Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Switch 20 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Synthetic
Great price, too bad that's all
By Tony Zammit
Ranked #476 - 25 to 5 Degree Synthetic Bags
January 12, 2009
This bag does NOT work at 20 degrees. I wouldn't trust it to work at 30 degrees. I had the misfortune of using both the long and regular versions of this bag, and froze my butt off on a long climbing trip both at J-Tree and Bishop. I was doing everything right, too - the pad, zippers, everything was by-the-book. I ended up having to wear my undies, my fleece, and my downie to stay warm inside this bag.
When you wake up soaking wet and your buddies are covered in frost, you know that you're losing a lot of heat.
It'd be nice as a summer bag, but it's too heavy compared to other options out there.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Switch 20 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Synthetic
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] nylon; [lining] nylon taffeta (50D)
- Insulation:
- Thermic MX
- Shape:
- mummy
- Draft Collar:
- yes
- Max User Height:
- (regular) 78 in, (long) 84 in
- Shoulder Circumference:
- (regular) 62 in, (long) 64 in
- Hip Circumference:
- (regular) 58 in, (long) 60 in
- Foot Circumference:
- (regular) 38 in, (long) 40 in
- Stuff Size:
- 8 x 16 in
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Storage Sack:
- yes
- Waterproofing:
- water-resistant
- Degree:
- 20 F
- European Norm Comfort Rating:
- 34 F
- European Norm Lower Limit Rating:
- 23 F
- Weight:
- (regular) 3 lb 10 oz, (long) 3 lb 14 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.