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a > Easy adjust hood: Uniquely shaped
and colored cords adjust separately
and are easily distinguished, even
in the dark. Elastic drawcord on
draft collar offers quick exits and
simple venting.
b > Moisture blocker: Treated shell
fabrics repel water droplets. Tuckstitch
seams prevent thread from
wicking moisture to interior.
c > Draw cord tubes in hood and draft
collar are positioned to prevent
pressure on forehead and throat.
d > High performance fabrics:
Pertex Quantum ® is the lightest,
downproof fabric with such high
abrasion resistance and it repels
water droplets with its Water
Repellent finish. It also packs
extremely small, weighs just 30
g/m 2 , and feels velvety soft. Exped
“WB“ (WaterBloc) sleeping bags use
Pertex Endurance ® waterpoof (1500
mm water column) and 90% vapor
permeable* shell fabric. Synthetic
fill sleeping bags feature a
lightweight, water repellent ripstop
nylon shell. *Standard-Test BS3546
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e > Bar-tacking: Stress points, such as
zipper ends, are carefully reinforced
to prevent failures, rips and tears.
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Sleeping bags: meticulous in details; perfection in materials and construction...
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f > Lining fabrics are comfortable
and soft Texped PR 58 microfiber
polyester, which easily conforms
to body shape and eliminates cold
spots. With high thread counts, all
fabrics are naturally downproof,
unlike cheaper calendered fabrics
that lose softness and vapor
permeability.
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g > Tuck-stitch design: Three layers
of fabric, instead of two, are
secured together with the seam
fixed beneath the surface. This
special technique prevents snags
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Features and Benefits
and is more abrasion resistant than
simpler, traditional designs. It also
protects the seams from moisture.
h > Locker Loops permit airing the bag
without risk of flights due to wind.
i > Locking zippers feature reflective,
glow-in-the-dark pulls that will not
accidentally open - once set, the
zipper stays set!
j > Inner pockets: convenient storage
for small, personal items. To reduce
weight, some models stuff into
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those pockets instead of a separate
sack.
k > Draft collar: zipper‘s clever, double
velcro closure reliably blocks air.
l > Chin guards: soft fabric guard
protects skin from contact with a
cold zipper.
m > Fabric edges are overlock-stitched
to prevent fraying - especially
important with lightweight fabrics.
n > Closed baffles: Highest quality
baffle construction prevents
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down shift between
chambers and uneven
fill distribution, which
could otherwise lead to
cold spots.
o > Draft tube: zipper
is supported by an
oversized draft tube,
which also divides
the baffle into three
chambers to prevent
down shift.
p > Mat loops: To prevent
movement, 2 attachment
loops can secure a
sleeping mat to the bag
Connectivity: Left and
right zips connect 2+
bags together, whether
for comfort or emergency
warming. YKK #8 left-push
zippers (#5 in center zip
models) connect with most
high quality sleeping bags.
3D baffle design:
Horizontal and vertical
baffles prevent down shift
and eliminate cold spots.
Baffles, constructed of
fine tricot mesh, easily
stand up to the strain of
washing.