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What is the Andes Infinium 800?
Filled with R.D.S certified Hydrophobic Down, the Rab Andes Infinium 800 is a technical women's sleeping bag designed to efficiently withstand extreme temperatures at high altitudes.
What is it made of?
Insulation: This sleeping bag uses 800 fill power, R.D.S Certified, European Goose Down for maximum loft (fluffiness) and insulation.
European Goose Down is some of the highest quality down on the current market. Therefore, making this sleeping bag super high grade and efficient, ensuring you get every bang for your buck.
The down is treated with a Nikwax fluorocarbon free Hydrophobic finish, which adds light water resistance to the down itself.
Can't quite catch the lingo? Here's a quick break down.
Fill power - Fill power measures the warmth and efficiency of the down, alongside its ability to loft/fluff up. A rating of 800 fill power means that 1oz of this down fills 800 cubic inches of space when fully lofted.
R.D.S - The Responsible Down Standard ensures that the down is sourced from happy birds who haven't been plucked and have been well cared for.
Hydrophobic - Hydrophobic down dries out and lofts quicker, resisting moisture from sweat and condensation that may build up when you're catching z's in the bag. Fluorocarbon free Hydrophobic finishes don't use harmful chemicals that cause damage to the environment - an excellent feature for more eco-conscious adventurers.
Outer fabric: The all-important outer of this sleeping bag is constructed using 13D Gore-Tex Infinium™ with Windstopper® technology.
The integrated membrane of this material blocks out wind for improved and sustained warmth. However, this material is still extremely breathable to optimise temperature regulation and comfort, as moisture from sweat vapour can escape through this membrane to balance the body's microclimate.
Light water resistance is provided, protecting the bag from any oops moments involving spilt drinks or light rain and snow coming in from your surroundings.
Lining: The lining of this sleeping bag uses 20D nylon ripstop with TILT technology.
TILT (Thermo Ionic Lining Technology) helps to reduce radiative heat loss by reflecting heat back towards the body. This technology helps to increase warmth in extreme climates alongside improving the warmth to weight ratio of the bag.
What are the features?
Trapezoidal boxwall construction directs more down towards the body's surface by forcing the down to sit in a trapezoid shape within each baffle. This construction method optimises loft and warmth of the bag. A differential cut means that the inner lining and outer fabric are sized differently, often depending on the bag's fill power.
Longitudinal chest and foot baffles help hold the bag's warmth in crucial areas. These baffles have internal Flowgate technology to help control the down movement and prevent cold spots. A face baffle and 3D neck collar also help lock in the extra heat, whilst Gore-Tex Infinium™ lining in the facial and foot areas of the bag offer additional water resistance.
The sleeping bag is fastened with a YKK® 3/4 length main zip with a down-filled baffle running alongside to prevent a cold spot at the entry - a common problem with lesser quality sleeping bags. There is also a handy zippered internal stash pocket, ideal for storing your phone, a torch or alarm clocks.
An overall mummy shape allows the sleeping bag to spaciously surround the figure while preventing chilly gaps from excessive space. The angled foot box allows a natural, relaxed sleeping posture by providing extra wiggle room around the feet, ideal for fidgety sleepers!
Two storage bags are included with this sleeping bag. The zipped cotton sack is designed to store your sleeping bag at home and give it more breathing room. Storing the bag in a more spacious pack allows the down filling to remain lofted, helping to increase its overall performance and lifespan.
A small waterproof stuffsack is also provided to compact the bag and carry it on the move with less bulk. Stuffsacks are literally meant to be stuffed! So do your best to cram your sleeping bag inside instead of folding the bag away. Stuffing randomly helps to prevent folds and creases in the down, which will prevent cold spots and gaps from developing.
Features:
- Women's sleeping bag
- Rab Sleep Limit: -23ºc (-10ºF)
- Gore-Tex Infinium™ with Windstopper® and DWR
- Ripstop nylon with TILT technology
- 800FP R.D.S Certified European Goose Down with Nikwax fluorocarbon free Hydrophobic finish
- Trapezoidal boxwall construction with differential cut
- Longitudinal chest and foot baffles with internal Flowgate technology
- Face baffle and 3D neck collar
- Gore-Tex Infinium™ lining in the face and foot areas
- YKK® 3/4 length main zip with down filled baffle
- YKK® zip internal stash pocket
- Angled foot box
- Zippered cotton sack for home storage
- Roll-top waterproof stuffsack
- Mummy shape