How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking

Featuring lightweight and durable 20-denier nylon fabric paired with hydrophobic down, the ALPS Mountaineering Pinnacle Quilt 35 provides all-night comfort while camping and backpacking.
Imported.
View all ALPS Mountaineering Backpacking Sleeping Bags| Best Use | Camping Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Temperature Rating (F) | 35 degrees (F) |
| Temperature Rating (C) | 1 degrees (C) |
| Weight | 1 lb. 7 oz. |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Shell | 20-denier 380T nylon |
| Insulation Type | Down |
| Water-Resistant Down | Yes |
| Fill | Hydrophobic down |
| Fill Weight | 1 pound |
| Lining | 20-denier 380T nylon |
| Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
| Fits Up To (in.) | 75 inches |
| Dimensions | 75 x 42 inches |
| Stuff Sack Size | 6 x 11 inches |
| Stuff Sack Volume | Unavailable |
| Compressed Volume | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Making this purchase was a gamble, as there were no reviews and I have never heard of this brand. I recently took it on a threee night trip to Shasta. The temperature only dropped to 40 the first night and I was cold. The next night it was mid forties and I still found myself to be someone chilled throughout the night…not exactly cold but not comfortable enough to sleep. I was excited about this quilt as it’s lightweight and a good price! But you do get what you pay for. I think the problem is the warming materials are bunching and so there are pockets of just thin fabric and that allows cold air to get in
I have 2 of these quilts used for our monthly Scouting campouts. One for my son 5'11" 150lbs, and myself 6'1" 210lbs. It is a little snug for me, but works great for my son. It is a 35 degree bag, so I don't use it by itself for cold weather camping. One of the key things about this quilt, or any down quilt in general, the down needs to be fluffed up when removed from the compression sack and it shouldn't be stored compressed. It also only covers your sides and top. The R factor (insulation) provided by your sleeping pad is critical to having a warm, comfortable night. I also use a sleeping bag liner, so I'm not directly on the pad and also keep the quilt cleaner. I've used a lot of gear from Alps Mountaineering, and am generally very satisfied with their equipment. I own several tents (our Troop also provides Alps tents), duffel bags, sleeping bags, dry bags, backpacks, trekking poles, etc. They provide a good value. Their customer support is also great. I had a mummy sleeping bag for 3 years, then it got some seam slippage on the baffle lining the zipper. After talking to their customer support, they replaced the bag.