Adventure Magazine

FEATURED SLEEPING BAG
The Macpac Dragonfly 400
On my last hike to the Whakapapaiti Hut, I took the
new Macpac Dragonfly 400 sleeping bag. A lightweight
three-season bag, the compression style stuff pack
and weighing in at only 731g meant it took up very little
room in my pack.
During my previous trips to the backcountry hut, I had
found the overnight temperature extremely variable.
Although when the fire is stoked the huts are warm, the
minute the fire goes out the temperature can plummet.
The Macpac Dragonfly 400 adjustable face hole and
hood system is super simple and as well as providing a
good holding spot for my “pillow” it also pulled in super
snug, keeping my neck and body free from the cold air.
The mummy fit is designed to maximise heat while
minimising weight and I found I liked the feel of the
bag snug around my legs. The Dragonfly is purpose
built for minimal weight so they have really stripped
back the features. This means no weight is wasted on
unnecessary gimmicks, so the zip only runs a third of
the way down. This is ideal for warm nights but my feet
often run hot so I am yet to see if I have any issues on
a warmer night.
Without a doubt for me, the feature I love the most is
the material it is made with. I have a tendancy to toss
and turn at night and I am usually very conscious of
the noise a sleeping bag makes every time you move,
however both the inner and outer fabric makes minimal
sound, which I loved.
The sleeping bag comes with a compression style stuff
pack as well as a mesh bag for storage when unused
for long periods of time. This helps maintain loft.
The technical details:
• Filled with 400g of 800 loft HyperDRY RDS
Goose Down which gives great compressibility for
a smaller pack size.
• Inner lined with bluesign® certified nylon
• Outer made with its Pertex® Quantum using their
Y Fuse technology to increase durability and
performance around snow.
• Water resistant HyperDRY RDS goose down
• Adjustable face hole and hood
• Box baffles
• Concealed drawcords
• Increased fill in the draft collar
• 3-coil ⅓ zip
• Temperature Rating: Comfort 1°C / Limit -5°C /
Extreme -22°C
• Weight: 731g
RRP: $699.99
MACPAC CLUB PRICE: $489.99
WWW.MACPAC.CO.NZ
Compression style stuff pack means
it packs up small
When you are not using your bag,
keep it in the mesh storage bag to
help mainatin loft
Simple adjustable hood area helps
keeps out the cold
Marmot Tungsten 2P $549.00
Ready to adventure with you mile after mile, the freestanding Tungsten
2-Person Tent blends durability, roominess, and a livable design. Strategic
clip placement offers more interior volume after a long day on the mountain.
If a downpour approaches, the colour-coded "easy pitch" clips and poles
make for a quick set up, and the seam-taped, catenary-cut floor and
full-coverage vented fly add to its weather protection. Dual doors allow
easy entry and exit with vestibule storage space around both doors. The
lampshade pocket stows your headlamp and the included abrasion-resistant
footprint round out the details that make life on the trail easier.
WWW.MARMOTNZ.CO.NZ
Marmot catalyst 2p $499.o0
Designed as a roomy, livable tent that doesn’t weigh you down, the
freestanding Catalyst 2-Person Tent has all the ideal features for a casual
camping trip. Its strategic clip placement offers more interior volume for
stretching out after a long day of adventuring. The seam-taped catenarycut
floor and full-coverage vented fly add to its weather protection, plus the
included footprint protects this camping tent from abrasions. Stash your
pack, poles, and other gear in the two vestibules and tuck a headlamp into
the lampshade pocket for ambient light at night.
WWW.MARMOTNZ.CO.NZ
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