Gadgetory

I think the first thing you notice about the backcountry bed is it's completely different from anything you've ever seen before what makes the backcountry bed really unique because there's no zippers there's no toggles there's no velcro cords any of that kind of stuff we like to think of it as it's just pure comfort when you think of traditional sleeping bags I think we're all very familiar with the fact that they're not very comfortable they're restrictive kind of claustrophobic so we wanted to give you a different option something that we really feel can replace the traditional mummy sleeping bag so here's how the backcountry bed works you'll notice on the back side there's a pad sleeve and that's really important because that really creates the mattress or the bed like structure of the backcountry bed so the idea is that that stays put when the rest of the bag can move around and then this big comforter is really what makes it feel like your bed at home on warm nights you can simply leave the comforter on the outside of the bag on cold nights the comforter and your head can be tucked inside what we call the hook which is basically the circular opening one of the unique features that we added to the backcountry bed was this zipper 'lest foot beds we call it a hands-free foot beds so basically what it is it's an overlapping down baffle system raise your knee inside the bag slip your foot out the bottom of the bag for venting and then when it gets chilly you can simply pull it back in and it naturally seals itself closed and draft-free you'll see what we added was hand pockets and little arm sleeves and what this does is it allows you to position the the quilt where you want to so it makes it easy to tuck in but it also provides insulation under your arm when you're using the quilt on the X exterior of the bag the quilt on the backcountry bed is integrated into the sleeping bag so that allows you to pull it out to untuck it but it doesn't come too far it sort of functions like a shoe tone so when you go to tuck this in the bottom and portion of the quilt follows so that you don't have any kind of draft issues think of all those uncomfortable nights you've had in that traditional mummy sleeping bag the backcountry bed is a better solution it's more comfortable that lets you sleep how you want whether it's on your back your side of your stomach replace that traditional sleeping bag with a backcountry bed over the course of the night most people reposition themselves at least five times often spending time on their side in a running position our unique spoon shaped bags have more room in the knees and elbows to support a natural range of motion providing a better night's sleep the Nocturne spoon shaped three season backpacking bag adds room at the elbows and knees perfect for side sleeping 750 fill power down tech down repels water while maintaining its loft and insulation value a waterproof breathable foot box repels ten wall condensation premium features like the stretch stitching flow gates and high quality fabrics set the nocturne apart a built in pillow pocket allows you to quickly create head support by placing clothing or an emo Phil Owen side a zippered pocket keeps small items safely stowed for the night Within Reach the Nocturne is available in 15 and 30 degree temperature ratings in both long and regular sizes a great day tomorrow starts with the rest and recovery tonight this is our hiking bike a olace 800 fill power goose down sleeping bag we offer this bag in zero 15 or 30 degree Fahrenheit temperature ratings it has a streamlined design with vertical baffles to facilitate even temperature distribution from head to toe this three season bag is constructed with durable lightweight materials that will keep you comfortable whether you are camping under a lightweight tarp or sleeping at hostel and Europe the 20 day near nylon shell fabric is water resistant and has a silky texture that is extremely comfortable on your skin it is the lightest weight textile available in any of our down products for the design of these bags we optimize the amount of down inside each chamber to maximize the loft and minimize the size and weight to accomplish this we utilize a differential cut which means the liner is actually a smaller bag encased in the larger outer shell additionally we offset the inner liner toward the backside of the outer shell to achieve a differential fill creating larger baffle channels for more down insulation along the front and sides of the bag with smaller channels and less down insulation on your back where you have the added insulation of your sleeping pad this means the down insulation is placed where you need it most for ideal comfort while optimizing size and weight we use 800 fill power goose down which has incredible compressibility and exceptional warmth all of our goose down is purchased from responsibly sourced suppliers which ensure the birds are never live plucked or force-fed for all sleeping bags in our Aeolus line we use a fully baffled construction with no sewn through areas to eliminate cold spots the full length zipper is along the right side with two sliders which allows you to open the bottom of the bag while keeping it zipped up around your head this feature provides ventilation and freedom of movement for your legs whether you want to sit cross-legged walk outside your tent or just poke your feet out for venting for additional temperature regulation the hood area has multiple draw cords that can be adjusted to provide optimal thermal management to retain the most body heat there's a shoulder baffle that can be cinched around your neck to keep out cold drafts the hood is specifically designed so it can accommodate a small camping pillow when the draw cord is unfinished or when the draw cord is fully cinched it seals around the face to create a comfortable secure cocoon that keeps your ears head and neck warm in the coldest weather the foot box has ample room for your feet and overlapping baffles to guarantee comfort and warmth through your toes this sleeping bag comes in three lengths the short is five foot six inches the regular six foot and the long is six foot six inches allowing the Eola series to fit all shapes and sizes this classic mummy style bag with 800 fill power goose down is extremely light packed small and is durably built to keep you warm season after season heading into the woods need a sleeping bag this light on weight but heavy on comfort the sign 20 and 35 are Kelty's lightest sleeping bags but they'll still keep you toasty and comfortable under the stars the ark zipper system opens with the easy sweep of your hand from inside or outside of the bag and feels less restrictive as you tuck in for the night the upper and lower access zippers allow you to tweet just how much heat you want to lock in and the anti snag design on the draft tube keeps your zipper from getting stuck on warm nights you can leave the zipper undone and use the sign as a cozy blanket while tucking your feet into the natural fit foot box you can stuff a jacket into this built-in pocket for an instant pillow and when the mercury starts to drop the thermal comfort hood and draft collar on the 20 degree bag will seal out the cold at under 3 pounds this bag is kiltie built with a 20 denier nylon shell and liner it's stuffed full of an 800 fill power dry down insulation a water-resistant down that will stay dryer loft better and dry faster the sign bag comes with a compression sack so it'll take up minimal space in your backpack and when you get home you can stash it fully lofted in this included mesh storage bag available in both 20 and 35 degree options and regular and long lengths there's sure to be a sign they'll keep you warm and comfortable on your next backpacking trip you today we're gonna be reviewing the Explorer 25 sleeping bag and walking you through the design process when we were creating this bag we created it with two sets of people in mind those that love backpacking but hate the feeling of sleeping in a mummy sleeping bag and those that love backpacking with a partner the bag is designed to be ultra lightweight for a rectangular sleeping bag and also be great for zipping together with a partner the zipper is designed to connect seamlessly with the opposing sleeping bag leaving no space for air to enter in the design of the sleeping bag utilizes two different types of insulation the top of the bag is a 700 fill power down while the bottom of the bag is a hollow filament synthetic called storm light when you're sleeping in a sleeping bag your body weight compresses the insulation beneath you creating no insulating properties rather your sleeping pad is providing the insulation a lot of people ask why we use synthetic on the bottom of the bag versus down the answer is pretty simple down is extremely expensive and by using synthetic on the bottom of the bag we provide you with the same warmth for a lot less money this high quality synthetic is comprised of micro fiber insulation meaning that each individual strand is smaller in diameter allowing it to compress smaller and loft up more for more warmth the Explorer is 86 inches long and 31 and a half inches wide making it one of our most spacious bags fitting people up to six foot six and height and giving you plenty of shoulder room in its compression sack it's only ten by eight inches making it extremely small to slide into any backpack it also only weighs three pounds and 3.5 ounces slide it out of its compression sack and it's an even three pounds the carrying sack has a quick-release buckle allowing easy access to your sleeping bag for the shell of this bag we utilized ultralight materials a twenty ten year polyester rip stop and we coated that in a vital dry DWR finish meaning that if water were to come in contact with it it would beat up and roll off the bag the lining is a 50 denier polyester making it soft to the touch like your sheet at home but remains extremely durable around your face is a drawstring when tightened it prevents any cold air from entering the Explorer with its unique design and thoughtful construction is one of the warmest and lightest weight rectangular sleeping bags available anywhere you