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-May 2013-
Due to overwhelming demand all Backpacks, Sleeping Bags, and Tents/Tarps are currently shipping out in around 5 to 6 weeks.  Jackets and Ponchos are shipping in about 3 weeks. If you need a quicker delivery please ask when you place your order and we will prioritize it. All of our gear is made in the US right here in our workshop.

Accessory items are generally in stock and normally ship within a week. Thank you! -The ZPacks crew

Joe and Matt will be attending Trail Days in Damascus, VA as a vendor Friday May 17th and Saturday May 18th. Stop by and meet us and check out some gear in person!
ZPacks™ 40, 30, 20 and 10 Degree 900 Fill Power Down Sleeping Bags

Description:

Our sleeping bags combine the best aspects of a down quilt and a down sleeping bag at a nearly unbeatable weight. The bags open up wide on the bottom for easy temperature control when it is warm out, and a 3/4 length zipper and neck elastic allow you to bundle up when the temperature turns cold.

Available in 40, 30, 20 and 10 degree Fahrenheit temperature ratings (5C, -1C, -7C, and -12C), in a plethora of sizes. Each bag is custom built to your specifications.

New - Water resistant down is now available as a free option- scroll all the way to the bottom for details.

Quick Specifications:

40 Degrees
(5* C) - Medium Length, Regular Width - 11.8 ounces (335 grams)  $330

30 Degrees
(-1* C) - Medium Length, Regular Width - 14.4 ounces (408 grams)  $350

20 Degrees (-7* C) - Medium Length, Regular Width - 17.1 ounces (485 grams)  $370

10 Degrees
(-12* C) - Medium Length, Regular Width - 19.8 ounces (561 grams)  $390

Girth:  Shoulders / Hips / Feet
Regular Width:  56" / 56" / 30"  (142 cm / 142 cm / 76 cm)
Wide Width: 62" / 62" / 35"  (158 cm / 158 cm / 89 cm)

Our regular girth bags run a little slim to reduce weight and increase warmth (less air to heat up). As a fairly slim person, the regular girth bag fits me comfortably. You can also choose a wide bag which adds 6" to the circumference for more wiggle room.

Length:
A Medium 5' 10" bag should be long enough to cinch snugly around the neck of a person who is Up To 5' 10" (1.78m) tall. We recommend sizing up one length so that you have extra length to wrap around your head when it gets cold.

Lengths are available to fit from Extra Short 5' 0" (1.52 meters) up to Extra Long 6' 6" (2 meters). Even longer sizes available on request.

See the chart below for details on most of the sizes.

Materials:
Constructed of the lightest materials available -
  • Outer Shell Material: Gray .95 oz/sqyd (32.2 g/m2) Pertex Quantum Ripstop Nylon with durable water repellant.
  • Inner Liner Material: Black .7 oz/sqyd (23.7 g/m2) TenD Nylon
  • Baffle Material: .34 oz/sqyd Cuben Fiber
  • Fill Material: 900 Fill Power Premium Goose Down
Features:

  • Tightly spaced continuous baffles every 5 inches help keep the down evenly distributed. For the most warmth fluff up the down each night by shaking the bag before use.

    There are no "sewn through" cold spots, including in the foot area. The only cold spot is the zipper, which is positioned on the bottom underneath you.
     
  • Each baffle is overstuffed with 30% more 900 Fill Power Premium Goose Down than is necessary for maximum loft to account for any future down compression. Down bags can last for decades with care!

    Store loose (hanging in a closet for example) when not in use. Each bag has a hang loop at the foot.
     
  • Silky soft Black .7 oz/sqyd nylon on the inside for quick drying. More durable .95 oz/sqyd Pertex Quantum ripstop nylon on the outside is treated with DWR for water repellency.
     
  • 3/4 Length Zipper. The zipper is positioned on the bottom of the bag giving it two advantages:
    1. The bag can easily be opened up for venting in "quilt mode".
       
    2. Since the zipper is underneath you no draft tube is necessary- that means less weight and much less chance of a frustrating zipper snag.  Getting in and out is as easy as turning the zipper to the side, or just slide in or out the top of the bag.

    You can also choose to leave off the zipper entirely below. The zipper accounts for just .6 ounces (17 grams) of the bag's weight.
     

  • Velcro at the top of the zipper keeps the zipper securely closed. Or use the Velcro alone with the zipper opened for venting.
     
  • Elastic cord can be cinched tight around your neck to keep out drafts. Size up a length if you want extra room to wrap the quilt around your head.

    This bag does not have a hood- wear a warm hat, or a goose down hood instead!
     
  • A size Slim, Medium or Medium-Plus Cuben Fiber Roll Top Bag is included, and adds about .9 ounces (25.5 grams) to the listed weight. The stuffed size is about 6" x 12"  (15 cm x 30 cm) depending on the size of the sleeping bag.
     
  • All ZPacks gear has a one year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Returns or exchanges are welcome.
     
  • For more info check out the Sleeping Bag FAQs.

Washing Instructions:
Hand wash with warm water in a bathtub or bucket. Do not use soap unless it is made specifically for down. Normal soap can strip down of its natural oils. Typically warm water alone is sufficient. Do not machine wash- the twisting motion of a washing machine may cause tears. Line dry, or tumble dry on warm heat.

Store loose (hanging) when not in use!


20*F Regular Width, Long Length Shown:
Please note that we are temporarily using
Gray Pertex, not Green!


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"I just returned from my thru-hike of the John Muir Trail. Your 30 degree quilt performed wonderfully. I was plenty warm most nights, although a little concerned at first. It got into the low 30's a few nights and I'd say the average low temp was around 38 - 40. The 30 degree rating is definitely an accurate rating especially when compared to bags or quilts of the same rating. And, as I'm sure you know, some manufacturers are more honest than others. I'd definitely take this quilt with me again in temperatures estimated to be in the 30's."         --Tyler F. from CA

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"My constantly-cold wife has been using your 20 degree quilt since January 2012, in temps down to 25 degrees, and hasn't been cold a single night. She loves it!" --Austin from WA

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See how our sleeping bags stack up in a side by side comparison of over 30 different bags: Outdoor Gear Lab Sleeping Bag Review


Read a review by Cameron Meier, editor at ireviewgear.com:
ZPacks Sleeping Bag Review

Read about Brett's sleep system on his 2012 PCT thru-hike:
Brett's PCT Sleep System

Specification Charts:

40 Degrees F (5* C):

Temperature Girth Size
(Fits Up To):
Baffle Height Shell
Weight
Down Fill Weight Total
Weight
Price
40 Degrees F
(5* C)
Regular - 56" (142 cm) Short 5' 5"
(1.65 meters)
1.25 inches (3.2 cm) 5.4 ounces
(152 grams)
5.5 ounces
(157 grams)
10.9 ounces
(309 grams)
$320
40 Degrees F
(5* C)
Regular - 56" (142 cm) Medium 5'10"
(1.78 meters)
1.25 inches (3.2 cm) 5.8 ounces
(164 grams)
6 ounces
(171 grams)
11.8 ounces
(335 grams)
$330
40 Degrees F
(5* C)
Regular - 56" (142 cm) Long 6' 2"
(1.88 meters)
1.25 inches (3.2 cm) 6.2 ounces
(176 grams)
6.5 ounces
(185 grams)
12.7 ounces
(361 grams)
$340
40 Degrees F
(5* C)
Wide - 62" (158 cm) Short 5' 5"
(1.65 meters)
1.25 inches (3.2 cm) 5.8 ounces
(166 grams)
 6.1 ounces
(172 grams)
11.9 ounces
(338 grams)
$340
40 Degrees F
(5* C)
Wide - 62" (158 cm) Medium 5'10"
(1.78 meters)
1.25 inches (3.2 cm) 6.3 ounces
(179 grams)
6.6 ounces
(188 grams)
12.9 ounces
(367 grams)
$350
40 Degrees F
(5* C)
Wide - 62" (158 cm) Long 6' 2"
(1.88 meters)
1.25 inches (3.2 cm) 6.8 ounces
(192 grams)
7.2 ounces
(203 grams)
13.9 ounces
(395 grams)
$360

30 Degrees F (-1* C):
Temperature Girth Size
(Fits Up To):
Baffle Height Shell
Weight
Down Fill Weight Total
Weight
Price
30 Degrees F
(-1* C)
Regular - 56" (142 cm) Short 5' 5"
(1.65 meters)
1.75 inches (4.5 cm) 5.5 ounces
(156 grams)
7.8 ounces
(220 grams)
13.3 ounces
(376 grams)
$340
30 Degrees F
(-1* C)
Regular - 56" (142 cm) Medium 5'10"
(1.78 meters)
1.75 inches (4.5 cm) 5.9 ounces
(168 grams)
8.5 ounces
(240 grams)
14.4 ounces
(408 grams)
$350
30 Degrees F
(-1* C)
Regular - 56" (142 cm) Long 6' 2"
(1.88 meters)
1.75 inches (4.5 cm) 6.4 ounces
(181 grams)
9.2 ounces
(260 grams)
15.5 ounces
(440 grams)
$360
30 Degrees F
(-1* C)
Wide - 62" (158 cm) Short 5' 5"
(1.65 meters)
1.75 inches (4.5 cm) 6.0 ounces
(170 grams)
 8.5 ounces
(242 grams)
14.5 ounces
(412 grams)
$360
30 Degrees F
(-1* C)
Wide - 62" (158 cm) Medium 5'10"
(1.78 meters)
1.75 inches (4.5 cm) 6.5 ounces
(183 grams)
9.3 ounces
(264 grams)
15.8 ounces
(447 grams)
$370
30 Degrees F
(-1* C)
Wide - 62" (158 cm) Long 6' 2"
(1.88 meters)
1.75 inches (4.5 cm) 6.9 ounces
(196 grams)
10.1 ounces
(286 grams)
17 ounces
(482 grams)
$380

20 Degrees F (-7* C):
Temperature Girth Size
(Fits Up To):
Baffle Height Shell
Weight
Down Fill Weight Total
Weight
Price
20 Degrees F
(-7* C)
Regular - 56" (142 cm) Short 5' 5"
(1.65 meters)
2.25 inches
(5.7 cm)
5.7 ounces
(160 grams)
10.1 ounces
(286 grams)
15.8 ounces
(447 grams)
$360
20 Degrees F
(-7* C)
Regular - 56" (142 cm) Medium 5'10"
(1.78 meters)
2.25 inches
(5.7 cm)
6.1 ounces
(173 grams)
11 ounces
(312 grams)
17.1 ounces
(485 grams)
$370
20 Degrees F
(-7* C)
Regular - 56" (142 cm) Long 6' 2"
(1.88 meters)
2.25 inches
(5.7 cm)
6.5 ounces
(185 grams)
11.9 ounces
(338 grams)
18.4 ounces
(523 grams)
$380
20 Degrees F
(-7* C)
Wide - 62" (158 cm) Short 5' 5"
(1.65 meters)
2.25 inches
(5.7 cm)
6.1 ounces
(174 grams)
11.1 ounces
(314 grams)
17.2 ounces
(489 grams)
$380
20 Degrees F
(-7* C)
Wide - 62" (158 cm) Medium 5'10"
(1.78 meters)
2.25 inches
(5.7 cm)
6.6 ounces
(187 grams)
12.1 ounces
(343 grams)
18.7 ounces
(530 grams)
$390
20 Degrees F
(-7* C)
Wide - 62" (158 cm) Long 6' 2"
(1.88 meters)
2.25 inches
(5.7 cm)
7.1 ounces
(201 grams)
13.1 ounces
(372 grams)
20.2 ounces
(572 grams)
$400

10 Degrees F (-12* C):

Temperature Girth Size
(Fits Up To):
Baffle Height Shell
Weight
Down Fill Weight Total
Weight
Price
10 Degrees F   (-12* C) Regular - 56" (142 cm) Short 5' 5"
(1.65 meters)
2.75 inches
(7 cm)
5.8 ounces
(165 grams)
12.4 ounces
(352 grams)
18.2 ounces
(517 grams)
$380
10 Degrees F   (-12* C) Regular - 56" (142 cm) Medium 5'10"
(1.78 meters)
2.75 inches
(7 cm)
6.2 ounces
(177 grams)
13.5 ounces
(384 grams)
19.8 ounces
(561 grams)
$390
10 Degrees F   (-12* C) Regular - 56" (142 cm) Long 6' 2"
(1.88 meters)
2.75 inches
(7 cm)
6.7 ounces
(189 grams)
14.7 ounces
(416 grams)
21.3 ounces
(605 grams)
$400
10 Degrees F   (-12* C)  Wide - 62" (158 cm) Short 5' 5"
(1.65 meters)
2.75 inches
(7 cm)
6.3 ounces
(178 grams)
13.7 ounces
(387 grams)
19.9 ounces
(565 grams)
$400
10 Degrees F   (-12* C) Wide - 62" (158 cm) Medium 5'10"
(1.78 meters)
2.75 inches
(7 cm)
6.8 ounces
(192 grams)
14.9 ounces
(422 grams)
21.7 ounces
(614 grams)
$410
10 Degrees F   (-12* C) Wide - 62" (158 cm) Long 6' 2"
(1.88 meters)
2.75 inches
(7 cm)
7.2 ounces
(205 grams)
16.1 ounces
(457 grams)
23.4 ounces
(662 grams)
$420

Order:

Important: The sizes listed will cinch snug around the neck of a person up to the indicated height. We recommend sizing up one length so that you have extra length to wrap around your head when it gets cold.

April through June, 2013 - We are temporarily out of Green Pertex, any new orders will be made in Gray Pertex until more green is available.

40 Degree Regular Width Sleeping Bag
Length
40 Degree Wide Width Sleeping Bag
Length

30 Degree Regular Width Sleeping Bag
Length
30 Degree Wide Width Sleeping Bag
Length
20 Degree Regular Width Sleeping Bag
Length
20 Degree Wide Width Sleeping Bag
Length
10 Degree Regular Width Sleeping Bag
Length
10 Degree Wide Width Sleeping Bag
Length

Zipper Options:


Option 1) By default the sleeping bag will have a 3/4 length zipper on the bottom.

Option 2) Adjustable Straps. Instead of a zipper, 3 evenly spaced sets of loops can be added to secure the bottom with removable straps. This is not as convenient or as tight a closure as a zipper but it is a little lighter and the straps can be taken off entirely.

Option 3) Sewn Up. The bag can be sewn all the way up rather than have a closure system. You would get in and out through the top. If you sew up the bag you lose the versatility of opening it up when it is warm out, but it drops about .6 ounces (17 grams) of zipper weight.

Zipper Option
Zipper

Draft Tube:

The zipper is the only "cold spot" on this bag. Normally the zipper would be positioned underneath you where cold air won't get through. If you roll around alot and aren't comfortable keeping the zipper below you a draft tube can be added to cover the zipper. The draft tube has a stiffener to help keep the zipper from snagging on it. It adds 1.2 ounces (34 grams) of weight.

Draft Tube - 1.2 oz (34 grams) - $20

850 Fill Power Water Resistant Down (Optional) new!:

This down is washed with a water resistant treatment which makes the down hydrophobic. The treatment is environmentally friendly, and does not add any appreciable weight to the down.  The treatment makes the down take longer to wet out, and it retains less water if it does get wet.  A lab report showing the down testing can be viewed Here!

Currently it is only available in 850 Fill Power compared to our normal 900 Fill Power down. One ounce of 850 FP down will fill up to 850 cubic inches of space. That means it takes more down to achieve the same loft as our normal down. There is no charge to use the water resistant down, but it will add about 1 ounce of weight on average to your sleeping bag (more or less depending on the temperature rating).

Water resistant down - Average 1 oz - $0

Down Overfill:

The amount of down in each sleeping bag is explained Here. The sleeping bags are overfilled 30% based on the calculated amount of 900 fill power down required to fill the volume.

We are no longer doing in between temperature ratings or bag lengths as it makes construction and exchanges difficult. If you sleep cold at night consider going down to the next lowest temperature rating. Exchanges are welcome on any of the standard sizes and temperature ratings!
 
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Otherwise shipping is just $3.95 in the U.S., $15.95 Internationally and up.

Contact Us:
Matt Favero receives your orders, oversees production at our shop, and ships out your orders. For questions about your order, due date requests, and changes to existing orders, please email Matt:


Joe Valesko founded ZPacks in 2005. He designed and tested all the gear, and has thru-hiked over 9,400 miles including the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Te Araroa Trail. For any questions about our gear, recommendations, feedback, and custom project quotes please email Joe: