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Best light super-warm sleeping bag - Versalite Western Mountaineering Review In-Depth

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Aaron reviews the Western Mountaineering Versalite sleeping bag. He talks about the features, adjusting the warmth, length considerations, stuff and storage sacks, the best way to zip it up, and measures the loft.
0:50 Introduction
1:14 Length comparison
1:55 Stuff bag
2:14 Loft on chest
2:43 Mid-body loft
3:13 Foot loft
3:31 Standing comparison
4:01 Warmth vs survival rating
4:51 Left vs right side and zip-together
5:20 Bag features
6:24 Made in America
7:31 3/4 z-rest vs bag length
8:16 Getting in the bag
9:33 Drawing the bag closed
10:30 Adjusting bag warmth moving down
12:24 Neck baffle feature
13:36 Advantage for people with Parkinsons
15:24 Stuffing bag in stuff sack
15:51 Storage sack
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@ALinsdau 4 года назад

Get the Western Mountaineering Versalite on Amazon: amzn.to/36CWIdu Watch Aaron's other Western Mountaineering videos: Megalite bag: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eQTYJHGpgo0.html Antelope bag: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YlWmiastlrc.html Puma bag: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Z1i8g4VZd4A.html Bison bag: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3siEMb_Fik0.html Down booties: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qtk1gdyEVKA.html Hotsac Vapor Barrier Liner: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-57tEVMT2D9I.html Sleeping bag showdown: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wVOInhCU4dk.html

@OhadELM 4 года назад

Hey aron I really enjoyed your video you specify everything and I love the way you get into details! I’d like to ask you I’m planning on going to Europe this summer and using my sleeping bag through the rest of the year in a pretty multiple temperature rating . I’ve considered Alpinelite . I saw you didn’t review it in any of your video’s, How do you like him? Would you recommend him the same as the other western mountaineering stuff? Thanks !

@ulfsonarvidsson 2 месяца назад

I have the very same bag and it is fantastic for autumn and winter here in southern Sweden. It features the best draught collar I have ever had the pleasure of sleeping under, and the zipper never snags. It is a beautiful, if tremendously pricey, piece of kit. Thanks for a great review.

@ALinsdau 2 месяца назад

Totally agree!

@daviduriasoolii6301 Год назад

I have this bag. Absolutely fantastic bag. To people who think this bag is too warm, too hot in summer...I live in Calgary Alberta Canada. We get warm during the day, chilly at nite. Just unzip and lay it over you as a quilt and its comfortable in 18c temp. Having said that, it's great at -15 with long johns. Ty for your great expertise.

@ALinsdau Год назад

Nice!

@charliewhittuck 6 месяцев назад

Just got this bag! -12c was great, only had on a merino base layer, with a hot water bottle in the bag (Nalgene bottle in a sock). So light :)

@ALinsdau 6 месяцев назад

Good stuff!

@montecristo2748 9 месяцев назад

These are my favorite videos. Why watch the polished influencers set their gear up on a table and tell you the specs listed on the website when you can watch Aaron wriggle himself inside the bag, zip it up, and actually get a useful idea of how lofty and warm it really is. :) Thanks for all your authentic content.

@ALinsdau 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comments. I've seen other people do "reviews" of products with the original tags and labels still attached. They're great product overviews for sure. All of mine are real-world use, things I've used, and what I like and dislike. Stay safe out there!

@fromyonderpeaks Месяц назад

Love Western Mountaineering

@ALinsdau 23 дня назад

Thanks for watching!

@DreamHawkers 3 года назад

I finally found a bag that meets all my needs thanks to you and this video

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

Glad to help!

@1.618user 4 года назад

that continuous baffle system is awesome.

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

They do come in handy.

@andystaveley237 2 года назад

Thanks Aaron. Great review of what looks like a great bag. My 30 year old Australian Mont is still going strong but starting to show it's years. This bag could be the one for me. I really enjoy your videos and appreciate the fact you actually have the real life experiences and are willing to pass them on to others. All the best.

@ALinsdau 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@trailheart1863 3 года назад

Very thorough, thanks. And for anyone interested the outer shell is 12D ripstop and the inside is 15D nylon taffeta. In my opinion Taffeta lined bags are much more supple / soft to bare skin if you like to sleep that way.

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

Thanks for the info!

@allenwilson5235 2 года назад

I bought my Versalite in 2005, It cost a fortune to me at the time, but it was one of the best investments I ever made.

@ALinsdau 2 года назад

Totally agree.

@joyceleppers День назад

Hi Aaron, WM doesn’t have a woman version of this bag. Do you think it is also suitable for women? (I am considering to buy this bag)

@McCoymiked 4 года назад

This is a great explainer Aaron. Thanks!

@ALinsdau 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Klatubarada1979 4 года назад

Nice tip with shifting the down!

@ALinsdau 4 года назад

Glad to help.

@vickilinsdau8687 4 года назад

Great demo👍🏼😎⛺️

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

Thank you.

@RoryVanucchi 4 года назад

great review. great bag.

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

Thanks!

@austieoutdoors9763 Год назад

the best video i seen of your,s was the one were you showed us how to put the down feathers back in your sleeping bag, although i can,t afford a down sleeping bag like yours i love winter camping it is my best time winter camping so i get 2 cheap sleeping bags that say they go dwn to 5 degrees and put them together and im trying out the sleeping bag liner i only got it the other day so i havn,t tried it yet but i don,t think im gunna like the liner because im a ficherty sleeper so ill probably go with the 2 bags one that green sleeping bag of your is one mean sleeping bag wow

@sha_sta 8 месяцев назад

For Kilimanjaro, would you recommend the Versalite or the Antelope? I understand there’s little to choose between the two. I think I like the micro fiber material of The Antelope, but wonder if the weight savings and smaller packing size would make the Versalite a better value for future cold weather backpacking.

@ALinsdau 6 месяцев назад

It is my antelope on Kilimanjaro and was just fine. At high camp. It was a little chilly for a bit, but I warmed up.

@JohnSixteen-jj6eg Месяц назад

I consider Western Mountaineering sleeping bags to be the Worlds best sleeping bags. I don't buy them because I can't afford them and I dislike that they don't compress very much. I want my sleeping bag to compress down close to the size of a Basketball.

@ALinsdau Месяц назад

It'd be nice if I could squish them down smaller.

@sk8erguyuk 4 года назад

brilliant video, thanks for upload, and as well as your other ones too, they're very informative! could you tell me what the full internal length measurement is? i'd also appreciate the same measurement for the regular if you have one lying around.

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

The interior of the 6'6" Versalite is 79"x29" or 201x74 cm. I used a tape measure and lightly pressed it to the foot area and head area. Their internal measurements do match the website quite well: www.westernmountaineering.com/sleeping-bags/extremelite-series/versalite/

@renatomaciocchi8779 2 года назад

Is a beast of sleeping bag💪wow!😎

@ALinsdau 2 года назад

It’s super nice for sure.

@hikeroutpost 4 года назад

That bag looks a lot more lofty than its rating suggests!

@ALinsdau 4 года назад

It's quite surprising. Plus the ability to fluff around the down for warming or cooling is a huge advantage.

@ryaniam22 Год назад

Does anyone have trouble with durability of these ultra light mimicrofiber fabrics of the western mountaineering bags?

@hikeroutpost Год назад

@@ryaniam22 They are very popular so they seem to be durable enough, of course you should still take care of it and not be rough as it’s still a lightweight fabric. For example when I stuff my microfibre bag into the stuff sack I don’t worry about it ripping.

@marianiekadewi493 3 года назад

Is there any detail about the material they use for the outer and inner? Is it thermal layer such as eider or something? Have you review about omni heat layer for inside layer? Is it really working? Does the material, except the down ofcourse, can make any difference for the warmth of the sleeping bag?

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

The GWS will likely keep you a tiny bit warmer but I'd primary rely on the temp rating of the bag.

@tryathletes 4 года назад

@alinsdau have you ever layered your WM bags? I have a Megalite and just got a Versalite. Wondering how the Megalite would do over the Versalite?

@ALinsdau 4 года назад

The layering would work just fine since it's down over down. I've used my down parka to the same effect. It's not as good as getting a Puma or Bison but certainly cheaper!

@dhlwood 2 года назад

I have a Western Mountaineering Bristlecone ? 6'6 Overfill wanting to sell the bag is as new what should i ask for it. Love your videos great info

@ALinsdau 2 года назад

Go 20% under retail and add OBO. The used market is tough. Best of luck!

@paulvannoy8872 3 года назад

Thanks

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

No problem

@michellelee-mp2ti 4 года назад

Hi, great review! I am a cold sleeper... We are planning on potentially being out in below freezing weather. Do you think it's a good idea to get the overfill option?

@ALinsdau 4 года назад

Yes, absolutely

@Mark-mq2fv 3 года назад

Have you tried the WM Ultralite? If so, did you find significant difference in warmth given that some of the extra down will be taken up by the greater width 59” versus 62”. I have a Summerlite and are deciding whether to opt for the Ultralite or Versalite (if the former is a lot more packable). Whether it would be better to have the Summerlite, Ultralite and then a warmer bag such as the Antelope or Lynx. I wonder if the Ultralite may be a good UK winter bag for most of the time and that if it’s colder then someone warmer than the Versalite will be better. Therefore the Versalite being too big a pack for much of the time, yet not good enough at other times. Therefore falling between two stools. Sorry for the long message.

@ALinsdau 2 года назад

I've used the Ultralight - great bag. My main summer bag is the megalite. The span of only 5 deg F doesn't make much difference other than than a slightly warmer bag being useful in light winter conditions.

@dougstevens9973 3 года назад

Aaron: when you were measuring the loft by pushing a metal ruler into the bag until you hit the floor - aren't you actually measuring the loft of both the upper layer AND the lower layer. When you are in the bag, the fill beneath you will squish to nothing - so shouldn't you be dividing that number by 2? If so, it falls short of the claimed 6 inches. thanks - Doug

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

There's an interesting discussion here: backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/5625/ The loft of the bag below you doesn't not totally squish. It envelopes me, depending on my sleep position. The Versalite bottom part of the bag definitely doesn't squish where I'm not laying on it.. I use the full bag as a total comparison to try and be consistent. I was lucky I didn't tear the bag with a metal ruler, too.

@dougstevens9973 3 года назад

@@ALinsdau Aaron: Thanks for taking the time to reply. I wasn't sure I would get a response on an older video like this one. And thanks for the link, too. I was thinking after I posted that comment that the "loft" is probably the loft of the whole bag, not just what is above you when you are in it. I have a bag that the manufacturer claims has 5 inches of loft. There is now way that it stands 10 inches when all fluffed up. One other question: You said if you are 6 foot tall, get the 6'6'' bag. I am 5 10-1/2. What is your recommendation? 6' or 6'6''? Thanks again Doug

@dougstevens9973 2 года назад

@@ddrigmaiden so far, haven't got either. Also, more interested in the Badger MF which has been sold out. I ordered one in Feb. and was told it was backordered until early Sept!!

@johnkenny694 9 месяцев назад

Will this bag do -10 ?

@ALinsdau 9 месяцев назад

It'll be chilly at -10ºF, but fluff the feathers onto the chest. I've taken my WM bags to 20 below their rating. It's chilly but I did sleep.

@johnkenny694 9 месяцев назад

Have you but in fleecy liner for extra heat? @@ALinsdau At -20 below i would bring my small Parabolic heater which is a total game changer for winter camping, heats the tent up in 1 second!!

@kakeloff1 4 года назад

Hello, great review. I just have one question if you are able to help out, at the very end of the bag you have a blue Western Mountaineering logo, On some bags I see it's a Orange logo. Is there any difference, maybe newer models etc?

@ALinsdau 4 года назад

I've never figured that out honestly. I don't see or notice any difference in bag performance.

@kakeloff1 4 года назад

@@ALinsdau Thank you for the reply, I have not noticed any difference other than the logo aswell, I've sent them an email about it so I'll let you know when I hear something back :-)

@kakeloff1 4 года назад

The reply from WM was that they have had the Blue logo, then an Orange one, then the current. But since they are happy with the materials nothing have changed in the bag, except from the logo :-)

@blop507 2 года назад

How do I keep my breath from soaking the area around the neck over night?

@ALinsdau 2 года назад

That's a tough one actually. It's just part of the experience I'm afraid. Best video: Does Moisture Escape a Down Sleeping Bag in the Cold? (4k UHD): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zKvoJuCXmng.html

@ginavergilio1993 4 года назад

Hey Aaron. How do you find the exterior fabric on this bag - is it easy to tear/damage?

@ALinsdau 4 года назад

It's somewhat delicate. If you snag and pull hard, you'll tear it.

@viktor.egelund 3 года назад

Namaste! I have a Versalite and considering a bag with more width. To be used in mostly calm and dry weather (Himalayas). Comfort more important than weight. Ca. same temp rating My Versalite is okay, not tight in any way, but I want more interior space to move around. What are your thoughts on Alpinlite with overfill vs Badger MF?

@viktor.egelund 3 года назад

Just found out that WM has a Bag Expander (three season) available. Perhaps I will try that option first. Black wedge shape that adds 16 cm at shoulders. Only minus is that it is produced in 6'0" length, so my 6'6" bag will have a gap. Outer fabric is MF.

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

I try to get the biggest bags I can pile more clothes, water bottles, etc inside.

@viktor.egelund 3 года назад

@@ALinsdau Then why do you have a Versalite? There are bigger and roomier bags from WM in the same temp range.

@Lizard08150 2 года назад

Is there enough room for a side sleeper?

@ALinsdau 2 года назад

Yes, plenty.

@viewlesswind 3 года назад

Versalite is not much warmer than Ultralite. In fact, if you ask WM do extra 3 or 4 oz down fill, it will become much warmer than Versalite. Instead, get Kodiak MF, which has 10 oz more down fill than Versalite.

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

Good to note.

@torreyintahoe 3 года назад

This bag is absolutely not comfortable at 10 degrees. It's comfortable to about 25 degrees; unless you're wearing a lot of clothing.

@ALinsdau 3 года назад

It’s interesting how different people react to the cold. For me, the Versalite is broiling at 25 deg.

@MeetMeOutside 3 года назад

I’m the same way, this past Friday morning I woke up at 6:30 am and my thermometer said 5 degrees Fahrenheit. I was nice and warm in my versalite. Cheers

@MeMe-cd1wy 4 года назад

850 FPS is not best down. 900fp is better. And you are asking for trouble using metal ruler with sharp corners. My son split his western Mountaineering bag open with sharp belt buckle.

@ALinsdau 4 года назад

There is some question on the market in the 800-900 fill power down if the measurements are "accurate." There was a debate a few years ago about the measurement. I haven't seen too many items with true 900 fp. Do you have some links? I'd love to see them. Yes, you're right...I didn't think about the sharp corner on the ruler until after I was done with the video.

@finnbordal 4 года назад

@@ALinsdau Western conservatively rates their fill power at 850 plus, but it often tests in labs well over 900. They consider 850 the real-world conditions number, if that makes sense.