How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0F/-18C Sleeping Bag
$770.00 – to $810.00
Ultralight and warm, this Mountain Hardwear sleeping bag is highly compressible. It's made with the same 100% recycled shell as the Ghost Whisperer™ series. It uses high-lofting, 800-fill-power down.
Key Details
Fill
800-fill-power RDS®-certified down; certified by Control Union (license number: CU 848416)
Weight
Short - Left Zip: 2 lbs. 8.4 oz.
Regular - Left Zip: 2 lbs. 10.4 oz.
Long - Left Zip: 2 lbs. 13.3 oz.
Compressed Volume
Short - Left Zip: 8.9 liters
Regular - Left Zip: 9.7 liters
Long - Left Zip: 10.5 liters
Temperature Rating (F)
0 degrees (F)
- Made with the same 100% recycled shell as the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer™ series
- 10-denier recycled shell is extremely light and highly compressible
- Durable water-repellent finish
- High-lofting, RDS®-certified 800-fill-power down insulation
- 15-denier ripstop nylon lining for added durability and comfort
- Functional black lining retains warmth and dries out faster
- 4-chamber hood design maintains even loft around head for consistent warmth
- Angled horizontal baffles near hood minimize down migration
- Down-filled face gasket comfortably blocks drafts at the hood opening
- External hood cinch for adjustability
- Draft collar blocks the escape of warm air from inside the bag
- Lightweight but durable #5 zipper with antisnag for easy entry and exit
- 2-way zipper allows for easy ventilation
- Taped construction around zipper to reduce snagging and minimize weight
- Glow-in-the-dark, reflective zipper pull
- Contoured footbox follows natural foot position for maximum warmth and comfort
- Left-hand and right-hand zipper models offer zip-together functionality
- Mummy cut efficiently maximizes warmth-to-weight ratio
- Lightweight nylon compression sack and mesh storage sack included
- The Responsible Down Standard certifies down against animal welfare requirements and tracks it from the source to the final product
- Certified by Control Union; license number: CU 848416
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 | 0 degrees (F) - ISO |
| Tested Comfort | 12 degrees (F) - ISO |
| Temperature Rating (F) | 0 degrees (F) |
| Temperature Rating (C) | -18 degrees (C) |
| Weight | Short - Left Zip: 2 lbs. 8.4 oz. Regular - Left Zip: 2 lbs. 10.4 oz. Long - Left Zip: 2 lbs. 13.3 oz. |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Shell | 10-denier recycled nylon ghost ripstop 26 g/m²: 100% recycled nylon |
| Zipper Location | Left |
| Insulation Type | Down |
| Fill | 800-fill-power RDS®-certified down; certified by Control Union (license number: CU 848416) |
| Fill Weight | Short - Left Zip: 1 lb. 12.4 oz. Regular - Left Zip: 1 lb. 14.5 oz. Long - Left Zip: 2 lbs. 0.6 oz. |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Lining | 15-denier nylon ripstop: 100% nylon |
| Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
| Fits Up To (in.) | Short - Left Zip: 68 inches Regular - Left Zip: 72 inches Long - Left Zip: 78 inches |
| Shoulder Girth (in.) | Short - Left Zip: 56 inches Regular - Left Zip: 58 inches Long - Left Zip: 60 inches |
| Hip Girth (in.) | Short - Left Zip: 49 inches Regular - Left Zip: 52 inches Long - Left Zip: 55 inches |
| Stuff Sack Size | 8.25 x 16.5 inches |
| Compressed Volume | Short - Left Zip: 8.9 liters Regular - Left Zip: 9.7 liters Long - Left Zip: 10.5 liters |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Down certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) |
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Location:Boise, ID
11 months ago
Just Right
Yes , I recommend this product
I'm happy to report this Phantom is sized right. I'm fine with this type of mummy bag fitting close as this saves weight but it can't be so tight that the down gets compressed. I have the older Phantom Alpine bag (the yellow one) which is definitely ultra light but it was just too narrow across the chest and shoulders. This current Phantom is just right. All the other features and quality are excellent. The nylons are durable enough and feel soft against the skin. The neck baffle is nice and thick. More of the insulation is on the top than the bottom as it should be. Even at it's somewhat premium price, I'd buy this bag again.
Review originally posted on mountainhardwear.com
Location:Alaska
2 years ago
Gold Standard for 0F.
Yes , I recommend this product
[Employee of mountainhardwear] Alaska, Himalaya, Andes- you name it. This is your bag. The Phantom 0F is the right size, the right warmth, and the right materials for the job. I use this all over the world and consider it to be the best option on the market for this temperature rating. Comes with an awesome 3 strap compression sack and packs very small. You can easily sleep in this bag with other things inside as well (ex: gloves, water bottles, boot liners). Great product.
Review originally posted on mountainhardwear.com
Location:Alaska
1 year ago
Absolutely the best bag I’ve ever had
Yes , I recommend this product
After researching the top lightweight zero degree down bag options on the market, this one is at the top of the list and it doesn’t disappoint. The Phantom is worth it. It’s smaller when compressed than any zero degree bag I’ve ever had, warmer, and lighter. I’m truly impressed with this product and think it’s absolutely worth the investment to have the right gear for the adventure.
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Location:Vail Colorado
9 months ago
Light weight and compact
Yes , I recommend this product
Before buying this, my sleeping bad added so much extra weight and took up so much space, after using it on two trips it is a huge noticeable difference! I have way more extra room and by pack is way less heavy. Most important though, it keeps me very warm at night, I do wish it had an inside pocket but I will live. Thank you MTN HARDWEAR!
Review originally posted on mountainhardwear.com
1 year ago
Cold weather camping
Used for the first time in Death Valley. Slept under the stars. Kept me very comfortable. Very pleased with the weight of it. I use it for motorcycle camping where light weight counts. It’s a larger package than my summer bay but that didn’t keep me warm like this one.
Review originally posted on mountainhardwear.com
10 months ago
Excellent cold weather bag.
Yes , I recommend this product
Light weight and warm. Used when climbing to 20,000 in Ecuador. Excellent bag.
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