A low-priced bag for 3–4-season use Plusses: Great value, warm, good wriggle roomMinuses: Half-length zip, not light for its temperature rating 960g / -2°C Features: The half-length zip saves weight and bulk on this mummy-shaped bag, which uses 550FP DriDown inside a plush 20D polyester shell. The bag features an anti-snag zip and hood cinch […]
About the author
Mark Watson
Wilderness gear editor Mark Watson divides his workdays between graphic design, writing and photography. His passion for tramping, climbing, cycling and storytelling has taken him all over Aotearoa and the world in search of great trails, perfect moves and epic light. He has published four books and his photographs have featured in numerous publications. Especially motivated by long distance travel, he has tramped Te Araroa and cycled from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
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