I bought this after I went to South America. I was using sleeping bags from my parents for the longest time, and I figured it was about time that I get my own.

I did some research on synthetic vs. down, and I decided to get this one. Synthetic can handle getting wet better, but it’s not as efficient at keeping you warm, whereas down is much lighter and compact for the equivalent warmth rating, but you need to be careful about keeping it dry. I figured the pros of down outweighed the cons. If I recall, it was about $130, and it is rated to 20°F / -7°C. Continue reading →