Reviews & Ratings for Western Mountaineering AlpinLite 20 Sleeping Bag — 5 reviews — Page 1

I'm 6'2" tall, 210 pounds, and I like taller, roomier (made in the USA) Western Mountaineering (WM) bags from Campsaver. The lightest bag I had was the 7' WM Badger GWS (great bag), but it weighs 3 pounds. Heavy for summer backpacking. I wanted the 6'-6" WM 30F Megalite at 1.6 pounds but Campsaver did not have it in stock. I backordered a Western Mountaineering bag from Campsaver once, never got it, they finally cancelled my order. So, I don't backorder WM sleeping bags. The 6-6" 20F Alpenlite is 2.1 pounds and was miraculously 20% off. I couldn't resist and bought it. Just got the bag and realized it's stamped "overfill". 3 oz. of extra down I wasn't expecting (bag is now 2.3 pounds). Western Mountaineering says temperature rating drops 3F to 5F with overfill. Now it's a 17F to 15F bag. Circumference: at shoulders 65", at hips 56", at feet 39". Roomy and comfortable. Western Mountaineering bags, when rated at a temperature, it's good to that temperature or lower. This bag has a full-length zipper, and it's 12 ounces lighter than my WM Badger GWS. If it gets unexpectedly cold at high altitude (which has happened) I'm covered. It has a draw cord to tighten hood around your head. Reinforced fabric ends on the zipper to prevent snagging. I snagged the zipper right below the reinforcement first time trying to unzip it. Pulled the outer fabric out of the zipper and it went the rest of the way down easily. No damage. This bag has a nice down draft collar. I...
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This is by far my favorite outdoor gear item I own. And the most expensive. It was recommended by an AT Thru-hiker that I know and I saved up to purchase it and don't regret the decision in the slightest. It is very light for the weight and amount of warmth and overall comfort. Plenty of room and I'm not a small guy (210 and 5' 11") I have the regular bag rated for 6 foot person. Packs down small and can be compressed. Fabric is very water repellent and while the down is not hydrophobic I don't expect to get wet in it as I will always transport in a dry bag and use it in a waterproof tent. Too warm for above 60-degree weather for me, but good for most everything else. I love it so much I use it in my bed sometimes on cold nights! If you can afford the investment go for it. You won't be disappointed.

I've used my AlpinLite 20 on many winter adventures across the U.S. I love this bag. It's light. Packs down well. I've owned the regular and the narrow version. I'm a slim guy and prefer the narrower version, if you're on the fence with that decision.

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