The Wilderness Shop has a range of sleeping bags
to suit all specialist outdoor requirements!
We have over 35 different sleeping bags including:

Mont Synthetic Fill Mont Down Fill Exped Down Fill

 Choosing a Sleeping Bag: There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a bag.

Down Filled

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Helium 300, 450, 600
The  Helium series are design for people who wish to maximise warmth and minimise weight, with no compromise. Impressively light, surprisingly compact and exceptionally warm, these sleeping bags feature 800+ loft goose down, Pertex Quantum 15 denier fabrics and Mont's award winning Radial Arc Baffle System. Other features include: Differential cut - inner smaller than outer to reduce cold spots; Full length YKK side and foot zips; Hood drawcord; 3D zip draft tube; Oven door foot venting system; Tuck stitched baffles for greater durability


 

Zodiac 350, 500, 700
The versatility of the Zodiac sleeping bags makes them ideal for travellers and suitable for bushwalkers. They can be used over a wide range of temperatures by regulating the ventilation with foot and side zippers and adjusting the distribution of down between canopy and base. The semi rectangular shape is ideal for those who like a little more room to move when they sleep. Affordably priced yet designed with all the features required to make any trip as comfortable as possible.




  

Tapered Rectangular
Nadgee, Brindabella, Aurora, Franklin
The Tapered Rectangular series are warmer and lighter than ever before. Featuring Mont’s patented Radial Arc Baffle System and Radiant Barrier technology, these bags set a new benchmark in sleeping bag technology. Their versatility makes them a favourite with bushwalkers and ski tourers. They can be used over a wide range of temperatures by regulating the ventilation with foot and side zippers and adjusting the distribution of down between canopy and base. The semi rectangular shape also makes them ideal for those who like a little more room to move when they sleep.

 

Specialist Boxfoot   Highland,
Zeal, Spindrift, Telemark, Main Range
Sophisticated design features combined with superior Goose Down result in sleeping bags of unrivalled warmth. The best of the best, the Specialist Boxfoot Series will keep you warm in the most severe alpine conditions anywhere on earth. The lightweight models are ideal for bushwalking and spring ski touring. The mid range suit winter skiing and low altitude mountaineering and the warmest bags suit extreme cold conditions and high altitude mountaineering. The full length side zip means that, chosen carefully, one of these sleeping bags will be suitable for a wide range of alpine adventures. Technical features include: Vertical Chest Baffles; Radial Arc Baffle System on lower horizontal baffles; Radiant heat barrier over torso baffles; Hydronaute XT™ shell.

          
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Extenders: Nitro, Hotwire
Extend the range of your sleeping bag with one of these sleeping bag liners, or use them as an ultralight travelling or summer sleeping bag. Hand filled with Goose Down minimum 700+ loft. Constructed from lightweight, downproof 40 denier Nylon taffeta. Double slider continuous coil zip allows two to be zipped together. Reversible design for left and right handed use. Horizontal baffle system allows distribution of down between canopy and base. Tapered rectangular cut for versatility. Nitro has no hood.
 

Wedgie
Increase the width of your sleeping bag with the Wedgie. An ingenious insert design which provides additional volume to any Mont down sleeping bag. Filled with 700+ loft Goose down. Shell fabric 30 denier nylon. Will zip to all models of Mont down sleeping bags (except womens models).


 

Stealth Boxfoot
Best value for money cold-sleeprs bag! Filled with 1100g 600+ loft down. Recommended for 4 season and snow use, Rated for use down to -10oC to -20oC. Features: a boxfoot / mummy design; a full nylon shell with vertical torso baffles and horizontal lower baffles; box-walled chambers; full length side zip; contoured hood; hood and collar muff to reduce heat loss. Supplied with compression stuff sack and loose storage sack.
 

 
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Comfort 400, 600, 800
Perfect for travelling and bushwalking: light, spacious, versatile and compact. A separate zipper around the foot box allows the bag to be opened for use as a doona. Spacious shape: roomy design offers terrific freedom of movement, even if you bend your knees or elbows. The ideal sleeping bag for those enjoy space when they sleep. Connectivity: Although Comfort bags have a comforter design, connecting two bags together is simple and quick hence to a two section zipper. Only the main zippers have to be joined. Other features include: Anatomically shaped and easy-to-adjust hood; High performance down fill 750 cu in loft; Bar-tacking and Double tuck-stitch design; Locking zippers; Sealed baffles; Draft tube; Angled and trapezoid foot design.

 

Ultralite 300, 500
These are the minimalist bags: ultralight and warm at an excellent price. The cut is a bit narrower than in the rest of our range. They are designed for the user that turns with the bag during sleep and not in the bag. The baffle between top and bottom sides are open which allows the down to be shifted according to personal needs. The No. 3 zipper is lighter but has to be treated with more care. At 140 cm in length it's a weight saver, yet still allows the bag to be aired well when necessary. Left and right hand zippers can be coupled. Ultralite features include: Anatomically shaped and easy-to-adjust hood; High performance down fill 750 cu in loft; Bar-tacking design; Locking zippers; Draft tube; Angled and trapezoid foot design.

  

Waterbloc 600, 800
Waterbloc series sleeping bags are the world's first down sleeping bags that are not water-phobic! With their patented welded baffle technology, they keep you dry in rain, in a snowcave or in a igloo. Waterbloc series sleeping bags offer a lightweight, waterproof, and vapor permeable sleeping system. With a Waterbloc bag, a mat and a rain protection for your hood you can take on any climatic condition!  Waterbloc bags offer best protection from the elements. With the best quality goose down filling 840 cu in loft, there is no better warmth and weather protection to weight ratio available. Waterbloc-features include: Anatomically shaped and easy-to-adjust hood; Bar-tacking and Double tuck-stitch design;  Locking zippers; Sealed baffles; Draft tube; Angled and trapezoid foot design.

CHOOSING A SLEEPING BAG!

Choosing A Sleeping Bag
There are a number of factors to consider before purchasing a new sleeping bag. So while initially the range available may appear overwhelming, using these factors, the information in our Buying Guide, and with help from The Wilderness Shop, you will make the right choice! Most factors are interrelated as explained here.

Range
At The Wilderness Shop we have around 30 different sleeping bags. We are sure we have one to suit you!

Decision Making
Read the information here. Discuss your needs with us. Get a bag that suits those needs. Don’t get one designed for Mount Everest if you are going overseas to sleep on Grandma’s couch!

Download The Wilderness Shop’s Sleeping Bag Brochure for more information.

Factors to consider
Shapes that sleeping bags are available in are generally defined as rectangular or mummy shaped. Most of our rectangular bags are called tapered rectangular, as they are slightly narrower at your feet than at your shoulders. Some prefer a mummy shaped bag, as this maximises warmth while minimising weight and bulk. Others prefer a tapered rectangle for greater room and flexibility of use: they can be unzipped fully and used as a doona in hot weather, or in summer a couple can use one bag over the top as they sleep.
Temperature Range that a sleeping bag is suitable for is a guideline. Some people are warm sleepers, others are not. In general, men feel the cold less than women, and a young person will feel the cold less than someone who is older. The warmer temperature listed for each bag is for someone who feels the cold, the colder temperature is for someone who does not feel the cold. Other factors that affects how warm or cold you feel are: how tired you are, how well you have eaten, your hydration level, how good your sleeping mat is, and if you are tenting on your own or with another person.

Fill type is on many peoples lists. Advantages of down fill is it is light, compact and has a longer life. There are different loft qualities available, higher loft gives greater warmth for the same weight. The advantages of a synthetic fill are a lower price, is better than down if damp and may suit someone with an allergy. All our down sleeping bags loft figures use the European Standard EN12130. Be aware if making comparisons with American brands that they use a different standard. The approximate comparisons are:
560 EU = 610 US
660 EU = 725 US
750 EU = 850 US
Weight is important, and is related to the above factors. If you are carrying it in your pack over long distances, get one that is light and compact, yet still within your weight and shape factors. Higher quality fill will add warmth without weight.
Features can increase comfort and warmth, and will increase the price. Hoods add warmth, a 3D hood is even better. Draft tubes along the zip keep out the cold. A 3D foot keeps feet warmer. Vertical baffles in the chest area reduce down from shifting during the night. Horizontal baffles allow down to be moved around the bag for greater flexibility in temperature use. A water-resistant Hydronaute XT shell adds warmth with negligible weight increase, even more so in damp conditions. A Waterbloc keeps the down drier in the worst conditions, hence you stay warmer.

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GEAR REVIEWS!

Mont Highland, by Nick

The Highland is part of Mont’s Specialist Boxfoot Series which are designed for maximum insulation in cold mountain environments. Each bag in the range features a durable waterproof outer shell, high loft down (750+), thermally efficient mummy shape and various baffle construction techniques. The Highland straddles the line between a three and four season bag. When used in conjunction with a winter weight liner and thermals I have found the Highland to be toasty warm on early spring ski tours in the Main Range. At other times of the year the full length zip can be opened and closed to regulate the desired sleeping temperature. The boxfoot series use very comfortable materials. At 1250 grams, the Highland makes for a warm and versatile sleeping bag.

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