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Western Mountaineering UltraLite Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down
im looking for a bag to use on my thru-hike next year on the...
By Mike Antilla
Ranked #249 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
January 8, 2012
im looking for a bag to use on my thru-hike next year on the PCT, and its a toss up between this and the apache. is the couple ounces of weight worth sacrificing the durability of a regular WM bag?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Dave Marcus
Ranked #4 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
January 9, 2012
Having used Pertex in both bags and jackets for a while now, I can tell you that durability shouldn't be a concern. Unless you intentionally pull your bag through thorny bushes or slide down abrasive rocks using the bag as a sled, you'll be fine. Between the two bags, I'd be more concerned about fill weight. You get an extra 3oz of down in the Apache. That could make a huge difference on the PCT. If you decide to go with the UltraLite, call WM and ask them about having it overstuffed. Then, you can get the benefits of more down and keep the light weight.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Pertex, nylon ripstop; [lining] nylon taffeta
- Insulation:
- 850+ 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:
- (short) 59 in, (regular) 59 in, (long) 60 in
- Hip Circumference:
- (short) 51 in, (regular) 51 in, (long) 52 in
- Foot Circumference:
- (short) 38 in, (regular) 38 in, (long) 38 in
- Stuff Size:
- 7 x 13 in
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Storage Sack:
- yes
- Degree:
- 20 F
- Weight:
- (short) 1 lb 12 oz, (regular) 1 lb 13 oz, (long) 1 lb 15 oz
- Recommended Use:
- ultralight trekking, three-season mountaineering, hut and yurt trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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