2019-05-01 Wilderness

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Macpac Overland 400

$499.99 / 1080g

Features: An entry-level down bag

with a water-resistant shell and hydro-

phobic 650-loft duck down, full-length

zip with draft tube, draft collar, draw-

cord hood and 470g of Responsible

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-7°C (limit), -24°C (extreme). 4/5

Fit: A mummy-shaped bag with a

gentle taper that provides an unre-

stricted night’s sleep. With one

drawcord, the hood is not overly

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Comfort: Soft and plush, but

slightly tight around the chest and

hips. I found it sometimes moved with

me when I rolled over and once woke

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than beneath. 4/5

In use: Because the bag is a bit

tighter, it has less dead space and

warms up quickly. When pulled tight,

the hood immediately traps heat and

I noticed instant warming. But even

drawn tight, the hood opening is quite

large and leaves most of the face

exposed.

The hood easily accommodates

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I found this also helped eliminate

bag roll.

The bag compresses to a small

package inside its waterproof stuff

sack, but because it uses the lesser-

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is required to achieve the temperature

rating and this results in a heavier

and bulkier bag. The near full-length

two-way side zipper works smoothly

and provides good venting options on

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in large part due to a stiff nylon web-

bing that keeps the bag fabric away

fromthezipper’steeth.4/5

Therm-A-Rest Hyperion 32

$849.99 / 454g

Features A lightweight three-season
bag with 900-loft Responsible Down
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goose down, SynergyLink mattress
connectors, a ThermaCapture lining to
trap radiant body heat, zoned insulation
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(comfort), 0°C (limit), -15°C (extreme).
5/5

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tapering heavily at the feet, the bag
has no dead space. It’s restrictive and
requires a little getting used to. 4/5

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super cosy bag. The footbox is excel-
lent, allowing feet to rest in a natural
position and because there’s minimal
weight pressing down here, due to the
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upper body, it’s the most natural-feeling
bag of those reviewed. Once inside,
warmth is almost instant, radiating
across the chest and upper legs. 5/5

In use This bag is new for 2019 and its
shape and features are completely dif-
ferent from any other comparable bag.

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can get, which means just 245g is used

to achieve the desired temperature

ratings. It compresses to the size of a

small loaf of bread – half the size of the

other bags reviewed. That makes it a

delight to carry.

Another weight-saving measure is

the half-length zip. This helps keep the

bag warm but makes it less easy to get

into and out of.

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tress connectors to ensure I stayed on

my mattress and to prevent bag roll.

In the past, I’ve thought connectors

to be gimmicky but found I had a less

disturbed sleep when I used them.

The chest area is tight – if the zip is

done up with arms outside the bag, it’s

impossible to get them inside again.

The zip also has a tendency to unzip

with every movement, so it’s essential

to use the dome closure at the neck.

The hood has a single drawcord

which pulls the opening to virtually

nothing, helping trap warmth. It was

just roomy enough to accommodate

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The zip is backed by a nylon web-

bing to prevent catching on the bag

fabric, but I found it caught often

around the shoulder. 4/5

Price,

temperature

rating.

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Value: This appears to be a

hard-wearing bag and with the

advertised temperature rating

should be good for all year

use. 4/5

Verdict: This is a good

option for those wanting a

budget cooler-weather bag.

Its weight makes it less

competitive than the other

bags reviewed, but it's ideal for

those just starting out and who

want a year-round bag.

Value This is an inno-

vative bag, minimising

weight without compro-

mising performance.

It is staggeringly light,

but the price makes

it one for the committed

user. 3/5

Verdict A bag this light

and that uses the best

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proposition. Pair it with

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for a sleep system that

weighs around 700g. But

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over the cost. 4. 2

Lightestdown

bag in its class,

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