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The North Face Aleutian

north-face-bag.jpgThe North Face Aleutian – Affordable synthetic sleeping bag.

With so many great features, it is amazing how affordable The North Face Aleutian sleeping bag is. At around $80, the The North Face Aleutians price tag rivals that of cheaper off brand sleeping bags found at department stores. But don’t let the price tag full you, The North Face Aleutian is a quality, 3 season sleeping bag.

The North Face Aleutian might only be a 3 season sleeping bag, but thanks to its Heatshield Optimal Technology, its super warm. Sleeping bags made with Heatshield Optimal Technology are easy to compress and resist clumping like down does. The synthetic insulation offers a great warmth to weight ratio and is much more durable than down.

To keep the insulation well distributed, The North Face Aleutian uses an overlapping shingle construction. Much like the shingles on a house, the panels overlay each other rather than being positioned side by side. This evenly distributes the insulation to provide maximum warmth and eliminates cold spots.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
Altrec: $88

Why the rock:

  • Soft, bunk friendly 100% polyester Enduralite shell fabric
  • Soft and silky 100% polyester taffeta lining
  • Warm, durable and highly affordable Heatshield Optimal Technology (H.OT.) SL synthetic insulation rated to 20F (-7C)
  • Proven overlapping shingle construction minimizes cold spots
  • Full length draft tube eliminates cold breezes
  • Easy-access external zipper pull tabs and lined zippered column
  • Includes stuff sack
  • External zippered chest pocket for watch, small flashlight and other camping essentials
  • External length in regular: 84 in. (213 cm.) sized for adults up to 6 ft. (183 cm.) in height
  • Weight: 3 lbs. 6 oz. (1,545 gm.) in regular size

Why it bites:

  • Not designed for extreme cold

Seat-of-the-pants rating: 8 out of 10

The North Face Aleutians is a perfect buy for someone who is looking for a high quality sleeping bag, but doesn’t want to spend a lot of money. The North Face Aleutians is lightweight in your pack and on your wallet.

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Altrec: $88