SLEEPING BAG
Dryzones at the head and feet with a water repellent outer layer to protect from damp where they can come into contact with the tent wall. (Exosphere)
Insulated zip baffles prevent warmth escaping along the length of the zip.
Functional hood offers a comfortably close and contoured fit. Softly padded drawcord tunnel with two different cords.
2-way-zips allow joining left and right sleeping bags. Anti-catch strip prevents zipper from snagging.
Hook and loop tape flap to secure the zipper from opening.
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DEUTER SLEEPING BAG SYSTEM Three dimensional warmth collar
Raised foot zone for more room and added comfort.
with hook and loop tape closure prevents cold-spots. Comfortale elastic cord.
Ergo Foot creates freedom of movement for the feet. The ergonomic cut also ensures evenly distributed down and thus keeps the filling's loft. (Neosphere)
Fluffy body-warmer-fleece inserts in the SL sleeping bags provide extra insulation on cold sensitive body zones.
Internal pocket for valuables.
Foot Warmer: an extra fill layer guards against cold feet. (Exosphere)
Thermo-1-Layer Construction
Thermo-2-Layer Construction
Shingle-Layer Construction
Chamber Construction
H-Chamber Construction
Trapezoid Chamber Construction
Thermo Stretch Comfort
DREAMLITE 500; ORBIT +5° & 0°; SPACE I; STARLIGHT EXP; LITTLE STAR EXP; DREAMLAND
SPACE II; ORBIT -5°, STARLIGHT PRO EXP The two layers of Polyester fleece feature a staggered seam construction to avoid cold spots and guarantee maximum insulation.
EXOSPHERE
TREK LITE +8°
TREK LITE SQ 0°, +3° & -2°
NEOSPHERE
NEOSPHERE; EXOSPHERE
The thermo fleece layers are arranged in a shingle construction overlapping up to three times for maximum insulation.
Outer and inner shells are stitched directly to each other. These chambers contain the down.
Outer and inner shells are connected by straight baffles. The rectangular chambers are filled with down, which can expand to full loft potential.
Opposing diagonal trapezoid pockets and additional chambers on the side prevent the down from shifting. By avoiding cold spots, this construction can guarantee fantastic warmth insulation.
Elastic seam construction allows a comfortable, body-hugging fit without feeling restricted. Thus the bag warms up quicker and still offers fantastic freedom of movement for a good night's sleep.
69 SLEEPING BAG The view on the Piz Umbrail is perfect. And so is the accommodation … Graubünden, Switzerland; Klaus Fengler
DREAMLAND
This sleeping bag for the juniors (aged 6 and above) is a “bluesign ® product”: material and stages of production fulfil the world’s strictest standard for work safety, environmental and consumer protection. When the kids get older and taller the Dreamland can be extended a full 30 cm.
SYNTHETIC
70 SLEEPING BAG
foot section can be expanded 30 cm by way of zipped extension; closed it offers an additional layer of insulation • functional contour hood • 2-way zip with easy handling for kids • two step stuff sack • can be easily turned into a blanket by opening the all-round zip Construction: Thermo-1-Layer-Construction Filling: Thermo-Enviro Loft Lining: Comfortable Soft-Micro Outer material: 210T-Soft-Nylon Taffeta BS
# / 1 = left
DREAMLAND # 37033 / 1 2206
LITTLE STAR EXP # 3720015 /1 9503
kiwi-emerald
Fill- / Totalweight: Dimensions: Pack Size: Body Size:
510 g / 1070 g 160 – 190 x 70 cm 20 x 44 cm ~ 130 – 170 cm
papaya-lava
Joni cuddles his Joe not just in his dreams. Italy; Birgit Gelder
Fill- / Totalweight: Dimensions: Pack Size: Body Size:
320 g / 750 g 115 – 145 x 58 x 42 cm 17 x 36 cm ~ 95 – 130 cm
ergonomically shaped foot section can be expanded 30 cm • functional, 3D shaped hood with extra softness for special comfort around the head • anti-catch strip with extra reinforcement • 2-way, centrally placed zip with easy handling for kids • internal valuables pocket • drawcord at the hood (Starlight EXP & Pro EXP) (Starlight EXP & Pro EXP) Construction: Thermo-1-Layer-Construction (Little Star EXP, Starlight EXP); Thermo-2-Layer-Construction (Starlight Pro EXP); Filling: High-Loft Hollowfibre; Lining: Poly-Lite Soft Outer material: 210-T-Soft Nylon Taffeta
Little Star EXP • Starlight EXP • Starlight Pro EXP •
STARLIGHT EXP # 3720115/1 3310 5520
STARLIGHT PRO EXP # 3720215/1 2206
380 g / 1000 g 160 – 190 x 68 x 45 cm 18 x 44 cm ~ 130 – 170 cm
750 g / 1500 g 160 – 190 x 68 x 45 cm 22 x 47 cm ~ 130 – 170 cm
fire-cranberry
Fill- / Totalweight: Dimensions: Pack Size: Body Size:
cobalt-steel
• •
kiwi-emerald
EN Norm 13537 Temperature ranges are not available for child sizes.
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With the new, optimised ergonomic shape of the hood and the foot section our kids sleeping bags guarantees cosy comfort from top to bottom. And, of course, they still grow with the kids. The Starlight EXP Pro is even warmer with its Thermo-2-Layer construction.
SYNTHETIC
LITTLE STAR & STARLIGHTS
EXOSPHERE
• comfortable sleep thanks to good freedom of movement • warms up quicker due to the sleeping bags snug fit, which means less air to warm up
SYNTHETIC
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The freshly revised, detailed ergonomic cut of the hood and the foot section brings our technical synthetic sleeping bags to perfection. The high-tech construction with its internal and external elastic chamber seams still provides a 25 % expansion in width. This brings the insulation close to the body, eliminating cold spots, yet guaranteeing comfortable freedom of movement.
# / 0 = right # / 1 = left
EXOSPHERE +2° REG # 3700015 3310 cobalt-steel
Fill- / Totalweight: Dimensions: Pack Size: Body Size:
490 g / 1100 g 205 x 68-85 x 43-54 cm 16 x 39 cm ~ 185 cm
L # 3700115 3310 cobalt-steel
520 g / 1200 g 220 x 73-90 x 45-56 cm 16 x 39 cm ~ 200 cm
SL # 3700215 3310 cobalt-steel
450 g / 1090 g 198 x 68-85 x 43-54 cm 16 x 39 cm ~ 170 cm
EXOSPHERE -4° REG # 3700315 5520
L # 3700415 5520
SL # 3700515 5520
750 g / 1420 g 205 x 68-85 x 43-54 cm 18 x 43 cm ~ 185 cm
830 g / 1550 g 220 x 73-90 x 45-56 cm 19 x 44 cm ~ 200 cm
730 g / 1400 g 198 x 68-85 x 43-54 cm 18 x 43 cm ~ 170 cm
fire-cranberry
fire-cranberry
fire-cranberry
What an amazing view from the City of Rocks campground! Idaho, USA; Christian Pfanzelt Photography
+
Exosphere -4° & -8°
+
SYNTHETIC
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separate drawcords on the ergonomically shaped hood for precise adjustment • ergonomically shaped foot section perfectly adapted to the natural foot posture, extra insulation section for added warmth • Dryzone at the head and feet protect from moisture with a water repellent shell fabric • body-warmer fleece inserts made from fluffy brushed Thermo Fleece keep the kidney zones, top and bottom, and the foot zone warm in the SL versions • full-length, two-way YKK® zip (coupleable) • anti-catch baffle with extra reinforcement • internal valuables pocket • full compression stuff sack • Exosphere -4° & -8° with warmth collar Construction: Top and bottom are perfectly insulated with shingle construction that overlaps 1.3 times in the Exosphere +2°, 2.5 times in Exosphere +4° and 3 times in the Exosphere -8°. Filling: Deuter Thermo ProLoft ® Lining: skin friendly, breathable Poly-Lite Soft Outer material: durable, breathable, quick drying 40D Micro Rip Mini Ripstop and water repellent Dura Lite RS (Dryzone).
SL
+2° -4° -8°
# / 0 = right # / 1 = left Temperature range Comfort
Extreme*
+2°
+8°
+2°
-12°
2-Season
-4°
+2°
-4°
-20°
-8°
-2°
-8°
-26°
3-Season 4-Season
L # 3700715 4140
SL # 3700815 4140
1280 g / 1950 g 205 x 68-85 x 43-54 cm 22 x 49 cm ~ 185 cm
1400 g / 2150 g 220 x 73-90 x 45-56 cm 22 x 49 cm ~ 200 cm
1180 g / 1900 g 198 x 68-85 x 43-54 cm 22 x 49 cm ~ 170 cm
silver-anthracite
Uses
Limit
EXOSPHERE -8° REG # 3700615 4140
Fill- / Totalweight: Dimensions: Pack Size: Body Size:
silver-anthracite
silver-anthracite
ORBIT
female specific SL versions with body warmer fleece inserts around the kidneys and feet • functional contour hood with two different drawcords • anti-catch strip • two-way YKK® zip for combining to another bag • compression pack sack • internal valuables pocket • can be used as a blanket • warmth collar with padded edges in the Orbit 0° & -5° versions Construction: comprehensive Thermo-2-Layer-Construction (Orbit -5°), Thermo-1-Layer-Construction (Orbit +5° & 0°) Filling: High-Loft Hollowfibre Lining: Poly-Lite Soft Outer material: Dura-Lite RS
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The Orbits are durable synthetic sleeping bags for allround use. The Orbit +5° is the lightweight companion for the summer. With the Orbit 0° it might get cooler and with the Orbit -5° autumnal temperatures can be tackled.
+5° •
SL • • 0° • • SL • •
-5°
• •
SL • •
+5° 0° -5°
Temperature range Comfort Limit
Uses Extreme*
+9°
+5°
-9°
-0°
+5°
+/-0°
-14°
-5°
+/-0°
-5°
-23°
Summer 2-Season 3-Season
SYNTHETIC
+5°
# / 0 = right # / 1 = left
ORBIT +5° REG # 37400 3310
cobalt-steel
Fill- / Totalweight: Dimensions: Pack Size: Body Size:
320 g / 910 g 205 x 75 x 48 cm 15 x 39 cm ~ 185 cm
L # 37410 3310 cobalt-steel
350 g / 1000 g 220 x 80 x 50 cm 16 x 39 cm ~ 200 cm
SL # 37420 3310 cobalt-steel
310 g / 900 g 195 x 75 x 48 cm 15 x 39 cm ~ 170 cm
ORBIT 0° REG # 37430 5520
L # 37440 5520
650 g / 1290 g 205 x 75 x 48 cm 19 x 42 cm ~ 185 cm
680 g / 1370 g 220 x 80 x 50 cm 20 x 45 cm ~ 200 cm
fire-cranberry
fire-cranberry
SL # 37450 5520
ORBIT -5° REG # 37460 4140
SL # 37480 4140
fire-cranberry
silver-anthracite
L # 37470 4140
625 g / 1275 g 195 x 75 x 48 cm 19 x 42 cm ~ 170 cm
830 g / 1540 g 205 x 75 x 48 cm 23 x 47 cm ~ 185 cm
900 g / 1650 g 220 x 80 x 50 cm 24 x 48 cm ~ 200 cm
800 g / 1500 g 195 x 75 x 48 cm 22 x 47 cm ~ 170 cm
silver-anthracite
silver-anthracite
Preparing for the day climbing; Supramonte di Baunei, Sardinia; Christian Pfanzelt Photography
SPACE 75 SLEEPING BAG
The Space family is perfect on a camping holiday. With their all-round zips they can be easily transformed into a blanket. Comfort is guaranteed thanks to the fill material and the soft lining, while the durable shell material in the foot section guarantees longevity.
SYNTHETIC
pillow can be attached or detached (and then washed) with a zip • internal valuables pocket • compression stuff sack • anti-catch strip • 2-way zips • different drawcords Construction: Thermo-1-Layer-Construction (Space I) Thermo-2-Layer-Construction (Space II) Filling: High-Loft Hollowfibre Lining: Poly-Lite Soft Outer material: Dura Lite RS
I
# / 0 = right # / 1 = left
SPACE I
SPACE II
# 37001 4100
# 37011 4100
500 g / 1260 g 195 + 35 x 80 cm 19 x 44 cm ~ 200 cm
900 g / 1770 g 195 + 35 x 80 cm 23 x 50 cm ~ 200 cm
titan-black
Fill- / Totalweight: Dimensions: Pack Size: Body Size:
II
• • • • • •
titan-black
Uses
Temperature range Comfort
Limit
Extreme*
I
+8°
+3°
-11°
II
+6°
+1°
-14°
2-Season 3-Season
TRAVEL & HUT This lightweight sleeping bag packs down super small making it perfect for weight conscious excursions, where comfort is not first priority. Perfect for minimalist overnights or bivys.
SYNTHETIC
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• can also be used as a sleeping bag liner • also available in size L for tall people Filling: Polydown Soft Polyester Fibre Lining: Soft Nylon Taffeta Outer material: Dura-Hexlite RS
DREAM LITE 500 L REG # 37081/1 # 37071/1 4100 4100 titan-black
Fill- / Totalweight: Dimensions: Pack Size: Body Size:
160 g / 600 g 205 x 75 x 48 cm 12 x 25 cm ~ 185 cm
titan-black
185 g / 700 g 220 x 80 x 50 cm 13 x 30 cm ~ 200 cm
Temperature range Comfort Dream Lite 500
+13°
Limit +10°
Uses Extreme* -3°
summer/hut
Julia cleaning the hut in the Tannheimer mountain range, Austria; Christian Pfanzelt Photography
TREK LITE
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The perfect solution for those who love the comfort of a down sleeping bag, but rely on small, light kit. The Trek Lites are ideal for multi-day bike rides or staying in huts. The rectangular shaped Trek Lite SQ 0° is the camping expert.
DOWN
functional contour hood with differently tagged drawcords • Trek Lite +8°, +3° & -2° can be used as a blanket with full-length 2-way zipper – the Trek Lite SQ 0° features two separate zippers on side and bottom • anti-catch strip • internal valuables pocket • compression pack sack (bei Trek Lite SQ 0° und -2°) • warmth collar in Trek Lite -2° Construction: H-Chamber Construction (Trek Lite SQ 0°, +3° & -2°); Chamber Construction (Trek Lite +8°) Filling: Quality goose down 80/20 with 625 cuin fill power Lining: Pro-Lite RS 50 Outer material: Pro-Lite RS 30
+8° +3° & 0° -2°
# / 1 = left
TREK LITE +8° REG # 37304 3310
TREK LITE +3° REG # 37314 5520
TREK LITE SQ 0° REG # 37334 4100
TREK LITE -2° REG # 37324 4140
190 g / 670 g 205 x 75 x 48 cm 12 x 26 cm ~ 185 cm
250 g / 800 g 205 x 75 x 48 cm 13 x 30 cm ~ 185 cm
390 g / 1100 g 215 x 80 x 80 cm 15 x 33 cm ~ 185 cm
390 g / 1050 g 205 x 75 x 48 cm 15 x 31 cm ~ 185 cm
cobalt-steel
Fill- / Totalweight: Dimensions: Pack Size: Body Size:
fire-cranberry
titan-black
silver-anthracite
• • • • • • •
Temperature range Comfort Limit
Uses Extreme*
+8° +12°
+8°
-5°
+3° +7°
+3°
-12°
-2° +5° SQ 0° +5°
-2°
-16°
+/-0°
-15°
Summer 2-Season 2-Season 2-Season
NEOSPHERE
DOWN
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Our down sleeping bags with maximum insulating qualities. The lining is constructed with elastic seams allowing to expand up to 25 % in width. Avoiding unnecessary air pockets the Neosphere quickly warms up. The shell has a roomy cut, thus provides extra space for the down to expand, which further enhances the thermal performance.
# / 1 = left
functional contoured hood with different drawcord systems • Ergo Foot cut with three chambers • warmth collar with hook and loop tape closure and elastic cord • anti-catch strip • internal valuables pocket • Dryzone in the head and foot section with a water repellent outer layer to protect from damp • compression stuff sack and additional storage sack Construction: trapezoid chambers keep the down evenly distributed and prevent cold spots; Thermo Stretch Comfort System Filling: quality goose down 90/10 with 675+ cuin fill power Lining: silky soft, breathable Tactel Softlining Nylon Outer material: water resistant, wind- and downproof Diamond 30D Nylon
NEOSPHERE -4° REG # 37501 3310 cobalt-steel
Fill- / Totalweight: Dimensions: Pack Size: Body Size:
350 g / 1050 g 205 x 80 x 53 cm 15 x 37 cm ~ 185 cm
Temperature range Comfort Limit
Uses Extreme*
-4°
+2°
-4°
-20°
-10°
-5°
-10°
-30°
2-Season 3-Season
• comfortable sleep thanks to good freedom of movement
DOWN
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• warms up quicker thanks to the snug fit of the lining, which means less air to warm up
# / 1 = left
NEOSPHERE -10° REG # 37521 5520 fire-cranberry
Fill- / Totalweight: Dimensions: Pack Size: Body Size:
600 g / 1320 g 205 x 80 x 53 cm 17 x 38 cm ~ 185 cm
“First Come, First Serve” policy in one the most popular camping ground for climbers, “Camp 4”. Martin and his crew spend the night in front of the reception to save a pitch; California, USA; Martin Kanzog
SLEEPING BAG Orbit -5° SL
# 37420
Orbit +0° L
# 37011
Orbit +0° REG
# 37001
Orbit +0° SL
# 37081
Orbit +5° L
# 37071
Orbit +5° REG
# 3720215
Orbit +5° SL
Dream Lite 500 REG
# 3720115
Space II
Starlight Pro EXP
# 3720015
Space I
Starlight EXP
# 37033
Dream Lite 500 L
Little Star EXP
Art. No.
SYNTHETIC
Dreamland
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Filling
# 37400
# 37410
# 37450
# 37430
# 37440
# 37480
Fillweight
510 g
320 g
380 g
750 g
160 g
185 g
500 g
900 g
310 g
320 g
350 g
625 g
650 g
680 g
800 g
Total weight
1070 g
750 g
1000 g
1500 g
600 g
700 g
1260 g
1770 g
900 g
910 g
1000 g
1275 g
1290 g
1370 g
1500 g
T-Comfort
+13°
+8°
+6°
+9°
+5°
+/-0°
T-Limit
+10°
+3°
+1°
+5°
+/-0°
-5°
-3°
-11°
-14°
-9°
-14°
-23°
T-Extreme* Pack size [cm]
20 x 44
17 x 36
18 x 44
22 x 47
12 x 25
13 x 30
19 x 44
23 x 50
15 x 39
15 x 39
16 x 39
19 x 42
19 x 42
20 x 45
22 x 47
160-190
115-145
160-190
160-190
205
220
195+35
195+35
195
205
220
195
205
220
195
Shoulder width [cm]
70
58
68
68
75
80
80
80
75
75
80
75
75
80
75
Foot width [cm]
70
42
45
45
48
50
80
80
48
48
50
48
48
50
48
Body Size [cm]
~130-170
~ 95-130
~130-170
~130-170
~185
~200
~200
~200
~170
~185
~200
~170
~185
~200
~170
Construction
1-Layer
2-Layer
1-Layer
1-Layer
1-Layer
2-Layer
Length [cm]
1-Layer
1-Layer
1-Layer
2-Layer
Fill Power Insulation
Thermo Enviro Loft
High Loft Hollowfibre
Polydown Soft Polyester Fibre
High Loft Hollowfibre
High Loft Hollowfibre
High Loft Hollowfibre
High Loft Hollowfibre
Lining
Soft-Micro
Poly-Lite Soft
Soft Nylon Taffeta
Poly-Lite Soft
Poly-Lite Soft
Poly-Lite Soft
Poly-Lite Soft
210T-Soft-Nylon Taffeta BS
210T-SoftNylon Taffeta
Dura-Hexlite RS
Dura-Lite RS
Dura-Lite RS
Dura-Lite RS
Dura-Lite RS
Summer
2 Season (bike tours & trekking with small packs)
3 Season
Outer material Thermo Stretch Uses
Made for Children
Summer (camping & huts)
Summer
2 Season
SLEEPING BAG Exosphere -8° REG
Exosphere -8° L
# 3700315
# 3700415
# 3700815
# 3700615
# 3700715
900 g
450 g
490 g
520 g
730 g
750 g
830 g
1180 g
1280 g
1400 g
1650 g
1090 g
1100 g
1200 g
1400 g
1420 g
1550 g
1900 g
1950 g
2150 g
# 37304
# 37314
# 37324
# 37334
# 37501
# 37521
190 g
250 g
390 g
390 g
350 g
600 g
670 g
800 g
1050 g
1100 g
1050 g
1320 g
+/-0°
+8°
+2°
-2°
+12°
+7°
+5°
+5°
+2°
-5°
-5°
+2°
-4°
-8°
+8°
+3°
-2°
+0°
-4°
-10°
-5°
-12°
-16°
-15°
-20°
-30°
23 x 47
24 x 48
16 x 39
-12° 16 x 39
16 x 39
18 x 43
18 x 43
19 x 44
22 x 49
22 x 49
22 x 49
12 x 26
13 x 30
15 x 31
15 x 33
15 x 37
17 x 38
205
220
198
205
220
198
205
220
198
205
220
205
205
205
215
205
205
75
80
68-85
68-85
73-90
68-85
68-85
73-90
68-85
68-85
73-90
75
75
75
80
80
80
48
50
43-54
43-54
45-56
43-54
43-54
45-56
43-54
43-54
45-56
48
48
48
80
53
53
~185
~200
~170
~185
~200
~170
~185
~200
~170
~185
~200
~185
~185
~185
~185
~185
~185
-23°
2-Layer
-20°
1.3 Shingle Layer
-26°
2.5 Shingle Layer
3.0 Shingle Layer
Chamber
High Loft Hollowfibre
H-Chamber
Trapezoid Chamber
625+ cuin
675+ cuin
80/20 Down
90/10 Down
Poly-Lite Soft
Poly-Lite Soft
Poly-Lite Soft
Poly-Lite Soft
Pro-Lite RS 50
Tactel Softlining Nylon
Dura-Lite RS
Dura-Lite RS & 40D Micro Rip Mini (Dryzone)
Dura-Lite RS & 40D Micro Rip Mini (Dryzone)
Dura-Lite RS & 40D Micro Rip Mini (Dryzone)
Pro-Lite RS 30
Diamond 30D Nylon
• 3 Season
• 2 Season
•
•
• 3 Season
•
•
•
•
4 Season (mountaineering & winter camping)
Summer
2 Season
•
•
2 Season
3 Season
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Exosphere -8° SL
# 3700515
Neosphere -10° REG
Exosphere -4° L
# 3700115
Neosphere -4° REG
Exosphere -4° REG
# 3700015
Trek Lite SQ 0° Reg
Exosphere -4° SL
# 3700215
Trek Lite -2° Reg
Exosphere +2° L
# 37470
Trek Lite +3 Reg
Exosphere +2° REG
1540 g
Exosphere +2° SL
830 g
Orbit -5° L
Orbit -5° REG
# 37460
Trek Lite +8° Reg
DOWN
SYNTHETIC
THE NEXT STEP IN ANIMAL WELFARE:
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CERTIFIED DOWN!
Visiting the farm of our down supplier; Chaozhuo district, province Guandong, China
Procurement Manager Parry Cheng is very happy with the quality of the feathers; Chaozhuo district, province Guandong, China
Environmental and animal welfare have always been a priority at Deuter – and that includes ensuring animals are treated humanely. We support, for example, the Fur Free Retailer initiative, which offers support for retailers who have committed to a non-fur policy. For sleeping bags we mainly use synthetic fibres – but sometimes it just has to be down. This natural product still beats synthetic material when it comes to insulating properties and warmth-weight-ratio. In extreme conditions, e.g. on expeditions, alpinists depend on the superior quality of down. We therefore use down and feather filling in our sleeping bag ranges Neosphere and Astro Exp. This amounts to approximately 16 % of our sleeping bag production volume. No matter how small the quantity: we strongly care about animal welfare. We strictly condemn live-plucking, the harvesting of down from live geese and duck. This causes the birds considerable stress and pain – if they are not plucked during moulting, when they shed their feathers naturally to grow new ones and can be removed with minimal force. In practice the individual moulting cycles are hardly ever considered and thus live-plucking cannot guarantee painless down harvesting. We also condemn force-feeding for the production of foie gras. The birds are painfully force-fed with a feeding tube to specially fatten their livers. For a long time we’ve been using exclusively down gained as a by-product of the Chinese poultry industry. And foie gras is not very common in China, too. Our supplier gets the down from slaughterhouses, where it is obtained from dead animals. Those are small scale facilities which work for local restaurants and the ducks and geese are delivered straight to the custom-
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ers. Feather and down are collected as by-products, they are cleaned and dried. Our Taiwanese partner who is producing our sleeping bags in China is also a bluesign® system partner and therefore follows the strictest environmental regulations. However, we also foster the direct relationship with down suppliers to ensure adequate animal treatment and we’ve visited several goose and duck farms in China.
WE NOW TOOK AN IMPORTANT NEXT STEP: SINCE JUNE 2015 WE ARE EXCLUSIVELY USING CERTIFIED DOWN. AN INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION DOCUMENTS AND CONTROLS OUR PRO-DUCTS REGULARLY. It ensures the traceability of the entire production and supply chain, from the hatcheries to the cleaned down to the sleeping bag in the shop. Transparency is top priority. When all phases of the sleeping bag production fulfil the animal welfare standards, the product receives the RDS certificate (Responsible Down Standard). For more information and details on the standards please visit: www.textileexchange.org. We are very happy to have taken this step.
CERTIFICATE No.: C836985-01.2015
"Bellmart" – the production site of our sleeping bags, Xiamen, China