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GoLite UltraLite Sleeping Bag: 40 Degree Down

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What does the "40 degree down" mean? If temps are...

By Ranked #314 - 55 to 30 Degree Down Bags April 21, 2011

What does the "40 degree down" mean? If temps are less than 40, you might be cold?

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By Ranked #161 - 55 to 30 Degree Down Bags June 24, 2011

40 degrees generally refers to the temperature at which the bag is rated to be comfortable (or to survive) and the "down" is what the bag is filled with. This bag is filled with 800 fill down (a specific size/weight/insulation value of feathers) as opposed to being filled with a synthetic insulating material such as polarguard. Does that help?

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By Ranked #2 - 55 to 30 Degree Down Bags April 21, 2011

It's a rating sytem for the lowest temperature that you should stay warm at. It's a really subjective thing though, some people are hotter when they sleep, some colder. Basically one person needing less blankets than another. I usually like a bag rated at least 10* below whatever I think I'll expect temp wise. Better to be able to lower your temp by opening the zipper, than to be cold and miserable with nothing you can do about it except piling on clothes. Be sure to get a ground pad. Hope that helps.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[shell] Pertex Shield Eco, 15D nylon; [lining] recycled polyester 
Insulation:
800-fill down 
Shape:
mummy 
Draft Collar:
yes 
Max User Height:
(short) 5 ft 6 in, (regular) 6 ft, (long) 6 ft 6 in 
Shoulder Circumference:
(regular) 56 in, (long) 59 in 
Hip Circumference:
(regular) 48 in, (long) 49 in 
Foot Circumference:
(regular) [39 in ], (long) [40 in ] 
Stuff Sack:
no 
Storage Sack:
yes 
Degree:
40 F 
Weight:
(regular) 1 lb 4 oz, (long) 1 lb 6 oz 
Recommended Use:
Alpine climbing, lightweight backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
lifetime 

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