Mountainsmith Cypher

“Anybody know this Zero degree bag? What do you think of it? What would be a bargain price for it?”

“Ped:

I have the long version of the bag at home. I bought it to upgrade from an older Sierra Designs 0 degree down bag. I haven't used it yet (dang warm winter weekends!) so I can only comment on the specs. It has a very light shell, a decent hood and draft collar, a 3/4 length zipper and 8 inches of loft - compared to 7 inches of the other allegedly 0 degree bags I considered. Its not on the level of Western Mountaineering, but it "looks" like it should be a good bag.

I bought it for around $225, marked down from $400.”

“thanks tm”

“i have the wisp 30, same thing but a higher rating and i have no complaints at all. its like 1.5 pounds and compresses next to nothing. keeps me nice and warm, actually too hot in the summer months but its a fine piece of gear.”

“I ended up buying one @ 200 bucks. Perfect for winter at low altitudes, and for Spring and Fall in the Whites. Looks sweet at that price. Now I still need to replace my sub-zero bag. Any great deals on a sub-zero bag?

(mine was a Mountain Hardwear Big Bang -15F, that loft looked sweet all over the second floor after my attic was demo'd, like a downy snow storm had hit).


Here's the link for the 200 dollar deal:
http://www.snowleopard.biz/slms/product.asp?s%5Fid=0&dept%5Fid=3400&pf%5Fid=PAAAIAPGEICFNKAO&mscssid=UR52B4CQEXL79J28U6TB4A2KRKAHDJQB&
last edited: 4/16/05 6:38:00 PM”

“thanks for the link, it slashed the price i was watching on Sierra Trading Post! anyone tested it out yet?
last edited: 4/29/05 8:14:11 AM”