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The opinions expressed herein are my own personal opinions and do not represent anyone else's view in any way, including those of my employer.
© Copyright 2013
Mountain hardwear +15 down sleeping bag waterproof breathable hard wear hardware. Note: this bag is true to it’s temperature rating. When comparing other bags be sure to use their “comfort” and not their “lower limit” temperature rating. Down is one of the best insulations for it’s weight known to man but if it gets wet it is useless. Stormlight technology, mountain hardwear’s waterproof and breathable shell, keeps out water and wind but lets your body breath naturally so you (and your down insulation) stay dry. Bag features: 600 fill power down. Slant-baffle construction with differential cut. Tuck-stitched baffles (to prevent snagging and breaking threads). Full length baffled draft tube. Contoured hood with one-handed cord adjustment.
This mountain hardwear slormlight +15f (-9c) degree goose down sleeping bag with mountain hardwear stuff sack is right hand zippered. The dimensions printed on the label are 73″ x 30″. The bag is filled with 21 oz. Of goose down and has a total weight of 42 oz.
I unzipped the bad slightly and put my hands inside and it was bone dry. I pushed the bag down into the water numerous times and then pulled the bag out of the water. The outside of the shell was wetted but no water got through it (i was careful not to put the zipper into the water). The down was nice and toasty warm inside! I finally turned the bag inside-out and laid it back in the water and the inner material was able to let the water soak through. I had no idea this bag performed this well. In my estimation the only bag mountain hardwear makes right now that is comparable to this bag is the $700 spectre that sports their new version of stormlight called “dry q elite”. They have other less expensive bags but not with the level of water resistance this one has. Note: when comparing bags remember mountain hardware’s “q-shield” is just a down treatment, it will not keep water out of your bag.
Dry-q elite is the technology that will keep water out of your bag and this technology is only used in their most expensive line of bags. As you can see in the pictures it fluffs up like a new bag. The last 2 pictures shows some slight uneven coloration on the inner liner that i noticed after i took the bag out of the dryer. This is only on the inner liner. I suppose this was caused by my tumble dryer but in any case it is strictly cosmetic and generally unnoticeable.
This is a great bag in excellent condition.
The item “Mountain Hardwear 15 SMALL Goose Down Waterproof Sleeping Bag hardware hard wear” is in sale since Saturday, December 07, 2013. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “qed28″ and is located in New Port Richey, Florida. This item can only be shipped SG.
An outstanding winter expedition down sleeping bag. Designed to take on extreme conditions, this expedition bagsset the standard for winter mountaineering.
Built with our waterproof, incredibly breathable, dry q fabric, our expedition bags are the perfect choicefor alpine expeditions. Constructed with a hidden sealed baffle construction wehave eliminated the need for top shell seams. Insulated with 800 fill down, sealed for warmth with an ergonomic collar, and sporting a comfortable footbox, our expedition bags are truly the alpinists choice. New dry q fabric and hidden baffle construction.
Dry q shell is waterproof, breathable, windproof, durable and lightweight. Premium, 800-fill down provides outstanding, lightweight warmth. Laminated, double external zipper flaps keepwater out. 5 baffle spacing keeps down carefullycontrolled for even, predictable loft.
Only a slight tightening of the draw cord isrequired to seal in warmth. Two small pockets above collar provide storagefor small items.
If you’re not satisfiedwith the way this dry. Qt elite 20d micro rip. Loft: 10 in / 25 cm. Stuff size: 10 in / 25 cm. Inside length: regular78 in / 198 cm. Shoulder girth: regular60 in / 152 cm. Foot girth: regular40 in / 102 cm. Hip girth: regular56 in / 142 cm.The item “Mountain Hardwear Ghost SL -40F Sleeping Bag Regular Left Zip” is in sale since Monday, December 09, 2013. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “rockandnitro” and is located in Orono, Maine. This item can only be shipped SG.
Mountain hardwear 15 deg down sleeping bag w/ stormlight waterproof size long. Note: this bag is true to it’s temperature rating. When comparing other bags be sure to use their “comfort” and not their “lower limit” temperature rating.
Stormlight was mountain hardwear’s answer to gortex. It has the waterproof/breathable outer shield and is very light for the comfort rating. This bag is in excellent condition with super loft. Mountain hardwear has a new product that replaces stormlight but they only use it in their most expensive line of bags.
To go to the mhw website and see the least expensive bag they have a waterproof/ breathable shell on $700 list price, also, don’t confuse q-shield with q-dry elite. Q-shield is available on less expensive mhw bags but is a “down treatment” and is not the same thing as q-dry elite which will stop water from getting through the shell. The last picture highlights some wrinkles that appeared after i washed (with a down washing soap that leaves no residue) and dried the bag in my drier. I contacted mhw and sent them pictures. They said it was due to static electricity and should dissipate after a while.
I don’t think that is the case but either way this issue should not affect the warmth any. The bag weighs 2 lbs. Comes with stuff sack and larger mesh storeage bag.
The item “Mountain Hardwear 15 deg Down Sleeping Bag w/ Stormlight WaterProof Size LONG” is in sale since Wednesday, December 04, 2013. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “qed28″ and is located in New Port Richey, Florida.
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