The North Face Hightail

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The Hightail 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 1 user review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Hightail Sleeping Bag (Spring 2008) The Hightail Sleeping Bag by the North Face is an ultralight, fifteen-degree, 850-fill bag constructed from lightweight HelioLite HD ripstop fabric. Specifications: [Temp Rating] 15 F/-10 C [Avg Total Weight] reg: 2 lbs (910 g) lng: 2 lbs 2 oz (975 g) [Fill Weight] reg: 1 lb 4 oz (565 g) lng: 1 lb 5 oz (604 g) [Stuffsack Size] 8in. x 14in. (20 cm x 35.5 cm) [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: 60in. (152 cm) lng: 62in. (157 cm) [Hip Circ] reg: 58in. (147 cm) lng: 60in. (152 cm) [Foot Circ] reg: 38in. (97 cm) lng: 38in. (97 cm) [Shell Fabric] HelioLite HD Features: 850+ Eastern European goose down fill the lightest, most efficient down on the market Trapezoidal baffle construction Ultralight 15-denier HelioLite HD ripstop shell Soft and supple 20-denier lining Fitted hood Vaulted footbox for ergonomic comfort Footbox zip venting One-third-length zipper Down-filled draft tube and face comfort tubes One-hand pull cord for easy hood adjustments No-Snag stiffener in zipper column Heat-transfer logos to save embroidery thread weight Nylon mesh storage sack and stuffsack included"

From Backcountry.com:
"The North Face Hightail 900 15-Degree Down Sleeping Bag culminates The North Face's quest for the lightest, warmest down, and down-proof sleeping bag technology. Incredibly comfortable, ultralight, and toasty warm, the Hightail is part of The North Face's backpacking Flight Series. The North Face starts with ultralight 15 denier ripstop HelioLite ripstop nylon (one of the lightest downproof materials in existence) and fills it with 900 fill Eastern European goose down the lightest, most efficient down on the market. The 'rippled' baffle-construction evenly distributes the Hightail's 900-fill down for maximum warmth and prevents the insulation from shifting side to side, creating cold spots. The one-third-length zipper features a draft tube to seal in warm air, as well as a no-snag stiffener in the zipper column. You'll be hard-pressed to find a warmer, lighter, more comfortable 15-degree sleeping bag. The Hightail 900 includes a nylon/mesh storage bag for storing around the house and a stuff sack for backpacking."

From REI:
"REI Members: Save 20% on One Full-Priced Item. Ends 3/30/08 Code: MEMDEAL The Hightail goose down bag from The North Face is warm and light perfect for fast, ultralight three-season trips. Lightweight, premium 850-fill-power goose down is highly compressible and offers a superior warmth-to-weight ratio. HelioLite HD ripstop nylon shell and supple nylon lining is lightweight and durable and offers silky softness to enhance the insulation's loft. Trapezoidal baffle construction evenly distributes down fill and keeps it from shifting from side to side; prevents cold spots. Fitted hood with one-handed drawcord and 1/3-length, snag-free zipper retains warmth and reduces weight. Face comfort tubes and down-filled draft tube backing the zipper keep warm air in to increase sleeping comfort. Vaulted footbox offers ergonomic comfort; zippered vent allows cooling airflow when needed. Nylon stuff sack and nylon/mesh storage bag included."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of The North Face Hightail 15°FThe Hightail is an ultralight, fifteen-degree 900-fill down bag using the lightest, most efficient materials. Features:Avg Total Weight : [reg] 2 lbs (910 g) [lng] 2 lbs 4 oz (1030 g) Abrasion : [reg] 2 lbs (910 g) [lng] 2 lbs 4 oz (1030 g)External Length : [reg] 84" (213 cm) [lng] 90" (228 cm) Fill Weight : [reg] 1 lb 4 oz (565 g) [lng] 1 lb 5 oz (604 g) Foot Circ : [reg] 38" (97 cm) [lng] 38" (97 cm) Hip Circ : [reg] 58" (147 cm) [lng] 60" (152 cm) Max User Height : [reg] 6' (183 cm) [lng] 6'6" (198 cm) Fill : 900 downShell Fabric : HelioLite™ HD Shoulder Circ : [reg] 60" (152 cm) [lng] 62" (157 cm) Stuffsack Size : 8" x 14" (20 cm x 35.5 cm) Temp Rating : 15°F/-10°C Avg Weight : 1 lbs 4 oz (567 g)Flight Series™ - Developed for multisport athletes, the Flight Series™ features ultralight, multi-purpose apparel, equipment and footwear. This athlete-tested performance collection is designed for done-in-a-day and weeken"

User Reviews

Hightail
Reviewed by Rudulf The Red, Sep 30, 2004

"I only bought this bag because I could get a screaming deal on it. That aside, it is the warmest and lightest bag I have ever owned. At well under two pounds, I can't imagine a warmer bag.

The pertex shell is extremely soft, and so far has held up to abuse."

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