Description
Highly packable winter sleeping bag for extreme conditions
For those who love winter
But the Expert was not developed solely for them. It’s a synthetic winter sleeping bag designed for very cold weather, so it won’t let you down, whether you're climbing alpine peaks or getting away from it all in January. We know full well that the legs are the first to get cold, so we adapted the Expert‘s design so that the zip is shortened and ends about mid-thigh, whereby we could cram more insulation into the side instead of a zip.
The three-layer construction of the BHB Micro filling ensures you stay warm and comfy at all times, while also ensuring a good weight and packability enhanced by the compression pack it comes with.
Technical specification
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| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Zippers | YKK |
| Insulation technology | Synthetic - BHB Micro |
| Insulation | BHB Micro 400g/m2 |
| Insulation thickness | Three-layer |
| Outer material | Nylon Ultralight Ripstop DWR CCS |
| Inner material | Polyester Micro |
| User's height | 175/185/195 |
| Width (max/min) | 85/55 cm |
| Packed volume | 27 L |
| Kompressed volume | 17.5 L |
| Connectability (L+R) | Yes |
| Packed / compressed dimensions | Ø26 x 51/33 cm |
| Shape | Mummy |
| Type | Men (185 - 205 cm) |
| Season | Winter |
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| Comfort | -8 °C |
| Limit | -16 °C |
| Extreme | -36 °C |
To keep out the cold
We are fully aware that cold is the number one enemy of sleep, so we fight it every way we can. Naturally, the zip is double-sided and can be opened/closed from both the inside and the outside. In addition, it has a flap on the inside, which effectively prevents air from penetrating inside. It is also padded, so if you sleep on the zip you won’t feel like the princess and the pea. There is a draft collar just behind the head opening. When tightened, it keeps the heat inside the sleeping bag very efficiently and prevents the user from breathing vapour into the sleeping bag.
It may seem trivial, but who takes clothes pegs into the great outdoors? That’s why we’ve given our sleeping bags two loops to make them easier to hang and dry faster.
Singles and couples
Thanks to the left or righthand side zip, it is possible to join two Experts together, which will undoubtedly be appreciated by couples in love. This feature also significantly increases thermal comfort.
BHB Micro three-layer shingle thermal insulation
Three-layer shingle insulation is a combination of two continuous layers of fleece with overlapping shingles between them. The effect of this is that part of the sleeping bag has three layers and part has, de facto, four - these parts alternate - which helps create a more efficient loft and thus increases the sleeping bag’s insulating properties.
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
Shipped goods will be left at a place deemed suitable by couriers, typically at your front door. If you need to sign for the parcel, please indicate this in the delivery instructions when completing your order address.
Shipping Charges
All charges are in New Zealand Dollars.
New Zealand
- For a limited time, FREE standard shipping on all New Zealand orders over $95
- $8.99 standard shipping on New Zealand orders under $95
- A $2.81 surcharge applies to residential addresses due to courier charge structures. This surcharge can be avoided by shipping to a business address
- A $7 surcharge applies to all NZ rural addresses. We cannot ship to PO Boxes or Private Bags
- A $10 surcharge applies to Chatham Islands and Waiheke Island addresses
- A shipping charge of up to $85 (North Island) or up to $95 (South Island) applies to each oversized or heavy item
- We cannot ship oversized or heavy items to Chatham Islands
International
- $24.99 shipping on all Australian orders
- Shipping charges to other international destinations range between $37.99 and $185
- We cannot ship oversized or heavy items internationally
Shipping Times
We aim to process and dispatch your order as fast as possible. While in most cases this will happen within 24-72 hours, it can take up to 5 business days, depending on what is ordered. In some cases, like during peak season and holiday periods, it may take longer. Shipping and processing times are a guide only, not a guarantee.
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
After dispatch, delivery is normally overnight within the South Island and 1-3 business days within the North Island. Rural addresses could take up to an additional 2-4 business days. At this time, we do not offer urgent delivery as a standard freight option, however if you require your order urgently, please contact us before ordering to ensure that we can meet your delivery timeframe. We aim to deliver your order within the following timeframes:
New Zealand
- North Island: 3-7 business days
- North Island rural: 3-7 business days
- Waiheke Island: 4-8 business days
- South Island: 2-6 business days
- South Island rural: 2-6 business days
- Chatham Islands: 7-10 business days
- Oversized or heavy items: 5-7 business days to all NZ addresses (excluding Chatham islands)
International
Australia: 7–10 business days (metropolitan areas only).
Canada: 10 business days
Hong Kong: 10 business days
UK/Ireland: 10 business days
USA: 10 business days
Every now and then, life throws a curveball and deliveries might take a little longer. We're doing our best to get your goods to you ASAP. If you've got any questions about your order, just give us a shout.
We're actually pretty speedy most of the time. After dispatch, around 92% of our orders zoom to your door within 5 days. In the South Island 79% of those arrive in 2 days. And for the North Island 85% of orders make it in 5 days. We're always keeping a watchful eye on freight times to ensure the best experience for our customers. Watch this space for our full freight review.
Usually, your stuff should reach you within the expected time. However, no need to stress if it takes a little longer than 5 days, occasionally things don't go exactly to plan. If you need something super soon and it's less than 6 days before your desired delivery date, just chat with us before ordering.
Keep in mind, we can't give refunds for delays beyond our control or if you've ordered last-minute without letting us know. We're all about making things smooth, so drop us a line if you're unsure.
Kindly note that if a package happens to go missing, Gearshop won't be able to offer a replacement or refund if the courier can provide evidence of delivery. Important note: If you haven't received your order within 7 days of your Shipping Confirmation email, please let us know right away so that we can follow up with the courier. Due to courier policies, we are unable to accept claims for non delivery, loss or damage after 12 days from shipping.
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Note that international orders for footwear may or may not be shipped with original boxes, due to shipping volume restrictions.
Click & Collect
We now offer Click & Collect as an option via our website, you can place your order and select to collect. In some cases your order may be available the same or next day, but that may not always be the case, so we will notify you by text message or email where possible, when your order is ready to be collected. this could be up to 48 hours after ordering. So try and include a cell phone number with your order. If you need something urgently, give us a call or email before placing the order, to make sure we have it available for you right away.
Payment & Security
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