RAB Neutrino Pro 700 Down Sleeping Bag
Posted by Trail Magazine Review on Mar 01, 2023
Rab's Neutrino hand-filled sleeping bags are always a safe bet for quality and performance. There are 10 products, each filled with 800 fill power goose down. The fill weight, however, increases in 100g increments from 200g to 900g. Eight bags are unisex, the 400 and 600 are available in women- specific versions too, and the 300, 500, 700 and 900 are 'pro' versions with a more weather-resistant Pertex Quantum Pro shell. We've tested the third warmest option - the Pro 700, which features a highly-tapered mummy design, good warmth-to- weight ratio, and strong weather protection. With a 700g fill weight, the bag is cosy and toasty (-4°Ccomfort rating), an the shell feels reassuringly rugged too. Weight-saving, chevron- shaped baffles allow the down to fully loft, eliminating cold spots and maximising warmth, whileadditional zipper and neck baffles further lock in warmth. You also get an adjustable hood, 3/4-length YKK zipper, angled footbox, cotton storage sack and water oof compression sack. The shell and liner are 100% recycled.
IF WE'RE BEING FUSSY
The tapered cut might not suit all body shapes, so try before you buy. The £490 price tag is sky-high and only justifiable for serious winter campers, and the -4°C comfort limit is disappointing considering the cost. If the insulation was zoned better, the temperature ratings might improve.
