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Big Agnes King Solomon Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
I can't decide if the Big Agnes king solomon double sleeping...
By joe2905548
Ranked #716 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
April 14, 2010
I can't decide if the Big Agnes king solomon double sleeping bad is worth $90 more than the Big Agnes Cabin creek. Other than losing 5 oz. is there really a big advantage with the king solomon that's worth the extra money?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Geoffrey Buck
Ranked #367 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
April 14, 2010
The difference is that the King Solomon uses down insulation while the Cain Creek uses synthetic. This accounts for the weight difference, but down is also a better insulator (when kept dry). When kept in good condition down insulated bags can last a very long time, while synthetic insulation tends to eventually wear out. The trade off for down is that it's more expensive and isn't warm when wet (like synthetics). That means synthetics tend to be better for damp environments.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Rick Agostin
Ranked #394 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
April 14, 2010
If you like down there is... compressibility and comfort are probably the two big bonus' with down.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] nylon microfiber ripstop, DWR coating; [lining] nylon
- Insulation:
- 600-fill down
- Shape:
- squared-off mummy
- Draft Collar:
- yes
- Max User Height:
- 6 ft 2 in
- Shoulder Circumference:
- 110 in
- Hip Circumference:
- 96 in
- Foot Circumference:
- 80 in
- Stuff Size:
- 10 x 21 in
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Storage Sack:
- yes
- Degree:
- 15 F
- Weight:
- 5 lb 3 oz
- Recommended Use:
- couples backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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