![]() In addition, choosing the right sleeping bag requires thinking about your entire sleeping system, including your down jacket, sleeping bag liner, and sleeping pad. Weight, compressibility, and water resistance are also critically important. What I’ve learned is that there’s a lot more to choosing the best winter sleeping bag than just temperature rating. However, that also makes it more tempting to get out climbing in the winter-so I’ve spent a number of nights out in the cold. One of the nice things about the Pacific Northwest is that it rarely drops below 0☏ in the mountains, even in the depth of winter. In this guide, I’ll review 8 of the best sleeping bags for winter camping. ![]() Sleeping bags for winter backpacking and climbing need to be insulated enough to keep you warm through even the most frigid alpine nights. But multi-day backcountry trips in the winter can go from fun to miserable quickly if you don’t have the right sleeping bag for the job. Other features include a handy internal stash pocket, dry bag compression stuff sack for transport and cotton sack for storage.Winter can be the best season to climb some peaks, and it’s certainly the best time to head into the mountains if your goal is to ski great powder. The Neutrino Pro 600 has an ergonomically designed, close-fitting internal collar with a hood drawcord, as well as a 3/4 length YKK anti-snag zip with an insulating draft tube to keep out the cold. Cut to have a ‘mummy taper’ shape and angled footbox this bag has a low pack size and weight without compromising on warmth or comfort and still allows for movement. The outer is made from the durable and water-resistant Pertex® Quantum Pro providing excellent protection in both cold and damp weather. Designed to maximum warmth, the chevron shaped baffles ensure the down is held over the center of the body and prevent down migration, while the trapezoidal chamber design eliminates cold spots. Hand filled in Derbyshire, Neutrino Pro 600 contains the highest quality 800FP ethically sourced European Goose Down. In fact, careful consideration of construction and thermal efficiency has bettered its temperature ratings and lowered overall weight. Significantly lighter than its predecessor, the Neutrino Endurance, warmth has not been compromised. Well suited to late season hunters, Rab’s new Neutrino Pro range is designed to take you from big, unpredictable sheep country ledges through to lightweight high country hunts and winter conditions. The Neutrino Pro 600 is a protective but lightweight down-filled sleeping bag primarily designed for alpine hunters, ultralight backcountry trips and cold conditions. ![]() Water-resistant 800FP certified European goose down maximizes warmth while still standing up to the elements.Ergonomically designed, close-fitting internal collar with a hood draw cord keeps drafts out to help you keep hunting even when the temperatures drop.Ultralightweight of 2 lb 4 oz offers incredible weight savings while not skimping on warmth for those late season nights.Internal stash pocket allows you to keep water filters, batteries, and other cold-sensitive items from freezing.Outer construction of durable and water-resistant Pertex® Quantum Pro provides excellent protection in both cold and damp weather.Low pack size and weight coupled with a 6.8° temperature rating makes this a perfect ultralight bag for late-season backcountry hunters counting every ounce. ![]()
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