Mountain Hardwear Mountain Speed 32

Today I am going to review one of the lightest, most compact sleeping bags on the market. It's the Mountain Hardwear Mountain Speed 32 sleeping bag. It was designed for alpinist Ueli Steck for his expeditions. Mountain Hardwear has an entire Ueli Steck collection that you can check out on http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Ueli-Steck-Collection/ueliProject,default,sc.html The one downside of this sleeping bag would have to be its price. At around $480, this is a bit steep for a sleeping bag.

This sleeping bag only weighs 1 pound exactly and is fill with 850 goose down. It also packs down to a 5 x 8 stuff sack size and comes with a stuff sack. This is the lightest and most compact sleeping bag I could find on the market and is great for backpackers that need to cut down on weight and space. I strongly recommend this sleeping bag and I will be purchasing it myself very soon. Here are some features of this cool bag :

• Q.Shield™ advance water repellency technology protects individual down fibers from moisture so they retain loft and insulation properties; Q.Shield won't wear off
• Insulated with lightweight and compressible Q.Shield 850-fill-power? goose down, blended and lab-certified in the United States
• Performance mummy cut features a snug overall fit that positions the down insulation close to the body, maximizing warmth and minimizing weight without restrictiveness
• Nylon shell is lightweight and tear resistant; fabric is treated with a Durable Water Repellent? finish to repel moisture
• Tight 5-in. baffle spacing keeps down from shifting and prevents cold spots
• Insulated draft tube extends to bottom of bag to eliminate cold spots
• Multi-baffled, tailored hood lies close along the sides of neck and face for easy warmth
• Ergonomic collar drapes comfortably over neck and shoulders, sealing out drafts; no need to cinch it unless it's close to bag's temperature limits
• When it's cold enough to cinch down hood, face gasket makes hood closure more comfortable and effective
• Comfort footbox is shaped to allow feet to rest naturally; shape preserves loft and allows insulation to drape close to feet for more warmth
• Half-length zipper enhances weight savings; snag guards keep fabric from catching in zipper
• Mountain Hardwear Mountain Speed sleeping bag comes with a stuff sack and a storage bag

This bag can be purchased at a variety of retailers. Here are a few places you can buy it:

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Mtn-Speed™-32 %28Regular%29/OU8519,default,pd.html

http://www.rei.com/product/846738/mountain-hardwear-mountain-speed-sleeping-bag

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