Mountain Hardwear Switch +35 Sleeping Bag - Long

Item # 779246

$140.00

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This 3-season Mountain Hardwear bag has an expandable draft tube that makes it ideal for use with a variety of body sizes and climate conditions.

Soft, Compressible Thermic MX™ fill is engineered to provide 3-dimensional, springlike loft for superior warmth and minimal weight
Comfort-minded mummy shape maximizes warmth without constriction
Quantum Expander provides exceptional versatility; zip it up for a snug, technical fit or unzip it for 8 inches of roomy, added girth
Offset quilt construction precludes sewn-through seams and cold spots
Contoured hood with face gasket forms around head to seal in heat
Differentially cut shell and lining fabrics allow insulation to expand to its full loft, optimizing warmth
Shaped footbox accommodates feet with room; fully lofted insulation enhances warmth
Insulated draft tube backs 2-way, full-length zipper; insulated zipper gusset helps seal in heat
Antisnag construction prevents fabric from catching in the zipper; locking sliders let you set and keep the zipper where you want for just the right amount of ventilation
2 welded pockets inside bag organize small essentials
European Norm (EN) is an independent third-party temperature rating, allowing accurate comparisons across brands with other EN-rated bags
Comes with nylon stuff sack

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Mountain Hardwear Switch +35 Sleeping Bag - Long Specs

Specification	Description
Temperature rating (F)	35 degrees Fahrenheit
Temperature rating (C)	2 degrees Celsius
Average weight	3 lbs.8 oz.
Average weight - metric	1.59 kilograms
Shell	Nylon
Fill	Polyester fibers
Fill weight	26 ounces
Lining	Polyester
Fits up to	6 ft. 6 in.
Shoulder girth	64 (expands to 72) inches
Hip girth	60 (expands to 68) inches
Stuff sack size	8 x 15 inches
Sleeping bag shape	Mummy
Gender	Unisex
Insulation type	Synthetic

Mountain Hardwear Switch +35 Sleeping Bag - Long Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Switch +35 Sleeping Bag - Long

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Feb

2009

(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This bag will make you dream!

By Tom

from Newnan, GA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Adjustable Hood
Down feel
Lightweight
Roomy
Stows Easily
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

3 Season Camping
Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Switch +35 Sleeping Bag - Long:

I love the size of the Mountain Hardwear Switch sleeping bags as I am 6' and 240 lbs. and don't fit well in a standard bags. These bags have plenty of room to move around and sleep quite comfortable. I originally had last years Switch 20' model and found the zippers constantly got stuck and my feet would get cold. That bag used Thermolite Extra insulation which was a little bulkier fill. I ended up returning it because of the zipper issues and it being a tad bulky to pack down. I then started my search over for a sleeping bag big enough to be comfortable and not to big to pack. Last week I was in REI looking at the sleeping bags and I noticed new Mountain Hardwear Switch sleeping bags. They were in all new colors and immediately caught my eye. The first thing I noticed was how easy the zipper functioned, very smooth. I then tried out the bag in the store with the same results, no issue with the zipper. The second thing I noticed was the insulation, it was much more "down feeling" than the old model. They now use Thermic MX as fill, a much softer and compact material. Since I had the 20' bag before and my feet got cold I was worried about going with the 35" Switch but noted that it was rated with EN, the sleeping bag standard for temperature ratings in Europe. With REI's great return policy, I decided to give it a try. Last weekend my son and I were camping in middle Georgia and the temperature got down to 30'. I stayed warm all night, even unzipping the bottom a little to get air to my feet. The quality is also excellent through out and I love the orange color. So in conclusion I have a bag that fit me well, is comfortable down to the lowest temperature I will camp in, has zippers that are effortless and packs down small in the included stuff sack. Mountain Hardwear took a good bag and made it great with several improvements. I would highly recommended this bag to anyone needing a great bag with a little extra room. Also I did not look at the Big Agnes bags as they are not EN rated and many people say they sleep cold.

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What can you say about REI. The sales person could not be more helpfull.