Gear Review
Big Agnes Ethel Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down - Women's
plenty of room, plenty warm
By dar2527701
Ranked #291 - 0 to -40 Degree Down Bags
May 31, 2009
I took this sleeping bag with me on a two week trek in Nepal and was very satisfied. Temps at night were in the 30s and 40s, not as cold as I expected but I felt the bag could easily have kept me cozy and warm at lower temps. This is my first non-mummy bag and I loved having the extra room. I am 5'3" and had tried out the petite Ethel bag, but it was just barely long enough for me. I returned it and got the regular bag so I could put clothes at my feet. I also used a liner so I appreciated the loops inside to tie the liner down in place.
One thing that I did not like was the velcro strap at the face. On nights where I wanted to keep the bag open a little, that velcro strip would scratch my face. For future models - I also recommend putting fleece in the foot box especially on the 0 deg bag, and a pocket would be nice.
Overall, I'm very happy with my Big Ethel!
View Details: Big Agnes Ethel Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down - Women's
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] nylon microfiber ripstop, WR coating; [lining] nylon
- Insulation:
- 650-fill down
- Shape:
- semi-rectangular mummy
- Draft Collar:
- yes
- Max User Height:
- (petite) 172 in, (regular) 175 in
- Shoulder Circumference:
- (petite) 173 cm, (regular) 178 cm
- Hip Circumference:
- (petite) 168 cm, (regular) 172 cm
- Foot Circumference:
- (petite) 137 cm, (regular) 137 cm
- Stuff Size:
- 9 x 20 in
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Storage Sack:
- yes
- Degree:
- 0 F
- Weight:
- (petite) 3 lb 7 oz, (regular) 3 lb 11 oz
- Recommended Use:
- cold-weather camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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