The North Face Solar Flare

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Description

The Solar Flare is a down cold weather (below 0°f) bag made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"The North Face Solar Flare is an 800+ down expedition-level bag for extreme, subzero temperatures. 800+ European goose down. Climashield Prism continuous filament, body-mapped anti-compression pads. Trapezoidal baffle construction and improved side-box baffles. Durable, light, waterproof, breathable Shadowlite HyVent shell fabric. Vaulted ergonomic footbox. Welded shoulder-level zipper pocket. Oversized, down-filled ergonomic draft tube. Single-point, hidden cord lock adjustment. Down-filled draft collar. Zipper garage keeps cold slider off the face. Anti-snag zipper reinforcement. Glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls. Hang loops for drying. Nylon mesh storage sack and compression sack included."

From Backcountry.com:
"The North Face Solar Flare Sleeping Bag goes above and beyond the average down sack to help you stay warm in ridiculously cold and wet conditions. A Shadowlite HyVent shell keeps moisture from soaking the 800+ fill down insulation, and baffled construction eliminates cold spots. The North Face added anti-compression pads to the underside to keep the insulation from getting squished and becoming useless when you need it the most."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Solar Flare -20 Degree Sleeping Bag (Spring 2010) Solar Flare -20 Degree Sleeping Bag by The North Face Features: 800+ Eastern European goose down Climashield Prism continuous filament, body-mapped anti-compression pads Trapezoidal baffle construction with improved side-box baffles Durable, light, waterproof, breathable Shadowlite HyVent shell fabric Vaulted ergonomic footbox Welded shoulder-level zipper pocket Oversized, down-filled, ergonomic draft tube Single-point, hidden cord lock adjustment Down filled draft collar Zipper garage keeps cold slider off the face Anti-snag zipper reinforcement Glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls Hang loops for drying Nylon mesh storage sack and compression sack included Avg Total Weight: reg: 4 lbs 2 oz (1875 g) lng: 4 lbs 4 oz (1915 g) External Length: reg: 86" (218 cm) lng: 92" (233 cm) Fabric: Shadowlite HyVent Fill Weight: reg: 2 lbs 3 oz (981 g) lng: 2 lbs 5 oz (1040 g) Foot Circ: reg: 43" (109 cm) lng: 43" (109 cm) Hip Circ: reg: 60" (152 cm) lng: 60" (152 cm) Max User Height: reg: 6'0" (183 cm) lng: 6'6" (198 cm) Shoulder Circ: reg: 64" (152 cm) lng: 64" (162 cm) Stuffsack Size: 11" x 21" (28 cm x 53 cm) Temp Rating: -20 Deg F/-29 Deg C"

From EMS:
"Proven and dependable, the North Face Solar Flare sleeping bag keeps you warm in subzero conditions with 800+ fill power down. 800+ fill Eastern European goose down is light, compressible, and toasty. Climashield Prism anticompression pads reduce heat lost to the ground. Trapezoidal and improved baffles ensure an even distribution of insulation. Durable, light, waterproof, and breathable ShadowLite HyVent shell fabric. Ergonomically shaped foot box. Welded shoulder-level zipper pocket keeps essentials at hand. Down-filled draft collar with hidden cord-lock adjustment. Zipper garage keeps the cold zipper off your face. Antisnag zipper reinforcement for smooth entry and exit. Glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls. Hang loops for drying. Nylon mesh storage sack and stuff sack included."

User Reviews

Solar Flare
Reviewed by Matt Zullo, Nov 10, 2003

"This is the best bag I've ever used. The dryloft is great - the first time I used it I forgot to close my water bottle, the bottom of the sleeping bag froze to the tent and yet the insulation didn't get wet. I woke up warm and cozy!!!"

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Solar Flare (DryLoft)
Reviewed by Scott Hulburt, Mar 08, 2000

"Well, I finally did it, after years of lugging 15lb. quarter keg sized synthetic sub-zero bags on my winter treks, i dropped the big bucks and got a -20 deg down bag and all I can say is; "I should have done it years ago! What a difference, not only in the size and weight of my pack, but in how much more comfortable I was on some REALLY #%&*! cold nights."

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Solar Flare (DryLoft)
Reviewed by Milan Petrovic, Jul 30, 1997

"An excellent shape, maximising warmth. With offset chevron channels, a neck baffle, and a construction to maximize the loft of the down it should easily match the claimed rating. I used its lighter and older cousin the Superlight ( a slighlty superior version of the current Superlight ) in temperatures down about -25C and survived."

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Campmor 2 purchase options:	Solar Flare -20 Degree Sleeping Bag Regular	$449.98	Buy Now
Campmor 2 purchase options:	Solar Flare -20 Degree Sleeping Bag Long	$459.98	Buy Now