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The North Face Aleutian Bx Sleeping Bag: 20-Degree Heatshield
Does this bag actually fit into its stuff sack? I have a TNF...
By Benjamin Refling
Ranked #191 - Sleeping Bags
October 28, 2009
Does this bag actually fit into its stuff sack? I have a TNF Dolomite Bx and it was way too big to fit into its sack, which was a major disappointment. I rolled the thing as tight as I could and spent a half hour trying to get it in, but it never did. I'm hoping to switch to this one if it's more functional.
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By Benjamin Refling
Ranked #191 - Sleeping Bags
November 3, 2009
Thanks Dave. That explains a lot. I have been trying to roll my sleeping bag before stuffing it - old habits die hard. I'll try plain ol' stuffing and see if it works out any better.
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By Dave Drulard
Ranked #17 - Sleeping Bags
October 28, 2009
Hi B.L. - That is strange, I have stuffed many Dolomites into stuff sacks, and haven't had any problems. Have you tried stuffing it into the sack without rolling it? This is usually my method. I have also stuffed plenty of Aleutians, and haven't had too much trouble with these either. Most of our bags aren't designed to be rolled - so give the stuff method a shot. There is also a feeling within our design team that it preferable with both tents and sleeping bags to fold materials over and over again in the same way, that over time that can stress the fabrics and insulations in the same areas, but when you stuff them that the impact is more random and spread out. Hope this helps
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell & Lining] 100% Enduralite (silky polyester taffeta)
- Insulation:
- Heatshield Optimal Technology SL (hollow-core poly fibers)
- Shape:
- Mummy
- Draft Collar:
- Yes
- Max User Height:
- [Regular] 6ft (183cm); [Long] 6ft 6in (198cm)
- Shoulder / Hip / Foot Circumference:
- [Regular] 62 / 58 / 40in (157 / 147 / 102cm); [Long] 64 / 60 / 40in (64 / 60 / 40cm)
- Stuff Size:
- 8 x 17in (20 x 43cm)
- Stuff or Storage Sack:
- Stuff
- Degree:
- 20F (-7C)
- Weight:
- [Regular] 3lb 6oz (1545g); [Long] 3lb 10oz (1650g)
- Recommended Use:
- Spring-to-fall, moderate-to-cold-weather camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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