Gear Review
Western Mountaineering UltraLite Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down
UltraLite Warmth
By moroni
Ranked #2 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
July 28, 2009
The Western Mountaineering UltraLite is the lightest & warmest 20 degree bag I've ever experienced. At 1lb 12oz & 850 fill, this long version sleeping bag stuffs into the smallest stuff sack for maximum compactness. However I've recently been stuffing it into my day pack with all my other down items & clothes, etc. This package fits neatly into the bottom of my pack without compressing the down as much as other methods. I don't like using compression stuff sacks for 850 like I used to for 550 & 600. Just a personal thing. I'm 6' 3" 180 lbs. with plenty of room to spare in the WM Ultralite. No half zip here. Full zip for maximum ventilation & roomy foot box. In my opinion, Western Mountaineering is the best sleeping bag made, bar none!!!
View Details: Western Mountaineering UltraLite Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Pertex .9oz Ripstop; [lining] Plain weave .9oz Taffeta
- Insulation:
- 850+ fill down
- Shape:
- mummy
- Draft Collar:
- yes, split full collar
- Max User Height:
- (Short) 5 ft 6 in, (Reg) 6 ft, (Long) 6 ft 6 in
- Shoulder Circumference:
- (Short) 59 in, (Reg) 59 in, (Long) 60 in
- Hip Circumference:
- (Short) 51 in, (Reg) 51 in, (Long) 52 in
- Foot Circumference:
- (Short) [38 in], (Reg) [38 in], (Long) [38 in]
- Stuff Size:
- 7 x 13 in
- Degree:
- 20 F
- Weight:
- (Short) 1 lb 9 oz, (Reg) 1 lb 10 oz, (Long) 1 lb 11 oz
- Recommended Use:
- lightweight, cold weather camping
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: December 22, 2010 By: Willy Syndram
I also don't like compression bags. While hiking I loose stuff my sleeping bag into my pack. Takes up less space and regains it's loft much quicker, plus you save a little weight without a compression bag.
Helpful Votes: 5 Yes