How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking
Big Agnes Torchlight 20 Sleeping Bag - Men's
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Providing plenty of room without sacrificing coziness, the Big Agnes Torchlight 20 men's sleeping bag has an expandable panel that adds up to 10 in. of space to help you rest well in the wild.
Key Details
Fill
600-fill-power DownTek down
Weight
Regular: 2 lbs. 11 oz.
Compressed Volume
Regular: 6.2
Temperature Rating (F)
20 degrees (F)
- 600-fill-power PFC-free DownTekâ„¢ water-repellent down insulation keeps you cozy and warm
- DownTek insulation absorbs 30% less water and dries 60% faster than untreated down, and it retains significantly more loft than untreated down after exposure to moisture
- Contoured hood follows the shape of your head for a more comfortable fit; low-profile cordlock lets you uncinch the hood with one hand
- No-draft collar and zipper seal out cold weather; insulated tube along upper hood opening keeps out drafts when cinched
- Dual zipper sliders on patent-pending expandable panels allow you to make multiple fit adjustments or to expand overall bag circumference by 10 in.
- Durable water repellent (DWR) finish on fabric resists moisture and stains
- Interior fabric loops help you attach a sleeping bag liner (liner not included)
- Exterior loops for hang drying or storage; includes storage sack and stuff sack for easy transport and stowage
- Zip together left-zip and right-zip bags to make a double sleeping bag (additional bags not included)
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 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 | 15 degrees (F) - ISO |
| Tested Comfort | 27 degrees (F) - ISO |
| Temperature Rating (F) | 20 degrees (F) |
| Temperature Rating (C) | -7 degrees (C) |
| Weight | Regular: 2 lbs. 11 oz. |
| Shell | Ripstop nylon |
| Zipper Location | Left |
| Insulation Type | Down |
| Water-Resistant Down | Yes |
| Fill | 600-fill-power DownTek down |
| Fill Weight | Regular: 1 lb. 5 oz. |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Lining | Polyester taffeta |
| Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
| Fits Up To (in.) | Regular: 72 inches |
| Shoulder Girth (in.) | Regular: 60-70 inches |
| Hip Girth (in.) | Regular: 54-64 inches |
| Stuff Sack Size | 9 x 20 inches |
| Stuff Sack Volume | 20.85 liters |
| Compressed Volume | Regular: 6.2 |
| Gender | Men's |
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MountainBikeDude
Vancouver BC
Expanding sides are an incredible feature!
6 months ago
I've had this sleeping bag for a few years now, and have used it in both summer and winter. The fact the sleeping bag expands on the sides is huge for me. I'm 6'-2" and 230lbs and the bag gives you the choice, close and cozy or expanded with room to move. I highly recommend this sleeping bag especially if you do winter camping.
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
AlexB
Pella, IA
Strong chemical odor
9 months ago
Love the bag from a performance stand point. Super warm, comfy, and packs down nice and small. It came from the store with a very strong plastic/chemical smell. I washed it with a downwash product and that helped some. Being a down bag, it has been very difficult to get dry, and in the process I've lost more down than I would have like. Other than that, I'd recommend it again.
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product