Western Mountaineering HighLite

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The HighLite is a down warm weather (above 35°f) bag made by Western Mountaineering. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Oregon Mountain Community:
"Everything in the Western Mountaineering HighLite's design is intended to reduce weight and promote compressibility. First, the .9 ounce ExtremeLite™ shell fabric goes without saying. No other shell fabric is this light or packed with so many threads per inch. This specialized ExtremeLite™ bag uses a one way #4 1/2 YKK coil zipper that is cut to half length. While the horizontal seams are sewn-thru, the vertical seams are baffled with 1 1/2" netting to allow unimpeded loft so the effect of its 850+ goose down is fully realized. Its efficient cut not only reduces bulk and weight, but reduces excess internal volume so quick heating is realized! At only 16 ounces total weight, no other bag is as light, as warm, as well made or as handsome as the HighLite. Western Mountaineering HighLite Features: 59"/38" Shoulder/Foot Girth Sewn-Thru & Baffled Box Construction 3 1/2" Loft, 35° F 8 oz. Down Fill 16 oz. Total Weight Compare Sleeping Bag Specs. Best viewed in 1280x1024 Click to enlarge Size Shape Rating Loft Fill Inside Girth (shoulder/ hip/foot) Fill Weight Total Weight 5'6" Mummy (box stitched) 35 o 3.5" 850+ Goose Down 59"/51"/38" 7 oz. 15 oz. 6'0" Mummy (box stitched) 35 o 3.5" 850+ Goose Down 59"/51"/38" 8 oz. 16 oz. 6'6" Mummy (box stitched) 35 o 3.5" 850+ Goose Down 60"/52"/38" 9 oz. 1 lb. 1 oz."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Western Mountaineering HighLite Sleeping Bag will keep you warm and comfortable down to 35 F and weighs a ridiculously light 1lb (Reg), making it an excellent choice for ultralight summer outings. Western Mountaineering uses only the best European goose down to build this 850+ fill bag. Everything in the HighLite's design is intended to reduce weight and increase compressibility including a remarkably light shell fabric, a half-length zipper and a streamlined cut. 20 x 20 denier Ripstop nylon provides even construction for a more downproof fabric, meaning the down is less likely to leak out of your bag like a goose shedding its feathers. A silky smooth taffeta lining is soft on the skin and breathable for climate control inside your bag so you stay warm without cooking your goose. The HighLite features box baffle construction to better contain down and prevent it from shifting to create cold spots this is very important in bags with less down, and Western Mountaineering does it best. You'll appreciate Western Mountaineering's meticulous craftsmanship when you're still sleeping toasty warm decades after you purchased this bag."

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"Everything in the HighLite's design is intended to reduce weight and promote compressibility. First, the .9 ounce ExtremeLite shell fabric goes w..."

From Moosejaw:
"To provide our customers with the best sleeping bags possible Western Mountaineering sleeping bags are hand made to order in San Jose, California. Order one today and it will ship as soon as possible. It is worth the wait!Everything in the HighLite's design is intended to reduce weight and promote compressibility. First, the .9 ounce ExtremeLite shell fabric goes without saying. No other shell fabric is this light or packed with so many threads per inch. This specialized ExtremeLite bag uses a one way #4 1/2 YKK coil zipper that is cut to half length. While the horizontal seams are sewn-thru, the vertical seams are baffled with 1 1/2in. netting to allow unimpeded loft so the effect of its 850+ goose down is fully realized. Its efficient cut not only reduces bulk and weight, but reduces excess internal volume so quick heating is realized! At only 16 ounces total weight, no other bag is as light, as warm, as well made or as handsome as our HighLite. 59in./38in. Shoulder/Foot Girth Sewn-Thru & Baffled Box Construction 3 1/2in. Loft, 40 Degrees F 8 oz. Down Fill 16 oz. Total Weight Specs: Shape: Mummy (box stitched) Size: 6'0” Rating: 35 F Loft: 3.5” Inside Girth shoulder / hip / foot: 59”/51”/38” Fill Wt.: 8 oz Total Wt.: 16 oz Stuff Size: 6 x 12"

User Reviews

HighLite
Reviewed by Jan, Nov 08, 2002

"amazing bag. highly specialized fringe product. not for everyone. under one pound and small enough to fit in a fanny pack!! 1/2 zipper. combination baffles and sewn thru. extra down in foot section.

i have maybe 30 or 40 nights on my high lite and for me it far exceeds its temperature rating."

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HighLite
Reviewed by Vickie, Jul 07, 2001

"I already had a sturdy Polarguard for colder temperatures, but it is bulky for most of my hiking in Florida. I chose this bag because it was the lightest in the gear reviews, would compress into an extemely small space and for the good reputation of the company."

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HighLite
Reviewed by Kent Wood, Feb 09, 2000

"People might call me nuts, but I haven't used the Highlite at or above its temp rating yet. I've been using it from 28 to 40F on every trip. I cannot believe how this 16 oz bag can keep me so warm. (At 28F I had to put on some mid weight capilene to keep warm)

The cut is quite tight (I'm 5'8" 160lbs) but that's part of the design idea."

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