At a glance Plusses: Will insulate when wet, lightweight, packability and price. Minuses: Limited seasonal use. Features: Small and light enough (550g) to take almost anywhere, the synthetic filled Space Cowboy packs away like a down sleeping bag and weighs less than half a kilo – lighter than most down bags. It uses a warm-when-wet insulation, zoned to put the […]
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