Sleeping Bags » Highlite Sleeping Bag by Western Mountaineering
A beautiful summer bag that is as light as a feather. The Highlite utilizes box construction with sewn through cross stiching for maximum down control. Western has utilized ExtremeLite fabric and a half length zipper to reduce the weight. This weight savings does reduce the durability of the bag. Western’s Ultralite bags are meant to be used by experienced people who are skilled in the care of their equipment.
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(7 votes, average: 3.71 out of 5)
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September 13th, 2008 in
Sleeping Bags
This is an amazing bag for what it is. It truly does weigh only a pound, and packs incredibly light/small. A great racing bag, but not surprisingly, it’s not the warmest out there. Adding a bivy layer helps, but take the 35 (or 40, depending on where you read) degree rating seriously.
No real problems with durability, even though the bag feels somewhat fragile. Mine spent many a restless night right on the ground, with little to protect it. I did get two small tears in it (feathers started coming out). Easily fixed with duct tape, and still holding fine.
I used this bag for years, for both races and tours, but I am happy I upgraded to a warmer and slightly heavier bag.