Our 4th prototype sleeping bag is complete!

    We are very happy to announce that Ardeth's 4th prototype for the North Rim sleeping bag series is complete. This sleeping bag series is intended for the lightweight backpacker who is looking for a bag that is more versatile than a strictly ultralight bag. The North Rim series has a greater width (32") along the torso and hips to allow for ease of movement for side sleepers, or someone who likes to sleep with one knee up, and those who tend to toss about in their sleep. The North Rim series has no insulation on the bottom of the bag, saving weight and bulk. Instead, it uses integral straps to secure it to a wide range of sleeping pads.
    Using 3 oz. Primaloft One insulation and 1.1 oz. ripstop nylon fabric, this 6' 6" long bag weighs 1 lb. 3.75 oz. and compresses down below 9" x 9" x 7". It is intended to comfortable down to about 30°F.  Test results from our patent-pending sleeping bag test protocol will help us to establish the true temperature limitations of this bag.
    We hope to have testing completed by May 2012 and have this sleeping bag ready for market by June 2012.
    Ardeth sleeping bags are vegan and are handmade in America.
-Jason

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Primaloft One's excellent drape settles nicely around the sleeper, reducing dead air space.

In repose with one knee up.

Side sleeping.