How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking

A lightweight, compact sleeping bag with premium thermal efficiency, the ALPS Mountaineering Spirit 40 sleeping bag features synthetic TechLoft Micro insulation to keep you warm while backpacking.
Imported.
View all ALPS Mountaineering Backpacking Sleeping Bags| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Temperature Rating (F) | 40 degrees (F) |
| Temperature Rating (C) | 4 degrees (C) |
| Weight | Regular: 2 lbs. 4 oz. Long: 2 lbs. 8 oz. |
| Shell | Polyester ripstop |
| Zipper Location | Right |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| Fill | TechLoft Micro insulation |
| Fill Weight | Regular: 1 lb. 2 oz. Long: 1 lb. 5 oz. |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Lining | Polyester |
| Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
| Fits Up To (in.) | Regular: 80 inches Long: 86 inches |
| Shoulder Girth (in.) | Regular: 64 inches Long: 68 inches |
| Hip Girth (in.) | Regular: 64 inches Long: 68 inches |
| Stuff Sack Size | Regular: 7.5 x 14.5 inches Long: 7.5 x 15 inches |
| Stuff Sack Volume | Unavailable |
| Compressed Volume | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
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I bought this sleeping bag on sale from REI via web, sight-unseen. I have used it on 3 different camping/backpacking trips with temps ranging from upper 40s to upper 60s, and it has been plenty warm. It'd be fine for me in the lower 40s if I also wear my hiking pants & long sleeve shirt with it. The zipper can be very annoying when sides fully separate and the zipper fights getting re-connected. My only regret is that it packs bigger than I expected and takes up a lot of room in my backpack. If I had to buy another sleeping bag, I'd look into something lighter that packs smaller.