The Crux Torpedo 500 is a classic Alpine mountaineering bag. Suitable for most summer mountaineering in ranges up to 5000 metres, the 500 can also be pushed into the shoulder periods of spring and autumn at lower altitudes. It is equally a very useful bag for non-mountaineering activities such as back-country hiking, trekking or travelling. With its weather-resistant shell and premium down fill, the Torpedo 500 is the most versatile bag in the crux range.
Whilst the waterproof 2-layer eVent outer isn't the lightest or most compact fabric going, the fact that it's durably waterproof means that both yourself and the down filling won't get wet on snowy and damp bivvies. This also means that you won't require the extra weight and bulk of a bivvy bag for snow holing and cold weather camping.
The shell is breathable which helps with internal moisture management, meaning your down won't freeze and get bulky or heavy. Each baffle is laminated directly to the eVent outer, unlike other waterproof sleeping bags where a waterproof outer is stitched over an existing bag, and thus the Torpedo range save loads of extra weight. The zip is a highly water resistant Riri Aquazip which uses diving suit technology to keep the zip as robust and watertight, yet light and easy to use as possible.
The medium sized bag has 500g of down, an overall weight of 1130g and 188cm internal length. All in all, this is a fantastic bag for serious Alpinists and mountaineers, but is still suited to discerning backpackers and back country adventurers.
Features:
Waterproof breathable shell
Water-resistant zip
Adjustable neck baffle
Supplied with storage bag and roll-top stuff sack
Vertical V-tube baffles over chest
Slant box wall on underside and lower top
Double zip baffle
Simple side wall
Specifications:
Weight: 1190 g (Medium)
Fill: 500 g of 850 fillpower (EU) Polish goose down (Medium)
Shell: 2-layer eVent®, 80g/m², 40d nylon face
Lining: 33 g/m², 15d Pertex Quantum®, soft-touch nylon
Zip: 158 cm highly water-resistant Riri Aquazip
Baffles:
Vertical V-tube over chest
Slant box wall on underside and lower top
Single zip baffle
Simple side wall
Adjustable neck baffle
46 individual baffles in total (Medium)
Sizes:
Short (left zip only)
Medium (choice of left or right zip)
Medium extra-wide (left zip only)
Long (left zip only)
Long extra-wide (left zip only)
Packed size: 25 cm x 30 cm Ø
Made In: China/Poland
Temperature Ratings: EN13537
0˚C Comfort
6˚C Lower limit
20˚C Extreme
The comfort rating represents the lowest temperature at which a standard adult female can have a comfortable night’s sleep.
The lower limit represents the lowest temperature at which a standard adult male is deemed able to have a comfortable night’s sleep.