Western Mountaineering UltraLite Sleeping Bag Review | Backpackers.com

Backpackers.com tested and reviewed the Western Mountaineering UltraLite sleeping bag. We named it our Premium Pick sleeping bag for ultralight backpacking.
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Intro to the Western Mountaineering UltraLite Sleeping Bag
There are few things more important than your sleep system when you’re in the backcountry. Your choice of whiskey and whether or not your tent-mate snores can make or break a trip, but a bad night’s sleep can turn you from John Muir to the Crypt Keeper in a flash. Luckily, the Western Mountaineering UltraLite down sleeping bag is here to save your hide.
Tough, super light, warm, and compressible, the UltraLite comes in as our Premium Pick for the Ultralight Backpacker.
At 29 ounces for a 6-foot bag which is rated to 20 degrees (Fahrenheit), we feel the UltraLite classifies as ultralight, but diehard gram counters might disagree. Quilts are the rage with many Ultralight Backpackers, but the design features, comfort, and easy use of sleeping bags still make them more accessible to most backpackers. If you’re willing to spend upwards of $400-$500 on a sleeping bag or quilt, we think a bag is a better investment. Also, if you have milder weather, we feel the Western Mountaineering SummerLite is your best bet, which is a fully-featured bag rated to 32 degrees that comes in at just 19 ounces, and has the same construction as the UltraLite.
Western Mountaineering UltraLite Specs:
Weight: 1 lb. 13 oz. (455 g)
Type: Mummy Bag
Size : 6’0″ (180 cm), 5'6", 6'6"
Temperature Rating: 20° F
Insulation Type: 850+ Fill Power Goose Down
Water Resistant? Yes
Fill Weight: 16 oz. Down Fill
Shell Fabric: 12D ExtremeLite
Baffle Pattern: Horizontal Continuous
Zipper Length, Type, Placement: Full Length, #5 YKK, Left or Right
Draft Tube?: Yes
Neck Baffle?: Yes
Pocket?: No
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Retail Price: $499 (for a 6’0″ bag)

[@1houroflove186]

Bit of advice: show it while it's *_COMPRESSED_* which is important for bikepackers & backpackers.

[@Backpackerscom]

Great advice! Thanks for watching, and we'll do just that when making future videos.

[@donas3368]

Did you show the compressed sleeping bag ?

[@aussiejt216]

actually its 820 grams for 6foot version. very nice bag for snow camping, can be boosted by wearing the warm jkt you bring, and even insulated trousers (rab photon) for temps less than -7deg.

[@champ1177]

review this

[@Backpackerscom]

Apologies for the delay, this missed our radar! We did review the UltraLite: backpackers.com/outdoor-gear/western-mountaineering/sleeping-bags/ultralite-20/western-mountaineering-ultralite-review/