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Comparing Backpacking Sleeping Bags for Men

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award   
Price $555.00 at Backcountry
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$600.00 at Backcountry
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$549 List
$549.00 at Feathered Friends
$529 List
$479.00 at Feathered Friends
$320 List
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Pros Spacious dimensions, super comfortable, great loft, lightweight, made in the USABest-in-class warmth, legit draft collar, lightweight, exceptional loftSuper lightweight, incredible loft, snag-proof zipper, cozy hoodExcellent zipper and hood, awesome loft, great warmth-to-weight ratioSpacious, reasonable price, versatile
Cons Expensive, awkward hood, good but not great zipperReally pricey, kind of bulky, awkward hood closureUncomfortably narrow dimensions, bare-bones design, noisy fabricNarrow leg dimensions, no draft collar, heavier and bulkier than some 3-season optionsHeavy, bulky, just average down insulation
Bottom Line The best ultra-premium bag that combines warmth, low weight, good packability, and luxurious comfortOur favorite premium backpacking bag to keep us warm at night when the temperature dropsOur favorite when ounces matter, this is a full-size mummy bag that's both warm and ultralightOur favorite zipper and hood in a bag that's also exceptionally warm and loftyA mid-range sleeping bag that's comfortable but heavy
Rating Categories Western Mountaineer... Western Mountaineer... Feathered Friends H... Feathered Friends S... NEMO Disco 15
Warmth (25%)
8.0
10.0
8.0
9.0
9.0
Weight (25%)
8.0
7.3
8.4
7.3
5.5
Comfort (20%)
9.0
7.0
6.0
8.0
9.0
Packed Size (15%)
8.0
7.0
8.0
7.0
5.0
Features (15%)
8.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
Specs Western Mountaineer... Western Mountaineer... Feathered Friends H... Feathered Friends S... NEMO Disco 15
EN Temp Rating (Lower Limit) 21°F 14°F 30°F (not EN rated) 20°F (not EN rated) 14°F
Insulation 850+ FP Down 850+ FP Down 950+ FP Down 900+ FP Down 650 FP Down
Measured Weight 1.5 lbs 1.8 lbs 1.3 lbs 1.8 lbs 2.7 lbs
Compression/Stuff Sack Weight 1.0 oz 1.0 oz 1.0 oz 1.0 oz 2.4 oz
Fill Weight 13.0 oz 17.0 oz 12.0 oz 17.5 oz 22.0 oz
Shell Material 12D Extremelite 12D Extremelite 10D Pertex Endurance 20D Pertex YFuse 30D ripstop nylon
Liner Material 12D nylon taffeta 12D nylon taffeta 15D ripstop nylon 20D Pertex nylon taffeta 30D nylon taffeta
Hydrophobic Down? No No No No Yes
Neck Baffle? No Yes No No Yes
Small Organization Pocket? No No No No Yes
DWR Treatment? Yes Yes No No Yes
Zipper Info Full-length / side Full-length / side Full-length / side Full-length / side 3/4-length / left
Shoulder Girth 64 in 59 in 58 in 60 in 66 in
Hip Girth 56 in 51 in 52 in 56 in 60 in
Foot Girth 39 in 38 in 38 in 38 in 64 in
Compression or Stuff Sack? Stuff sack Stuff sack Stuff sack Stuff sack Compression sack