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Mountain Hardwear Switch +20 Sleeping Bag

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Mountain Hardwear Switch +20 Sleeping Bag

$155.00 - $165.00

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Item # 779247

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This Mountain Hardwear 3-season 20° bag has an expandable draft tube. Such versatility lets you tailor the fit to your conditions and personal preference.

Soft, Compressible Thermic MX™ fill is engineered to provide 3-dimensional, springlike loft for superior warmth and minimal weight
Performance-cut mummy shape saves weight by reducing girth at shoulders, hips and lower legs
Quantum Expander allows unparalleled versatility; zip it up for a snug, technical fit or unzip it for 8 in. of added girth, yielding a roomier bag
Offset quilt construction means no sewn-through seams and no cold spots
Tailored hood with face gasket forms around head to seal in heat
Warmth is optimized through differential cut of shell and lining fabrics, allowing adequate room for the insulation to expand to its full loft
Comfort footbox allows feet to rest naturally, angled out slightly with toes pointing, while fully preserving insulation loft for maximum warmth
Insulated draft tube (backing the 2-way, full-length zipper) and insulated zipper gusset seal in heat
Antisnag construction prevents fabric from catching in the zipper; locking sliders keep the zipper in place for customized ventilation
Comes with nylon mesh storage sack and stuff sack

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Mountain Hardwear Switch +20 Sleeping Bag Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Switch +20 Sleeping Bag - Regular

4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (5)
Roomy (4)
Warm (4)

Cons

Best Uses

3 season use (4)
Backpacking (4)
Car camping (3)

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Reviewed by 5 customers

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Mar

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love the room when unzipped

By NoCal Kirt

from San Jose, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Packs Small
Roomy
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

3 Season Camping
Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Switch +20 Sleeping Bag - Regular:

I'm 5-11 with a 44-inch coat chest size. For over a decade I haven't zipped my sleeping bags up all the way because I can't stand not being able to easily move my arms from near my head to my hips (I've just used them as heavy blankets). With the Switch +20 "quantum expander" unzipped, I get a 70-inch chest girth, which is enough that I can move my arms and actually roll over inside the bag. This is not as warm because there's more surface area through which to lose heat, but it's the only way I use the bag. Even on a night when it snowed, I was comfy with some heavy fleece layers on. I love it.

Oct

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I would buy this again

By onemoremile

from Virginia Beach,VA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Adjustable Hood
Comfortable
Lightweight
Warm

Cons

Compression Sack Needed

Best Uses

3 Season Camping
Backpacking

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Switch +20 Sleeping Bag - Regular:

I just hiked a 50 mile section of the AT and this was my first experience with the Mountain Hardwear Switch 20. It went down to at least 35 degrees one night and maybe more but I was quite toasty in the bag. I just cinched the hood up a little tighter and the warm air stayed in. I had a little trouble moving around but that's me. The next night it was a little warmer so I opened the draft tubes for more room and to bring the temp. down in the bag. It did a great job. It's a little hard to get this bag small so I would recommend a compression sack. It has a lot of loft!

Sep

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

No longer constricted

By BendixKing

from Tramping, USA

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Roomy
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

3 Season Camping
Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Switch +20 Sleeping Bag - Regular:

I had this bag on a fire crew and I sought it out to purchase it for my own. I love the fact that it has the 'draft tube' so that you can cool off or just have more room to stretch. One of my biggest 'peeves' with sleeping bags is feeling like your are in a swaddle cloth; I have wide shoulders and hate feeling constricted. Maybe I am the minority, but I enjoy twisting around and moving a lot in my bag... I never stay still, this bag allows me to do that.

The degree rating is fair; I recently camped with it and the temp got down around 20s at night with fair humidity, I was warm where I was touching the bag. I have slept with this bag in warmer conditions on fires with the tube open and been very comfortable all night; not sweating.

As its been mentioned before it needs a compression sack; it has a lot of loft and can get pretty small but needs some jamming and pulling to get it there. Just buy it, you will love it!

Dec

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I finally Found My Bag!

By Y-Guide Guy

from Orange County, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable Size
Comfortable
Roomy

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Switch +20 Sleeping Bag - Regular:

I am just over 6 feet tall and weigh 215 lbs.
I have tried roomer bags (usually 66-70" girth)This bag is 64" girth when fully closed, 72" when the "expander" section is open.

I was happily surprised that I felt comfortable when the expander was closed. The cut of this bag just seems to work with my body. When I opened the expander, I had more than than I really needed.

The only reason I have not rated this 5 stars is the fact I have only used it down to 36 degrees so far. I was warm, and the hood and draw strings worked well.

Once I try it in colder weather, I will update this review. Wost case is I will get a bag liner to warm it up a bit if needed.

I am going to use this bag for a long time!

Service and delivery comments:

Ordered it and had it delivered to a REI store. I got it a few days earlier that promised!

Feb

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

just FREAKING LOVE this thing!!

By chillininatchilhowee

from Ocoee, TN

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Pros

Adjustable Hood
Comfortable
Lightweight
Roomy
Warm

Cons

Packs a little large

Best Uses

3 Season Camping
Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Switch +20 Sleeping Bag - Regular:

Best bag i've ever used by far! Super comfy, draft tube does wonders, nice and cozy. I fell asleep in my hammock with this bag one night and it started raining,(my buddy says i was it rained for an hour before i got in the tent) the bag never let water in and never lost any insulation. you won't find a better deal!