Expedition equipment - Exped.com exped

Smart accessories:
sleeping bags include a
storage sack of ultrafine,
No-See-Um netting that
does double duty as
bug protection or as a
laundry bag. Stuff sacks,
when included, fold
into themselves to save
space.
Complete sleeping
system: two bags paired
together create a flexible
‘system‘ that adapt to
a variety of adventure
situations. Consider a
down inner with either
a synthetic outer or
compact bivy bag. Exped
considered compatibility
and sizing when
designing its sleeping
bags - some bags are cut
large to accept a second,
inner bag. And, Exped‘s
WB-series bags do it all:
insulation and comfort
in a waterproof and
breathable design.
Complete sleeping system.
Optimal fit: a complete range of
sleeping bags to fit most adults,
depending on body size and sleeping
behaviour. (Remember: an improperly
sized sleeping bag can be cold if too
large or tight, so try it for fit before
buying).
Tested materials: Exped uses well
tested materials from both lab
and field. Independent labs use
internationally recognized standard
tests to evaluate down fill power and
quality, water vapor transmission,
water column, water repellency,
abrasion resistance and tear
resistance. Down tests are offered by
the renowned IDLF (Salt Lake City,
Utah, USA) with each production run.
(Test results available on request).
Field tests are conducted by outdoor
professionals, including Erhard Loretan
(Himalaya expeditionist with all 14
8000 m summits), Christof Hagen
(wilderness and survival expert), Serge
Lambert (professional mountain guide
with over 30 years of experience),
and, Martin Epp (mountain guide and
wilderness professional). Of course,
numerous other outdoor experts and
the Exped team also contribute.
No cold spots.
Connectivity.
Tested Temperature ratings according
to EN 13597:
The new, Euro-Norm temperature rating
for sleeping bags is designed to provide
comparability between different
bags and across brands. A certified laboratory
measures the heat loss in a
climate chamber using a dummy attached
to 16 sensors. Men and women
have different comfort experiences
when exposed to the same temperature
conditions, hence there is a different
comfort rating given for women than
for men. The “Lower Extreme” temperature
is defined as the point at which
a man gets cold but without shivering.
The “Upper Comfort” temperature
is defined as the point at which one
begins to feel so hot that the sleeping
must be opened to vent. Note: The results
for a given sleeping bag can vary
between different individuals.
The waterpoof WB (WaterBloc)
Series: The agony of choice is over:
Down or Synthetic filled sleeping bags?
Historically, goose down filled bags
offered higher quality and features,
but synthetics performed better in wet
conditions.
Tuck-stitch design.
But now, at least this dilemma is
history, because Exped has delivered
a unique, waterproof and breathable
goose downfill collection of sleeping
bags: Ibis WB, Woodpecker WB, Swan
WB and Arctic Goose WB!
Exped solved this problem by replacing
sewn seams with high-frequency
welded seams. Thousands of needle
holes that allowed water to reach the
goose down and rendered the bag
useless are now gone! Warm air is
stopped from being pushed out during
sleep. And seams are double welded
for added strength and durability.
The WBs are both waterproof and
vapor permeable. Even in the worst
weather conditons, there are no
problems with condensation due to
vapor emitted by the body.
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Still a skeptic? Then don‘t take our word
for it! Highly respected, outdoor experts
were eager to test a “WB“ bag, and all
were quickly sold! Here‘s what a few of
them said:
Christof Hagen, founder of Survival-
Outdoor-School SOS, offers: “Especially
for my igloo courses, where melt water
and condensation are totally normal, I
always used synthetic filled bags. The
Swan WB made me change my habits.“
Stephan Sigrist, extreme mountain
climber and UIAA Mountain Guide,
states “The WB [sleeping bag] was a
super 1AA++ choice for me, even in cold
and humid Patagonia a bivy bag was
unnecessary.“
Warranty and Repair Service: Every
Exped sleeping bag carries a 5 year,
limited warranty. Products with defects
in materials and workmanship will be
repaired or replaced. Please contact your
outdoor speciality retailer.