![]() ![]() It's like a massive comforter that doesn't get twisted or bunched up. The innovative origami design folds over at the front and feet to allow you to snuggle up fully or pop an arm or foot out when you need to cool down a bit. There's no zip, which sounds like it'd cause issues, but in fact, it's perhaps the comfiest sleeping bag our tester had ever slept in. With the Night Cap, Sierra Designs has somewhat reinvented the whole sleeping bag concept. Mat pocket not useful if you're lying on your side Read our full Rab Neutrino 400 sleeping bag review Beautifully designed and made from eco-friendly recycled materials, it's a brilliant all-rounder. It's hand-filled with 800 Fill Power Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified Goose Down that's treated with a Nikwax fluorocarbon-free hydrophobic finish that makes it more water-resistant than standard goose down, but you'll still want to keep it protected from the damp in its waterproof roll-top compression sack. It's a low-midweight bag that weighs in at 775g / 27oz and is comfort rated to -1C (with an 'edge of comfort' rating of -7C / 20F), making it suitable for year-round use. Striking just the right balance of weight and performance, the Rab Neutrino 400 is the result of decades of testing and tweaking by one of the outdoors industry's best-known brands, and if what you want is a sleeping bag that'll keep you warm in all but the most extreme cold, and won't weigh you down when you're on the move, it's hard to go wrong here. Read our full Therm-a-Rest Polar Ranger Sleeping Bag review That said, you can compress the Polar Ranger down to a compact size (with some effort), so even if you're backpacking, you can easily carry it with you. Still, I know it would be unfair to expect something that can keep you warm in extreme temperatures and be super lightweight and packable. The only criticism we can offer is the size and weight of the Polar Ranger. Not to mention, thanks to the Toe-asis Foot Warmer Pocket, your feet will always feel cosy, making it almost impossible for you to feel cold. However, you'll likely need to stay warm, and the overstuffed draft tubes, external quilt loops, and draft collar ensure the heat won't escape from inside the bag. Should you feel warm, you can always open the Side Vents to control the temperature inside the Polar Ranger. The 800-fill Nikwax Hydrophobic Down filling is durable and made with Responsible Down Standard Certified down it'll keep you toasty even in the coldest temperatures. ![]() It's warm, extremely comfortable, sustainably made, and just a fantastic piece of outdoor equipment overall. The Therm-a-Rest Polar Ranger is the ultimate cold-weather sleeping bag. Getting it in the stuff bag requires some practice Read our full Sea to Summit Ascent ACI -4☌ Down Sleeping bag review The wide hood is great, too, and can be cinched in snugly around the face, where it stays snug even if you toss and turn. Vertical baffles over the chest section ensure the down insulation cannot migrate or shift to the outside of the bag during sleep, thus avoiding cold spots. The generous filling of the Ascent is Ultra Dry Down 750+ Loft, RDS 90/10 Premium Duck Down, and the shape sits in between a narrow mummy and a rectangular sleeping bag, allowing a bit more wiggle room and for the bag to function as a quilt, and making this a good choice for side sleepers who need that bit more room. This 3-season soft down-stuffed bag stands out for its triple zip system, which allows you to unzip the bag around the torso and free your arms to cool down (or sit and make a cup of tea in the door of your tent on chilly mornings), fold the top of the bag down like a blanket or open up the bag fully into a quilt (ideal if you’re not sure if quilt-only camping is for you yet). Down bags require careful treatment and need to be kept dry ![]()
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