Sleeping Bag: ME Glacier 450
This bag makes me happy, everytime I unpack it
Hard Facts
Price: 399€
Weight: 980g
Packed Size: 25x20x17cm
Water and Wind repellent
Comfort/Limit/Extreme Temperature: -1/-8/26°
The Mountain Equipment Glacier 450
For most of my life I shivered in my sleeping bag, including in summers. Rarely I could get a good night’s sleep. I get cold easily and my bags weren’t suited to keep my high demand warm. So as soon as I started researching my camping and outdoor gear, my sleeping system was the top priority.
With the Glacier 450, I splashed out in the one-time purchase that would last me a lifetime. I hope at least. It cost me around 400€, but so far it was worth every cent. No more shivering in St. Georgen am Reith, our scout campsite just known for its terrible weather and temperature, both winter and summer.
The bag is suited for crisp summer nights up to 18 degrees and cold nights down to -6. At least that’s the coldest I’ve comfortably slept through so far.
In addition: no need for a bivouac bag, as the materials finish is water repellent. One fateful night on my first long hike 160km through the Austrian alps, I slept under a tree. While it was raining. Without a tent. Yes yes. Terrible idea. But: In the morning there was not a single square centimetre of my bags material that was soaked. I could just shake all the droplets off and pack it up dry and ready for the next night. There were a bunch of gooey trails though, as snails crawled over me all night long. As far as I know there is no brand that advertises their snail-repellent finish though… So, no hard feelings.
The material on the inside feels very smooth and cool to the touch, but as soon as you slip in, you can feel your body temperature being reflected. Moving around in your bag might generate some noise, but I think it’s a fair trade-off to have cosy nights and mornings. Your nose might be cold and your breath visible, but your body just the right temperature.
I think it is quite big and heavy, especially when packed down, but down feathers can be compromised quite well. So I usually sit on the transport bag until most of the air is out, then I close it up and stuff it in my backpack.
All in all, if you are ready to spend quite the sum on a sleeping bag, I’d definitely recommend this one!
And as a sidenote: I use the Therm-a-Rest Prolite Apex sleeping pad underneath. Also, this is just my personal experience, not a sponsored review.