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Macpac Dragonfly 400 Sleeping Bag (-5°C)
$699.99 NZD (often on sale)
Price
Durability
Weight
The Macpac Dragonfly 400 is the best ultralight option offered by a New Zealand company. Made from ALLIED Feather + Down HyperDRY goose down, this sleeping bag comes in at 731 grams. Designed for New Zealand adventures, the Macpac Dragonfly 400 is suitable for 3 seasons, including a minimum temperature of -22°C. For those extra tall hikers, they offer a large version, both offered in a mummy style with a zipper that only runs 1/3 the way down to save on weight. This sleeping bag is durable, light, and a great way to support NZ suppliers!
Weight
The Macpac Dragonfly 400 is made from ALLIED Feather + Down HyperDRY goose down, which is one of the lightest sleeping bag materials on the market. Macpac have also minimised weight by offering a mummy design with a 1/3rd zipper. All in all, this great design comes in at 731 grams.
Temperature Rating
This sleeping bag is rated at a comfort temperature of 1°C, a limit temperature of -5°C, and an extreme/max limit temperature of -22°C. Macpac has had it’s temperature ratings tested to the international ISO 23537-1 standard.
Loft Rating
The loft rating for the Macpac Dragonfly 400 is 800, which slightly higher than the ideal you’d want for walking Te Araroa. The sleeping bag also has a 90/10 ratio, means there is 90 percent down, and 10 percent feathers, again, a good ratio for the needs of the trail. Macpac has their down individually certified as part of the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) (independently) that ensures ethical sourcing in the production of down and feathers.
Material
The Macpac Dragonfly 400 is made from 800 loft 90/10 ALLIED Feather + Down HyperDRY Goose Down for the filling, 100% Nylon (10D) — bluesign® approved for the lining, and Pertex® Quantum 100% Recycled Nylon (15D) for the main fabric. True to its reputation of making high quality gear for New Zealand conditions, Macpac have focused on durability for the outer with their Y Fuse technology.
Comfort
Macpac have done a few things to make this a comfortable sleeping bag, starting with box baffles to decrease cold spots. They have also gone with a mummy design which isn’t so small that you end up feeling claustrophobic and compressing the down (thus losing it’s warmth). Despite a clear focus on keeping the weight down, they have only shortened the zipper enough to easily get out of the sleeping bag while also keeping the foot space warm. And finally, the adjustable hood with concealed drawcords means you can snuggle up in the cold nights, or let loose when it’s extra warm.
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