User Review: Big Agnes Crystal 30°

Big Agnes Crystal 30°
Above: The current Crystal 30°, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 24, 2007 by zebramoray

Rating:
Design: semi-rectangular
Fill: hybird 600 fill down and prima loft
Temperature Rating: 30
Weight: 2 lb 10 oz
Price Paid: $130

This bag packs down very small, just over 2 pounds. I used it on a 4 day James Peak Wilderness backpacking trip. I put the Big Agnes Insulated Core sleeping pad in the built in sleeve. I didn't have much trouble blowing up the pad, and putting it in the bag. I did this in my tent without much issue.

I do agree with other reviews that it doesn't feel quite as warm as other 30% bags. But I was comfortable on that big 2.5 inch pad. I do not like the mummy fit bags, so this bag gives you a full 6-7 inches more girth to roll over. The weight is very comparable to the 100% down bags. The hybrid (Primaloft and down) makes it more flexible with water contact.

No complaints. The build in pillow sleeve is nice, and you get cover up your whole head if you wanted to.