Down sleeping bags by Alpin Loacker
Premium down sleeping bags for camping, trekking and mountaineering. High-quality goose down combined with lightweight outer materials provides optimal warmth-to-weight ratio. From summer hut tours to winter expeditions.
- Filling: 600–900 Cuin goose down
- Temperature ranges: +10°C to -20°C
- Packed size: Compressible to drinking bottle size
- EN 13537: Standardized temperature rating for comparability
FAQ – Down sleeping bags
Down or synthetic – which is better for a sleeping bag?
Down beats synthetic in almost every category: lighter, more compact, warmer per gram and more durable. The only drawback: down loses insulating performance when wet. For dry conditions, down is clearly the better choice. In humid climates or frequent outdoor bivouacking, water-repellent down (Hydrophobic Down) offers the best compromise.
What does Cuin mean for sleeping bags?
Cuin (cubic inches) measures the insulating power of down – the higher, the warmer per gram. 600 Cuin is good quality, 800+ Cuin is premium. For equal temperature performance, an 800-Cuin sleeping bag is significantly lighter and smaller than a 600-Cuin model.
How do I care for my down sleeping bag properly?
Store down sleeping bag loosely (not compressed), e.g. in a cotton sack. Wash at 30°C with special down detergent and then dry in the tumble dryer with tennis balls – this prevents down clumping.