awesome - and black

By Scott in NYC Ranked #569 - 55 to 30 Degree Down Bags May 20, 2003

It's expensive, but I expect it to last and be far worth the investment. I just spent 8 days in southern Utah canyoneering, and camping the whole time. One day involved a 3 hour hike in Cedar Mesa with full pack. The low weight definitely helped as it was hot. The bag does pack small, though softball is a bit exaggerated - more like a 8x8" square. But you'll need a stuff sack like an OR with straps - the stock one merely ties closed at a fixed size. Once in the bottom of my pack it only took up half the space (Gregory Lassen 2000). My old 40 degree EMS bag kept me cold, lost it's synthetic loft quickly and I am discarding it. This kept me warm in low 40s with no extra clothes on. Ever watch those expanding toys you put into water? This sack does the same thing when unleashed - you just gotta watch it rise! And it's about time those cheesy outdoor colors give way to a solid sharp black.

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