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Delivering weight savings of up to 30% and thermal performance improvements of up to 5 degrees, our range of Mountain Equipment down sleeping bags have been comprehensively developed to be better than their predecessors.

Find out more about the different ranges of Mountain Equipment bags below.

Advanced technical innovations have created a range that is more user and environment focussed than ever; our sleeping bags have evolved to reflect the changing trends in the outdoors. Designs have been improved, insulation has been refined, fabric and construction technology has advanced. Nothing has stood still.

Optimised and enhanced in every aspect, perfectly adapted, lighter and warmer.

Mountain Equipment Sleeping Bags Explained

Delivering weight savings of up to 30% and thermal performance improvements of up to 5 degrees, our range of Mountain Equipment down sleeping bags have been comprehensively developed to be better than their predecessors.

Good Night’s Sleep Guarantee

Mountain Equipment are so confident in their Sleeping Bag's performance that, in addition to the EN13537 laboratory temperature ratings, every Mountain Equipment Sleeping Bag comes with a separate “A Good Night’s Sleep Guaranteed” temperature rating. This is the minimum temperature that Mountain Equipment feel the bag should be comfortable to for an experienced user. This is their guarantee and they will swap out your bag for a warmer one if it does not perform as expected.

Fit

The fit of a sleeping bag is crucial in optimising performance. A well-fitting sleeping bag is not only highly comfortable it also reduces dead air space and maximises thermal efficiency. The Bags that we range all feature Mountain Equipment's Alpine Fit.

Alpine Fit is slightly more tapered in the upper body and in the legs than other fits. This maximises thermal performance and minimises weight.

The Down Codex

All down products that Mountain Equipment produce contain a code that can be entered on the Down Codex website to trace the down that they contain. Not only can you identify the source of your down but the audit relating to that source and the down batch test results can also be viewed. Starlight An excellent range of synthetic bags, offering improved performance and reliable warmth. Lighter and more packable than previous iterations, in their new guise, they offer improved efficiency and continue to remain a reliable choice for those wanting an easy-to-care-for sleeping bag that can cope with unpredictable conditions.

The different Ranges

Extreme Light

The lightest, most efficient bags Mountain Equipment have ever developed. If you want reliable warmth for minimum weight, look no further. Their advanced design and cutting-edge fabric technology have opened up a new standard in superlight bag construction. Developed for alpinists, ultra-distance backpackers and mountain athletes these bags will help you reach your destination faster, more efficiently and more comfortably than ever before.

Helium

Efficiently sized, supremely comfortable and low in weight each Helium bag offers outstanding all-round performance for backpackers, cycle-tourers and trekkers. These bags don't skimp on features and will keep you warm and comfortable whether on a summer road-trip or extended trek.

Earthrise

Recycled down, recycled fabrics; the Earthrise is our most sustainable range of sleeping bags which will give you years of excellent service. Base on the design of our best-selling Helium models, Earthrise bags are high-performance products that boast both serious warmth and outstanding green credentials.