The North Face Solar Flare

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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 Backcountry.com:
"The North Face Solar Flare -20 Degree Down Sleeping Bag combines ultra-warm 800+ fill down with a Shadowlite HyVent shell to give you a warm night in sub-zero temps. Not only does the waterproof shell keep the down dry for ultimate efficiency, it also breathes well to keep you from feeling clammy at night. The Solar Flare's down-filled draft collar lets you seal in the warmth, so you stay cozy when it's so cold out that your water bottles freeze solid before you can drink from them. Whether you're camping in the Yukon or climbing in Alaska, this bag from The North Face gives you every advantage over the bitter cold."

From EMS:
"For optimal warmth in extreme conditions, the subzero Solar Flare uses 800+ fill-power goose down to keep you warm on your next mountaineering expedition. 800+ fill-power goose down offers outstanding warmth-to-weight ratio, increased loft for superior warmth, and increased compressibility for enhanced performance. Lightweight Shadowlite HyVent shell fabric keeps you warmer and drier by allowing internal moisture to escape while preventing moisture from penetrating inward. Shadowlite HyVent waterproof/breathable/windproof shell is made from 30-denier ripstop nylon with a DWR (durable water resistant) finish. Polarguard 3D synthetic anti-compression pads in high pressure areas (head, shoulders, feet) provide essential support and warmth and improve thermal efficiency by 13%. Trapezoid baffle construction ensures maximum warmth and comfort by keeping down in its place for a constant baffle volume that prevents cold spots. Nylon taffeta lining. Seven-chamber sculpted hood with dual cord adjustment stays in position to keep you warmer. Ergonomic vaulted footbox allows feet to flex and move naturally to eliminate dead air space and keep feet warmer and more comfortable."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The Solar Flare is a sub-zero, 800+ fill down bag for expeditions in extremely cold conditions."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Solar Flare Sleeping Bag (Spring 2008) The Solar Flare by The North Face is a sub-zero, 800+ fill down bag for expeditions in extremely cold conditions. Specifications Temp Rating: -20 degrees F/-29 degrees C Avg Total Weight: [reg] 4 lbs 2 oz (1875 g) [lng] 4 lbs 4 oz (1915 g) Fill Weight: [reg] 2 lbs 3 oz (981 g) [lng] 2 lbs 5 oz (1040 g) Stuffsack Size: 11in. x 21in. (28 cm x 53 cm) External Length: [reg] 86in. (218 cm) [lng] 92in. (233 cm) Max User Height: [reg] 6'0in. (183 cm) [lng] 6'6in. (198 cm) Shoulder Circ: [reg] 64in. (163 cm) [lng] 64in. (163 cm) Hip Circ: [reg] 60in. (152 cm) [lng] 60in. (152 cm) Foot Circ: [reg] 43in. (109 cm) [lng] 43in. (109 cm) Shell Fabric: Shadowlite HyVent Features Sub-zero, 800+ fill down bag for expeditions in extremely cold conditions Trapezoidal baffle construction with side box baffles 800+ Eastern European goose down Polarguard pads in compression zones Shadowlite HyVent shell, durable and lightweight waterproof, breathable laminate Nylon taffeta lining 7-chamber sculpted hood with dual cord adjustment Vaulted footbox for ergonomic comfort Oversized down-filled draft tube and face comfort tubes Down-filled draft collar One-hand pull cord for easy hood adjustments Oxford-cloth lined footbox No-Snag stiffener in zipper column Head-level watch pocket Ground-level side seams Glow-in-the-dark zipper pull One nylon mesh storage sack and one stuffsack 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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