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The North Face Chrysalis Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down - 2008

The North Face Chrysalis Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down - 2008

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The North Face Chrysalis Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down - 2008

The North Face Chrysalis Down 15F Sleeping Bag masterfully traps in warmth in cold autumn conditions. Its trapezoidal baffle construction, down-filled draft tube, and face tube maximize heat retention by eliminating escape through seams, zippers, or the head opening. The North Face cleverly built the Chrysalis with ground-level side seams, so rising heat has nowhere to escape. The North Face tests the European goose down at three stages of production for loft and moisture resistance to ensure you enjoy the highest possible quality of insulation. Sleeping pad retention loops secure your pad to the mummy bag, keeping you from rolling off mid-slumber.

Bottom Line: Chrysalis is another word for cocoon. Sleep in this and you'll see why.

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does this bag compress down fairly small? like how small?

does this bag compress down fairly small? like how small?

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June 28, 2009

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This bag packs down fairly small, the stuff sack size is 8" X 17" so you can count on it packing down to at least those dimensions or smaller.

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June 30, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Good for the Money

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October 25, 2009

I bought this bag for my son last Christmas. He used it on our Smoky Mt. trip and loved it. We got wet 2 or 3 times and it dried quickly. Not too heavy for a young boy to pack, and has room for him to grow into. I also used it last winter along with my bivy sack in -0 weather and was very happy. I have an EMS bag from the 80's and would think about replacing it with The North Face bag. Good Stuff.

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This looks like a smart buy but I have never realy understood

This looks like a smart buy but I have never realy understood how the temp rating works, I know it varies from company to company so as this bag says 20F does that mean it will keep a camper about the same warmth at 50F or 25F, then starting getting colder?

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June 27, 2009

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It means that the bag can retain your regular body temperature until it gets below 15F in which the sleeping bag cannot circulate your body heat through the bag without losing too much heat

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August 18, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Awesome Bag

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May 19, 2008

I like this sleeping bag, being that it's my first sleeping bag and i'm doing car camping from time to time... I slept in it last night at 50F and I was comfortable. I would like to have more leg room but you can't really do much about that with a mummy bag. Stuffs really good in the stuff sack that came with the bag.
All in all satisfied with the quality.

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i am 5' 8" and will probably be a little over6'wich

i am 5' 8" and will probably be a little over6'wich size should i get

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May 7, 2009

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The Reg will fit you just fine.

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May 7, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Warm, Compact

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October 8, 2009

I looked into a lot of sleeping bags before buying this one. I went camping in high elevation where it dropped to around 10 degrees. Even though this bag is rated to 15, I stayed warm. It's really warm and I love the zipper at the bottom so my feet can stick out. The bag is really compact so it can fit in a small space of a backpacking bag. My only complaint is sometimes the bag leaks feathers onto you when you're sleeping so you look funny in the morning.

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What type of pad would you recommend for this bag?

What type of pad would you recommend for this bag?

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April 14, 2009

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It really depends on the conditions you are anticipating. For shoulder seasons (early spring / late fall), I've found the Thermarest ProLite 4 to work quite well and to be adequately warm. If you're going out in full winter conditions or anticipate sleeping on snow, I would add a cheap closed cell foam pad as well. It is somewhat of a subjective topic though, and everyone will have different opinions on what works for them.

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April 14, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Comfy bag, warm in the cold

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June 18, 2009

Great bag for the price! We slept in 30-40 degree nights and the bag was warm with just a long sleeve shirt and thin long pants on. The bag compresses in its compression sack very nicely and dries out quickly if it gets a little wet. I'm 6-2 and fit into the long bag well. I would have liked a zipper on the foot box to allow my feet to breath when it got warm, but I guess you can't have it all. Great bag overall.

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How much does the long version weigh?

How much does the long version weigh?

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January 27, 2009

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Andrew,Here are the weight specs for the Chrysalis longFill weight: 1 lb 9 oz (695 g)Average weight: 3 lbs (1360 g)Mahalo, Sumo

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January 28, 2009

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Is this ample for June-Aug for backpacking the Colorado Trail,

Is this ample for June-Aug for backpacking the Colorado Trail, I'd be hammocking w/tarp?

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December 9, 2008

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hammocking does take away a few degrease just add a pad and you should be
fine
maybe add a liner or wear a add a polypro layer

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May 7, 2009

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Hey Kathy,I should think so - will you have a sleeping pad in the hammock? Whenever I hammock I always feel like it takes away several degrees as opposed to sleeping on the ground, and sleeping with a pad in your hammock helps with that (that and wearing clothes while you sleep). - Greg

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December 9, 2008

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] Shadowlite; [Lining] silky nylon taffeta 
Insulation:
600-Fill down 
Shape:
Mummy 
Draft Collar:
Yes 
Max User Height:
[Regular] 6ft 0in (183cm); [Long] 6ft 6in (198cm) 
Shoulder / Hip / Foot Circumference:
[Regular] 62 / 58 / 40in; [Long] 64 / 60 / 40in 
Stuff Size:
8 x 17in (20 x 43cm) 
Stuff or Storage Sack:
Both 
Degree:
15F (-9C) 
Weight:
[Regular] 2lb 12oz (1244g) 
Recommended Use:
3-Season camping, backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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