Just In - Snugpak Chrysalis Autumn

Just in for review is the Snugpak Chrysalis Autumn syntehtic-filled sleeping bag with its innovative double-zip system which allows you to choose between a snug and efficient warm bag or a looser-fitting one which, Snugpak says, will be cooler.


The Autumn version of the bag - there are five in the range from a two-season lightweight through to a four-season expedition bag - is comfort rated down to -5˚C and has a low (survival) rating of -10˚C and hats off to Snugpak for printing the information on the compression stuff sac supplied.

Actual weight of the bag complete with stuff sac is 1460 grammes, not as light as an equivalent rated down bag, but then synthetic fillings are more damp conditions- friendly and significantly easier to launder.


The Chrysalis has all the features you'd expect like a box foot, neck and zip baffles, uses Snugpak's proven and soft-feeling Softie polyester insulation along with Reflectatherm, a metallised fabric designed to reflect and retain warmth, which Snugpak says provides 'at least 15% additional warmth whilst being undetectable by touch in the sleeping bag'. Fabrics are microfibre rip-stop and feel soft and pleasant to the touch.

Last but not least is that double-zip arrangement. Two parallel zips along the main opening give you the choice of a close, baffled fit for maximum warmth and efficiency or a looser fit - use the outer zip - allowing air to move inside the bag and making for a cooler night.

The idea is to increase the comfort range of the bag, meaning you can still use something like the Snugpak Chrysalis Autumn comfortably, even in warmer weather.

Does it work? Watch this space and we'll let you know. More Snugpak information at www.snugpak.com