Not yet rated. I see that on campmor and rei that there's a different version of the bag in a neon green. It has served me well on several summer trips and is also rated at 20F. Just got this on sale from Campmor a few days ago, and thought I would share my experience with it. It’s spare but also extremely light weight. So a Kelty Cosmic Down 20* F bag costs $80 and the cheapest I can find a Light Year 20*F is around $160. With a 600-fill-power, the Kelty Cosmic 20 won’t be the most insulated bag on the list. In this overview of the Cosmic Down 20, you can clearly see the over-stuffed nature of some baffles… and the average to under-filled look of a few other baffles. A night in the hammock (with a DownMat under me) down to the mid twenties found me, yet again, warm and toasty. I also noted that the material doesn't breathe as well as most higher priced bags, and condensation was a little more than I like. (Regular Size) Average Weight … However, if you’re shopping on a budget, the Kelty Cosmic 20 … A piece of gear doesn't have to be the best in any one area to be great. While realizing that some people on BPL use low-rated R-value sleeping pads, for example, I used the same pads I always do. First thing first: It’s a $100.00 DOWN sleeping bag. Free shipping on many items ... $20.00 shipping. Returns of any portion of the purchase will require equal forfeiture of offer or amount equal to offer. If you aren't already a member, you can sign up with this link https://www.theclymb.com/invite-from/mountainwalker (I get a $10 credit to apply to gear when a friend I've invited makes a purchase, at no cost to you. And hey, the good news is that it DOES work pretty much as advertised. There are definitely some thinner spots in loft, particularly on the bottom of the bag, but overall I’m pretty pleased. My previous experiences with the bag had all been during warm days, with highs perhaps in the forties and bottoming out in the twenties in the middle of the night. All that said, my goal was to emphasize real-world, practical findings… more so "Does it work as advertised" than "What do the specs say," ya know? by Brad Groves on March 22, 2011 Performance Gear Reviews. For such a cheap bag, could the shell material really be light enough to offset the extra weight of 550 fill? Just for grins, a comparison shot of the Cosmic Down 20 alongside a Western Mountaineering Ultralite. A few comments about the discussion… Field testing a sleeping bag for relative/comparable warmth is an inherently subjective undertaking, so I eliminated as many variables as possible. The skeptic in my head immediately said “Yeah, it’ll weigh five pounds and be good for 60 F (16 C).” But the sleeping bag only weighs two and a half pounds, and it’s been EN tested for 20 F / -7 C. Well, that clinched my curiosity. All offers are limited to stock on hand; no backorders or rainchecks are available. The night I slept cold had been in the mid twenties all day and dropped even lower that night. Although I was game to experiment and had gained healthy respect for the Cosmic Down 20, I took along a 0 F / -18 C bag as a backup. Buy One Get One offers apply a portion of discount amount to each of the items. We desperately needed to lighten our 67lb. It was only cold on the night after a really cold day. 18.2 ounces (516 grams) of that weight is the down filling. The zipper draft tube is surprisingly well filled, and the zipper runs freely. Now, thanks to a slew of upgrades, you can get your hands on a legit UNICORN—with “pony pricing” still in play. Offer may not be combined with any other sale, promotion, discount, code, coupon and/or offer. Weight … “Huh,” I thought again. Does the lumpy appearance belie the bag’s performance? The material is pretty rugged, overkill in my opinion, but at least the down won't poke through like it can with polyester taffeta. For those interested in such things, Casey's calculation on loft can be a good starting point… However, for the numbers to be accurate that calculation assumes that the amount of down is going into the same-cut sleeping bag shell & that the shell fabric is the same weight. I’m not gonna lie: It isn’t a sexy bag. It wasn’t until that morning when I got up and moved around for awhile that I really warmed up. (Regular Size) 2 lbs. The real question, then, “Should everyone buy this bag?”. Note the passive top collar and draft collar of the Cosmic Down 20. I bought a $100 down bag made by Marmot that is made specifically for Dick's Sporting Goods. Sleep snug and sound on subfreezing fall nights in the men's Kelty Cosmic 20 sleeping bag. I tend to sleep warm, and I was just slightly chilled at 30 degrees with mid weight base layers, and a balaclava. 12 oz. We think this bag would be comfortable for ladies up t… Then I realized that what had changed wasn’t so much the low temperature, but the high temperature of the day. If someone wants to get into backpacking, but doesn’t want to make a large equipment investment, this bag could be just the ticket. most trips. The box that arrived at my doorstep was surprisingly small and light. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it. Subscribe here. Although I can fluff the hood to get some more down into the area, the neck region of the hood habitually shifts down out of the neck region and toward the head. Fill: 600-fill down. The bag comes in two sizes: regular and long. This is a pretty decent bag. It's certainly an excellent value, and anyone on a budget should seriously consider it. There are two large loops sewn onto the footbox for hanging, and a number of small loops along the sides so you could secure a pad underneath the bag. From campgrounds by the lake to weekend backpacking treks in the mountains, you've got three-season performance to … Limit one discount code per order. Cosmic 20 Synthetic Kelty Cosmic 0 Synthetic Kelty Tuck 20 Kelty Mistral 0 Kelty Mistral 20 Temperature Rating (F): 20 0 20 0 20 Insulation: Cirroloft Synthetic Cirroloft Synthetic Thermapro Synthetic Cloudloft … In order to properly assess the canopy right out of the box, we set it up in our backyard, … I see the bag working particularly well for those who would benefit from other gear upgrades… perhaps the $300 “savings” of the Cosmic D could be put toward a new backpack or tent that would save a few pounds. No, they’re not of the same quality as a WM bag, but the build construction is much, much higher than what I’ve seen in other bags near this price range. First thing first: It’s a $100.00 DOWN sleeping bag. Kelty Cosmic 20 Sleeping Bag. The draft tube is not circumferential, nor can you cinch it down, but the passive top collar does help keep the bag warmer.