Mountain Equipment Lightline
James Dommett
Reviewed: 01 March 2008
AN EXCELLENT PIECE OF KIT
This is a very warm bag for the weight. I've used mine countless times with a good silk liner for the past four years and have never had cause for complaint. I used it in Peru in temperatures between -10 to -20 and last weekend on Dartmoor down to -5. It packs down very small, is light weight and has a water resistant Drillite coating. It hugs the body and has a baffle/seal above the shoulders to stop cold air entering the bag.
It is a bit restrictive as it hugs the body so tightly but that's worth the compromise for the weight and pack-down size.
I would highly recommend this bag. I bought mine at 'Itchy Feet' in London 4 years ago and they knocked 10% off the £220 price tag when I asked.
john fitzpatrick 2
Reviewed: 22 February 2008
I'M DOWN ON THIS BAG.
Good hood ,Drilite outer works well,packs down small,light,nice colour Mines Lime Green and Black,
Not enough down fill in the back of the bag,fine when laid on your back,not so good when moving about in the early hours
The comfort ratings on this bag are well short of the mark, for me it strugles at lower tempratures.
After a year of constant use i'm not impressed with product at all,i got mine in the Ultimate Outdoors sale for £179.which is just as well as it's not worth the full RRP.
I find the breathability lacking in the warmer months, and i find it wanting in the cooler months, i won't be using this bag any more as i have just taken possession of the mighty Alpkit Skyehigh 1000.
Paul Cummings
Reviewed: 20 July 2007
VEY WARM FOR THE WEIGHT
warmth for the weight, quality
None.
A great winter bag, which I often use as a duvet in summer (until I can afford a summer bag). For comfort, I would call it about 5C to -5C, but I sleep only in underwear and tend to feel cold at night.
Jon Wallis
Reviewed: 10 March 2007
NO-COMPROMISE DOWN BAG FOR ALL BUT EXTREME CONDITIONS
Lightweight, very small pack-size, comfortable fit, especially with the EXL elasticated upper-body design. Comfort rating seems to be quite 'conservative'.
Expensive (I had an extra segment added, as I'm ~6'3", which added even more to the cost). Drilite outer still gets damp from condensation. Zip can jam sometimes on baffle.
I have used my Lightline in the UK, the Alps, and up Kilimanjaro, and have yet to be cold. Expensive, but well worth the cost if you need a very warm yet very compact bag. It's now almost 10 years old and still going, so I guess c.£23 a year isn't bad value.
Raj Matharu
Reviewed: 16 October 2005
PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST DOWN BAGS WEIGHT FOR WEIGHT
Despite my reservations, the EXL system does work and that's from a sleeper who likes to sprawl. Vey low weight and pack size, excellent construction, design and materials. Used at -7C with no problems.
The 'Drilite' exterior is succeptible to condensation after a cold night however, I think this issue may affect all down bags to an extent
Excellent in all respects the Lightline is suitable for 4 season use, supplimented with thermal underwaer for really cold nights and considering that it weighs just over 1000g, is amazing
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