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Therm-a-Rest Haven Sleep System Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down
The Therm-A-Rest 20 Degree Down Haven Sleep System Sleeping Bag was chosen as one of the 26 most ground-breaking products for 2010 by National Geographic Adventure magazine, and for good reason. Built with an ultralight, zipperless construction, this down-insulated bag dispenses with insulation on the bottom and instead interfaces with your Therm-A-Rest sleeping pad for exquisite comfort and real weight-savings.
- Bag does not have bottom insulation in order to save weight and also because down compressed by your body weight loses most of its insulating value; bag is designed to be used with a sleeping pad to be fully insulated
- Bag is compatible with virtually any mattress but features a specially tailored sleeve ideal for the Therm-a-Rest ProLite and ProLite Plus mattresses (sleeping pad available separately)
- Lightweight nylon ripstop outer shell provides durable protection, packs down well, and resists abrasion and tears
- DWR coating protects the down insulation from condensation, frost, spindrift, and small spills
- The 700-fill down compresses and rebounds well and features a high warmth-to-weight ratio
- Zipperless design may take some getting used to, but it saves a lot of weight and helps reduce drafts
- Recognized as one of National Geographic Adventure Magazine's 2010 most ground-breaking products
Bottom Line:
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Worth Considering...
By:
Jason Livingston
February 20, 2012
This is a radical idea for a sleeping bag, no doubt. It comes sans zipper and has a big, oval hole surrounded with elastic. If this isn't known before purchase, I would encourage you to do some homework. It does take some getting used to, but if used properly, with the right pad, it's very comfortable. I've personally slept in it down to 30 degrees F and been very comfortable (I'm a moderate sleeper). It is European rated, the only standard currently for down bags, down to 20 degrees F while using the Prolite Plus pad. If you use any other pad, including the rectangle NeoAir mattresses (it will work with the new tapered NeoAir Xlite down to 20 degrees F), you will probably not get the 20 degree rating. I will tell you that, once you understand the bag and how to get in and out, it is much easier than one with a zipper. At 1lb 6oz for regular and rated at 20 degrees, especially for $240, it's worth considering...
Zipper free, rear entry.
By: Cory Guru
June 25, 2010
Again, yes you will be in direct contact with the pad underneath. Just to be clear, the best pad to use with the Haven is the Prolite pad. The next best (and warmer option) is the Prolite Plus pad. If sleeping on a nylon surface bothers you, I would recommend getting the fitted sheet. They are sized according to the length and width of the pad. The fitted sheet is polyester but feels like brushed cotton and is easy to clean. It will help maintain the longevity of the pad.
By: Jason Livingston
September 13, 2010
1 Comment Last Comment: March 18, 2012 by: Dan Pfistner
By: Dan Pfistner
March 18, 2012
It really doesn't seem like those are problems with the bag... you just shouldn't have bought it.
Change me.
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] nylon ripstop (20D), DWR coating; [lining] nylon taffeta (30D)
- Insulation:
- 700-fill down
- Shape:
- mummy
- Max User Height:
- (regular) 5 ft 10 in, (long) 6 ft 4 in
- Shoulder Circumference:
- (regular) 60 in, (long) 60 in
- Hip Circumference:
- (regular) 60 in, (long) 60 in
- Foot Circumference:
- (regular) 40 in, (long) 40 in
- Degree:
- 20 F
- European Norm Comfort Rating:
- 30 F
- European Norm Lower Limit Rating:
- -10 F
- Weight:
- (regular) 1 lb 6 oz, (long) 1 lb 8 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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