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The North Face Aleutian Bx Sleeping Bag: 20-Degree Heatshield
With a good compression sack how small can you get this bag?...
By Michael Swider
Ranked #362 - 25 to 5 Degree Synthetic Bags
August 7, 2010
With a good compression sack how small can you get this bag? I'm looking for a 20-30 degree bag that can compress as small as possible and don't want to spend too much. thanks.
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By Kevin Brown
Ranked #149 - 25 to 5 Degree Synthetic Bags
August 11, 2010
Michael, You will find that most synthetic bags in the 20-30 degree range will compress down to about the same size with a good compression sack. I recommend the "Granite Gear Block Solid" size Medium (16 L) for this range of sleeping bags. It should compress down to about the size of a basketball. The attached picture is not this specific bag, but you should be able to compress it to about the same size. Have you thought about making the jump to a down bag? Kelty makes a killer down bag for a really good price. It will cost more than most synthetic bags, but it should last twice as long, and it includes a compression sack so you wont have to spend an extra 30 to buy one. It is called the Kelty Lightyear 20, make sure you get the down* version. Anyways it's worth checking out. http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Kelty-Light-Year-Sleeping-Bag-20-Degree-Down/KEL0582M.html Hope this helps and good luck
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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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