Gear Review
Big Agnes Zirkel SL Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down
Good quality bag and comfortable, temp rating optimistic
By Anonymous
Ranked #734 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
April 24, 2009
Pros: lightweight, high quality down and fabric material, width and size is roomy and comfortable for a mummy bag.
Cons: Temperature rating of 20F is very optimistic. Using a hammock or tarp as a shelter, and wearing thermal pants and wool baselayer with hat, I felt slightly cold at temp of 35F with 10-20 mph winds. Perhaps without wind and inside a tent would be good up to 25F. I think I would feel very uncomfortable below that. In addition, if you inflate the pad all the way, you will have a real difficult time zipping the bag up past the shoulder level.
You can probably get a lighter and warmer bag but it wont be as roomy as the BA. So for now BA bags are a good compromise.
View Details: Big Agnes Zirkel SL Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Toray ripstop nylon with DWR
- Insulation:
- 800-fill down
- Shape:
- Mummy
- Draft Collar:
- Yes
- Max User Height:
- [Reg] 5ft 10in; [Lng] 6ft 6in
- Shoulder / Hip / Foot Circumference:
- [Reg] 67.5 / 64 / 43in (171.5 / 162.6 / 109cm); [Lng] 72.5 / 69 / 44in (184.2 x 175.3 x 111.8cm)
- Stuff Size:
- [Reg] 6 x 7in (15.3 x 17.8cm); [Lng] 6 x 8in (15.3 x 20.3cm)
- Stuff or Storage sack:
- Both
- Degree:
- 20F (-6C)
- Weight:
- [Reg] 1lb 14oz (850g); [Lng] 2lb 2oz (964g)
- Recommended Use:
- 3-Season camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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