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Western Mountaineering Antelope Super DL

sleeping-bags.jpgWestern Mountaineering Antelope Super DL – Hand made to order sleeping bags.

When you need maximum protections from your 3 season sleeping bag, you need the Western Mountaineering Antelope Super DL sleeping bag. The guys at Western Mountaineering take pride in thier products. Each sleeping bag is handmade on an order to order basis. It may take a little longer to get a Western Mountaineering Antelope Super DL, but the wait and price are well worth it.

A key selling point in the Western Mountaineering Antelope Super DL sleeping bag is undoubtedly the DryLoft 830 fill. This DryLoft is not only some of the lightest and most compressible DryLoft available, but it is also the most water resistant and breathable fabric for sleeping bags. This is just one of the reason the Western Mountaineering Antelope Super DL are some of the best sleeping bags on the market.

A nice feature on the Western Mountaineering Antelope Super DL is that the collar and draft tube are completely made with the same DryLoft 830 fill as the rest of the bag. This creates incredible warmth and offers little in the way of heat loss.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
Oregon Mountain Community: $495

Why it rocks:

  • 5 1/4″ Spacing/Continuous Baffles
  • 62″/39″ Shoulder/Foot Girth
  • Full Down Collar
  • 7″ Loft, 5° F
  • 26 oz. Down Fill
  • 2 lbs. 13 oz. Total Weight

Why it bites:

  • Expensive
  • Custom orders take longer

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

While the Western Mountaineering Antelope Super DL price tag may be a bit on the high side for a sleeping bag, its well worth it. If you do ample amount of hiking colder climates like the Rockies, this is the ideal sleeping bag for you.

Looking to buy? Check out these sites:
Oregon Mountain Community: $495