Sherpa Adventure Gear Tenzing -40 Sleeping Bag

Sherpa Adventure Gear Tenzing -40 Sleeping Bag – One heck of a sleeping bag.

I don’t really do that much extreme cold weather camping and backpacking, so I couldn’t believe that sleeping bags could break the $600 mark. When I heard there were sleeping bags that cost over half a bill, I had to check them out. Upon looking through these mini investments, I came across one that really caught my eye, the Sherpa Adventure Gear Tenzing -40 Sleeping Bag.

Yes, I’ll admit the unique pattern design on the Sherpa Adventure Gear Tenzing -40 Sleeping Bag is what first caught my eye. Aside from the design, the Sherpa Adventure Gear Tenzing -40 Sleeping Bag is said to be tested and approved by Sherpas on Everest. If that isn’t the best endorsement you can get for a cold weather sleeping bag, I don’t know what is.

So what makes the Sherpa Adventure Gear Tenzing -40 Sleeping Bag so special and worth a few weeks of pay? Theres actually a number of well thought out ideas and technologies going on in this bag. The Sherpa Adventure Gear Tenzing -40 Sleeping Bag has a 3D design and center zipper. This design offers enhanced mobility and the center zipper allows you to use your hands without losing heat.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
REI: $659

Why they rock:

High-quality 800-fill-power European goose down is warm, compressible and won’t weigh you down
Lightweight ripstop shell and liner fabric cuts weight and volume
3D design delivers enhanced mobility and comfort
Strategically placed center zipper lets you use your hands without losing precious heat
Trapezoidal baffle construction keeps insulation properly positioned, preventing cold spots
Soft tricot shoulder baffle offers unsurpassed comfort
Internal draft tube around the waistline provides additional protection from cold air
Ergonomically cut hood cinches down with a single-handed drawcord for ease of use and features a handy pillow pocket
Zipper is backed by a full length baffle; 2 in. wide oxford nylon zipper track helps prevent snags
Utility pocket placed at head level keeps small items with reach

Seat-of-the-pants rating: 10 out of 10

I have to say, after doing some lengthy research on the Sherpa Adventure Gear Tenzing -40 Sleeping Bag, I’m pretty impressed. I can start to see where that heavy price tag comes from. If I were a cold weather camper and had the money to spare, I’d seriously look into investing in this bag.

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REI: $659