{"id":61,"date":"2011-05-05T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2011-05-05T08:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.valandre.com\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2015-02-17T11:09:15","modified_gmt":"2015-02-17T10:09:15","slug":"mirage-valandre-sleeping-bags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.valandre.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/05\/mirage-valandre-sleeping-bags\/","title":{"rendered":"Mirage | Valandre | Sleeping bags"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valandre.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/MIRAGE-02b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.valandre.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/enigma-wp2\/img\/loading16.gif\" alt=\"Valandre Mirage 3\/4 - Down sleeping bag\" width=\"450\" height=\"241\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.valandre.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/MIRAGE-02b-450x241.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Adventure racing - Trekking - Big wall climbing - Bivy equipment \tBookmark and Share      Aptly named, the Mirage down sleeping bag is a regular trompe l&rsquo;oeil &ndash; a trick of the eye. Combining the tubular bell system with pre-cut anatomically formed baffles and ultra-light Asahi-Kasei Impact 66 ripstop polyamide 37g\/m2 fabric gives you a bag that will keep its loft even if we add no down (yes, sir). But though this would works wonders for the pack size, we have added 12.9 oz (365 g) of 800+ cu in (EU) goose down just to keep you comfy on the safe side.  &quot;Seventh freezing morning at our four star bivi, on the east face of Mascara au Torres del Paine&quot; - Patahonia - Fragile Faces\/900m with A5 and 6C (Babcsan Gabor-Hungary, Stephane Bauzac and Leslie Fucsko-France in 2001)  See the route   Made on the principles of the Shocking Blue and the La Fayette, the Mirage will set the standards in its range. This time the benchmark is 26.3 oz (773 g) total, a pack size of only 4.8 liters, and an extreme temperature rating at 1.4&deg;F (-17&deg;C).  Field testers have taken the super light Mirage to 14&deg;F (-10&deg;C) wearing a base layer of underwear and a fleece vest. Even if these are not recommended temperature ratings (metabolism etc. should be considered), field tests have certainly underlined the extraordinary performance of the Mirage.  Andrew Crows product review below, tells yet another story of what kind of performance you can squeeze out of a Mirage. And Cassin ridge on Denali is not the right place to get stuck, so fast and light is the right way.......as long as you are 100% sure about your weather forecast! Nice one Andrew!  &quot;Another milder morning....never the less, I do not want to get out of my bag&quot; - Route &quot;Le renouvellement des mites&quot; Vercors, France: 350m A4 and 6b. Leslie Fuscko - France and Christi Negoita - Romania (Photo) and Emil Camerzan - Romania  The secret of this superb performance is simple: If you have taken the time to read the down page, you should know, that we are capable of collecting a totally mature down quality here in France. But connected to a 100% anatomic construction, the ultra light Mirage lifts off and away from your body. On the leg section and foot box, there is NO contact at all, and a slight contact with NO weight feeling can be felt on the body section.  &quot;Do I get out or not????....In here the warmth is guarentied......outside it's a A4 waiting for me...&quot; Route &quot;Le renouvellement des mites&quot;: 350m A4 and 6b, Vercors, France. Leslie Fuscko - France (Photo) and Christi Negoita and Emil Camerzan - Romania.  A strange feeling of being warm, without any feeling of weight on your body (like sleeping in the sun on the beach). And it's this weight\/contact liberation, that allows a full expansion of the down clusters in all directions.  Welcome to the jet age........Get a Mirage and go supersonic! Fabric: Asahi KASEI Impact 66 Polyamide WR Rip-Stop \/ Asahi Kasei Polyamid WR Rip-Stop Down Quality: Goose 850 cuin+ (US Normes) Total Weight: 27.3 oz. (773 g.) (1 lb 10 oz) Down Load: 12.9 oz. (365 g.) Circumference: 62.2\/53.1\/37.4 Inch (158\/135\/95cm) Compressed Volume: 4.8 litres Length (inside): S: 66.9 in.\/170 cmM: 72.8 in.\/185cmL: 78.7 in.\/200cm Comfort Rating: 30.2F (-1C) (Limite EN 13537) Extreme Rating: 1.4F (-17C) (EN 13537) Mirage thumbnail Mirage thumbnail Mirage thumbnail Latest Reviews | Po  More Info : Valandre&copy; &raquo; Gear &raquo; Sleeping Bags&raquo; Valandre, Mirage, Ultralight down sleeping bag http:\/\/www.valandre.com\/eng\/Sleeping_Bags_and_Outerwear\/sleeping_bags\/mirage.html#ixzz1KWFFvaq7 French Know How - Danish design\" href=\"http:\/\/www.valandre.com\/sleeping-bags\/mirage-3\/4.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mirage | Valandre | Sleeping bags<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Valandre | Down Sleeping bags<\/strong><strong> | <\/strong> <strong>Description :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Valandre Mirage Sleeping Bag combines a full differential cut, pre-cut anatomically formed baffles and ultra-light Asahi-Kasei Impact 66 Ripstop Polyamide fabric gives you a bag that will almost keep its loft even without down. But although that would work wonders for the pack size, we&rsquo;ve added 12oz. of 850+ French Goose Down just to keep you comfy. Built on the principles of the best-selling Shocking Blue and the La Fayette, the Mirage goes ultra-light using Asahi Kasei Impact 66 Ripstop Polyamid 37g\/m squared throughout the bag, employing a ONE THIRD length (13.5in) left zipper and leaving out the draft collar. While the temperature rating should eliminate the need for a draft collar, the zipper is positioned between the shoulder and neck, where the need for insulation is less. Also the Valandre Mirage is cut wide to accommodate layering if needed. Consider using this bag in conjuction with the Kiruna Jacket.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><strong>Valandre | <\/strong><strong>Down Sleeping bags<\/strong><strong> | Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Fabric (outer): Asahi KASEI 100% Polyamide Nylon 6-6 Ripstop 40.7g\/m2 DWR treatment<br>\nFabric (inner): Asahi KASEI 100% Polyester 40.8g\/m2 DWR treatment<br>\nDown quality: French Goose Down 95\/5; 850+ Fill<br>\nDown load: 12oz(Large)<br>\nTotal weight: 24oz (Large)<br>\nCircumference (shoulder\/hip\/foot): 62\/53\/38 inches<br>\nInside Length (SM\/MD\/LG): 67\/73\/78.5 inches Extreme rating: +20&deg;F.<br>\nZIPPER: The LEFT\/RIGHT ZIP version are readlily available.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Valandre | Down Sleeping bags<\/strong><strong> | <\/strong><strong>Test &amp; Reviews :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>by Andrew Crow : <a title=\"Valandre Mrage Review &ndash; Down Sleeping Bag\" href=\"http:\/\/www.valandre.com\/sleeping-bags\/mirage-3\/4.html\" target=\"_blank\">Valandre Mrage Review &ndash; Down Sleeping Bag<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I used the Mirage on a three day climb of the Cassin Ridge. Initially I was hesitant to take such a light bag on such a big and committing route, but the bag performed flawlessly. The warmth to weight ration was just was I was looking for to keep our pack light and us moving fast on the route. Our last bivy at 17800 feet clocked a nighttime temp of -10 degrees F. Combined with all my insulating layers, the bag was perfect for this application. It has become my go to bag for everything from summer backpacking to winter alpine bivies. I love this bag!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>by Arnold Chassen : <a title=\"Valandre Mrage Review &ndash; Down Sleeping Bag\" href=\"http:\/\/www.valandre.com\/sleeping-bags\/mirage-3\/4.html\" target=\"_blank\">Valandre Mrage Review &ndash; Down Sleeping Bag<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>My Mirage 3\/4 zip bag far exceeded my expectations duting a 2 week backpack trip in New Mexico. Our trip peaked at 12,460&prime; and we hiked through alpine and arid areas. Nighttime temps ranged from low 30&rsquo;s to low 90s. The sleeping bag packed small, carried light, and was comfortable. 3\/4 zipper was a real bonus. Incredible quality.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Mirage | Valandre | Sleeping bags Valandre | Down Sleeping bags | Description : The Valandre Mirage Sleeping Bag combines a full differential cut, pre-cut anatomically formed baffles and ultra-light Asahi-Kasei Impact 66 Ripstop Polyamide fabric gives you a bag that will almost keep its loft even without down. 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