The North Face Chrysalis

The North Face Chrysalis

Average Rating: rated 5.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 4 Trailspace users

Description

The Chrysalis is a down 3-season (0° to 32°f) bag made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Chrysalis Sleeping Bag (Spring 2008) The Chrysalis Sleeping Bag by the North Face is a classic twenty-degree down bag for three-season use. Specifications: [Temp Rating] 20 F/-7 C [Avg Total Weight] reg: 2 lbs 12 oz (1244 g) [Fill Weight] reg: 1 lb 7 oz (645 g) lng: 1 lb 9 oz (695 g) [External Length] reg: 84in. (213 cm) lng: 90in. (228 cm) [Max User Height] reg: 6'0in. (183 cm) lng: 6'6in. (198 cm) [Shoulder Circ] reg: 62in. (157 cm) lng: 64in. (163 cm) [Hip Circ] reg: 58in. (147 cm) lng: 60in. (152 cm) [Foot Circ] reg: 40in. (102 cm) lng: 40in. (102 cm) [Shell Fabric] Shadowlite Features: 600+ Eastern European goose down fill Trapezoidal baffle construction Climashield Prism pads in compression zones Shadowlite SL nylon ripstop top shell Silky nylon taffeta lining Seven-chamber sculpted hood with single point hidden cordlock adjustment Down filled draft tube and face comfort tube with enhanced internal heat trap Vaulted ergonomic footbox Ground level side seams Glow-in-the dark zipper pull with bonded zipper garage No-Snag bonded stiffener in zipper column Bonded watch pocket with bonded water-resistant zipper Sleeping pad retention loops One nylon storage sack and one siliconized stuffsack included"

From Backcountry.com:
"The North Face Chrysalis Down 20F Sleeping Bag masterfully traps in warmth in cold autumn conditions. Its trapezoidal baffle construction, down-filled draft tube, and face tube maximize heat retention by eliminating escape through seams, zippers, or the head opening. The North Face cleverly built the Chrysalis with ground-level side seams, so rising heat has nowhere to escape. The North Face tests the European goose down at three stages of production for loft and moisture resistance to ensure you enjoy the highest possible quality of insulation. Sleeping pad retention loops secure your pad to the mummy bag, keeping you from rolling off mid-slumber."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The Chrysalis is a classic twenty-degree down bag with a unique women-specific fit for three-season use."

From Massey's:
"Massey's Outfitters has provided superior product selection and service to travelers since 1972. If you need further assistance with your purchase, please call our live help line at 800-754-7467 or click "LIVE HELP' from the top of the product page."

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Chrysalis
Reviewed by Jeffrey Olson, Mar 17, 2001

"I've owned this bag for nine years. I've backpacked in the Cascades, Sierra and Rockies, over 100 nights. It has 90% of its loft and has never been washed. I totaled an old REI down bag washing it once.

I sleep with lightweight polypro to keep dirt out."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Chrysalis
Reviewed by Pete, Mar 16, 1999

"This is the best damn all around sleeping bag on the planet. It is bombproof, very light, extremely stuffable, warm enough, versatle, bombproof wide in the shoulders. Mine is about 13 years old and I used it for everything from a camp bag, to car blanket to comforter in the winter or a couch blanket, Unlike polarfleece, it alsways seemed like it just came our of the box."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Chrysalis
Reviewed by Gary Ogilvie, Sep 07, 1997

"This is an excellent bag for spring to fall backpacking. It stuffs small and lofts quickly. You can shake the down fill from top to bottom for temperature control. It is rated accurately and is a top quality bag. The semi rectangular design gives my feet plenty of room."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Chrysalis
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Mar 20, 1997

"I've used this bag for over 4 years and it hasn't given me any problems.

This bag is a real delight to use. . . i. e. it is very light weight. . . has plenty or leg room, and and fairly warm (just don't use this bag for any winter hikes).

I've used this bag for backpacking and it's as convenient as it comes."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Chrysalis at 3 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Chrysalis Sleeping Bag (Spring 2008)$199.00Buy Now
Women's Chrysalis Sleeping Bag (Spring 2008)$199.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Chrysalis Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down$198.95Buy Now
Chrysalis Women's Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down$208.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Women's Chrysalis 20 Degree Sleeping Bag$198.95Buy Now

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