The Crux Torpedo 900 Expedition Sleeping Bag has been developed for Himalayan climbing over 7000 metres and is also suitable for Alpine-style routes on 8000m+ peaks. Filled with extremely high quality 850 cu.in. (EU rating) Polish down, and protected with a waterproof shell, the 900 can also be used in open bivouacs or single-skin tents.
Only down is able to give the warmth for weight and pack size required for such demanding situations. The Crux Torpedo 900 uses the best down available, 850 fill power Polish goose down (it's ethically sourced too) and has a comfort rating of -8C and lower limit of -18C (EN13537).
Whilst the waterproof 2-layered eVent outer isn't the lightest or most compact fabric going it is durably waterproof, meaning that both yourself and the down won't get wet on snowy and damp bivvies. You also won't need the extra weight and bulk of a bivvy bag for snow holing and cold weather camping.
The breathability of the shell helps with internal moisture management meaning that your down won't freeze or get bulky and 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 saves 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 900g of down, an overall weight of 1500g and 188cm internal length. All in all, this is a fantastic bag for mountaineers operating up to 7,500m during the summer or for fast and light 8,000m peak dashes. It is equally suited to winter ascents in the Andes, Caucasus and lower Himalayan peaks.
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
V-tube side baffle
Specifications:
Weight: 1730g (Medium)
Fill: 900g 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
Double zip baffle
V-tube side baffle
Adjustable neck baffle
48 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 40 cm Ø
Made In: China/Poland
Temperature Ratings: EN13537
-8˚C Comfort
-18˚C Lower limit
-35˚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.
Individual tolerances may allow some people to go beyond these figures, but this is at the discretion of the user.
