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Torpedo 700

£799.00

This is the bag for the active mountaineer climbing winter alpine routes and/or peaks of 6000–7000 metres in South America and the Greater Ranges. The Torpedo's waterproof shell means that you can bivouac outside or in a single-skin shelter without ever having to worry about your down becoming damp. In line with our policy that ruggedness and durability come first, the shell fabric is also considerably more robust than the lightweight fabrics in common usage. Plus it also has a quiet handle (for rustle-free sleep).

Like the 500 and 900, the Torpedo 700 is available in three lengths and two widths. Look at our sleeping bag selection chart for guidelines.

For additional flexibility, the Torpedo 700 can be upgraded by combining it with a Protium, Deuterium or Tritium sleeping-bag liner from our Radioactive range.

Colours

Black/Anthracite (except Short LZ)
Black/Red (Short LZ)

Features

Waterproof breathable shell
Water-resistant zip
Adjustable neck baffle
Supplied with storage bag and roll-top stuff sack
Vertical V-tube baffles over chest
Slant box wall on underside and lower top
Double zip baffle
V-tube side baffle

Technical Specifications

Weight: 1460 g (Medium)
Fill: 700 g of 850 fillpower (EU) Polish goose down (Medium)
Shell: 2-layer eVent®, 80g/m², 40d nylon face
Lining: 33 g/m², 15d Pertex Quantum®, soft-touch nylon
Baffles:

Vertical V-tube over chest
Slant box wall on underside and lower top
Double zip baffle
V-tube side baffle
Adjustable neck baffle
48 individual baffles in total (Medium)
Zip: 158 cm highly water-resistant Riri Aquazip
Sizes:

Short (left zip only)
Medium (choice of left or right zip)
Medium extra-wide (left zip only)
Long (left zip only)
Long extra-wide (left zip only)
Packed size: 25 cm x 35 cm Ø
Made In: China/Poland

Temperature Ratings

EN13537: -4˚C Comfort
-10˚C Lower limit
-28˚C Extreme

The comfort rating represents the lowest temperature at which a standard adult FEMALE can have a comfortable night’s sleep.

The lower limit represents the lowest temperature at which a standard adult MALE is deemed able to have a comfortable night’s sleep.

We like the EN13537 ratings at crux. Going by our own extensive experience, we feel they accurately reflect the temperature limitations of each sleeping bag for a comfortable night’s sleep. Individual tolerances may allow some people to go beyond these figures, but we believe this is at the discretion of the user and is not something to be claimed by us.

Size Chart

  Down fill (g) Total Wgt (g) Length (cm) Width (cm)
Torpedo 700
Short 650 1370 168 74
Medium 700 1460 183 76
Medium XW 765 1545 183 82
Long 775 1560 198 80
Long XW 845 1660 198 86

Care & Attention

Down is a very resilient insulating material and with basic care, any down sleeping bag should last you a very long time (if not your entire active climbing life).

There are two simple rules to ensure longevity:
1. Always store your sleeping bag uncompressed in a dry, airy place
2. Always use a sleeping bag liner. This will prevent the bulk of body oils and perspiration from getting into the down itself and reduce the need for washing the bag.

NEVER machine-wash an eVent-shelled down sleeping bag. We highly recommend you hand-wash your down sleeping bag or, alternatively, use a professional service. You can download washing instructions here.

Availability

All sizes are in stock

Delivery & Returns

All our products are shipped with UPS for quick, reliable and secure delivery. As most of our products are quite large and/or of high value, they will require a signature. We cannot deliver to P.O. boxes. All orders are dispatched the next working day after receipt (Monday to Friday). Typical delivery time is 2–3 days.

If you change your mind about your purchase, you can return it unused for an exchange or refund, provided it is within 90 days of receipt of your order and the item is still in its original packaging.

Knowledge Base

Crux sleeping bags, just like our rucksacks and tents, are wholly a product of their specification. The key criteria – in this case, warmth and weight – are completely dependent upon the quality of the goose down (the only kind of insulation you will find in crux bags), the fabrics and the components employed. For the customer in the shop, however, facing a colourful selection of sleeping bags that all look much alike, how can you tell which one will keep you warm when it really matters? Even obvious yardsticks such as the thinness or thickness of a bag can be misleading. In this Knowledge Base you should find all the technical information (including some demystifications) you need in order to understand what makes a good bag – and what makes crux bags the best.

Choosing a sleeping bag – A qualitative approach
Temperature ratings – Understand what they mean.
Sleeping bag design – An overview of generic design and construction
Sleeping bag care and maintenance – Essential reading
Hydrophobic down – What it is and why we don’t use it
Goose down – Sources, quality, and measurement
eVent fabric – Why it is the best fabric for a waterproof bag
Riri zips – Some background information