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Mountain Hardwear Switch 5 Sleeping Bag: 5 Degree Synthetic - 2008 BCS

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Switch 5 Sleeping Bag: 5 Degree Synthetic
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The Mountain Hardwear Switch 5 Sleeping Bag lets you adjust its girth for maximum comfort. Mountain Hardwear gave this five-degree sleeping bag its Quantum expander, which lets you add eight inches to the girth. Keep the expander closed for heat-retaining mummy warmth on a chilly night. On a warm night, or if you need some extra room to move around, unzip the Switch's expander and spread out. This synthetic sleeping bag compresses easily despite its added girth, so it doesn't fill your pack. Plus, synthetic insulation is a good choice for trips on which you might encounter precipitation since it keeps you warm even when it's wet.

Bottom Line: This expandable sleeping bag lets you sleep comfortably outdoors during spring, summer, and fall.

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Can a MH bag zip together with a North Face bag?

Can a MH bag zip together with a North Face bag?

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February 16, 2009

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They might vanish. Just kidding. If the zippers are of a similar size and length you should not have a problem. Good luck!

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February 17, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Love it.

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November 7, 2010

I cycle through gear like mad. After two seasons I still love this bag and am not looking for a replacement, and that says a lot. LOVE the expander, I have a broad chest and mummy bags are just too restrictive, this strikes a very nice balance and puts the bag in a class of it's own. It's super adjustible with seperate drawstrings for the top and bottom draft collar, and hood. The zipper is awesome, it is long enough to get in and out of the bag comfortably. If you open the two way zip from the bottom to vent if you get too warm in the night, the cool air doesn't come in right on your feet - zip goes to about the ankles. The synthetic fill might not compress as well as down, but I don't have to worry about moisture (outside sources, sweat or what naturally escapes the body) eliminating the insulating properties. MH did great with this bag.

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Does this have the option of left/right zipper? So that I can

Does this have the option of left/right zipper? So that I can zip with a second one for a double sleeping bag?

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December 1, 2008

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Yes, it's in the pulldown menu when you add it to the cart.

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December 1, 2008

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Rating for this product: 4

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November 17, 2008

Very comfortable bag, the variable circumference using the unique extra zipper system really does create enough room to roll over without getting entangled in the bag. Even with the wider setting, too warm above freezing, at least for this sleeper, without unzipping the bag part way. I would buy this bag again based on 4 nights experience, but a move to Montana in December will put it to the test :)

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what are the dimensions of the regular bag? what is the foot

what are the dimensions of the regular bag? what is the foot dimension

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September 1, 2008

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The Switch 5 is 62" @ the shoulder, 78" inside length, & 38" @ the foot.

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October 23, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

MH Switch 5

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July 18, 2008

I have not had a chance to use the bag yet, but it has the same great quality that is in my Switch 20

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2008 Model No Longer Available

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Love it.

5 star rating

By: Benjamin Vincent November 7, 2010

I cycle through gear like mad. After two seasons I still love this bag and am not looking for a replacement, and that says a lot. LOVE the expander, I more...

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4 star rating

By: Chucker6 November 17, 2008

Very comfortable bag, the variable circumference using the unique extra zipper system really does create enough room to roll over without getting entangled more...

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Material:
40D Nylon ripstop 
Insulation:
Thermolite Extra 
Shape:
Mummy 
Draft Collar:
Yes 
Max User Height:
[Long] 6ft 6in (198cm) 
Shoulder / Hip / Foot Circumference:
[Long] 62 x N / A x 38in (157.5 x N / A x 96.5cm) 
Stuff Size:
8 x 16in (20.3 x 40.6cm) 
Stuff or Storage Sack:
Stuff sack 
Degree:
5F (-15C) 
Weight:
4lb 10oz (2100g) 
Recommended Use:
Spring through fall camping 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China