Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina 15 Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Synthetic - 2007 BCS

Yes, this bag kept me warm while naked inside in 5 degree wet and cold weather. I guess the 2 star review from Kiwi was their way of showing disapproval of the European rating system not yet in place in the States. I have a 0 degree bag and this is only about 5 degrees colder than that. Perfect, warm, dry, excellent. Thank you.

I haven't gotten to use this sleeping bag extensively, but I've spent 8 nights in it at varying temperatures. So far I've been pleased. It's lighter and more compressible than any other 15 degree synthetic bag that I'm aware of, and it's reasonably warm for a 15 degree rating.

I am quickly becoming a Mountain Hardwear devotee simply because they make the lightest, simplest, most innovative, and best fitting outdoor products--this bag is no exception.

Here are a few awards and reviews from reputable names in the outdoor business:

* "Best Synthetic Bag. Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina 15. The women's version of this bag kept our coldest-sleeping female tester warm right down to its rating on autumn trips on Utah's Awapa Plateau." - Backpacker Magazine 2008 Gear Guide
* "Our slender, cold-sleeping tester stayed toasty in this bag -- high praise from someone who regularly uses a -20 F bag in near-freezing temperatures...It feels fluffy -- almost like down, and it stuffs almost as small." - Backpacker Magazine 2007 Gear Guide
* 2007 Gear of the Year - Outside Magazine 2007 Buyer's Guide

Super comfy, and warm. I love the how you can unzip both of the 1/4 zippers from the bottom, so you can put your arms out to cook breakfast with your bag still on! My only problem was that it is a little heavier than I would like, but the other features make up for it.

Light, compressible, quick drying, and more comfortable than a down bag of similar temp rating. The two zippers are nice, but I would have liked one of them to go full length. Excellent bag.

I bought this bag for summer alpine trips when the temp is unlikely to dip below 15deg F in New Zealand. First time I used it the temp was about 60F - too hot for this bag and since there is no way to vent your feet I cooked. Next trip it was around 40 deg. Only just warm - this is the bags lower comfort limit. Then I went snow caving - temp 32F - wore 3 layers, hat, 2 sleeping mats & wrapped a down jacket over my hips. I reckon this is near the bag's extreme limit. So much for 15F rating! There is a reason why this bag is lighter than it's competitors. It's not as warm. Bring on the European bag rating system.

I think these gaiters are phenomenal. I have no complaints. They're very durable, the larger sizes fit around mountaineering and ski boots, and the foot strap can take a beating.