just how much cold these bags will tame.

Antelope GWS GORE-TEX down filled collar and draft tube

HIGH ALTITUDE SLEEPING BAG Regular 180 cm

Weighs only

1.46 kg

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Only the best

High loft down (850+ Loft and greater) is the most amazing raw material available for sleeping bag insulation; it is the best known insulator warmth for weight and also the most durable sleeping bag insulation available, known to last over 40 years if cared for properly. It is also naturally highly water repellant, which enables this untreated down to perform exceedingly well across a wide variety of humidity levels; great insulation, pure and natural.

Long 200 cm

-12°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-19°c

Fill

850+ Loft goose down

Fill weight (regular)

735 g

Total weight (regular)

1275 g

Material shell

Gore Windstopper™

Shape

Mummy

Available size(s)

Regular 180 cm Long 200 cm

Suggested use: Winter hiking; Snow camping; Ski touring; Alpine climbing; Expeditions

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Tech

When alpine haunts are your usual destination and you need the maximum protection from your alpine bag, leave nothing to chance with the Western Mountaineering (WM) Antelope.

Its roomy 157cm shoulder girth allows for comfort and the 18cm loft from 735 grams of high lofting down provides warmth to -19°c. The security of this bag comes from a seal created by its 3-Dimensional down filled collar, robust draft tube, and well designed hood. WM’s Gore Windstopper™ 830 fabric is the lightest weight and most compressible of any Windstopper™ fabric known, and it is the most water resistant of any laminated fabric designed for sleeping bags.

This bag has the collar and draft tube completely made with Gore Windstopper™ fabric to create an impenetrable seal.

In high altitude environments, these Antelopes take over in early spring and last through late Autumn.

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Ultralight hiking sleeping bags

Helium 300

Helium 450

ULTRALIGHT SPECIALIST SLEEPING BAG

ULTRALIGHT SPECIALIST SLEEPING BAG

Regular 185 cm

These are great for cycle tours

Regular 185 cm

Temp lower limit

-1째c

Fill Fill weight (regular)

4째c Comfort rating

-1째c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-7째c

800+ DWR Loft duck down

Fill

800+ DWR Loft duck down

300 g

Fill weight (regular)

450 g

Total weight (regular)

640 g

Total weight (regular)

800 g

Material shell

10D ultralight Nylon (26 g/m2)

Material shell

10D ultralight Nylon (26 g/m2)

Shape

Mummy

Shape

Mummy

Available size(s)

Regular 185 cm

Available size(s)

Regular 185 cm

Suggested use: Cycle touring, Ultralight walking; Travel; Camping

If super lightweight walking, cycling touring or ski touring is the thing for you then the Mont Helium sleeping bag series is an ideal choice. These bags are impressively light, surprisingly compact and exceptionally warm by way special features such as 800+ DWR loft down, ultralight weight nylon shell fabric and form fitted design with fitted hood. The Helium bags will allow you to minimise your load on your next great adventure.

Suggested use: Cycle touring, Ultralight walking; Travel; Camping

Tech info

DWR Loft

ater repellent down repels water while W maintaining the loft and insulation value of the down, even in wet conditions.

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Ultralight hiking sleeping bags

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HighLite EXTREMELITE™ SUMMER HIKING BAG Short 165 cm

Regular 180 cm

Long 200 cm

4°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-1°c

Fill

850+ Loft goose down

Fill weight (regular)

225 g

Total weight (regular)

455 g

Material shell

26 g ExtremeLite

Shape

Mummy box -stitch

Available size(s)

Short 165 cm Regular 180 cm

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What is ExtremeLite™?

Western Mountaineering are constantly on the search for the lightest weight downproof fabrics to feature in their special use ExtremeLite™ bags. They have worked with suppliers to develop extremely high thread count fabrics with ultralight yarns. These fabrics are constructed from yarns that are 12 denier or finer with up to 420 threads per square inch.

The ExtremeLite™ series sleeping bags are designed for special applications where compressed volume and weight are critical factors. Although some durability is sacrificed with these lighter fabrics, ExtremeLite™ bags are perfect for the lightweight specialist. Extra care should be taken to avoid tearing or abrasion damage to products made with these specialised lightweight fabrics.

Long 200 cm Suggested use: Ultralight hiking; Travel; Camping; Cycle touring

Everything in the HighLite’s design is intended to reduce weight and promote compressibility. First, the 26 grams ExtremeLite™ shell fabric goes without saying.

Not many shell fabrics are this light or packed with so many threads per inch. This specialised ExtremeLite™ bag uses a one way #4 1/2 YKK coil zipper that is cut to half length. While the horizontal seams are sewn-thru, the vertical seams are baffled with 3.81cm netting to allow unimpeded loft so the effect of its 850+ Loft goose down is fully realised. Its efficient cut not only reduces bulk and weight, but reduces excess internal volume so quick heating is realised! At only 455 grams total weight, no other bag is as light, as warm, and as well made as the HighLite.

SummerLite EXTREMELITE™ SUMMER HIKING SLEEPING BAG Regular 180 cm

Long 200 cm

5°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

0°c

Fill

850+ Loft goose down

Fill weight (regular)

275 g

Total weight (regular)

525 g

Material shell

26 g ExtremeLite™

Shape

Mummy

Available size(s)

Short 165 cm Regular 180 cm Long 200 cm

Suggested use: Ultralight hiking; Travel; Camping; Cycle touring

The SummerLite is the lightest bag in the ExtremeLite™ series with a continuous baffle construction. The goal in designing this bag was to make it as light as possible without eliminating key features or function. The result is a fully-baffled bag that weighs only 540 grams and features a full-length zipper with insulated draft protection!

The SummerLite is a dream come true for lightweight backpacking fanatics.

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Short 165 cm

Tech info

Only the best

High loft down (850+ Loft and greater) is the most amazing raw material available for sleeping bag insulation; it is the best known insulator warmth for weight and also the most durable sleeping bag insulation available, known to last over 40 years if cared for properly. It is also naturally highly water repellant, which enables this untreated down to perform exceedingly well across a wide variety of humidity levels; great insulation, pure and natural.

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Ultralight hiking sleeping bags

Tech info

What is Microfiber?

A microfiber fabric is very water resistant because of its combination of high thread count and makeup of dense yarns. Each microfiber yarn has many more filaments than a normal nylon or polyester yarn of equivalent size. Woven into a high thread count material, it becomes a fabric that really keeps wind and water at bay. Since there is no coating or laminate on the material, it is highly breathable. The fabric construction is responsible for its weather resistantance, it’s not something that can wear off, wash out or delaminate. This is the most technologically advanced nonlaminated weather resistant fabric available.

This microfiber bag is a great choice if you expect some contact with moisture.

Sycamore MF SEMI-RECTANGULAR HIKING BAG Versatile semi-rectangular bag. With plenty of room in the shoulders for extra clothing when needed and a hood just in case, the semi-rectangular Sycamore MF is made with 20D MicroLite XP™ to provide that extra margin in weather protection. Filled with 480 grams of high lofting down this bag with 12.5cm of loft is rated to -6°c.

It sports a wide 157cm girth at the shoulder and 117cm at the foot. The zipper opens around the foot section allows you to open the bag out flat or connect to other WM mummy sleeping bags.

Regular 180 cm

0°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-6°c

Fill

850+ Loft goose down

Fill weight (regular)

480 g

Total weight (regular)

905 g

Material shell

20D MicroLite XP™

Shape

Mummy

Available size(s)

Regular 180 cm

Suggested use: Ultralight hiking; Travel; Camping; Cycle touring

large shoulder width

Microfiber shell to keep out wind and moisture

UltraLite

AlpinLite

VERSATILE LIGHTWEIGHT SLEEPING BAG

WIDER LIGHTWEIGHT SLEEPING BAG

Short 165 cm

Regular 180 cm

Temp lower limit

-10°c

Fill Fill weight (regular)

full down collar

Long 200 cm

-4°c Comfort rating

Regular 180 cm

Long 200 cm

-4°c Comfort rating

Temp lower limit

-10°c

850+ Loft goose down

Fill

850+ Loft goose down

450 g

Fill weight (regular)

535 g

Total weight (regular)

820 g

Total weight (regular)

880 g

Material shell

26 g ExtremeLite™

Material shell

26 g ExtremeLite

Shape

Mummy

Shape

Mummy extra wide

Available size(s)

Short 165 cm

Available size(s)

Regular 180 cm

Regular 180 cm

Long 200 cm

Long 200 cm Suggested use: Ultralight hiking; Camping; Cycle touring

Suggested use: Ultralight hiking; Camping; Cycle touring

Full down collar

If your summer bike tour is going to take you through different climates then the UltraLite is a good choice. With a 150cm shoulder girth this efficient bag is good to -10°c. The full down collar helps to seal in heat around your neck without adding excess bulk, and 450 grams of high lofting down pumps this bag to 14cm. The total weight of this very compressible package is only 820 grams.

This bag is wide, warm, and packed with features. With a 3-dimensional full down collar, a full-length YKK zipper, and 14cm of loft, the AlpinLite has quickly become the lightweight adventurer’s bag of choice. The slimmer Ultralite has been a favorite among lightweight backpackers for more than a decade. The AlpinLite is just a wide (162cm shoulder girth) version of that great bag. There are many -10°c down mummy bags on the market, but none have the width, warmth, or loft of this bag.

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Puma GWS MOUNTAINEERING SLEEPING BAG Regular 180 cm

Suggested lower limit

-32°c (field tested temp rating)

Fill

850+ Loft goose down

Fill weight (regular)

1050 g

Total weight (regular)

1670 g

Material shell

Gore Windstopper 830

Shape

Mummy

Available size(s)

Regular 180 cm

To some people winter mountaineering is just a pastime. Be it searching for an uncut bowl to tele, a frozen waterfall to climb or a simple visit to the Alps, the Puma Gore Windstopper™ has been there, done that! This sizable bag is lofted with down and roomy to boot! 1050 grams of 850+ Loft down lofts this bag to a full 24cm for a rating of minus 32 below! A shoulder girth of 163cm provides room to layer, store clothing or fit to big folk. The inside foot section is sewn with a 68 gram fabric to protect the bag while stowing gear. And the Reverse Differential Hood is roomy, down filled and warm, and totally made with Gore Windstopper™. The full down filled collar and both Interlocking Draft Tubes are also completely made with Gore Windstopper™ fabric. No place to cut costs! Few continents require anything warmer than the Puma Gore Windstopper™! low temp

Suggested use: Alpine trekking; Mountaineering; Basecamp to summit; Extreme conditions

-32˚c

Full down collar

Canon -40

Zippered arm openings (Arm Zips) and a central zipper location let you enjoy the comfort and warmth of Canon -40 while eating a meal or prepping gear.

MOUNTAINEERING SLEEPING BAG Regular 180 cm

Suggested lower limit

-40°c (field tested temp rating)

Fill

850+ Loft duck down

Fill weight (regular)

1300 g

Total weight (regular)

2000 g

Material shell

15D OSMO DT W/B with DWR

Shape

Mummy

Available size(s)

Regular 180 cm

The Stove Pipe™ Tunnel Hood, insulated with PrimaLoft, keeps a pocket of warm air near your face so breathing is comfortable in the bitter cold.

Thermo Gills™ regulate the internal temperature by as much as 11 degrees without letting drafts in.

Suggested use: Alpine trekking; Mountaineering; Basecamp to summit; Extreme conditions

Tech info

low temp

-40˚c

OSMO DT waterproof/ breathable shell fabric to manage moisture in challenging conditions.

Duck, Duck, Goose

Duck and goose can be equally efficient insulators, and their effectiveness depends more on the loft rating, quality of fill and processing quality than the source being duck or goose itself. When looking for sources of high quality down, these things matter most; the down cluster needs to be large and well developed, so needs to be sourced from mature birds; the down needs to contain a high percentage of natural fat

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Unique Toester Box™ Synthetic/down construction reduces cold spots.

and oil so that it is durable/pliable & resilient (warmth trapping); the processor needs to able to individually assess each batch of down to optimize durability and performance, a good processor will not over wash the down and will filter our nearly all additional fibers and small down clusters to ensure a high quality fill. You can rest assured the 850+loft sleeping bags listed in this guide all contain the best quality down.

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The Canon™ allows for temperature regulation, improving your sleep under a wider range of conditions. No other mountaineering bag offers the same comfort from base camp to summit.