Lafayette

Lafayette

$506.00 No tax
  • 19 circular shaped baffles.
  • Tubular cut.
  • 3 dimensional collar "Marie Antoinette" style.
  • Internal semi elasticized waist adjustment system.
  • High-density knee protection system.
  • Center half-size zip with auto- jamming slider.

Description

The Lafayette is a superlight high-altitude expedition bag that is spacious enough to be used in combination with the Combi suit. It has front 1/3-length zipper allowing you to easily crawl in wearing a down suit; a draft collar, which does not alter its shape when tightened; a down draw cord for your waist and a reinforced knee section maintaining the bag's differential cut, no matter how much you move in your sleep.

Like Valandre's other bags, it uses the tubular bell construction with pre-cut circular baffles that are filled with the famous French Fat Grey goose. This goose can migrate at 33,000 feet (10,000m) in –60°F (-50°C) temperatures for days on end, and the down is harvested right before the traditional migration time when it is fresh, clean and at its plumpest.

This lightweight bag is often used along with a down suit for speed climbing in the Himalaya and is an excellent choice for fast-and-light alpinists.

Product Details

Data sheet

Reference:
634S
ean13:
3760264950004
Weight:
1.02 kg

Temp test results

Valandre T. LIMIT OF COMFORT:
-15°C / 5°F
T. COMFORT:
-5.3°C / 22.46°F
T. LIMIT OF COMFORT:
-12.1°C / 10.22°F
T. EXTREME:
-32.1°C / -25.78°F
picture_as_pdf TEST EN 13537 Lafayette 1.27MB

Down Quality

Down Quality:
95/05 French Grey Goose Down, 850+ cuin (US Norm)
Baffle:
Anatomically Shaped Pre-Cut H-Box Wall Baffles
NB Compartment:
19

Fabric Asahi-KASEI©

Lining:
100% Polyamide Nylon 6 (42g/m²) with DWR Treatment
Shell:
100% Polyamide Nylon 6-6 Ripstop (42g/m²) with DWR Treatment

Size Guide, Weight & Measurements

Selecting the right valandre sleeping bag is essential to ensure comfortable nights outdoors. Here are the criteria to consider to find the valandre sleeping bag that suits you, especially in terms of size.

  1. Choose the Right Size for Your Body Shape The Valandré range of sleeping bags offers three different sizes:

    • Size S: for someone up to 165 cm tall, with an internal length of 170 cm.
    • Size M: for someone between 165 and 180 cm tall, with an internal length of 185 cm.
    • Size L: for someone up to 195 cm tall, with an internal length of 200 cm.
  2. Why Choose a Bag That Fits Your Size? Choosing a sleeping bag that's too big or too small can affect your comfort and the quality of your sleep:

    • Too big: your body will have to heat up too much space, which could lead to heat loss.
    • Too small: you may feel cramped, needing to curl up your legs or compress the foot and head compartments, which reduces the thermal efficiency of the insulation.
  3. A Well-Fitted Bag for Greater Comfort A valandre sleeping bag that fits your size ensures a restful sleep, with enough space for your feet and hood without compressing the insulation. Additionally, you can store small useful items during the night, such as a battery, phone, or water bottle.

  4. Between Two Sizes? Choose the Larger One If you’re between two sizes or need to store a lot of gear at the bottom of the bag (clothes, thermos, gas, etc.), it's recommended to choose the larger size. This advice also applies if you prefer more space for a comfortable sleep.

In summary, choosing the right sleeping bag size maximizes its thermal efficiency and your comfort, especially in extreme conditions.

S M L
A Length(out) 200cm 215cm 230cm
B Length(in) 170cm 185cm 200cm
C Shoulder 148cm 58.3in 151cm 59.4in 161cm 63.4in
D Hip 117cm 46.1in 118cm 46.5in 128cm 50.4in
E Foot 86cm 33.9in 84cm 33.1in 91cm 35.8in
Compressed Volume 5.0L 305.1in3 5.5L 305.1in3 6.0L 366.1in3
Total weight 970g 34.2oz 1016g 35.8oz 1112g 39.2oz
Down load 538g 19.0oz 564g 19.9oz 609g 21.5oz