Review: Therm-a-Rest Antares HD Sleeping Bag A comfortable sleeping bag with a touch of skill and skill that I got from "Sekaimon".

This is the fourth installment in the "I got it from Sekaimon and tried it out" series. We have been telling you that outdoor gear that is hard to find in Japan can be easily purchased from overseas, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom (for more information, please refer to this article I introduced previously → Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 ) What did you think? Maybe some of you have tried digging it out? ?

If you would like to know more about Sekaimon, please check this official website.

What about sleeping bags?

This time, we will be covering Thermarest's "sleeping bags," which we also featured in the first episode. In the first session, we reviewed "quilt-shaped" sleeping bags, but this time we picked out a mommy-shaped sleeping bag. The mummy shape is a shape that everyone is familiar with.

Just like tents, sleeping bags are rare in Japan. Recently, synthetic sleeping bags have finally come out and lightweight sleeping bags have come out, but there is still a long way to go compared to overseas. North America and Europe have a wide variety of options, perhaps due to the progress of camping and mountain climbing cultures.

If you've thought, "I want a more highly functional sleeping bag" or "I want a sleeping bag that doesn't overlap with other people." If you take a quick peek at Sekaimon, you may find products that can be reached in the itchy areas. Perhaps there are products that are "best value for money!" lying around.

Let's get back to the topic. I didn't have a sleeping bag for camping, so I went to an outdoor shop, but the lineup was similar and it felt like it was "something." "I would like something that doesn't overlap with other people," the author, who is a terrifying fan, decides to reach out to buy online overseas. I was holding the ears in a "Thermalest sleeping bag, which is famous for its mattress, is surprisingly good," so I immediately looked for it.

The world was huge after all... Many sleeping bags appear as if to say "Hello!" So I decided to use the technique of referring to reviews from overseas. And finally I came across the "THERM-A-REST Antares HD Sleeping Bag."

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The Rough Features of THERM-A-REST Antares HD Sleeping Bag

A mummy-shaped sleeping bag that can be used for three seasons. The padding is made of Nikwax Hydrophobic Down, which has a high-quality 750 fill power and a unique water-repellent finish. The down is designed to be less likely to contain moisture. It is also warm and lightweight. There is plenty of room in the width, so you end up turning over in your sleeping bag. In addition, the mattress is firmly secured with a synergy link (mat connection band), so there is no need to worry about the sleeping bag slipping, and by integrating it with the mattress, it prevents heat from being released.

Recommended points

• 750 fill power, yet lightweight (878g)
• I'm rolling over in my sleeping bag
• There is a small item holder around your hand
• Water-repellent down so you don't have to worry if it gets a little wet.
• The unique matt connection band allows you to securely secure the mattress

Points that interest me

• Is the included stuff sack too small? It's quite difficult to pack
• A slightly unfortunate lower limit temperature setting

Antares HD Sleeping Bag

Therm-a-Rest

0.87kg

Main Specifications and ratings

Detailed review

It was sent in a long-term storage bag, but it was much larger than I expected...

Compare with a stuff sack. Will you join this stuff sack...? (sweat)

I'll try removing it from the storage bag. ...It's really big after all.

For now, I'll try spreading it out in my tent. It looks like it's not as big as I thought. The width feels a little wider.

I tried it in my sleeping bag. There is a surplus of feet on the far left. pretty. (I'm 160cm tall) And most of all, it's warm! My body temperature suddenly clung to my sleeping bag and was warm. Perhaps because it contains a lot of down, it's comfortable to sleep on.

It may be confusing, but I'll try lying down my body. There is a lot of room in the width, so it's easy to move around inside the sleeping bag and is very comfortable.

You can hold the cup while still having your arms in your sleeping bag. It's great for cold seasons as you don't have to go out of your way to get your body out of reach.

I'll try to get half out of my sleeping bag. I was able to show my body in a flash.

It has a synergy link (matte connecting band) like this.

I'll look depending on the area. It's easy to use because you simply insert the mattress into place.

There is a zippered pocket near the head, actually around the shoulder. The fabric is made of heat reflective, making it perfect for putting in things you don't want to freeze. It can also be used as a light or as a small accessory. It's convenient to have a pocket where you can take it if you reach for it.

Things to be bothered

It's quite difficult to store

Its selling point is that it is relatively light (870g) for a sleeping bag that can accommodate a lower temperature of up to -5°C, but it is extremely bulky. It's probably because there's so much down. However, I was sweating a lot as I stuffed myself into the stuff sack by myself. No, in reality, we packed it in together.

A slightly unfortunate lower limit temperature setting

This may be a bit of a problem, but I feel like the -5℃ lower temperature is a bit too warm for three seasons (hot), and a bit cold during the harsh winter. Considering that the temperatures are just right for early snowfall, alpine mountains in late autumn, and low mountains in harsh winter, this may be a somewhat unfortunate season in Japan. The size I put in the stuff sack was 17 x 30 cm (I think it was actually a little bigger...), so I'm a little hesitant to use it because it's difficult to carry around on traversals.

Summary: Recommended for use in low-lying mountain areas or campsites where the cold weather is severe in the mornings and evenings

It shows consideration for areas that are warm, comfortable to sleep, and are related to comfort when rolling over, and the down material is also resistant to wetting, making it a high quality product. In fact, this comfort is unlikely to exist in Japanese sleeping bags.

Considering its lack of compactness, the specifications are more than sufficient for use in camping or lowlands (light mountain climbing). It may be an exaggeration, but it gives you the comfort of a normal bed. It is resistant to wetting, so why not try using it as a lot in rivers or mountainous areas where moisture is a concern?

For an overview and details about Sekaimon, you can check this official website.

Antares HD Sleeping Bag

Therm-a-Rest

0.87kg

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