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Down Bags

Half Dome Designed in the classic style, our Half Dome range of goose down bags has proved to be extremely popular. Manufactured using the highest quality graded material these bags are highly economical and durable. Please note that we do not sell our Half Dome bags into high street outlets - hence the very low prices. • 96/4 White Goose Down • Minimum Fill power of 720 plus • Ultrasoft Ripstop Pertex 4 • Electric Blue Outer, Gold inner A Cotton Inner is available with a Nylon Shell at the same price as the Pertex 4 Shell. Weight Price 500 £155.00 800 £175.00 1000 £195.00 1200 £235.00 Carraige for all items is £10

Temperature, Season Ratings & Prices

These notes are for guidance only as at present there is no EC standard for temperature/season ratings. In general, the claims made by all Down Equipment manufactures, including Mountaineering Designs are very conservative and are based on extensive feedback from users since 1972. Down manufactures do not use a TOG rating, as this was introduced for synthetic continental quilts, and has therefore, got little relevance to camping at low level and at altitude. Temperature ratings are equally dubious and are affected by a variety of circumstances and situations:

1. Individual metabolic rate - some people are cold sleepers, some appear not to feel the cold.
2. Personal fitness level.
3. Types of clothing to be slept in.
4. Fatigue levels - how exhausted are you.
5. Dietary intake
6. Climate - altitude, wind conditions, temperature.
7. Accomodation - bivvy, tent, snow hole, Bothy.
8. Personal experience.
9. Use of Thermal sleepmat.

If you are unsure which bag to choose and would like some further advice, then contact Dave Whitworth at Mountaineering Designs and he will be happy to listen to your requirements and suggest a recommendation to meet your expectations.

Code	Season Rating	Night Time Temperature	Suggested Use
500	Spring/Autumn	0 to 10 Degrees C	Alpine Bivvy and Huts Cycle Touring, Backpacking
800	Winter	-10 to 0 degrees C	Scottish Winter, tents, bothy Winter Alpine bag
1000	Winter High Mountain	-25 to -5 degrees C	High level Scottish Winter Everest Base Camp
1200	Expedition/Polar	-40 degrees C	Antartic, Arctic, Mount McKinley Everest Expedition

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