User Review: The North Face Solar Flare (DryLoft)

The North Face Solar Flare
Above: The current Solar Flare, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: Mummy
Fill: 800 fill down
Temperature Rating: -20f
Weight: 4lb. 5 oz
Price Paid: $585, gulp!

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.

While the Solar Flare isn't anywhere near as roomy as my three season bag (an SD, Sandman) there's plenty of room (I don't tend to sprawl as much at -10 as I do at 20 or above) and PLENTY of warmth! TNF's Chevron design with side baffles and ground level zipper really keep the heat in. Also, the "anti-snag" tape along the zipper really does work. It makes those "last minute, stay in the sack, damn it's gonna be cold out there" dashes in the morning alot less stressful when you know that zipper is going to slide right down without a hitch, believe you me.

So if you're thinking about taking the plunge into a down-filled winter bag and you're considering the Solar Flare, do it, you won't regret it.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Solar Flare at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

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

Backcountry.com
Solar Flare Sleeping Bag: -20 Degree Down$399.16Buy Now

Moosejaw
Solar Flare -20 Degree Sleeping Bag$519.00Buy Now

EMS
2 purchase options:
Solar Flare -20° Sleeping Bag, Regular$499.00Buy Now
Solar Flare -20° Sleeping Bag, Long$519.00Buy Now

Buy direct from The North Face
SOLAR FLARE$499.00Buy Now

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