Exped Wallcreeper Sleeping Bag Review
Have you ever felt the urge to answer the call of
nature in the middle of the night? It can be very annoying, especially if
you were having such a good dream. Now imagine doing that in the wild, where
the weather can get really cold while you tingle. You end up having to get
out of your sleeping bag and possibly developing hypothermia in a rather
compromising situation, which is not a very pleasant prospect. This is where
the invention of a three-in-one sleeping bag will come in handy, and the very
reason why Exped developed the Wallcreeper.
With just a glance at this interesting sleeping bag,
one can tell that it is a special product. The Wallcreeper is a versatile
bag that can turn into a parka, blanket or sleeping bag depending on your
needs at the time. It has
sleeves that can open and close with a zipper. There is also a drawstring
opening at the bottom of the bag. Both innovations turn the bag into a coat
and back, making the Wallcreeper perfect for late night bonfire
conversations or a quick stroll around the campsite. Front pockets were also
included to protect sensitive hands against the cold and hold gear you would
like handy at all times. It even has glow in the dark zippers! This makes
the Exped sleeping bag highly functional, and one of the handiest to have
around.
This bag would be pretty useless though, if it didn’t
give you protection against the night air. 750 fill goose down helps in that regard.
Draft tubes around the collar, arm accesses and zipper also aid in keeping
cold air out and warm air comfortably circulating inside the bag. This
however, is only applicable to weather at around 45 degrees, ten degrees
above its rating of 35 degrees F. Cold sleepers have complained that if the
climate shifts, and approaches anywhere near the Wallcreeper’s rating, it
starts to get frosty. A few others though, have said that it provides
sufficient protection, but felt a slight chill at 35 degrees.
The Texped ripstop nylon shell and ripstop polyester
lining however, contribute to the lightness of the bag. At merely 2 pounds,
it is possible to carry complementary accessories, such as an extra lining
or blanket. You do get quite an
innovative product for your US$300, except with regard to its warmth
retention capabilities. Another annoyance is the neck Velcro, which is
supposed to comfortably hold the zipper, but only irritates the face, chin
and neck.
On the whole, the Exped Wallcreeper is perhaps the most
versatile sleeping bag you can find. Improvements need to be made however,
to make this more attractive to the average income consumer. Older models
can be found for cheap, but if you are in the market for a new bag, one
would suggest a more traditional product that is cheaper and just as
effective, if not more so, than the Exped offering. If you are a warm
sleeper and don’t mind the price however, the Wallcreeper is an excellent
three weather bag.
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