Review of Ferrino Ferrino Diable 700 WTS
Posted: Wed 12 Sep, 2012 2:58 pmReview of Ferrino Ferrino Diable 700 WTS- $291 current price.
I was given a Ferrino Diable 700 WTS by Rico from http://adventurefriends.com.au for the purpose of testing over the winter months in Tasmania.
Weight 1500 grams
Length 220 cm
Width 80 cm
Stuff sack size ø 20 x 38 cm
Compress. sack size ø 20 x 28 cm
Comfort temperature -1oC female -7oC Male
Extreme temperature -25oC
Filling 700 grams Down 80/20 500 cuin
On receiving the bag the first thing I noticed was its weight on my scales it weighs bang on 1600g including the stuff sack, which doesn't put it in the ultra light category. I removed the bag from the stuff sack and laid it out, I could see it was going to be a warm bag and felt confident that it was going to perform to its specifications. I also really liked the look of the bag. The 100% 40D 292 T Polyester inner and shell fabric felt very strong and durable compared to lighter sleeping bags which I have owned. I was also intrigued by the welded technical system (stretch system) on the bags as I thought it may make me feel claustrophobic.
Ferrino Diable 700 WTS
http://adventurefriends.com.au/ferrino-diable-700-wts
I used the bag on several overnight trips between late April and August in Tasmania, all the trips were in the Cradle Mountain and Central plateau areas with overnight temperatures ranging from about -6 to +3 degrees. I used the bag with a Exped UL Synmat. I am pretty average in shape and size; just under 6ft and around 85kg. I sleep in simple polyester thermals.
The first night I used the bag I had cold and wet trip out to Mount Inglis and was camping in the Fury Divide at around 1200m not far from the Overland Track. I quickly got some dry clothes on and jumped in the bag to warm up, it took a while but once I was warm I stayed warm all night. The fact it took me a while to warm up was down to me not jumping around to warm myself before getting in the bag. The stretch system didn't turn out to be claustrophobic at all in fact I really liked it as the bag felt like it was hugging me all night, eliminated those cold air pockets and it meant I didn't need to have the hood pulled tight around my shoulders as it helped stopped cold air loss. The collar baffles also worked well to help in this respect. The zip is also well protected with a baffle on the inside of the bag to limit air loss there. I did struggle with the zip a bit in the morning finding it quite fiddly to undo, but I am missing half my thumb on my right hand.
On other nights when the temperature dropped to within a degree of the bags comfort level I slept through the night and woke up nice and toasty not wanting to get out of the bag.
In conclusion I found the bag to be well made and definitely lived up to its specifications. With the temperatures I spent in it at night I would be happy to take it out in any season in Tasmania. I really like the stretch system in the bag which is a feature, unfortunately my legs were a tiny bit too long to sit cross legged in it. The major down side of the bag is its weight at 1.6kg which will put off any lightweight walkers. At $291 it is very well priced for the quality of the bag and I would recommend it for anyone who wants a good solid bag for year round use.
*Adventure Friends have a 20% discount for the next 24 hours see this thread: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10910
If anyone has any questions on this bag please feel free to ask and myself or Rico will be glad to answer.
I was given a Ferrino Diable 700 WTS by Rico from http://adventurefriends.com.au for the purpose of testing over the winter months in Tasmania.
Weight 1500 grams
Length 220 cm
Width 80 cm
Stuff sack size ø 20 x 38 cm
Compress. sack size ø 20 x 28 cm
Comfort temperature -1oC female -7oC Male
Extreme temperature -25oC
Filling 700 grams Down 80/20 500 cuin
On receiving the bag the first thing I noticed was its weight on my scales it weighs bang on 1600g including the stuff sack, which doesn't put it in the ultra light category. I removed the bag from the stuff sack and laid it out, I could see it was going to be a warm bag and felt confident that it was going to perform to its specifications. I also really liked the look of the bag. The 100% 40D 292 T Polyester inner and shell fabric felt very strong and durable compared to lighter sleeping bags which I have owned. I was also intrigued by the welded technical system (stretch system) on the bags as I thought it may make me feel claustrophobic.
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Ferrino Diable 700 WTS
http://adventurefriends.com.au/ferrino-diable-700-wts
I used the bag on several overnight trips between late April and August in Tasmania, all the trips were in the Cradle Mountain and Central plateau areas with overnight temperatures ranging from about -6 to +3 degrees. I used the bag with a Exped UL Synmat. I am pretty average in shape and size; just under 6ft and around 85kg. I sleep in simple polyester thermals.
The first night I used the bag I had cold and wet trip out to Mount Inglis and was camping in the Fury Divide at around 1200m not far from the Overland Track. I quickly got some dry clothes on and jumped in the bag to warm up, it took a while but once I was warm I stayed warm all night. The fact it took me a while to warm up was down to me not jumping around to warm myself before getting in the bag. The stretch system didn't turn out to be claustrophobic at all in fact I really liked it as the bag felt like it was hugging me all night, eliminated those cold air pockets and it meant I didn't need to have the hood pulled tight around my shoulders as it helped stopped cold air loss. The collar baffles also worked well to help in this respect. The zip is also well protected with a baffle on the inside of the bag to limit air loss there. I did struggle with the zip a bit in the morning finding it quite fiddly to undo, but I am missing half my thumb on my right hand.
On other nights when the temperature dropped to within a degree of the bags comfort level I slept through the night and woke up nice and toasty not wanting to get out of the bag.
In conclusion I found the bag to be well made and definitely lived up to its specifications. With the temperatures I spent in it at night I would be happy to take it out in any season in Tasmania. I really like the stretch system in the bag which is a feature, unfortunately my legs were a tiny bit too long to sit cross legged in it. The major down side of the bag is its weight at 1.6kg which will put off any lightweight walkers. At $291 it is very well priced for the quality of the bag and I would recommend it for anyone who wants a good solid bag for year round use.
*Adventure Friends have a 20% discount for the next 24 hours see this thread: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10910
If anyone has any questions on this bag please feel free to ask and myself or Rico will be glad to answer.