more»Kelty Light Year XP 20
$74.95 - $159.95
MSRP: $129.95 (men's)
where to buy:
$95.97 CampSaver.com (women's)
$118.97 Backcountry.com (men's)
$74.95 SunnySports (men's)
$79.95 SunnySports (women's)
User Reviews
Average Rating:
Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users
This bag is a good deal for the budget conscious.
Rating: 
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $65
Summary
This bag is a good deal for the budget conscious. It's a bit bulky for a backpack, but if you're concerned about staying warm and cozy, it'll do the job. I'm an adventure cyclist and I love this bag, however, I had to buy a different compression sack to get the bag down to a more manageable size. I would recommend it for backpackers/cyclists/day hikers who want a good bag for a good deal.
Pros
- Warm
- Good padding underneath
- Long enough for a tall guy
- Synthetic, so it dries quickly if it gets wet
- Relatively light
- Good deal
Cons
- Bulky
Coming from a very old and cold sleeping bag, this bag exceeds my expectations. I've slept in the low 30's, in a tent, with no sleeping pad or any clothes (except underwear and socks) and stayed very warm.
It's pretty bulky for an adventure cyclist/backpacker but it can be compressed far more than the compression sack (that comes with it) can get it. I would suggest using a different compression sack for this bag if you're concerned about space.
I also bought the long, since I'm 6'4" and it's plenty of room!
Great bag, warm and comfortable. Used it many times…
Rating: 
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $140
Summary
Great bag, warm and comfortable. Used it many times with no issues.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Small
- Warm
Cons
- Expensive
Very warm bag that compresses into a nice lightweight package. Stuff sack included and gear pack included.
Great bag! Comes in long length for women!! I purchased…
Rating:
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $69
Summary
Great bag! Comes in long length for women!!
Pros
- Light weight
- Comes in Long lengths for women
- Stuff sack included and small pack size
Cons
- Really hard to stuff in sack provided
- Wish zipper length was longer
I purchased this bag for a hiking trip as I needed one that was very lightweight and that could be compressed to a very small size but that was rated to 20 degrees. I was very glad to find a women's bag that came in a Long length!
It was extremely comfortable and I like that it had the zippered opening at the feet. I do wish that the entry zipper had been longer, however, so that I had more options as to how far down I wanted to unzip it because of the weather being a bit warmer then anticipated.
I appreciated that it came with its own stuff sack and it compressed very well. I only wish the stuff sack were just a tiny bit larger because it was a bit like a wrestling match to get it into the sack :) Once in the stuff sack, it fit into the bottom of my backpack well.
The bag puffed up great when removed from the sack and was very soft an comfortable to sleep in, which was a real treat out on the trail! The construction of the bag and the sturdiness of the zipper is very good, with no problem with the zipper getting stuck on the fabric!
Great bag! Wish I had a chance to get out and use it more often! I did get a really great price because I bought a prior year model on clearance!
Specs
Specs
| men's | Short | Regular | Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Weight | 3 lb 0 oz / 1.34 kg | 3 lb 5 oz / 1.48 kg | 3 lb 7 oz / 1.54 kg |
| Fill Weight | 29 oz / .81 kg | 36 oz / 1.01 kg | 36 oz / 1.01 kg |
| Length | 72 in / 183 cm | 78 in / 198 cm | 84 in / 213 cm |
| Fits to | 5 ft 6 in / 168 cm | 6 ft / 183 cm | 6 ft 6 in / 198 cm |
| Shoulder Girth | 58 in / 147 cm | 62 in / 157 cm | 64 in / 163 cm |
| Stuffed Diameter | 10 in / 25 cm | 10 in / 25 cm | 10 in / 25 cm |
| Stuffed Length | 15 in / 38 cm | 15 in / 38 cm | 16 in / 41 cm |
| Shape | Mummy | Mummy | Mummy |
| Temp Rating | 20° / - 7° C | 20° / - 7° C | 20° / - 7° C |
| EN Comfort Limit | 36° F / 2° C | 36° F / 2° C | 36° F / 2° C |
| EN Lower Limit | 25° F / -4° C | 25° F / -4° C | 25° F / -4° C |
| EN Extreme Limit | -4° F / -20° C | -4° F / -20° C | -4° F / -20° C |
| Insulation | Ecopet™ Soft | Ecopet™ Soft | Ecopet™ Soft |
| Shell Material | 40D Nylon Ripstop | 40D Nylon Ripstop | 40D Nylon Ripstop |
| Liner Material | 50D Polyester Micro Pongee | 50D Polyester Micro Pongee | 50D Polyester Micro Pongee |
| Price | $129.95 USd | $139.95 USD | $149.95 USD |
Description
The Light Year XP 20 is a synthetic 3-season (0° to 32°f) bag made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews
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