Night Cat Down Sleeping Bag

Description

This down sleeping bag from Night Cat is made for the part of the year when nights drop close to freezing but you still want to carry light. It is filled with 600 fill power duck down, shaped as a hooded mummy and rated for a comfort range of 32°F to 59°F (0°C to 15°C). Packed in its stuff sack it measures about 13.8 x 6.7 inches, so it rides on the outside of a daypack or disappears inside a bigger one.

Down does the work that bulk used to do

A synthetic bag rated for the same nights is usually bigger and heavier, because synthetic fibers need more volume to trap the same amount of warm air. Down lofts back up after it has been squeezed, so the bag packs small in the morning and fills out again when you unroll it at camp. That is why backpackers carry down in spring and fall: you get more warmth for every inch of pack space.

Features

• 600 fill power duck down. Lofty insulation that compresses small and recovers its shape when you unpack it.
• Mummy cut with hood. The tapered shape follows the body, so there is less empty air to heat, and the hood closes around your head on cold nights.
• Side zipper. Opens the bag to vent on milder nights and makes getting in and out easy.
• Outer fabric that beads off light moisture. Tent condensation sits on the surface instead of soaking straight in.
• Inside pocket. Keeps a phone or headlamp within reach, and a phone battery lasts longer when it stays warm.
• Compression stuff sack. Rolls down to roughly 13.8 x 6.7 inches for the trail.

Down sleeping bag specifications

Where this down sleeping bag fits

Think backpacking trips from late spring to early fall, car camping on cool mountain nights, or a hunting camp before the hard frosts arrive. Pair it with an insulated sleeping pad: in any sleeping bag, most of your heat is lost to the ground, not to the air. For nights below freezing, a winter-rated bag is the safer choice, because this down sleeping bag is designed for 32°F and above.

It also earns its place at a drive-in campsite, where a bag that stuffs into a small sack still frees up room in the car. Wherever you set up, follow the Leave No Trace principles, and browse more sleep gear in our camping collection.

Care and storage

Air the bag out every morning so body moisture can escape before you pack it. At home, store your down sleeping bag loose in a large cotton sack or hung in a closet, never compressed in its stuff sack for weeks, which flattens the down and costs you warmth. Spot-clean the shell with a damp cloth. When a full wash is needed, use a front-loading machine on a gentle cycle with a down-specific soap, then tumble dry on low with a couple of clean tennis balls to break up clumps.

Frequently asked questions

How cold can I use this down sleeping bag?
It is rated for a comfort range of 32°F to 59°F (0°C to 15°C). For nights below freezing, choose a winter bag.

Will it fit a tall person?
The bag is 84.7 inches (215 cm) long. Compare that with your height and leave a few inches for the hood and your feet.

What does 600 fill power mean?
Fill power measures how much space one ounce of down fills. Higher numbers mean more loft for the same weight, and 600 is a solid three-season grade.

Can the bag get wet?
The shell beads off light moisture, but down loses warmth when it is soaked. Keep the bag inside the tent and away from standing water.

Where does it ship from?
It ships from a warehouse in the United States, so it does not wait on international transit.