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The natural high-end DownWool Insulation is a blend of 70% high-quality RDS-certified down, which provides high insulation, and 30% wool from the Alpine region, which acts like a lightweight natural air conditioner. The combination is perfect. Nothing insulates as well as high-quality down. The 30% wool content absorbs any moisture that arises and thus keeps the down naturally drier. Down has a ve …

Choosing a sleeping bag can be a daunting task. With so many different options and variations, it can be difficult to get started. This will be one of the biggest investments, along with your tent, for backpacking so it's important that you make the right choice for what you need. We genuinely want you to pick the best sleeping bag for your adventures so we've put together this simple guide to hel …

UNDERSTANDING SLEEPING BAG CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES Zips - Most sleeping bags are fitted with a full-length zip that runs the length of the bag almost to the foot. These zips usually have a slider at each end, allowing you to ventilate the bag from the foot end if it's too warm for the conditions. Some manufacturers make bags with zips on either the left or the right-hand side. A left- …

Light, Warm & AdaptableWhether you're looking for versatility in unpredictable conditions, technical performance at an ultra-light weight, or unrestricted freedom of movement, our new range of down and synthetic sleeping bags showcase intuitive design features for superior comfort and ease-of-use, wherever your adventures take you.Free-Flow Zip SystemOur Free-Flow triple-zip design …

THE EN13537 STANDARDEN13537 requires a thermal mannequin test which produces four temperature results — upper limit, comfort, lower limit and extreme.These interpret as:Upper Limit — the temperature at which a standard man can sleep without excessive perspiration. It is established with the hood and zippers open and with the arms outside of the bag.Comfort — the temperature at which a standard wom …