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Big Agnes Anthracite 30 Sleeping Bag - Men's
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Stay cozy in the Big Agnes Anthracite 30, a mummy-style sleeping bag that's light enough to stuff in your pack for summer backpacking but comfortable enough for backyard campouts with the kids.
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Fireline PRO Eco recycled synthetic fibers
Temperature Rating (F)
30 degrees (F)
- Recycled ripstop shell fabric, lining and polyester insulation feature a PFC-free water-repellent finish
- Firelineâ„¢ PRO Eco Recycled synthetic insulation is made with multidenier, short-staple fibers with high loft to efficiently trap heat
- Silky insulation fibers provide a soft feel and great compression for packability
- Roomier mummy shape than a traditional bag design for light weight and increased thermal value
- Contoured hood follows the shape of your head for a more comfortable fit
- Low-profile cordlock lets you uncinch the hood with one hand
- Insulated tube along upper hood opening seals out drafts when cinched
- 65 in. (165 cm) YKK #5 antisnag locking 2-way zipper with zipper garage offers a smooth, quick zip
- Oversize interior anti-draft collar and no-draft zipper keep the cold out
- Interior fabric loops let you secure a sleeping bag liner (liner not included)
- Exterior loops for hang drying or storage
- Mate together left- and right-zip bags (additional sleeping bag not included)
- Stuff sack included
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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 Big Agnes 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 | 28 degrees (F) - ISO |
| Tested Comfort | 38 degrees (F) - ISO |
| Temperature Rating (F) | 30 degrees (F) |
| Temperature Rating (C) | -1 degrees (C) |
| Shell | Recycled 20-denier 400T polyester ripstop with PFAS-free water-repellent finish |
| Zipper Location | Left |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| Fill | Fireline PRO Eco recycled synthetic fibers |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Lining | Recycled 50-denier 300T polyester pongee |
| Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
| Stuff Sack Size | 8 x 17.5 inches |
| Stuff Sack Volume | 14.4 liters |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:6'5"
2 years ago
Has good qualities and value
Yes , I recommend this product
Got this sleeping bag at a discount and happy with the value of the product. I used it three night on a bikepacking trip in WV beginning of Autumn. Kept me warm each night (lows only around high 40's) Bag is light but large volume when only using the included stuff stack. Plan to get a compression sack. Tow box felt small and restricted as a side sleeper. It did taper up to be much more roomy and the rest of the bag was comfortable. I'm sure there are more ideal fitting bags for side sleepers, but when considering the value for the weight and possible pack size when using the compression sack I am happy with this sleeping bag.
Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:6'5"
Location:California
Age:18–24
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'7"
4 months ago
Warm and Comfortable
Yes , I recommend this product
I took the Big Agnes Anthracite 30 out to the Sierras in October where nighttime temps dropped to 28F. I was definitely pushing it right to its lower limit, but it performed impressively well. I tend to be a warm sleeper, and the bag kept me comfortable through the night without any cold spots. For context, I paired it with a basic self-inflating sleeping pad (nothing high-end), and the setup still handled sub-freezing temps just fine. The bag felt warm and comfortable, with enough room to move around without sacrificing insulation. If you’re a warm sleeper and planning shoulder-season trips in the high 20s to low 30s, this bag holds up. If you sleep cold, you may want to add a liner or use a higher R-value pad to stay comfortable at those temps.
Age:18–24
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'7"
3 years ago
Exactly what I expected
Was looking for a quality no frills synthetic backpacking bag and thats what I got. Light and packs very small(without the need for compression)for a synthetic bag. Tested it in the low 40s and have no doubt it will go to freezing comfortably. Ordered the 20 degree version for my wife and it's the same great quality and accurately rated as temperature goes, but you will probably need to compress the women's version to consider it packable. We are very happy with these bags.
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2 years ago
