How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Torch 3 Sleeping Bag - Regular
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A favorite among cold-weather backpackers, the superlight regular Mountain Hardwear Phantom Torch 3 sleeping bag is filled with Q.Shield down for maximum warmth and loft in damp conditions,
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Fill
Q.Shield down
Weight
2 lbs. 9 oz. pounds
Temperature Rating (F)
3 degrees (F)
- Q.Shield down 800-fill-power has an advanced treatment applied that resists heat robbing moisture and retains maximum loft in damp conditions
- 10-denier nylon fabric has a soft hand and is exceptionally lightweight—it's almost translucent
- Performance mummy is cut snug, for maximum warmth and minimum weight
- Tight 5 in. baffle spacing maximizes loft
- Insulated draft tube with anti-snag panel backs the lightweight, durable 2-way zipper
- Down-filled face gasket comfortably blocks drafts at the hood opening
- 6-chamber hood design maintains even loft around head for consistent warmth; single-handed drawcords simplify adjustments
- Ergonomic draft collar with drawcords blocks the escape of heated air from inside the bag
- Comfort footbox follows natural foot position for maximum warmth and comfort
- Nylon compression sack and mesh storage sack included
- Closeout
Imported.
Temperature ratings are intended as a guideline to help you compare products, rather than a guarantee of warmth, since many different factors contribute to your comfort while you sleep. Backpacking bags are typically rated for temperature according to an independent testing protocol—currently International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 23537, though some older items followed European Norm (EN) 13537. Testing is based on a person wearing one base layer and a pair of socks, sleeping on an insulated surface with a minimum R-value of 5.38.
Each bag then gets 2 ratings: the Comfort rating is the lowest temperature at which the bag will keep the average "cold sleeper" comfortable, and the Lower Limit rating is the lowest temperature at which the bag will keep the average "warm sleeper" comfortable. Some brands determine their own temperature rating by aligning to the Comfort rating for women’s bags, to the Lower Limit rating for men’s bags, or somewhere in the middle for nongendered bags.
View all Mountain Hardwear Backpacking Sleeping BagsEach bag then gets 2 ratings: the Comfort rating is the lowest temperature at which the bag will keep the average "cold sleeper" comfortable, and the Lower Limit rating is the lowest temperature at which the bag will keep the average "warm sleeper" comfortable. Some brands determine their own temperature rating by aligning to the Comfort rating for women’s bags, to the Lower Limit rating for men’s bags, or somewhere in the middle for nongendered bags.
| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Tested Lower Limit | 3 degrees (F) - EN |
| Tested Comfort | 16 degrees (F) - EN |
| Temperature Rating (F) | 3 degrees (F) |
| Temperature Rating (C) | -16 degrees (C) |
| Weight | 2 lbs. 9 oz. pounds |
| Shell | Nylon |
| Zipper Location | Left |
| Insulation Type | Down |
| Water-Resistant Down | Yes |
| Fill | Q.Shield down |
| Fill Weight | Unavailable |
| Lining | 20-denier nylon taffeta |
| Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
| Fits Up To (in.) | 72 inches |
| Shoulder Girth (in.) | 59 inches |
| Hip Girth (in.) | 53 inches |
| Stuff Sack Size | 8 x 13 inches |
| Stuff Sack Volume | Unavailable |
| Compressed Volume | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
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mclaughdan
Beaufort, sc
Nice classic bag
6 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been wanting a colder bag for a few years now, but wasn't willing to buy a cheaper synthetic one. This one was 50% off when I bought it. I have used my other bag now since 2005 and it still works perfectly (although it does have a slight odor now), but it doesn't handle extreme temperatures anymore. I haven't used this one yet, but I know that the high quality build of this bag and the brand means I will get many years of great use from this bag.
Yes , I recommend this product
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CODHunter
South Dakota
Warm and roomy
6 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Phantom Torch is the first Mountain Hardware product I have owned. I tested the bag on a three-day trip, sleeping solo inside my 3-man tent down to temperatures of 25F and it performed flawlessly. The bag was comfortable and the zipper worked with no snags. I found the bag to be roomier than my previous mummy sleeping bag, so it’s easy to roll over if you prefer to sleep on your side. The drawstring design for adjusting the hood works well. There is also a set of internal baffles, top and bottom, located at the shoulder level, which serve to prevent warm air escaping out the hood. These internal baffles are also drawstring adjustable which is a great design feature, and this is key to getting full insulation capability out of the bag. Overall, I’m impressed with the quality of construction and design of this sleeping bag, and I would buy it again.
Yes , I recommend this product
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TheMonk
San Francisco
Amazing product!
7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been very pleased with this product - incredibly warm for such a light bag. Kept me toasty on a bivy night at 12,500' in the sierras in the middle of winter. Only minor issue is that the zipper can sometimes be difficult to open/close. This seems to be a common issue among MHW products. Overall, this sleeping bag is world class!
Yes , I recommend this product
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Tacozona
Tucson, AZ
Incredible bag
7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lightweight, very warm, zipper is easy to use and doesn't snag easily. Compresses down very small in provided compression stuff sack. Bag unpacks and lofts easily. Surprising how much the down expands when unpacking. Very impressed overall with this product. This is my 2nd MH sleeping bag and they continue to make gear I can rely on.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Barnacle
Central washington
Ahhhmazing
6 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I felt like I was sleeping in a cloud of feathers. I didn’t want my camping trip to end. Compressed small. I also got a left sided zip which was also a huge game changer for me since I regularly sleep on that side. It was roomy to roll around in and in the middle of the night when the cold got cold the hood kept me toasty.
Yes , I recommend this product
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mdaguerre
Denver, CO
worth it
6 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the fanciest bag I've ever had the pleasure of owning. Superb features like the chest pocket thingy. Zipper sturdy enough and seems to not snag as easily as with previous bags. The only issue I foresee is the sound it makes. It's pretty noisy with any movement. Aside from that minor issue, this is a great buy.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Hoopla
Alaska
Phantom 3
7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This bag is 100% true to the description! Light, packable, and perfect backcountry bag. I used this bag with a floor-less tent during an Idaho 13 day backcountry trip and it preformed flawless. The weather fluctuated between the 30s and low teens at night and I this bag kept me warm and dry each night. While the temps were warmer (30s) it was easy to vent the bag to allow airflow and prevent overheating and when at its coldest (10-11degrees) I never had the bag zipped all the way up (very warm bag). During the trip we received 18" of snow I was having trouble regulating the condensation inside my tent. I was initially concerned about using the down bag due to all gear and clothing being constantly wet, but was astonished when the bag would be dry every evening. I slept in a light merino top and bottom and would even sleep with damp socks, insoles and a shirt stuffed inside the bag (to dry out) and each day I would have dry clothes and a dry lofty bag. This bag is the real deal and will be my primary bag for all my late backcountry trips.
Yes , I recommend this product
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MattB23
Western Massachusetts
Phantom Torch 3 sleeping bag
6 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Used to winter camp in -5F night time temps at Valley Way tentside up near Mt Madison in the Whites. Great bag, comfortable, stayed warm, stayed dry. Love the hood, zipper snags a big but NBD. i'M 5'11", 175 and it fit great
Yes , I recommend this product
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GwerdWad
Fairbanks, AK
Loft Nuggets
7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Such a sweet bag. My past used and abused bag is the REI magma 10. The fill is better on this guy so it gets even smaller and is warmer.
Yes , I recommend this product
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csgoat
Vancouver, WA
best sleeping bag on the market
7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this bag packs down extremely small but when its not packed it is humongous and warm.. so beautifully designed
Yes , I recommend this product
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