Sleeping Bag, Value Down
Photograph by Kelty
Kelty Cosmic Down 20
A
hundred bucks actually buys you a heck of a lot more than you might
expect: The Kelty Cosmic Down 20 has a few frills tucked into its
no-frills price. There’s a full-length tube of down behind the zipper to
guard against drafts, an insulated hood with elastic to cinch it tight,
and a down collar. Oh, and a full-length zipper and European standard
comfort rating of 32 degrees. So where are the cut corners to reach that
awesome price? The 550-down fill doesn’t loft as well as spendier 800
fills. And the size regular claims to fit someone up to 6’0”
comfortably, but 5’10” is more like it .($110 ; www.kelty.com )
Jacket, Hard Shell
Photograph by First Ascent
First Ascent BC-200
First
Ascent from Eddie Bauer has been riding a wave of publicity and good
will thanks to a mountaineering team that includes all-stars such as Ed
Viesturs and Peter Whittaker. But the question that’s often raised is
whether the product is as good as the PR. And the answer is yes. After
testing at least a dozen of First Ascent products over the last couple
years, including the 11-ounce BC-200 three-layer shell, it’s clear the
brand has done its homework and builds “guide tough” gear. Indeed, the
BC-200 is light but not the lightest: Its greater focus is on being the
best combination of waterproof and breathable, and we found it every bit
as airy as Gore-Tex, if not more so ($199; www.eddiebauer.com)
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